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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When planning care for a surgical patient, the nurse recognizes that surgical site infections account for what percentage of hospital-acquired infection? a. 22% to 40% b. 5% to 10% c. 45% to 70% d. 75% to 100% ANS: A The National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) system of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that surgical site infections (SSIs) account for up to 16% of hospital-acquired infections. Current research indicates that 38% ...

1. Which body Ӑuid is the Ӑuid within the cells, constituting about 70% of the total body water? A) Extracellular Ӑuid (ECF) B) Intracellular Ӑuid (ICF) C) Intravascular Ӑuid D) Interstitial Ӑuid Ans: B Feedback: Intracellular Ӑuid is the Ӑuid within the cells, constituting about 70% of total body Ӑuid. Extracellular Ӑuid is all Ӑuid outside the cells and includes intravascular and interstitial Ӑuids. 2. Based on knowledge of total body Ӑuids, a nurse is especially watchful...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The 40-year-old female who was diagnosed with a benign growth in her colon is concerned about the growth spreading. The nurse can allay her anxiety by explaining that benign neoplasms: a. arrest their growth on their own. b. never interfere with normal structures or functions. c. are easily controlled with radiation. d. are surrounded by fibrous tissue that prevents spread. ANS: D Benign neoplasms are encapsulated with a fibrous membrane that interferes with their ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Although the patient denies pain, the nurse observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and facial grimacing. The nurse’s best response to these observations is: a. “I am glad you are feeling better and have no discomfort.” b. “Where do you hurt?” c. “What you are saying and what I am observing don’t seem to match.” d. “It makes me uncomfortable when you are not honest with me.” ANS: C The nonverbal communication should be clarified t...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following does not contribute to the high costs of medical care in the last year of life? 1. Caring for severe illness 2. Functional impairment 3. Nursing home expenditures 4. Over-prescribing practices ANS: 4 Rationale: According to Hogan (2001), caring for severe illness, functional impairment, and nursing home expenditures contribute to the high cost of medical care in the last year of life. PTS: 1 KEY: Content Area: Differentiate among terms like h...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called? a.Adenoma b.Lipoma c.Fibrosarcoma d.Adenocarcinoma ANS: B REF: 550 2. What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called? a.Carcinomas b.Sarcomas c.Melanomas d.Fibromas ANS: B REF: 550

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called? a.Adenoma b.Lipoma c.Fibrosarcoma d.Adenocarcinoma ANS: B REF: 550 2. What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called? a.Carcinomas b.Sarcomas c.Melanomas d.Fibromas ANS: B REF: 550

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following was a focus of codes of ethics during earlier nursing times? a. Professional standards b. Practice standards c. The scope of practice standards d. The virtue and morality of nurses ANS: D Correct D: The virtue, character, and morality of nurses were the focus of early nursing codes of ethics, in addition to key principles that guided nursing practice. Incorrect A: Professional standards have evolved in the current Code; they were not a focus of ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is teaching the importance of breast self-examination to a group of 20-year-old women. The nurse is promoting which type of care? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Restorative ANS: A Primary care is centered on prevention of disease. Secondary and tertiary care is administered after an illness has been diagnosed. Restorative care occurs after a patient is recovering from an acute illness or for those who have chronic illnesses. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Lev...

Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse manager tells a newly hired nurse that the unit practices functional nursing. What should the new nurse expect? 1. One nurse has responsibility for all the medications on the unit. 2. One nurse has responsibility for all the needs of three clients. 3. One charge nurse and one respiratory therapist have responsibility for all clients. 4. One nurse and one nursing assistant have responsibility for ten clients. Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Functional nursi...