Naxlex Prep - Science Practice Test 4
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has been declared brain dead, and is waiting organ
donation. Which of the following interventions is most important to preserve the viability
of the organs. - ANSWER-Maintaining normal body temperature and blood pressure
A nurse is conducting a research study to compare the effects of two different pain
medication's on postoperative patients. The nurse randomly assigned the patient to
either receive medication A or medication B. Which of the following is the best way to
ensure that the study is valid and reliable - ANSWER-Use a placebo group and a
double blind technique for giving the medication
A patient with a chronic renal failure is undergoing hemodialysis. What process allows
for the removal of waste products and excess fluid from the patient's bloodstream during
hemodialysis - ANSWER-Diffusion
A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed a medication that increases urine
output to reduce fluid buildup. Which of the following statements best describes the
mechanism of action of the prescribed medication. - ANSWER-Enhances glomerular
filtration rate.
Does the use of a catalyst affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction? -
ANSWER-It decreases the activation energy required for the reaction
During the menstrual cycle, which structure in the ovary produces progesterone to
prepare the endometrium for potential implantation - ANSWER-corpus luteum
How do neurons communicate with each other - ANSWER-Through electrical and
chemical signals
Nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from a
height. The nurse knows that the severity of the inner injury depends on the speed at
the patient hit the ground. Which of the following factors affects terminal velocity of a
falling object. - ANSWER-The shape and surface area of the object
Nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's DNA sequencing test, which was performed
to diagnose a genetic disorder. The nurse notices that the patient has a mutation and
one of the bases of the DNA. Which of the following is the correct term for this type of
mutation. - ANSWER-Substitution
Patient with chronic kidney disease at risk for developing, which of the following
electrolyte imbalances - ANSWER-Increase in the concentration of potassium in the
blood
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has been declared brain dead, and is waiting organ
donation. Which of the following interventions is most important to preserve the viability
of the organs. - ANSWER-Maintaining normal body temperature and blood pressure
A nurse is conducting a research study to compare the effects of two different pain
medication's on postoperative patients. The nurse randomly assigned the patient to
either receive medication A or medication B. Which of the following is the best way to
ensure that the study is valid and reliable - ANSWER-Use a placebo group and a
double blind technique for giving the medication
A patient with a chronic renal failure is undergoing hemodialysis. What process allows
for the removal of waste products and excess fluid from the patient's bloodstream during
hemodialysis - ANSWER-Diffusion
A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed a medication that increases urine
output to reduce fluid buildup. Which of the following statements best describes the
mechanism of action of the prescribed medication. - ANSWER-Enhances glomerular
filtration rate.
Does the use of a catalyst affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction? -
ANSWER-It decreases the activation energy required for the reaction
During the menstrual cycle, which structure in the ovary produces progesterone to
prepare the endometrium for potential implantation - ANSWER-corpus luteum
How do neurons communicate with each other - ANSWER-Through electrical and
chemical signals
Nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from a
height. The nurse knows that the severity of the inner injury depends on the speed at
the patient hit the ground. Which of the following factors affects terminal velocity of a
falling object. - ANSWER-The shape and surface area of the object
Nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's DNA sequencing test, which was performed
to diagnose a genetic disorder. The nurse notices that the patient has a mutation and
one of the bases of the DNA. Which of the following is the correct term for this type of
mutation. - ANSWER-Substitution
Patient with chronic kidney disease at risk for developing, which of the following
electrolyte imbalances - ANSWER-Increase in the concentration of potassium in the
blood
