PNVN 1631 (MED SURG 1) Exam Questions With Answers 2023/2024 | Latest UPDATE Graded A+

The nurse is aware that which muscle group is both striated and involuntary? Glial Visceral Correct! Cardiac Skeletal Question 2 2 / 2 pts 2. What is the broad section of biology dealing with the description of human structure? Physiology Kinesiology Correct! Anatomy Hematology Question 3 2 / 2 pts 3. Caudal is defined as toward the ____. chest head feet Correct! tail Question 4 2 / 2 pts 4. What is the term for movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration? Absorption Filtration Diffusion Correct! Osmosis Question 5 2 / 2 pts 5. Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the preoperative period and continues through the___________period. diagnostic resting Correct! recuperative operative Question 6 2 / 2 pts 6. A patient is transferred from the operating room to the recovery room after undergoing an amputation of his left foot. Which intervention is the last step for immediate assessment once the patient enters the PACU? Circulation Correct! System review Breathing Airway Question 7 2 / 2 pts 7. When the patient asks the nurse to make sure no one sees her with her dentures out, the nurse recognizes the common preoperative fear of: mutilation. anesthsia. Correct! loss of control. fear of separation from family. Question 8 2 / 2 pts 8. The ___________ is the functional unit of the kidney. Correct! nephron renal pelvis renal pyramid renal papilla Question 9 2 / 2 pts 9. A patient has been diagnosed with cystitis. Which may have contributed to the development of this condition? Correct! Recent catheterization The use of steroids Immobility Hypertension Question 10 2 / 2 pts 10. When providing care for the patient diagnosed with nephritis, which dietary change is indicated? Increase protein to promote healing. Correct! Increase calories to increase energy. Increase sodium to replenish blood levels. Reduce calcium to assist the kidney’s filtration responsibilities. Question 11 2 / 2 pts 11. The decreased amount of oxygen content in tissue and cells resulting from respiratory insufficiency is called: anoxia cyanosis hypercapnia Correct! hypoxia Question 12 2 / 2 pts 12. What are the EARLY manifestations of inadequate oxygenation? (select all that apply): Correct! restlessness Correct! tachypnea Correct! tachycardia Correct! diaphoresis Correct! decreased urinary output Correct! unexplained fatigue unexplained confusion dyspnea at rest hypotension combativeness retractions with breathing coma accessory muscle use Question 13 2 / 2 pts 13. What is the correct suction catheter size for use on an infant? 10- to 12-Fr 12- to 14-Fr Correct! 6- to 8-Fr 4- to 6-Fr Question 14 0 / 2 pts 14. A plan of care for the patient with COPD could include (select all that apply): You Answered exercise such as walking high flow rate of O2 administration You Answered low-dose chronic oral corticosteroid therapy use of peak flow meter to monitor the progression of COPD Correct! breathing exercises such as pursed-lip breathing that focus on exhalation Question 15 2 / 2 pts 15. Which are among the 11 body systems? (Select all that apply.) Spinal cord Accessory Correct! Digestive Correct! Lymphatic Correct! Reproductive Cellular Question 16 2 / 2 pts 16. Which of the following are characteristics of visceral muscles? (Select all that apply.) Striated Correct! Smooth Voluntary Independent from the spinal cord Correct! Present in the blood vessels Correct! Involuntary Question 17 2 / 2 pts 17. Which of the following are passive transport mechanisms that move material across the cell membranes? (Select all that apply.) Correct! Diffusion Anaphase Mitosis Evaporation Correct! Osmosis Correct! Filtration Question 18 2 / 2 pts 18. The nurse clarifies that the dorsal cavity is composed of the: (Select all that apply.) Pancreas Correct! Brain Descending Correct! Spinal cavities Kidneys Gallbladder Question 19 2 / 2 pts 19. The presence of air or gas in the intestinal tract is called: peristalsis defecation ostomy Correct! flatus Question 20 2 / 2 pts 20. Older adults undergoing bladder retraining require a fluid intake of at least _____ mL/day. 1000 3500 Correct! 2000 500 Question 21 2 / 2 pts 21. Dumping syndrome is caused by: Correct! too-rapid infusion of highly concentrated feedings. obstruction of NG tube. excessive intake of water an adverse reaction to antibiotic medications. Question 22 0 / 2 pts 22. Which organization requires that hospitals have an emergency plan for treating patients contaminated with radioactive substances? You Answered Commonwealth law. Correct Answer Emergency Medical Act. Good Samaritan law. Malpractice Amnesty Act. Question 23 2 / 2 pts 23. If the nurse suspects an ingestion poisoning, whom should the nurse call? Emergency department Primary care provider Correct! Poison control center Local police department Question 24 0 / 2 pts 24. The heart and lungs have stopped functioning in which type of death? Biologic death You Answered Brain death Physical demise Correct Answer Clinical death Question 25 0 / 2 pts 25. What does primary intention mean? You Answered The first stage of the healing process Correct Answer A surgical wound A puncture wound An infection of a surgical wound Question 26 2 / 2 pts 26. Rest and activity are important to the healing process because they cause: exhaustion, which promotes deep sleep. increased calorie consumption. Correct! increased circulation and oxygenation of the wound, which promotes healing. early mobilization and release from the hospital. Question 27 0 / 2 pts 27. Why are staples used to adhere an incision? They are: flexible. You Answered strong and quick to use. made of stainless steel. Correct Answer less expensive than sutures. Question 28 2 / 2 pts 28. How often should a nurse inspect a postoperative surgical wound within the first 24 hours? Every hour Every shift Every 15 minutes Correct! Every 2-4 hours Question 29 2 / 2 pts 29. What should the nurse assess and document regarding drainage? Inflammation, infection, and temperature Inflammation, drainage systems, and dressing changes Correct! Color, odor, consistency, and amount Amount and color Question 30 2 / 2 pts 30. The primary purpose of a wet-to-dry dressing is to: increase moisture Correct! remove debris improve circulation