Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment 4th Edition by LaCharity | Complete Test Bank with Answers & Rationales

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Guidelines for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment Decisions
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1. Pain
2. Cancer
3. Immunologic Problems x

4. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems
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5. Safety and Infection Control
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6. Respiratory Problems x

7. Cardiovascular Problems x

8. Hematologic Problems x


9. Neurologic Problems x


10. Visual and Auditory Problems
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11. Musculoskeletal Problems x


12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems x x x

13. Diabetes Mellitusx

14. Other Endocrine Problems
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15. Integumentary Problems x

16. Renal and Urinary Problems
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17. Reproductive Problems x

18. Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing
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19. Pediatric Problems
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20. Pharmacology NEW! x

21. Emergencies and Disasters x x


22. Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems x x




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Chapter 1. Pain x x


MULTIPLE
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CHOICE
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1.A client tells the nurse that she rarely experiences pain, but when she does, she seeks medical
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attention. The nurse realizes this client understands that pain is important because it:
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1. is a protective system.
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2. includes the automatic withdrawal reflex. x x x x




3. creates sensitivity to pain. x x x




4. helps with healing. x x



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Pain is a protective system that includes protection from unsafe behaviors by use of reflexes,
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memory, and avoidance. Even though the automatic withdrawal reflex is a part of the pain
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response, it does not explain why pain is important. Pain does not create sensitivity to pain. Pain
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does not help with healing.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Definitions and Implications of Pain
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2.A client complains that the bed sheets touching his skin are extremely painful. The nurse
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realizes this client is experiencing:
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1. allodynia.
2. modulation.
3. kinesthesia.
4. proprioception.
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Allodynia or hyperalgesia is a state where a slight or nonpainful stimulus is interpreted as very
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painful. Kinesthesia is the awareness of movement. Proprioception is the awareness of body
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position. Modulation is an influencing factor in the perception of pain.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Peripheral Nervous System
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3.A client is complaining of severe abdomen pain. The nurse realizes this client is experiencing
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which type of pain?
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1. Neuralgia
2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
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Visceral pain is pain arising from the body organs or gastrointestinal tract. Somatic pain is pain
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, x that originates from the bone, joints, muscles, skin, or connective pain. Neuralgia and
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