Questions With Complete Solutions
_______ controls breathing Correct Answers pressure
_______ terminates in __________, creating a risk for
________ pneumonia. Correct Answers Right mainstem
bronchus, right middle lobe, aspirate
250-450 mL of urine Correct Answers triggers stretch receptors
in bladder wall
5 Rights of delegation Correct Answers right task, right person,
right circumstance, right directions & communication, right
supervision & evaluation
Absorbent products and collection devices are contraindicated in
_______ Correct Answers incontinence. Risk for UTI and skin
breakdown outweighs benefit.
ACE inhibitors Correct Answers "-pril." angiotensin
converting enzyme inhibitor. Inhibits converting enzyme of
angiotensin to angiotensin 2. Vasodilators.
Acetaminophen Correct Answers safest pain killer, APAP is
abbreviation used when in combo drug. Does NOT work on
peripheral nerves or decrease inflammation. Opioid
combinations include oxycodone, oxycodone, and tramadol.
There is an analgesic ceiling.
,acute pain Correct Answers sudden or slow onset of intensity.
Is protective with an identifiable cause, less than 6 months with
anticipated/predicable end, seen in acute injury, disease, or
surgery.
addiction Correct Answers neurobiological disease, impacts
behavior:
- impaired control of drug use
-compulsive use despite harm
-craving
Afterload increased in _____ and ______ Correct Answers
hypertension, vasoconstriction
Age of nighttime dryness Correct Answers 4-5 years old
Age potty training can occur Correct Answers 2-3 years old,
when children can recognize bladder filling.
alcohol influence on urination Correct Answers decreases
ADH and increases urine production
Anaphylaxis Correct Answers decreased oxygenation due to
decreased ventilation. Airway is being narrowed, need a
bronchodilator.
Anemia (VPD) Correct Answers decreased diffusion and
perfusion
,Anemia or low Hgb Correct Answers decreased oxygenation
leading to decreased diffusion, possibly diffusion. decreased
oxygen carrying ability of blood.
Antibiotics for UTI Correct Answers sulfonamides (usually
bactrim)
Anticholinergic agents (oxybutin) Correct Answers Decreases
urgency and alleviates pain for neurogenic or active badder.
May cause dizziness, tachycardia, and retention. Dry mouth is
side effect. Contraindicated with hx of glaucoma.
Anticholinergic medication Correct Answers Decreases urinary
output
Anticholinergics effects on urination Correct Answers inhibit
bladder contractility which causes urinary retention.
Anticonvulsants Correct Answers impacts nociception
pathway. Analgesic adjuvant.
ARBs Correct Answers angiotensin II receptor blockers.
Doesn't prevent conversion, just receptors. Vasodilates. "---
artan."
area assignments Correct Answers utilized wheere clients have
shorter LOS. examples: ER, obstetric, interoperative
Aspirin Correct Answers NSAID, antiplatelet, decreases
platelet aggregation
, Assault Correct Answers threaten harm
Asthma Correct Answers small airway obstruction rt
inflammation and hyperactive airways. Triggered by exercise,
cold, and environmental allergies. Increased mucosal edema,
resulting in increased secretions and bronchoconstriction,
increasing airway resistance.
Autonomic dysreflexi Correct Answers Life threatening
condition where the body tries to send messages to the brain and
spinal cord, and nerve pathways misinterpret the signal, leading
to very high BP, slow HR, diaphoresis, and dyspnea. If left
untreated, can result in stroke, seizure, or AMI. Presents only as
incontinence.
autonomy Correct Answers refers to nurse's obligation to
respect the patient's right to make their own decisions regarding
their health care, including the right to refuse care. Unless their
decision is harmful to others, the nurse has an obligation to
respect and advocate for the patient's wishes.
Average adult produces__________ mL (2 L) of fluid a day
Correct Answers 1000-2000 mL
bacterial infections Correct Answers mucus production, moist
cough. Green, tan, and thick sputum. Treated with antibiotics,
encourage fluids to thin secretions, mucolytics, and expectorants
Battery Correct Answers touching without consent or lawful
jurisdiction