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1. A current successful application of cognitive psychology is its contributions to our understanding of brain disorders that reflect abnormal functioning, such as schizophrenia. a. True b. False 2. There is a great deal of growth of new neurons and new synapses in the adult brain. a. True b. False 3. In the two decades between 1950 and 1970, cognitive psychology developed as a field by embracing behaviorism. a. True b. False 4. The terminal boutons of one neuron touch the dendrite of...

1) A physician may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a medical assistant practicing medicine. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.6 2) The medical assistant's main responsibility is to assist the physician in providing patient care. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 6 Objective: 1.5 3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assistant. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.6 4) It is important to present a confident, professional image t...

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIT I. BASIC CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY 1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Drug Regulation and Approval 2. Drug Classes, Schedules, and Categories 3. Methods of Drug Administration 4. What Happens After a Drug Has Been Administered 5. The Nursing Process 6. Herbs and Dietary Supplements 7. Substance Abuse UNIT 2. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 8. Drugs Affecting Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System 9. Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia 10. Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders ...

1. MC The term pharmacology is defined as: A.* The study of medicine. B. The use of herbs, natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, or dietary supplements to treat diseases. C. The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and suffering. D. The use of medicine to treat disease. 2. MC In addition to physicians, which of the following health care providers are able to prescribe medications? Select all that apply. A. Medical assistants B.* Advanced nurse practitioners C.* P...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to Nutritional Assessment 2 Standards for Nutrient Intake 3 Measuring Diet 4 National Dietary and Nutrition Surveys 5 Computerized Dietary Analysis Systems 6 Anthropometry 7 Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient 8 Nutritional Assessment in Disease Prevention 9 Biochemical Assessment of Nutritional Status 10 Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status 11 Counseling Theory and Technique

1. The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse, because he wants to take care of babies and little “kids.” What would be an appropriate response to this middle school–aged child? 1. “Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all ages of patients.” 2. “As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as well as chil...

1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state 4. The State Board of Pharmacy ____ 2. The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: 1. Nurses know more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both in their basic nursing program and in their APRN program. 2...

1. Public health nurses (PHNs) know they must approach a public health issue with an understanding of the related underlying risk factors to develop effective nursing interventions. They evaluate these risk factors from two perspectives: 1. Disease; individual 2. Intervention; government 3. Epidemic; population 4. Individual; population ____ 2. A nursing student is studying public health. She learns that, according to C.E.A. Winslow’s definition, some of the goals of public health incl...

1. One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first century is to address: a. bioterrorism and global health threats. b. delivery of individual care and hygiene. c. the need for increased hospital and acute care. d. chronic disease and disability management. ANS: A There are new concerns, and of the most serious are bioterrorism and globally induced infections, such as the avian flu. These threats will divert health care funds and resources fr...

1. Gastrectomy: a. Gastric resection b. Intestinal incision c. Tumor of the stomach d. Incision of the stomach e. Resection of the intestine ANS: A REF: p. 9 OBJ: Analyze medical terms. 2. Osteitis: a. Incision of a bone b. Removal of a bone c. Incision of a joint d. Inflammation of a joint e. Inflammation of a bone ANS: E REF: p. 4 | p. 11 OBJ: Analyze medical terms. 3. Cystoscopy: a. Study of cells b. Visual examination of cells c. Removal of a sac of fluid d. Removal of the ...

1) The nurse reviews assessment data on a group of patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as experiencing a critical illness? 1. Chronic airflow limitation with VS: BP 110/72, P 110, R 16 2. Acute bronchospasm with VS: BP 100/60, P 124, R 32 3. Motor vehicle crash with VS: BP 124/74, P 74, R 18 4. Chronic renal failure on hemodialysis with no urine output with VS: BP 98/50, P 108, R 12 Answer: 2 Explanation: 1. The blood pressure and respiratory rate are considered within norma...

1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine ANS: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses Association supports a...

1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse-midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNM’s scope of practice include? a. Practice independent from medical supervision b. Comprehensive prenatal care c. Attendance at all deliveries d. Cesarean sections ANS: B The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Compre...

1. In early civilization, the cause of illness was attributed to: a. Infectious disease b. Microorganisms c. Contaminated food and water d. Natural and supernatural forces Answer: 2. The first understanding of disease processes occurred in (the): a. Early civilization b. 21st century c. 19th century d. Middle Ages Answer: 3. Despite all of the improvements and advancements in health care, several infectious diseases have recently resurfaced, including: a. Strep throat b. Tuberculo...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient who is in labor with her first child. The patient’s mother is present for support and notes that things have changed in the delivery room since she last gave birth in the early 1980s. Which current trend or intervention may the patient’s mother find most different? 1. Fetal monitoring throughout labor 2. Postpartum stay of 10 days 3. Expectant partner and family in operating room for cesarean birth 4. Hospital support for breastfeeding ANS: 4 Cha...

1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Health care errors have been widely reported for 25 years, many of which result...

1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient’s input. The patient asks, “How is this different from what the doctor does?” Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. “The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doctor.” b. “In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will help you plan to maintain your ...

1. An acute illness is a. a sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover. b. an on-going illness for which there is no known cure. c. an illness that is slow or gradual in onset. d. an illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. ANS: A REF: p. 002 2. An on-going illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure is a. an acute illness. b. a chronic illness. c. a terminal illness. d. a physical illness. ANS: B REF: p. 002 ...

1. Health care delivery in Canada is provided through which of the following initiatives? a. public initiatives only b. private community initiatives only c. a combination of public and private initiatives d. charitable initiatives only ANSWER: c 2. Which of the following best describes the current health status of the Canadian population? a. The Canadian population is generally healthier than ever. b. Canadians are not affected by new infectious disease strains. c. Cardiovascular disea...

1. Until 1970, which of the following groups of dental auxiliaries were allowed to perform intraoral functions in all states? 1. Dental hygienists 2. Registered dental assistants 3. Certified dental assistants 4. On-the-job trained dental assistants a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2 d. 1 ANS: D Until 1970, only the dental hygienist was allowed to perform intraoral functions in all states. Although laws vary from state to state, virtually every state has modified, updated, and made ch...