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.A 10 year old develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and
intercostal retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings
that, "I cannot get enough air." What term should the FNP use to document this
condition? - ANSWER-Dyspnea
.A 12 year old child fell off a swing and scraped his right knee. The injured area
becomes painful. What else with the FNP observe upon assessment - ANSWER-
edema at injured site
.A 13 year old female is concerned about several pigmented skin lesions on her
body. Her primary care provider tells her that these lesions must be monitored
because of their ability to transform into malignant melanoma. These lesions
are referred to as: - ANSWER-nevi
.A 16 year old female student is driving to school when another diver nearly hits
her. Her heart begins beating harder and faster as she becomes aroused and
scared. Which of the following states of the general adaptation syndrome is she
experiencing? - ANSWER-alarm stage
.A 20 year old female presents with vaginal itch and thin walled pustular lesions
and is diagnosed with candidiasis. This condition is caused by a: - ANSWER-
fungus
, .A 20 year old male received a knife wound to the arm during an altercation.
Which of the following types of immunity was compromised? - ANSWER-innate
immunity
.A 20 year old presents reporting difficulty breathing when lying down. What
term should the FNP use to document this condition? - ANSWER-orthopnea
.A 20 year old underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results
revealed a congenital defect in the papillary muscles. Which of the following
would the nurse expect to occur? - ANSWER-backward expulsion of the
atrioventricular valves
.A 25 year old female has heavy menses during which she loses a profuse
amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER-peripheral vasoconstriction
.A 39 year old diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following
behaviors may have contributed to the development of the ulcer? - ANSWER-
Regular NSAID use
.A 40 year old male's history includes being a vegetarian and abusing alcohol.
Which of the following factors put him at greatest risk for developing folate
deficiency anemia? - ANSWER-being alcoholic
.A 42 year old female presents with raised red lesions with a browinish scale. he
was diagnosed with discoid lupus ertythematosus. This disorder is related to -
ANSWER-Autoimmunity