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1. When a 17-year-old male athlete injures his knee during basketball practice and refuses to go to the school nurse, he states he does not have pain. The school nurse assesses the students knee and recognizes that by stating he does not have pain the student is a. Not injured b. In need of counseling c. Not showing weakness to his peers d. Ignoring the pain CORRECT ANSWER: C Feedback: To recognize or give in to pain may seem like a sign of weakness in the adolescent. 2. W...

1. The most common infections in children are a. Respiratory b. Gastrointestinal c. Neurologic d. Urinary CORRECT ANSWER: A Feedback: The most common infections in early childhood are respiratory infections. 2. Otitis media occurs in children because the a. Eustachian tube is long and twisted b. Eustachian tube has a downward turn c. Eustachian tube is shorter and straighter d. Eustachian tube is widened CORRECT ANSWER: C Feedback: The most common infectio...

1. A patient suffers from a genetic bleeding deficiency. What blood product will be administered? a. Whole blood b. Albumin c. Platelets d. Cryoprecipitate CORRECT ANSWER: D Feedback: Cryoprecipitate may be pooled from several units of blood and administered to patients with fibrinogen deficiencies who are predisposed to bleeding problems because genetically they lack Factor VII. 2. A patient suffers from infectious diarrhea. Based on her loss of fluid, her protein level is...

1. The primary reason for the Controlled Substances Act is a. To regulate the purchase of antibiotics b. To regulate the purchase of narcotics c. To prevent overuse of antibiotics d. To prevent drug abuse CORRECT ANSWER: D Feedback: The primary reason for the Controlled Substances Act is to prevent drug abuse and dependence, provide treatment and rehabilitation for people who are dependent on drugs, and strengthen drug abuse laws. 2. In terms of categories of controlled sub...

1. A nurse is assisting a patient with his bed bath. The patient states, I can do it myself. The nurses best response is a. I really have limited time. Let me give you your bath right now. b. I will set up your bath for you. I will come back and help you with your back. c. You will need to sit up for your bath, and then I will change your bed. d. You will be able to take your bath by yourself tomorrow when you can get up. CORRECT ANSWER: B Feedback: The nurse must value and sup...

Chapter 16- Caring for the Older Adult Chapter 17- Safety Chapter 18- Health Assessment Chapter 19- Vital Signs Chapter 20- Asepsis and Infection Control

1. The nurse-anesthetist is monitoring his client during surgery. He notices a ventricular dysrhythmia and unstable blood pressure. He notifies the surgeon. The operative team suspects a. Myocardial infarction b. Malignant hyperthermia c. Mitral valve prolapse d. Major blood loss CORRECT ANSWER: B Feedback: The symptoms of malignant hyperthermia are masseter muscle rigidity, ventricular dysrhythmia, tachypnea, cyanosis, skin mottling, and unstable blood pressure. 2. Surgery...

1. To gather subjective data on a clients nutrition and metabolic pattern, the nurse should a. Weigh the client and measure his height b. Ask the client for a 24-hour diet recall c. Examine the hygiene of the clients teeth d. Inspect the clients abdomen for symmetry CORRECT ANSWER: B Feedback: Interview questions to focus a nutritionmetabolism assessment might include asking the client to tell you what has been eaten in the last 24 hours. 2. A client states during the inter...

1. A patient has developed neuropathy as he has aged. What would be the most important teaching intervention for the patient and family? a. Provide a comfortable temperature in the home b. Reduce the temperature on the water heater c. Keep the environment warmer in winter d. In high temperatures, have adequate ventilation CORRECT ANSWER: B Feedback: The principles of a safe environment for older adults follow the same general guidelines as those for all ages: comfortable temper...

1. Hepatitis is classified as a virus that a. Is localized in the liver b. Causes decreased urine c. Results in pallor d. Causes tissue damage CORRECT ANSWER: D Feedback: Some viral infections are acute and controlled by the hosts defense mechanisms; others spread throughout the body and cause severe tissue damage or result in chronic illness. 2. A patient suffers from bloody diarrhea after eating at a local restaurant. The patient has been infected with a(an) a. Bacteria...