TEST BANK FOR
PRIORITIZATION,DELEGATION,AND ASSIGNMENT 6TH
EDITION
BY LINDA|CANDICE|SHIRLEY(CHAPTERS 1-22)LATEST
VERSION
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Pain.............................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Cancer ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3. Immunologic Problems ............................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 4. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance Problems................................................................. 29
Chapter 5. Safety And Infection Control ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 6. Respiratory Problems ................................................................................................................ 46
Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Problems ........................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 8. Hematologic Problems .............................................................................................................. 63
Chapter 9. Neurologic Problems ................................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 10. Visual And Auditory Problems ................................................................................................ 77
Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal Problems ...................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 12. Gastrointestinal And Nutritional Problems ............................................................................. 94
Chapter 13. Diabetes Mellitus .................................................................................................................. 102
Chapter 14. Other Endocrine Problems .................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 15. Integumentary Problems ...................................................................................................... 117
Chapter 16. Renal And Urinary Problems ................................................................................................. 122
Chapter 17. Reproductive Problems ......................................................................................................... 131
Chapter 18. Problems In Pregnancy And Childbearing ............................................................................. 139
Chapter 19. Pediatric Problems ................................................................................................................ 147
Chapter 20. Pharmacology........................................................................................................................ 157
Chapter 21. Emergencies And Disasters ................................................................................................... 166
Chapter 22. Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems .................................................................................... 174
,Chapter 1. Pain
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A Client Tells The Nurse That She Rarely Experiences Pain, But When She Does, She Seeks Medical
Attention. The Nurse Realizes This Client Understands That Pain Is Important Because It:
1. Is A Protective System.
2. Includes The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex.
3. Creates Sensitivity To Pain.
4. Helps With Healing.
ANS: 1
Pain Is A Protective System That Includes Protection From Unsafe Behaviors By Use Of Reflexes,
Memory, And Avoidance. Even Though The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex Is A Part Of The Pain Response,
It Does Not Explain Why Pain Is Important. Pain Does Not Create Sensitivity To Pain. Pain Does Not Help
With Healing.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Definitions And Implications Of Pain
2.A Client Complains That The Bed Sheets Touching His Skin Are Extremely Painful. The Nurse Realizes
This Client Is Experiencing:
1. Allodynia.
2. Modulation.
3. Kinesthesia.
4. Proprioception.
ANS: 1
Allodynia Or Hyperalgesia Is A State Where A Slight Or Nonpainful Stimulus Is Interpreted As Very
Painful. Kinesthesia Is The Awareness Of Movement. Proprioception Is The Awareness Of Body Position.
Modulation Is An Influencing Factor In The Perception Of Pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Peripheral Nervous System
3.A Client Is Complaining Of Severe Abdomen Pain. The Nurse Realizes This Client Is Experiencing Which
Type Of Pain?
1. Neuralgia
, 2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
ANS: 4
Visceral Pain Is Pain Arising From The Body Organs Or Gastrointestinal Tract. Somatic Pain Is Pain That
Originates From The Bone, Joints, Muscles, Skin, Or Connective Pain. Neuralgia And
Pathological Pain Are Both Types Of Pain That Result From Injury To A Nerve Or Malfunction Of The
Neuronal Transmission Process Or Due To Impaired Regulation.
PTS:1DIF:Analyzeref:Types Of Pain
4.A Client, Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis, Is Experiencing Abdominal Pain. The Best Way For The
Nurse To Describe This Clients Pain Would Be:
1. Chronic.
2. Neuropathic.
3. Referred.
4. Acute.
ANS: 4
Acute Pain Onset Is Sudden And Of Short Duration. Chronic Pain Is A Sudden Or Slow Onset Of Mild To
Severe Pain That Lasts Longer Than 6 Months. Referred Pain Is The Result Of The Transfer Of Visceral
Pain Sensations To A Body Surface At A Distance From The Actual Origin. Neuropathic Pain Is Paroxysmal
Pain That Occurs Along The Branches Of A Nerve.
PTS:1DIF:Applyref:Types Of Pain
5.A Client Is Observed Holding A Pillow Over The Abdominal Region With Both Knees Flexed In A Side-
Lying Position. Vital Signs Assessment Reveals An Elevated Blood Pressure And Heart Rate. Which Of The
Following Should The Nurse Say To This Client?
1. Can I Get You Anything?
2. Would You Like Something For Pain?
3. You Look Comfortable.
4. Your Blood Pressure Is Up.
ANS: 2
PRIORITIZATION,DELEGATION,AND ASSIGNMENT 6TH
EDITION
BY LINDA|CANDICE|SHIRLEY(CHAPTERS 1-22)LATEST
VERSION
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Pain.............................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Cancer ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3. Immunologic Problems ............................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 4. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance Problems................................................................. 29
Chapter 5. Safety And Infection Control ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 6. Respiratory Problems ................................................................................................................ 46
Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Problems ........................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 8. Hematologic Problems .............................................................................................................. 63
Chapter 9. Neurologic Problems ................................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 10. Visual And Auditory Problems ................................................................................................ 77
Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal Problems ...................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 12. Gastrointestinal And Nutritional Problems ............................................................................. 94
Chapter 13. Diabetes Mellitus .................................................................................................................. 102
Chapter 14. Other Endocrine Problems .................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 15. Integumentary Problems ...................................................................................................... 117
Chapter 16. Renal And Urinary Problems ................................................................................................. 122
Chapter 17. Reproductive Problems ......................................................................................................... 131
Chapter 18. Problems In Pregnancy And Childbearing ............................................................................. 139
Chapter 19. Pediatric Problems ................................................................................................................ 147
Chapter 20. Pharmacology........................................................................................................................ 157
Chapter 21. Emergencies And Disasters ................................................................................................... 166
Chapter 22. Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems .................................................................................... 174
,Chapter 1. Pain
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A Client Tells The Nurse That She Rarely Experiences Pain, But When She Does, She Seeks Medical
Attention. The Nurse Realizes This Client Understands That Pain Is Important Because It:
1. Is A Protective System.
2. Includes The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex.
3. Creates Sensitivity To Pain.
4. Helps With Healing.
ANS: 1
Pain Is A Protective System That Includes Protection From Unsafe Behaviors By Use Of Reflexes,
Memory, And Avoidance. Even Though The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex Is A Part Of The Pain Response,
It Does Not Explain Why Pain Is Important. Pain Does Not Create Sensitivity To Pain. Pain Does Not Help
With Healing.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Definitions And Implications Of Pain
2.A Client Complains That The Bed Sheets Touching His Skin Are Extremely Painful. The Nurse Realizes
This Client Is Experiencing:
1. Allodynia.
2. Modulation.
3. Kinesthesia.
4. Proprioception.
ANS: 1
Allodynia Or Hyperalgesia Is A State Where A Slight Or Nonpainful Stimulus Is Interpreted As Very
Painful. Kinesthesia Is The Awareness Of Movement. Proprioception Is The Awareness Of Body Position.
Modulation Is An Influencing Factor In The Perception Of Pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Peripheral Nervous System
3.A Client Is Complaining Of Severe Abdomen Pain. The Nurse Realizes This Client Is Experiencing Which
Type Of Pain?
1. Neuralgia
, 2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
ANS: 4
Visceral Pain Is Pain Arising From The Body Organs Or Gastrointestinal Tract. Somatic Pain Is Pain That
Originates From The Bone, Joints, Muscles, Skin, Or Connective Pain. Neuralgia And
Pathological Pain Are Both Types Of Pain That Result From Injury To A Nerve Or Malfunction Of The
Neuronal Transmission Process Or Due To Impaired Regulation.
PTS:1DIF:Analyzeref:Types Of Pain
4.A Client, Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis, Is Experiencing Abdominal Pain. The Best Way For The
Nurse To Describe This Clients Pain Would Be:
1. Chronic.
2. Neuropathic.
3. Referred.
4. Acute.
ANS: 4
Acute Pain Onset Is Sudden And Of Short Duration. Chronic Pain Is A Sudden Or Slow Onset Of Mild To
Severe Pain That Lasts Longer Than 6 Months. Referred Pain Is The Result Of The Transfer Of Visceral
Pain Sensations To A Body Surface At A Distance From The Actual Origin. Neuropathic Pain Is Paroxysmal
Pain That Occurs Along The Branches Of A Nerve.
PTS:1DIF:Applyref:Types Of Pain
5.A Client Is Observed Holding A Pillow Over The Abdominal Region With Both Knees Flexed In A Side-
Lying Position. Vital Signs Assessment Reveals An Elevated Blood Pressure And Heart Rate. Which Of The
Following Should The Nurse Say To This Client?
1. Can I Get You Anything?
2. Would You Like Something For Pain?
3. You Look Comfortable.
4. Your Blood Pressure Is Up.
ANS: 2
