Ellakiwale

Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse would be most alert for assessment findings of hypovolemic shock in which patient? 1. Patient who had a DVT after a surgical procedure 2 years ago 2. Patient 6 hours postmastectomy 3. Patient with coronary atherosclerosis who takes 81 mg of aspirin daily 4. Patient sustaining a transmural myocardial infarction 2 days ago Correct Answer: 2 Rationale 1: A past history of DVT is not pertinent to hemorrhage, as DVT is caused by a clot. Rationale 2: Postoperat...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A patient is admitted with a large, inflamed leg wound. The nurse explains that the inflammatory response is initiated by chemicals released by which white blood cell type? 1. Monocytes 2. Eosinophils 3. Basophils 4. Neutrophils Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Monocytes arrive at the site of an injury hours or days after the neutrophils and continue to consume large amounts of cellular debris. Rationale 2: The number of eosinophils increases in the presence of para...

Question 1 Type: MCMA The nurse is preparing for a community education session on autoimmune disorders. The nurse should review information about which diseases? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Scleroderma 2. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 3. Gouty arthritis 4. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) 5. Reactive arthritis Correct Answer: 1,2,4 Rationale 1: The cause of scleroderma is unknown,...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A patient who has been casted for a fracture of the left ulna asks the nurse when the cast will come off. The nurse‟s response is based on the knowledge that the cast will be removed when which physiologic parameter has been met? 1. The remodeling phase of the bone healing process has been completed, allowing for application of mechanical stress. 2. A cartilage collar can be clearly felt at the site of the original break. 3. A specific amount of time has passed, pr...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric) phase of the patient’s illness, the nurse would expect serologic testing to reveal a. antibody to hepatitis D (antiHDV). b. hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). c. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (anti-HAV IgG). d. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM). ANS: D Hepatitis A is transmitted through the oral-fecal route, and antibody to HAV IgM appears during t...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A 65-year-old female admitted with a fractured hip tells the nurse that she was unaware that she has osteoporosis. What is the nurse’s best response? 1. “Sometimes the first sign of the disorder is a fracture.” 2. “It is rare for someone your age to have osteoporosis.” 3. “There is no way to prevent the disorder.” 4. “Everyone has it now.” Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: The manifestations of osteoporosis may go undetected because many patients are ...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A patient is newly diagnosed with arthritis of the cervical vertebrae. The nurse plans to assess which type of joint? 1. Spheroidal 2. Synovial 3. Fibrous 4. Cartilaginous Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: Spheroidal joints are located in the hip and shoulder. Rationale 2: Synovial joints are between bones that do not come in contact with each other, such as in the knee. Rationale 3: Fibrous joints occur where bones are joined together, such as the sutures of the s...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which term is used to describe a childs level of consciousness when the child can be aroused with stimulation? a. Stupor c. Obtundation b. Confusion d. Disorientation ANS: C Obtundation describes a level of consciousness in which the child can be aroused with stimulation. Stupor is a state in which the child remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation. Confusion is impaired decision making. Disorientation is confusion regarding time ...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A 35-year-old male is concerned about his inability to sustain an erection. Which assessment questions would provide specific information about this condition? 1. “What medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and street drugs, do you use?” 2. “Are you married?” 3. “What kind of work do you do?” 4. “Did you graduate from college?” Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Drug use, including both prescription and street drugs, can cause e...

1. is the process of evaluating human resource needs and then recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating, compensating, and scheduling employees to achieve organizational goals. A. Staffing B. Performance evaluation and response C. Human resource management D. Job analysis 2. The ultimate resource of a firm is its: A. business plan. B. marketing mix. C. capital budget. D. employees. 3. One of the key functions of human resource management is: A. departmentalizing. B....