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1. A novice nurse states, “Psychiatric nursing can’t be very difficult. After all, I believe in showing care and in mutual exchange with my friends.” The experienced nurse formulates a reply based on knowledge of the difference between a social and a therapeutic relationship with emphasis on: 1. the kind of information given. 2. the amount of emotion invested. 3. the degree of satisfaction obtained. 4. the type of responsibility involved. ANS: 4 Social and therapeutic relationship...

1. A patient is using a metered-dose inhaler containing albuterol for asthma. The medication label instructs the patient to administer “2 puffs every 4 hours as needed for coughing or wheezing.” The patient reports feeling jittery sometimes when takingthe medication, and she doesn’t feel that the medication is always effective. Which action is outside the nurse’s scope of practice? a. Asking the patient to demonstrate use of the inhaler b. Assessing the patient’s exposure to t...

1. Where would the procedures and treatments directed by the health careprovider be found? a. Summary sheet b. Physician’s order form c. Physician’s progress notes d. History and physical examination form ANS: B The physician’s order form contains all procedures and treatments ordered bythe health care provider. A summary sheet provides a brief overview of the hospital course at discharge. Physician’s progress notes provide regular observations on the patient’s course of trea...

1.The nurse assesses hives in a patient started on a new medication. What is thenurse’s priority action? a.Notify physician of allergic reaction. b.Notify physician of idiosyncratic reaction. c.Notify physician of potential teratogenicity. d.Notify physician of potential tolerance. ANS: A An allergic reaction is indicative of hypersensitivity and manifests with hives and/or urticaria, which are easily identified. An idiosyncratic reaction occurs whensomething unusual or abnormal happ...

1. A patient with impaired renal perfusion has secondary hypertension. The nurse understands that one cause of thehypertension results from 1. 1. increased atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) secretion, which inhibits antidiuretic hormone (ADH). 2. 2. the decreased effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on damaged kidney cells. 3. 3. increased renin-angiotensin-aldosterone production stimulated by renal ischemia. 4. 4. increased prostaglandin release from damaged kidney tissue, resulting in va...

1. A patient who is scheduled for a right breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct? a. “Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues.” b. “Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location.” c. “Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs.” d. “Malignant cells reproduce more rapidly than normal cells.” ANS: C The major difference between benign and malignant tumors i...

1. A person wakes up with a fever. The body begins its response to locate the origin of the problem and fix it. What type of feedback mechanism is this? A. Equal B. Negative C. Neutral D. Positive 2. What are the subdivisions of the dorsal cavity, located in the back ofthe human body? A. Cranial and spinal B. Dorsal and ventral C. Lateral and proximal D. Inferior and superior 3. When a patient is positioned in a position, access to the stomach is possible. A. medial B. prone C. ...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. The patient appears anxious as the nurse is preparing to change the dressing. Which actionshould the nurse take? a. Turn on the television. b. Explain the procedure. c. Tell the patient “Close your eyes.” d. Ask the family to leave the room. ANS: B Explaining the procedure educates the patient regarding the dressing change and involves him in the care, thereby allowing the patient some control in decreasing anxiety. Telling the ...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription for a hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket? 1) Shivering 2) Infection 3) Burns 4) Hypervolemia A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? 1) "I will carry ...

1. A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that involvespressure and massage on meridian sites. What type of therapy does this describe? a. Acupuncture b. Acupressure c. Aromatherapy d. Ayurveda ANS: B Acupressure usesfinger pressure and massage on the meridian sites. It can be used during pregnancy to controlnausea, backache, and pain. It has been useful for minor postpartum problems such as constipation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge...

1) Characteristics of most living organisms include the ability to A) repair and completely restore itself during any type of injury. B) respond and adapt to their environment. C) control the external environment. D) form positive feedback loops. E) create a protective covering over themselves. Answer: B 2) The waste products of metabolism are eliminated through the process of A) assimilation. B) absorption. C) excretion. D) digestion. E) resorption. Answer: C 3) All of the chemica...

1. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are most likely indicating in which of the conditionsAsthma Genital infections Follicular conjunctivitisGERD 2.Which of the following is most likely an intervention for otitis media? Amoxicillin Aspirin Immunoglobulin sCorticosteroids 3.Which of the following best classifies penicillin, cephalosporins, andProtein synthesis inhibitors Mycolic acid synthesis inhibitorsRNA synthesis Cell wall inhibitors 4.Beta lactamase inhibitors are often located in ...

1. Which principle of teaching should the nurse use to ensure learning in a family situation? ANS: A Feedback A Praise and positive reinforcement are particularly important when a family is trying to master a frustrating task, such as breastfeeding. B Learning is enhanced when the teaching is structured to present the simple tasks before the complex material. C Even though a family may understand English fairly well, they may not understand the medical terminology or slang terms. ...

1. The clinic nurse is working with a mother and her 3-year-old child who have arrived for the child’s routine checkup. The nurse encourages the mother to return for her child’s measles-mumps-rubella immunization prior to the child’s entering school. This intervention is an example of what type of care? A. Mandatory health care B. Primary health prevention C. Secondary health prevention D. Tertiary health prevention ANS: B Of the three levels of prevention, the most desirable level...

1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are no studies that indicateMVP is among the most frequently rep...

Chapter 02: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 14-year-old boy is at the pediatric clinic for a checkup. What physical changes of puberty will the nurse indicate are related to the production of testosterone? a. Stimulation of production of white cells and platelets b. Promotion of growth of small bones c. Increase in muscle mass and strength d. Decrease in production of sebaceous gland secretionsANS: C Testosterone increases muscle mass, promotes strength an...

1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are no studies that indicate MVP is among the most frequently rep...

1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are no studies that indicate MVP is among the most frequently rep...

1) What are the four major elements found in the chemicals that comprise the human body? a) nitrogen, oxygen, calcium, sodium b) hydrogen, carbon, phosphorus, calcium c) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen d) oxygen, nitrogen, potassium, calcium e) potassium, phosphorus, sodium, hydrogen Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Study Objective 1: SO 2.1 Describe the main chemicals of the human body and the structures of the atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds. Study Objective 2: SO 2.1.1 Identif...

Chapter 1- An Introduction to the Human Body Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 1) Grant and Gray made extensive studies of the structure of the entire human body and produced atlases documenting their work. Grant and Gray were A) embryologists B) histologists C) neurophysiologists D) gross anatomists E) endocrinologists Answer: D Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined Difficulty: Easy 2) Many scientists and physicians devote their lives to understa...