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Test Bank for Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing: Health and Illness Perspectives (Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Clinical Practice) 8th Edition by Frances Monahan, Judith K. Sands, Marianne Neighbors, Jane F. Marek & Carol J. Green , ISBN:

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Test Bank For Phipp’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, Health and Illness Perspectives 8th Edition By Frances Monahan | All Chapters 1-66 |Complete Latest Guide. Chapter 1: Scope of Medical-Surgical Nursing Monahan: Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing: Health and Illness Perspectives, 8th Edition Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A current trend in American society that will impact future nursing practice is: 1. More physicians graduating from medical schools 2. Increased need for child day care 3. Growth of the elderly population 4. Increased inpatient services ANS: 3 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. A major factor in rising health care costs is: 1. High-technology health care 2. Workplace violence 3. Prevention care 4. Nursing salaries ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 3. Health care in industrialized countries other than the United States differs from U.S. health care in that other industrialized countries: 1. Provide health insurance for everyone with a full-time job 2. Have more highly qualified physicians 3. Have healthier citizens 4. Guarantee basic health care to all ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 4. One major factor in the current nursing shortage is: 1. A growing pool of inactive nurses 2. Ineffective international recruitment 3. Elevated entrance standards in nursing programs 4. More women pursuing medical rather than nursing degrees ANS: 2 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 5. In an effort to reduce cost, health care delivery has shifted to which type of care? 1. Emergent 2. Episodic–acute 3. Hospital-based 4. Community-based ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 6. The aspect of current hospital nursing practice that nurses most frequently express dissatisfaction with is: 1. Decline in the caring aspect of nursing 2. Lack of autonomy in delivering nursing care 3. Increasing complexity of patient care 4. Rapid advances in technology ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity Chapter 2: The Aging Population MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which is the primary goal of gerontologic care today? 1. Enhancing functional ability 2. Controlling chronic illness 3. Preventing depression 4. Reducing stress ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. The nurse recognizes which finding as a secondary change of aging? 1. Vertebral disk shrinkage 2. Calcium loss from bones 3. Weakened hip and knee joints 4. Decreased pulmonary capacity ANS: 3 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Neuromuscular TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 3. The nurse suspects the presence of infection when which finding is noted in an older adult patient? 1. Change in appetite 2. Constipation 3. Bradycardia 4. Dyspnea ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Blood and immunity TOP: Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment 4. Sexual interest: 1. Diminishes after menopause for women 2. Ends by age 60 or 70 for most men 3. May continue into late adulthood 4. Wanes during middle adulthood ANS: 3 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Reproductive and genitourinary TOP: Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 5. The risk for abuse of an older adult family member is greatest when the: 1. Caregiver lives alone with the older adult 2. Caregiver is close in age to the older adult 3. Older adult has decreased functional abilities 4. Older adult has more than one chronic illness ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment 6. Which is the best combination of foods for the older adult who complains of bloating, abdominal discomfort, and chronic constipation? 1. Iced tea, fried chicken, and macaroni 2. Oatmeal, applesauce, and green beans 3. Custard, cheese slices, and pureed chicken 4. Hamburger, gelatin, and enriched white bread ANS: 2 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Gastrointestinal TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 7. Which is the best question to ask an older adult when assessing short-term memory? 1. “Do you know what day it is today?” 2. “How are beds, tables, and chairs similar?” 3. “Who was president during World War II?” 4. “What news item did you hear about today?” ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 8. An older adult patient with diabetes mellitus is prone to forgetfulness and is occasionally confused. Which nursing activity may help reduce her confusion? 1. Placing family photos in her line of sight 2. Standing directly in front of her and speaking loudly 3. Providing thorough explanations about procedures 4. Ensuring that she wears her glasses and hearing aid ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment 9. Which observation alerts the nurse to the possibility that an older adult is contemplating suicide? The older adult: 1. Seeks spiritual comfort on a regular basis 2. Frequently talks about death and deceased relatives 3. Verbalizes being tired of dealing with a chronic illness 4. Stops verbalizing feelings and exhibits reduced activity ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Emotional needs related to health problems TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 10. Which statement about the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs by older adults is true? 1. Decreased drug duration and increased drug intensity occur when older adults are given the same drug dosage as are younger adults. 2. Older adults consume disproportionately more drugs than younger adults because they suffer more chronic illnesses. 3. Drug dependency is rare among older adults because they do not metabolize drugs as efficiently as younger people. 4. Prescription drugs are better tolerated and produce fewer side effects than over-the-counter drugs. ANS: 2 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Drug-related responses TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment Chapter 3: Healthy Lifestyles MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. During a regular physical examination, a clinical nurse specialist counsels a patient on tobacco cessation. This type of preventive action is classified as: 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Tertiary 4. Screening ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Respiratory TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. Which of the following is a form of secondary prevention? 1. Tetanus booster 2. 10-pound weight loss 3. Mammography and Pap smear 4. Physical therapy for a neck strain ANS: 3 .

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TEST BANK
PHIPPS' MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING:
Health and Illness Perspectives
8th Edition
By Frances Monahan
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,TABLE OF CONTENTS:
UNIT 1 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING TODAY
Chapter 1. Scope of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 2. The Aging Population
Chapter 3. Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 4. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 5. Genetics and Disease
Chapter 6. Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism
Chapter 7. Rehabilitation and Chronic Illness
Chapter 8. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
UNIT 2 CARE SETTINGS
Chapter 9. Emergency Care
Chapter 10. Critical Care
Chapter 11. Community-Based Care
Chapter 12. Long-Term Care
UNIT 3 PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
Chapter 13. Preoperative Nursing
Chapter 14. Intraoperative Nursing
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Chapter 15. Postoperative Nursing
UNIT 4 COMMON PROBLEMS
Chapter 16. Pain
Chapter 17. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
Chapter 18. Acid-Base Imbalance
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Chapter 19. Shock
UNIT 5 IMMUNOLOGIC PROBLEMS
Chapter 20. Assessment of the Immune System
Chapter 21. Immunologic Problems
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Chapter 22. HIV Infection and AIDS
Chapter 23. Cancer
UNIT 6 RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
Chapter 24. Assessment of the Respiratory System
Chapter 25. Upper Airway Problems
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Chapter 26. Lower Airway Problems
Chapter 27. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
UNIT 7 CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS
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Chapter 28. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 29. Coronary Artery Disease and Dysrhythmias
Chapter 30. Heart Failure, Valvular, and Inflammatory Problems of the Heart
Chapter 31. Vascular Problems
UNIT 8 HEMATOLOGIC PROBLEMS
Chapter 32. Assessment of the Hematologic System
Chapter 33. Hematologic Problems
UNIT 9 RENAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 34. Assessment of the Renal System
Chapter 35. Kidney and Urinary Tract Problems
Chapter 36. Kidney Failure
UNIT 10 ENDOCRINE PROBLEMS

Chapter 37. Assessment of the Endocrine System
Chapter 38. Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Gland Problems
Chapter 39. Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia
UNIT 11 GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS

,Chapter 40. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 41. Mouth and Esophagus Problems
Chapter 42. Stomach and Duodenum Problems
Chapter 43. Intestinal Problems
Chapter 44. Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreatic Problems
UNIT 12 HEPATIC PROBLEMS
Chapter 45. Assessment of the Hepatic Problems
Chapter 46. Hepatic Problems
UNIT 13 NEUROLOGIC PROBLEMS
Chapter 47. Assessment of the Nervous System
Chapter 48. Traumatic and Neoplastic Problems of the Brain
Chapter 49. Vascular and Degenerative Problems of the Brain
Chapter 50. Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems
UNIT 14 MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 51. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal Problems
Chapter 52. Trauma to the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 53. Degenerative Disorders
Chapter 54. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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UNIT 15 REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS
Chapter 55. Assessment of the Reproductive System
Chapter 56. Female Reproductive Problems
Chapter 57. Male Reproductive Problems
Chapter 58. Problems of the Breast
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Chapter 59. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
UNIT 16 EYE PROBLEMS
Chapter 60. Assessment of the Visual System
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Chapter 61. Problems of the Eye
UNIT 17 EAR PROBLEMS
Chapter 62. Assessment of the Auditory System
Chapter 63. Problems of the Ear
UNIT 18 SKIN PROBLEMS
Chapter 64. Assessment of the Skin
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Chapter 65. Problems of the Skin
Chapter 66. Burns
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, Chapter 1: Scope of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Monahan: Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing: Health and Illness Perspectives, 8th Edition Test Bank


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A current trend in American society that will impact future nursing practice is:
1. More physicians graduating from medical schools
2. Increased need for child day care
3. Growth of the elderly population
4. Increased inpatient services

ANS: 3 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and
Maintenance

2. A major factor in rising health care costs is:
1. High-technology health care
2. Workplace violence
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3. Prevention care
4. Nursing salaries
ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category
TOP: Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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3. Health care in industrialized countries other than the United States differs from U.S. health
care in that other industrialized countries:
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1. Provide health insurance for everyone with a full-time job
2. Have more highly qualified physicians
3. Have healthier citizens
4. Guarantee basic health care to all

ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category
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TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and
Maintenance

4. One major factor in the current nursing shortage is:
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1. A growing pool of inactive nurses
2. Ineffective international recruitment
3. Elevated entrance standards in nursing programs
4. More women pursuing medical rather than nursing degrees

ANS: 2 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: No applicable category
TOP: Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

5. In an effort to reduce cost, health care delivery has shifted to which type of care?
1. Emergent
2. Episodic–acute
3. Hospital-based
4. Community-based

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