Mark Klimek Blue Book (T's) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does TENS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulator
Is it an invasive procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, the skin in never broken.
Can TENS be used for acute or chronic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both
TENS use is based upon the _______ _______ of pain relief. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gate control
TENS electrodes stimulate (Large/small) diameter fibers. - CORRECT ANSWER - Large-
this is the basis of gate control theory.
TENS electrodes are placed into the ..... - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin
Can TENS units be placed over an incision to decrease incisional pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Never
Patient with what other mechanic device in use cannot use
TENS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cardiac pacemaker
How often should the patient be taught to change the TENS
electrodes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every day
, How is a dorsal-column stimulator different than a TENS
unit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dorsal column stimulation electrodes are surgically
implanted by the spinal cord; the patient has to undergo a laminectomy to place the DCS
electrodes.
In what group of clients is thoracentesis contraindicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Uncooperative, bleeding disorders
What instruction is most important to give the client undergoing thoracentesis? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Don't move or cough
What is thoracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER - The pleural space is entered by puncture
& fluid is drained by gravity into bottles-allows the lungs rto re-expand
If a client has a cough, what should be done before
thoracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Give him a cough suppressant.
Does thoracentesis require a signed informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, it
invades a body cavity.
Describe the position the client should assume during a thoracentesis? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Upright with arms & shoulders elevated, slighting leaning forward.
What is exopthalmos? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bulging outward eyes
To care for a patient with exopthalmos the patient should wear _____ _____ and use _________
________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dark sunglasses, artificial tears
Radioactive iodine is given to hyperthyroid patients because it _______ ______ plus decreases
production of ________ _______. - CORRECT ANSWER - Destroys tissue, thyroid
hormone
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does TENS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulator
Is it an invasive procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, the skin in never broken.
Can TENS be used for acute or chronic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both
TENS use is based upon the _______ _______ of pain relief. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gate control
TENS electrodes stimulate (Large/small) diameter fibers. - CORRECT ANSWER - Large-
this is the basis of gate control theory.
TENS electrodes are placed into the ..... - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin
Can TENS units be placed over an incision to decrease incisional pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Never
Patient with what other mechanic device in use cannot use
TENS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cardiac pacemaker
How often should the patient be taught to change the TENS
electrodes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every day
, How is a dorsal-column stimulator different than a TENS
unit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dorsal column stimulation electrodes are surgically
implanted by the spinal cord; the patient has to undergo a laminectomy to place the DCS
electrodes.
In what group of clients is thoracentesis contraindicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Uncooperative, bleeding disorders
What instruction is most important to give the client undergoing thoracentesis? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Don't move or cough
What is thoracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER - The pleural space is entered by puncture
& fluid is drained by gravity into bottles-allows the lungs rto re-expand
If a client has a cough, what should be done before
thoracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Give him a cough suppressant.
Does thoracentesis require a signed informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, it
invades a body cavity.
Describe the position the client should assume during a thoracentesis? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Upright with arms & shoulders elevated, slighting leaning forward.
What is exopthalmos? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bulging outward eyes
To care for a patient with exopthalmos the patient should wear _____ _____ and use _________
________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dark sunglasses, artificial tears
Radioactive iodine is given to hyperthyroid patients because it _______ ______ plus decreases
production of ________ _______. - CORRECT ANSWER - Destroys tissue, thyroid
hormone
