Med/Surg Test #2 / Final For NUR 172 Questions With
Complete Solutions
________________ is a type I hypersensitive allergic reaction of
the skin characterized by the sudden appearance of pinkish,
edematous elevations that vary in size and shape, itch, and cause
local discomfort. Correct Answers Urticaria
_______________, a noninflammatory degenerative disorder of
the joints, which is the most common form of joint disease, is
routinely referred to as degenerative joint disease. Correct
Answers Osteoarthritis
______________, which is released by mast cells, is a primary
chemical mediator of hypersensitivity that acts within about 15
minutes after antigen contact. Correct Answers Histamine
02 delivered to tissue is dependent on what function? Correct
Answers Cardiac output
2/3 of the cellular body fluid is located where? Correct Answers
Intracellular cellular fluid (ICF)
A client diagnosed with a stroke is ordered to receive warfarin.
Later, the nurse learns that the warfarin is contraindicated and
the order is canceled. The nurse knows that the best alternative
medication to give is Correct Answers aspirin
A client is complaining of severe pain in the left great toe. What
lab studies that the nurse reviews indicate that the client may
have gout? Correct Answers Elevated uric acid levels
,A client is to receive hypotonic IV solution in order to provide
free water replacement. Which solution does the nurse anticipate
administering? Correct Answers 0.45 NACL
A decrease in circulating white blood cells (WBCs) is referred to
as Correct Answers Leukopenia
A patient who has suffered a stroke begins having complications
regarding spasticity in the lower extremity. What ordered
medication does the nurse administer to help alleviate this
problem? Correct Answers Lioresal
A patient who will under go cancer will need hormone
replacement therapy, what kind of cancer treatment will they
need? Correct Answers Pituitary carcinoma
A thyroid profile is important for several reasons. What role do
thyroid levels play in depression? Correct Answers
Hypothyroidism can lead to feeling sluggish and depressed.
Acidosis Correct Answers pH below 7.35
After several days of constant observation, the nurse reassesses
the need to maintain safety precautions. What is the best
predictor of client safety? Correct Answers The client agrees to
talk with staff if she has thoughts of self-harm.
Agnosia Correct Answers the inability to recognize familiar
objects.
,AIDS Correct Answers A serious (often fatal) disease of the
immune system transmitted through blood products especially
by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
alkalosis Correct Answers pH above 7.45
Allergic rhinitis Correct Answers an allergic reaction to
airborne allergens that causes an increased flow of mucus
An emergency department nurse is awaiting the arrival of a
client with signs of an ischemic stroke that began 1 hour ago, as
reported by emergency medical personnel. The treatment
window for thrombolytic therapy is which of the following?
Correct Answers Three hours
Anaphylaxis: nursing interventions Correct Answers Stop the
transfusion, Notify RN/Physician , Remain with pt. , ABCs/
vital signs, ensure IV access maintained with 0.9%NS
anaplhylaxis Correct Answers rapid clinical response to an
immediate immunologic reaction between a specific antibody
and antigen
Antineoplastic agent Correct Answers drug used to combat
cancer or the growth of neoplasms
Antiretroviral medications as post exposure prophylaxis for
health care workers are started within ______ hours of exposure:
Correct Answers 72 hours
, Antiviral agent classified as an NRTI inhibitor used for HIV
Correct Answers Nevirapine
Antiviral medications for herpes ends in what? Correct Answers
VIR
acyclovir
valacyclovir
cidofovir
ART (antiretroviral therapy) Correct Answers treatment for
AIDS
Asymptomatic Stage of HIV Correct Answers a period of time
in which a person infected with HIV has no symptoms
Maintains CD4 count >500
May last for years
Ataxia Correct Answers the loss of full control of bodily
movements
Atopic dermatitis (aka eczema): Correct Answers Itchy,
reddened, or flaky skin
Babinski reflex Correct Answers a reflex action of the toes, in
adults is indicative of abnormalities in the motor control
pathways leading from the cerebral cortex
Baroreceptors do what when arterial pressure decreases?
Correct Answers stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to
Complete Solutions
________________ is a type I hypersensitive allergic reaction of
the skin characterized by the sudden appearance of pinkish,
edematous elevations that vary in size and shape, itch, and cause
local discomfort. Correct Answers Urticaria
_______________, a noninflammatory degenerative disorder of
the joints, which is the most common form of joint disease, is
routinely referred to as degenerative joint disease. Correct
Answers Osteoarthritis
______________, which is released by mast cells, is a primary
chemical mediator of hypersensitivity that acts within about 15
minutes after antigen contact. Correct Answers Histamine
02 delivered to tissue is dependent on what function? Correct
Answers Cardiac output
2/3 of the cellular body fluid is located where? Correct Answers
Intracellular cellular fluid (ICF)
A client diagnosed with a stroke is ordered to receive warfarin.
Later, the nurse learns that the warfarin is contraindicated and
the order is canceled. The nurse knows that the best alternative
medication to give is Correct Answers aspirin
A client is complaining of severe pain in the left great toe. What
lab studies that the nurse reviews indicate that the client may
have gout? Correct Answers Elevated uric acid levels
,A client is to receive hypotonic IV solution in order to provide
free water replacement. Which solution does the nurse anticipate
administering? Correct Answers 0.45 NACL
A decrease in circulating white blood cells (WBCs) is referred to
as Correct Answers Leukopenia
A patient who has suffered a stroke begins having complications
regarding spasticity in the lower extremity. What ordered
medication does the nurse administer to help alleviate this
problem? Correct Answers Lioresal
A patient who will under go cancer will need hormone
replacement therapy, what kind of cancer treatment will they
need? Correct Answers Pituitary carcinoma
A thyroid profile is important for several reasons. What role do
thyroid levels play in depression? Correct Answers
Hypothyroidism can lead to feeling sluggish and depressed.
Acidosis Correct Answers pH below 7.35
After several days of constant observation, the nurse reassesses
the need to maintain safety precautions. What is the best
predictor of client safety? Correct Answers The client agrees to
talk with staff if she has thoughts of self-harm.
Agnosia Correct Answers the inability to recognize familiar
objects.
,AIDS Correct Answers A serious (often fatal) disease of the
immune system transmitted through blood products especially
by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
alkalosis Correct Answers pH above 7.45
Allergic rhinitis Correct Answers an allergic reaction to
airborne allergens that causes an increased flow of mucus
An emergency department nurse is awaiting the arrival of a
client with signs of an ischemic stroke that began 1 hour ago, as
reported by emergency medical personnel. The treatment
window for thrombolytic therapy is which of the following?
Correct Answers Three hours
Anaphylaxis: nursing interventions Correct Answers Stop the
transfusion, Notify RN/Physician , Remain with pt. , ABCs/
vital signs, ensure IV access maintained with 0.9%NS
anaplhylaxis Correct Answers rapid clinical response to an
immediate immunologic reaction between a specific antibody
and antigen
Antineoplastic agent Correct Answers drug used to combat
cancer or the growth of neoplasms
Antiretroviral medications as post exposure prophylaxis for
health care workers are started within ______ hours of exposure:
Correct Answers 72 hours
, Antiviral agent classified as an NRTI inhibitor used for HIV
Correct Answers Nevirapine
Antiviral medications for herpes ends in what? Correct Answers
VIR
acyclovir
valacyclovir
cidofovir
ART (antiretroviral therapy) Correct Answers treatment for
AIDS
Asymptomatic Stage of HIV Correct Answers a period of time
in which a person infected with HIV has no symptoms
Maintains CD4 count >500
May last for years
Ataxia Correct Answers the loss of full control of bodily
movements
Atopic dermatitis (aka eczema): Correct Answers Itchy,
reddened, or flaky skin
Babinski reflex Correct Answers a reflex action of the toes, in
adults is indicative of abnormalities in the motor control
pathways leading from the cerebral cortex
Baroreceptors do what when arterial pressure decreases?
Correct Answers stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to
