question and answers
A client with an open wound has an order to irrigate the wound three times a day with dressing
change. Which of the following principles will the nurse follow? (select all that apply) -
ANSWERS-clean least infected to most infected,
place syringe 1 inch above wound,
clean skin around with antiseptic wipes first,
do not let solution sit in wound
The nurse is caring for a client that had abdominal surgery 15 hours ago, what objective signs
would the nurse expect to find if the client is experiencing pain? (Select all that apply) -
ANSWERS-Increased pulse
High BP
Increased respiratory depth/frequency
Diaphoresis
Which portion of the brain controls the basic vital functions of life? - ANSWERS-Medulla
Which hormone is the mineralocorticoid that acts on the kidneys to regulate sodium and
potassium levels? - ANSWERS-Aldosterone
What is the function of the thymus gland? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS-Stimulates the
maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
, Coordinates immune defenses
What are the effects of the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWERS-Increased heart rateb.
Vasoconstrictionc.
Release of glucose reserves
Systemic circulation occurs when blood is pumped from the left ventricle of the heart through
all parts of the body and returns to the heart in the: - ANSWERS-Right atrium
The nurse performing passive range-of-motion exercises for the client will move each joint to
the point of: - ANSWERS-Point of pain
With lifting or moving a client up in bed, the nurse should protect his or her back by: -
ANSWERS-Bending the knees
A nurse is about to give a client a complete bed bath. What is the best action by the nurse to
maintain the client's privacy? - ANSWERS-Close the curtain around patients bed
Which enzymes are produced by the pancreas? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS-trypsin
(protease)
lipase (steapsin)
amylase (amylopsin)
The inner surface of the small intestines contain millions of tiny finger-like projections called: -
ANSWERS-Villi
Because the small intestine needs bile only a few times a day, bile is stored and concentrated in
the: - ANSWERS-gallbladder