A recent patient has been admitted to the emergency room and is considered a risk
for shock. The patient attempted to remove a wasp nest with gasoline and lighter. The
patient smokes on occasion, has a history of heart murmur, and has been admitted
with severe burns that cover over 20% of the body's surface area. The patient is also
allergic to bees. Which classification of shock is the patient currently the most at risk
for?
A. Anaphylactic
B. Cardiogenic
C. Hypovolemic
D. Distributive
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Answer: C
Rationale: Losing over 15% of the body's fluid volume such as plasma from
burns is a risk for hypovolemic shock. The patient was working with wasps
not bees and therefore anaphylaxis, a subcategory of distributive shock, is
not the primary risk. The patient's history of smoking and heart murmur
provide minimal risk for cardiogenic and obstructive shock at this time in
comparison to the traumatic burns.)
What is considered the triad of hyperthyroidism?
A. Fast metabolism, weight gain, and constipation
B. Goiter, dermopathy, and exophalmos
C. Cold intolerance, brittle hair, and insomnia
D. Diarrhea, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
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B. Goiter, dermopathy, and exophalmos
What are the two most common conditions that comprise COPD?
A. Emphysema and arthritis
B. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
C. Chronic bronchitis and asthma
D. Emphysema and asthma
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, Answer: (B) Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Rationale: "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) encompasses
two types of obstructive airway disease: emphysema, with enlargement of
airspaces and destruction of lung tissue, and chronic bronchitis, with
increased mucus production, obstruction of small airways, and a chronic
productive cough" (Norris, p. 821).
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for leukemia?
A. heredity
B. chemical exposure to pesticides/herbicides
C. history of radiation or chemotherapy
D. genetic mutation
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B. chemical exposure to pesticides/herbicides
Which of the following is true about the difference between ALS and MS?
A. ALS only affects the upper extremities, while MS affects the lower extremities.
B. ALS affects both cognitive and motor function, while MS affects only the motor
function.
C. ALS symptoms are first seen in the central organs and the first symptoms of MS are
seen in the distal extremities.
D. ALS affects the motor function, while MS affects cognitive and motor function.
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for shock. The patient attempted to remove a wasp nest with gasoline and lighter. The
patient smokes on occasion, has a history of heart murmur, and has been admitted
with severe burns that cover over 20% of the body's surface area. The patient is also
allergic to bees. Which classification of shock is the patient currently the most at risk
for?
A. Anaphylactic
B. Cardiogenic
C. Hypovolemic
D. Distributive
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Answer: C
Rationale: Losing over 15% of the body's fluid volume such as plasma from
burns is a risk for hypovolemic shock. The patient was working with wasps
not bees and therefore anaphylaxis, a subcategory of distributive shock, is
not the primary risk. The patient's history of smoking and heart murmur
provide minimal risk for cardiogenic and obstructive shock at this time in
comparison to the traumatic burns.)
What is considered the triad of hyperthyroidism?
A. Fast metabolism, weight gain, and constipation
B. Goiter, dermopathy, and exophalmos
C. Cold intolerance, brittle hair, and insomnia
D. Diarrhea, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
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B. Goiter, dermopathy, and exophalmos
What are the two most common conditions that comprise COPD?
A. Emphysema and arthritis
B. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
C. Chronic bronchitis and asthma
D. Emphysema and asthma
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, Answer: (B) Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Rationale: "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) encompasses
two types of obstructive airway disease: emphysema, with enlargement of
airspaces and destruction of lung tissue, and chronic bronchitis, with
increased mucus production, obstruction of small airways, and a chronic
productive cough" (Norris, p. 821).
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for leukemia?
A. heredity
B. chemical exposure to pesticides/herbicides
C. history of radiation or chemotherapy
D. genetic mutation
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B. chemical exposure to pesticides/herbicides
Which of the following is true about the difference between ALS and MS?
A. ALS only affects the upper extremities, while MS affects the lower extremities.
B. ALS affects both cognitive and motor function, while MS affects only the motor
function.
C. ALS symptoms are first seen in the central organs and the first symptoms of MS are
seen in the distal extremities.
D. ALS affects the motor function, while MS affects cognitive and motor function.
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