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Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, d. These are immune-mediated systemic disorders of
and systemic lupus erythematosus all joint function.
have what in common?
a. They are examples of postinfectious
disorders of systemic joint function.
b. Rashes are found with all of them.
c. Weight-bearing joints are most
affected.
d. These are immune-mediated
systemic disorders of joint function.
A patient has osteoarthritis. Which c. This is a progressive, noninflammatory disease of
principle is important for the nurse to weight-bearing joints.
remember?
a. This is a systemic autoimmune
disorder that causes symmetric
peripheral arthritis
b. This is a type of arthritis where
bacteria invade the synovial
membrane
c. This is a progressive,
noninflammatory disease of weight-
bearing joints.
d. This is a deposition of uric acid
crystals in joints causing inflammation.
,A patient has an eruption of vesicles b. Herpes zoster
with erythematous bases localized to
a dermatomal segment of skin caused
by the same virus as chickenpox.
Which disorder will the clinician
observe documented on the chart?
a. Varrucae-warts
b. Herpes zoster
c. Lichen planus
d. Scleroderma
A patient has tinea corporis. Which c. Trunk and fungus
area is affected and which organism
causes this disorder?
a. Scalp and bacteria
b. Face and parasites
c. Trunk and fungus
d. Groin and viruses
Clinical manifestations of c. result from decreased serum ionized calcium.
hypoparathyroidism
a. result from decreased
neuromuscular excitability.
b. are similar to those occurring with
hypokalemia.
c. result from decreased serum
ionized calcium.
d. are similar to those occurring with
hypermagnesemia
,Secondary injury that occurs after b. reperfusion
reestablishing blood flow to an
ischemic area of the brain is called
what injury?
a. autoregulation
b. reperfusion
c. dysconjugate
d. stuporous
The physiologic change most likely to b. cerebral vasodilation
lead to an increase in intracranial
pressure is
a. REM sleep
b. cerebral vasodilation
c. respiratory hyperventilation
d. hypernatremia
Your patient with a head injury is b. Decorticate Posturing
unconscious with arms flexed towards
the core. Which of the following does
this describe?
a. Decerebrate Posturing
b. Decorticate Posturing
c. Abnormal PERRLA
d. Increased GCS
Your patient is admitted with repeated a, b, d, and e
tonic-clonic seizures. You know that
which of the following are potential
causes of seizures? Select all that
apply.
a. Cerebral vascular accident
b. Head injury
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hypoglycemia
e. Hypernatremia
, Which patient ABG (arterial blood a. pH 6.9
gas) results should the nurse act on
immediately?
a. pH 6.9
b. CO2 = 35 mm Hg
c. HCO3- = 25 mEq/L
d. O2 saturation = 98%
The nursing instructor is reviewing a, d, e, and g
acid base concepts to students. Which
statement by the instructor is correct
regarding acid-base balance? Select
all that apply.
a. Respiratory compensation is fast
acting
b. When blood CO2 levels increase...
the kidney excretes HCO3-
c. The normal ratio of HCO3- to
H2CO3- is 1 to 20
d. Buffer system is the first line of
defense to control pH levels
e. Renal compensation is long lasting
f .Renal compensation is fast acting
g. Respiratory compensation is short
lasting
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release is b, c, and d
stimulated by which condition? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Alcohol use
b. Anxiety over serious medical
diagnosis
c. Low blood volume
d. Hyper-Osmolality of the ECF
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Terms in this set (135)
Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, d. These are immune-mediated systemic disorders of
and systemic lupus erythematosus all joint function.
have what in common?
a. They are examples of postinfectious
disorders of systemic joint function.
b. Rashes are found with all of them.
c. Weight-bearing joints are most
affected.
d. These are immune-mediated
systemic disorders of joint function.
A patient has osteoarthritis. Which c. This is a progressive, noninflammatory disease of
principle is important for the nurse to weight-bearing joints.
remember?
a. This is a systemic autoimmune
disorder that causes symmetric
peripheral arthritis
b. This is a type of arthritis where
bacteria invade the synovial
membrane
c. This is a progressive,
noninflammatory disease of weight-
bearing joints.
d. This is a deposition of uric acid
crystals in joints causing inflammation.
,A patient has an eruption of vesicles b. Herpes zoster
with erythematous bases localized to
a dermatomal segment of skin caused
by the same virus as chickenpox.
Which disorder will the clinician
observe documented on the chart?
a. Varrucae-warts
b. Herpes zoster
c. Lichen planus
d. Scleroderma
A patient has tinea corporis. Which c. Trunk and fungus
area is affected and which organism
causes this disorder?
a. Scalp and bacteria
b. Face and parasites
c. Trunk and fungus
d. Groin and viruses
Clinical manifestations of c. result from decreased serum ionized calcium.
hypoparathyroidism
a. result from decreased
neuromuscular excitability.
b. are similar to those occurring with
hypokalemia.
c. result from decreased serum
ionized calcium.
d. are similar to those occurring with
hypermagnesemia
,Secondary injury that occurs after b. reperfusion
reestablishing blood flow to an
ischemic area of the brain is called
what injury?
a. autoregulation
b. reperfusion
c. dysconjugate
d. stuporous
The physiologic change most likely to b. cerebral vasodilation
lead to an increase in intracranial
pressure is
a. REM sleep
b. cerebral vasodilation
c. respiratory hyperventilation
d. hypernatremia
Your patient with a head injury is b. Decorticate Posturing
unconscious with arms flexed towards
the core. Which of the following does
this describe?
a. Decerebrate Posturing
b. Decorticate Posturing
c. Abnormal PERRLA
d. Increased GCS
Your patient is admitted with repeated a, b, d, and e
tonic-clonic seizures. You know that
which of the following are potential
causes of seizures? Select all that
apply.
a. Cerebral vascular accident
b. Head injury
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hypoglycemia
e. Hypernatremia
, Which patient ABG (arterial blood a. pH 6.9
gas) results should the nurse act on
immediately?
a. pH 6.9
b. CO2 = 35 mm Hg
c. HCO3- = 25 mEq/L
d. O2 saturation = 98%
The nursing instructor is reviewing a, d, e, and g
acid base concepts to students. Which
statement by the instructor is correct
regarding acid-base balance? Select
all that apply.
a. Respiratory compensation is fast
acting
b. When blood CO2 levels increase...
the kidney excretes HCO3-
c. The normal ratio of HCO3- to
H2CO3- is 1 to 20
d. Buffer system is the first line of
defense to control pH levels
e. Renal compensation is long lasting
f .Renal compensation is fast acting
g. Respiratory compensation is short
lasting
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release is b, c, and d
stimulated by which condition? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Alcohol use
b. Anxiety over serious medical
diagnosis
c. Low blood volume
d. Hyper-Osmolality of the ECF
