Test Bank For
Prioritization,Delegation,And Assignment
6th Edition
By Linda|Candice|Shirley(Chapters 1-
22)Latest Version
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Pain .............................................................4
Chapter 2. Cancer ....................................................... 22
Chapter 3. Immunologic Problems .............................. 41
Chapter 4. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
Problems .................................................................... 59
Chapter 5. Safety And Infection Control ...................... 77
Chapter 6. Respiratory Problems ................................ 92
Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Problems ......................... 113
Chapter 8. Hematologic Problems ............................. 127
Chapter 9. Neurologic Problems................................ 139
Chapter 10. Visual And Auditory Problems ................ 156
Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal Problems ..................... 172
Chapter 12. Gastrointestinal And Nutritional Problems
................................................................................ 190
Chapter 13. Diabetes Mellitus ................................... 206
Chapter 14. Other Endocrine Problems...................... 224
Chapter 15. Integumentary Problems ....................... 237
Chapter 16. Renal And Urinary Problems .................. 248
Chapter 17. Reproductive Problems .......................... 266
,Chapter 18. Problems In Pregnancy And Childbearing
................................................................................ 282
Chapter 19. Pediatric Problems ................................. 298
Chapter 20. Pharmacology ....................................... 322
Chapter 21. Emergencies And Disasters .................... 340
Chapter 22. Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems ...... 355
,Chapter 1. Pain
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A Client Tells The Nurse That She Rarely Experiences
Pain, But When She Does, She Seeks Medical Attention.
The Nurse Realizes This Client Understands That Pain Is
Important Because It:
1. Is A Protective System.
2. Includes The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex.
3. Creates Sensitivity To Pain.
4. Helps With Healing.
ANS: 1
Pain Is A Protective System That Includes Protection
From Unsafe Behaviors By Use Of Reflexes, Memory,
And Avoidance. Even Though The Automatic
Withdrawal Reflex Is A Part Of The Pain Response, It
Does Not Explain Why Pain Is Important. Pain Does Not
Create Sensitivity To Pain. Pain Does Not Help With
Healing.
,PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Definitions And Implications Of
Pain
2.A Client Complains That The Bed Sheets Touching His
Skin Are Extremely Painful. The Nurse Realizes This
Client Is Experiencing:
1. Allodynia.
2. Modulation.
3. Kinesthesia.
4. Proprioception.
ANS: 1
Allodynia Or Hyperalgesia Is A State Where A Slight Or
Nonpainful Stimulus Is Interpreted As Very Painful.
Kinesthesia Is The Awareness Of Movement.
Proprioception Is The Awareness Of Body Position.
Modulation Is An Influencing Factor In The Perception
Of Pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Peripheral Nervous System
3.A Client Is Complaining Of Severe Abdomen Pain. The
Nurse Realizes This Client Is Experiencing Which Type Of
Pain?
,1. Neuralgia
2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
ANS: 4
Visceral Pain Is Pain Arising From The Body Organs Or
Gastrointestinal Tract. Somatic Pain Is Pain That
Originates From The Bone, Joints, Muscles, Skin, Or
Connective Pain. Neuralgia And
Pathological Pain Are Both Types Of Pain That Result
From Injury To A Nerve Or Malfunction Of The Neuronal
Transmission Process Or Due To Impaired Regulation.
PTS:1DIF:Analyzeref:Types Of Pain
4.A Client, Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis, Is
Experiencing Abdominal Pain. The Best Way For The
Nurse To Describe This Clients Pain Would Be:
1. Chronic.
, 2. Neuropathic.
3. Referred.
4. Acute.
ANS: 4
Acute Pain Onset Is Sudden And Of Short Duration.
Chronic Pain Is A Sudden Or Slow Onset Of Mild To
Severe Pain That Lasts Longer Than 6 Months. Referred
Pain Is The Result Of The Transfer Of Visceral Pain
Sensations To A Body Surface At A Distance From The
Actual Origin. Neuropathic Pain Is Paroxysmal Pain That
Occurs Along The Branches Of A Nerve.
PTS:1DIF:Applyref:Types Of Pain
5.A Client Is Observed Holding A Pillow Over The
Abdominal Region With Both Knees Flexed In A Side-
Lying Position. Vital Signs Assessment Reveals An
Elevated Blood Pressure And Heart Rate. Which Of The
Following Should The Nurse Say To This Client?
1. Can I Get You Anything?
2. Would You Like Something For Pain?
3. You Look Comfortable.
Prioritization,Delegation,And Assignment
6th Edition
By Linda|Candice|Shirley(Chapters 1-
22)Latest Version
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Pain .............................................................4
Chapter 2. Cancer ....................................................... 22
Chapter 3. Immunologic Problems .............................. 41
Chapter 4. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
Problems .................................................................... 59
Chapter 5. Safety And Infection Control ...................... 77
Chapter 6. Respiratory Problems ................................ 92
Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Problems ......................... 113
Chapter 8. Hematologic Problems ............................. 127
Chapter 9. Neurologic Problems................................ 139
Chapter 10. Visual And Auditory Problems ................ 156
Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal Problems ..................... 172
Chapter 12. Gastrointestinal And Nutritional Problems
................................................................................ 190
Chapter 13. Diabetes Mellitus ................................... 206
Chapter 14. Other Endocrine Problems...................... 224
Chapter 15. Integumentary Problems ....................... 237
Chapter 16. Renal And Urinary Problems .................. 248
Chapter 17. Reproductive Problems .......................... 266
,Chapter 18. Problems In Pregnancy And Childbearing
................................................................................ 282
Chapter 19. Pediatric Problems ................................. 298
Chapter 20. Pharmacology ....................................... 322
Chapter 21. Emergencies And Disasters .................... 340
Chapter 22. Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems ...... 355
,Chapter 1. Pain
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A Client Tells The Nurse That She Rarely Experiences
Pain, But When She Does, She Seeks Medical Attention.
The Nurse Realizes This Client Understands That Pain Is
Important Because It:
1. Is A Protective System.
2. Includes The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex.
3. Creates Sensitivity To Pain.
4. Helps With Healing.
ANS: 1
Pain Is A Protective System That Includes Protection
From Unsafe Behaviors By Use Of Reflexes, Memory,
And Avoidance. Even Though The Automatic
Withdrawal Reflex Is A Part Of The Pain Response, It
Does Not Explain Why Pain Is Important. Pain Does Not
Create Sensitivity To Pain. Pain Does Not Help With
Healing.
,PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Definitions And Implications Of
Pain
2.A Client Complains That The Bed Sheets Touching His
Skin Are Extremely Painful. The Nurse Realizes This
Client Is Experiencing:
1. Allodynia.
2. Modulation.
3. Kinesthesia.
4. Proprioception.
ANS: 1
Allodynia Or Hyperalgesia Is A State Where A Slight Or
Nonpainful Stimulus Is Interpreted As Very Painful.
Kinesthesia Is The Awareness Of Movement.
Proprioception Is The Awareness Of Body Position.
Modulation Is An Influencing Factor In The Perception
Of Pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Peripheral Nervous System
3.A Client Is Complaining Of Severe Abdomen Pain. The
Nurse Realizes This Client Is Experiencing Which Type Of
Pain?
,1. Neuralgia
2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
ANS: 4
Visceral Pain Is Pain Arising From The Body Organs Or
Gastrointestinal Tract. Somatic Pain Is Pain That
Originates From The Bone, Joints, Muscles, Skin, Or
Connective Pain. Neuralgia And
Pathological Pain Are Both Types Of Pain That Result
From Injury To A Nerve Or Malfunction Of The Neuronal
Transmission Process Or Due To Impaired Regulation.
PTS:1DIF:Analyzeref:Types Of Pain
4.A Client, Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis, Is
Experiencing Abdominal Pain. The Best Way For The
Nurse To Describe This Clients Pain Would Be:
1. Chronic.
, 2. Neuropathic.
3. Referred.
4. Acute.
ANS: 4
Acute Pain Onset Is Sudden And Of Short Duration.
Chronic Pain Is A Sudden Or Slow Onset Of Mild To
Severe Pain That Lasts Longer Than 6 Months. Referred
Pain Is The Result Of The Transfer Of Visceral Pain
Sensations To A Body Surface At A Distance From The
Actual Origin. Neuropathic Pain Is Paroxysmal Pain That
Occurs Along The Branches Of A Nerve.
PTS:1DIF:Applyref:Types Of Pain
5.A Client Is Observed Holding A Pillow Over The
Abdominal Region With Both Knees Flexed In A Side-
Lying Position. Vital Signs Assessment Reveals An
Elevated Blood Pressure And Heart Rate. Which Of The
Following Should The Nurse Say To This Client?
1. Can I Get You Anything?
2. Would You Like Something For Pain?
3. You Look Comfortable.
