PN 1003 midterm
PN 1003 midterm
1. An LPN is utilizing evidence-informed decision making during their practice. All of
the following are examples of evidence-informed decision making except which?
A. The nurse ignores the patient assessment data to help inform their decision about the
next steps with care.
B. The nurse conducts research in an academic journal about the most recent treatments
for their patient's condition.
C. The nurse makes a decision about care based on their own preferences about how the
patient should proceed.
D. The nurse utilizes their clinical experience of similar situations they have
encountered in the past to guide their decisions. Correct Answer: B. The nurse conducts
research in an academic journal about the most recent treatments for their patient's
condition.
2. To provide patient care of the highest quality, nurses avoid an evidence-informed
practice. Which of the following is true concerning this approach?
A. It is a hindrance for nurses in making clinical decisions
B. Evidence-informed constantly changes over time
C. It is easily attained at the bedside
D. It is always wrong for all situations Correct Answer: D. It is always wrong for all
situations
3. Which of the following is true concerning qualitative research?
A. Includes all bias
B. Avoids randomization in structure
C. Determines a link between variables and conditions
D. Studies phenomena that are easy to place a numerical value on Correct Answer: C.
Determines a link between variables and conditions
4. Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?
A. Maintaining proper body temperature
B. Disrupting a blood clot
C. Uterine contractions during childbirth
D. All of the above Correct Answer: C. Uterine contractions during childbirth
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5. The cytoplasm within a cell is currently unstable within the cell membrane. This cell
is in what state?
A. Homeostasis
B. Meiosis
C. Disequilibrium
D. Mitosis Correct Answer: C. Disequilibrium
6. The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured his leg after a bicycle
accident. To determine whether the child is experiencing a localized inflammatory
response, the nurse should assess for which of these signs and symptoms?
A. Fever, malaise, anorexia, and nausea and vomiting
B. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness and disorientation to time, date, and place
D. Edema, redness, tenderness, and improvement of function Correct Answer: A.
Fever, malaise, anorexia, and nausea and vomiting
7. A parent calls the clinic and tells the nurse that the parent's toddler has a temperature
of 38.9°C. What should the nurse teach the parent about the child's fever?
A. "A fever is the body's way of fighting an infection and weakening the body's immune
system."
B. "A fever must be stopped as this will always cause damage to the tissues."
C. "When bacteria are destroyed, they release substances called antigens which cause a
fever."
D. "When more blood is drawn to an area as a result of inflammation, a fever will likely
develop." Correct Answer: C. "When bacteria are destroyed, they release substances
called antigens which cause a fever."
8. Which of the following cells are responsible for short-term immunity?
A. Dendritic cells
B. Platelets
C. Monocytes
D. B cells Correct Answer: A. Dendritic cells
9. A client has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes numerous
distressing symptoms. What is the best explanation for this process?
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PN 1003 midterm
1. An LPN is utilizing evidence-informed decision making during their practice. All of
the following are examples of evidence-informed decision making except which?
A. The nurse ignores the patient assessment data to help inform their decision about the
next steps with care.
B. The nurse conducts research in an academic journal about the most recent treatments
for their patient's condition.
C. The nurse makes a decision about care based on their own preferences about how the
patient should proceed.
D. The nurse utilizes their clinical experience of similar situations they have
encountered in the past to guide their decisions. Correct Answer: B. The nurse conducts
research in an academic journal about the most recent treatments for their patient's
condition.
2. To provide patient care of the highest quality, nurses avoid an evidence-informed
practice. Which of the following is true concerning this approach?
A. It is a hindrance for nurses in making clinical decisions
B. Evidence-informed constantly changes over time
C. It is easily attained at the bedside
D. It is always wrong for all situations Correct Answer: D. It is always wrong for all
situations
3. Which of the following is true concerning qualitative research?
A. Includes all bias
B. Avoids randomization in structure
C. Determines a link between variables and conditions
D. Studies phenomena that are easy to place a numerical value on Correct Answer: C.
Determines a link between variables and conditions
4. Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?
A. Maintaining proper body temperature
B. Disrupting a blood clot
C. Uterine contractions during childbirth
D. All of the above Correct Answer: C. Uterine contractions during childbirth
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5. The cytoplasm within a cell is currently unstable within the cell membrane. This cell
is in what state?
A. Homeostasis
B. Meiosis
C. Disequilibrium
D. Mitosis Correct Answer: C. Disequilibrium
6. The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured his leg after a bicycle
accident. To determine whether the child is experiencing a localized inflammatory
response, the nurse should assess for which of these signs and symptoms?
A. Fever, malaise, anorexia, and nausea and vomiting
B. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness and disorientation to time, date, and place
D. Edema, redness, tenderness, and improvement of function Correct Answer: A.
Fever, malaise, anorexia, and nausea and vomiting
7. A parent calls the clinic and tells the nurse that the parent's toddler has a temperature
of 38.9°C. What should the nurse teach the parent about the child's fever?
A. "A fever is the body's way of fighting an infection and weakening the body's immune
system."
B. "A fever must be stopped as this will always cause damage to the tissues."
C. "When bacteria are destroyed, they release substances called antigens which cause a
fever."
D. "When more blood is drawn to an area as a result of inflammation, a fever will likely
develop." Correct Answer: C. "When bacteria are destroyed, they release substances
called antigens which cause a fever."
8. Which of the following cells are responsible for short-term immunity?
A. Dendritic cells
B. Platelets
C. Monocytes
D. B cells Correct Answer: A. Dendritic cells
9. A client has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes numerous
distressing symptoms. What is the best explanation for this process?
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