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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 7th Edition by Linton Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes? a. Physician’s orders b. Progress notes c. Nursing care plan d. Client health history ANS: C ...

1. Tonsils and adenoids: chain of lymph nodes guarding the body from invasion by organisms entering the nose and the throat. Question from ppt: T or F: The purpose of the cilia is to move the mucus back to the pharynx TRUE 2. A prominent function of the sinuses is to serve as a resonating chamber in speech. The sinuses are a common site of infection. 3. Perfusion is influenced by alveolar pressure. The pulmonary capillaries are sandwiched between adjacent alveoli and, if the alveolar p...

1. A nurse cares for a dying client. Which manifestation of dying should the nurse treat first? a. Anorexia b. Pain c. Nausea d. Hair loss Only symptoms that cause distress for a dying client should be treated. Such symptoms include pain, nausea and vomiting, dyspnea, and agitation. These problems interfere with the client’s comfort. Even when symptoms, such as anorexia or hair loss, disturb the family, they should be treated only if the client is distressed by their presence. The nurse ...

1. A nurse in an oncology clinic is assessing a client who has early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse suspect? Oncology A. Bone and joint pain B. Enlarged lymph nodes C. Intermittent hematuria D. Productive cough 2. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a snakebite on her arm. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? Dermatology A. Immobilize the limb at the level of the heart B. Apply a tour...

The home health nurse is visiting the home of a client that has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The family states that the client has been having more frequent seizures. What nursing care should be provided? (Found in Adult Med Surg Review Module) • Maintain airway (monitor oxygen levels, administer oxygen as needed, monitor lung sounds). • Monitor neurological status — in particular, assessing for changes in level of consciousness, neurological deficits, and occurrence of seizures. ...

1- A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? A. pH 7.31, HCO3- 22 mEq/L, PaCO2 50 mmHg B. pH 7.48, HCO3- 23 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mmHg C. pH 7.32, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg D. pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg 2- A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has deep, rapid respirations. Arterial blood gas analysis includes the following values: pH 7.25, PaCO2 40...

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "Weigh yourself twice a month." B. "If you have persistent headaches, let the provider know." C. "Reduce your daily sodium intake." D. "If your symptoms don't improve in 10 days, you will need a higher dosage." 2. When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants, a nurse should identify that bupropion hydrochloride is a...

Chapter 01: Perspectives on Maternal, Newborn, and Womens Health Care 1. The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women's shelters D)En...

Which action demonstrates that the nurse understands the purpose of the Rapid Response Team? a. Monitoring the client for changes in postoperative status such as wound infection b. Documenting all changes observed in the client and maintaining a postoperative flow sheet c. Notifying the physician of the client’s change in blood pressure from 140 to 88 mm Hg systolic d. Notifying the physician of the client’s increase in restlessness after medication change The Joint Commission...

• ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) • In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. • Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amounts of air into the alveolar sacs to prevent them from...