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TEST BANK FOR FOUNDATIONS AND ADULT HEALTH NURSING 9TH EDITION BY KIM COOPER & KELLY GOSNELL ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4

1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Striving for total self-reliance Ans: B Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy, independence, self-esteem,...

1. A patient with a clotting disorder is prescribed an anticoagulant and asks you to explain the purpose of anticoagulant therapy. What is your best response? a. Anticoagulants are used to lyse existing clots. b. Anticoagulants are used to increase the flow of blood. c. Anticoagulants are used to prevent new clot formation. d. Anticoagulants are used to thin the viscosity of the blood. ANS: C Anticoagulants are drugs that interfere with the clotting process, so they are used to reduce ex...

Apatientwithahistoryofcardiovasculardiseasehasbeenprescribedaspirindaily.Whatspecificrisk shouldthispatientbeinformedofbecauseoftakingaspirin? a. Riskofinfection b. Riskofbleeding c. Riskofliverimpairment d. Riskofcognitiveimpairment ANS: B Patientswhotakeaspirinmustbemonitoredforbleedingduetoirreversibleplateletinhibitionforthe lifespanoftheplateletsoaslongas7to8days. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Applying REF: p.228 3. Amalepatienttakingdailyaspirinforthepreventionofcardiovascularcomplication...

1. What is the main role of insulin in the body? a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose d. Prevention of the formation off at cells ANS: B Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter. DIF: Cognitive Level...

1. A patient with a clotting disorder is prescribed an anticoagulant and asks you to explain the purpose of anticoagulant therapy. What is your best response? a. Anticoagulants are used to lyse existing clots. b. Anticoagulants are used to increase the flow of blood. c. Anticoagulants are used to prevent new clot formation. d. Anticoagulants are used to thin the viscosity of the blood. ANS: C Anticoagulants are drugs that interfere with the clotting process, so they are used to reduce ex...

1. You are teaching a patient about taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which important safety information should you include in your teaching plan? a. “OTC drugs will only maintain their potency months after the expiration date.” b. “OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol” c. “Be sure to take all the pills in the bottle.” d. “Adjust the dosage to your specific needs.” ANS: B OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol,...

TEST BANK Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck TEST BANK Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by VIDEBECK Table of contents UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs UNIT 2 Building the Nurse–Client Relationship • 5. Therapeutic Relationships • 6. Therapeutic...

1. What is the main role of insulin in the body? a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose d. Prevention of the formation off at cells ANS: B Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter. DIF: Cognitive Level...

1. You are teaching a patient about taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which important safety information should you include in your teaching plan? a. “OTC drugs will only maintain their potency months after the expiration date.” b. “OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol” c. “Be sure to take all the pills in the bottle.” d. “Adjust the dosage to your specific needs.” ANS: B OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol,...