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Chapter 14: Overview of Shock and Sepsis Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is preparing an educational session on sepsis. Which should the nurse include as a major risk factor for the development of this health problem? 1. Immunosuppression 2. Elevated temperature 3. Pneumococcal bacteria 4. Leukocytosis on the complete blood count ____ 2. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Peripheral T...

Chapter 13: Overview of Cancer Care Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with leukemia. Which treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed? 1. Chemotherapy 2. IV fluid therapy 3. Diuretic therapy 4. Electrolyte replacement therapy ____ 2. The nurse is caring for an adolescent Asian patient with a strong family history of breast cancer. What should the nurse teach the patient regard...

Chapter 12: Complementary and Alternative Care Initiatives Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Which is a guiding principle when using the Recipient/Practitioner Partnership in the delivery of complementary and alternative medicine to a patient? 1. Defining health as harmonious and balanced 2. Believing that qi permeates and bonds all living things 3. Establishing a relationship because building trust instills hope 4. Emp...

Chapter 10: Overview of Infusion Therapies Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse anticipates which fluid movement when administering an isotonic IV fluid to a patient? 1. Fluid moves from the cells into the intravascular space 2. Fluid moves from the intravascular space into the intracellular space 3. Causes no or equal movement of fluid into or out of cells 4. Fluid moves from the intravascular space into the inte...

1.A client develops interstitial edema as a result of decreased: A) Vascular volume B) Hydrostatic pressure C) Capillary permeability D) Colloidal osmotic pressure Ans: D Feedback: Edema can be defined as palpable swelling produced by an increased interstitial fluid volume. The physiologic mechanisms that contribute to edema formation include factors that (1) increase capillary filtration (hydrostatic) pressure, (2) decrease the capillary colloid osmotic pressure, (3) increase capillar...

Chapter 8: Fluid and Electrolyte Management Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. A patient presents in the emergency department (ED) with fever, nausea, and vomiting over the past 2 days. The nurse monitors for which laboratory result in this patient? 1. Urine specific gravity of 1.040 2. Serum potassium of 4.8 mEq/L 3. Serum sodium of 135 mEq/L 4. Urine positive for glucose and ketones ____ 2. Which assessment data colle...

Chapter 7: Oxygen Therapy Management Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is providing care to a patient who has a tracheostomy. The loss of which protective mechanism does the nurse plan to monitor this patient for during the respiratory assessment process? 1) The ability to cough 2) The filtration and humidification of inspired air 3) A decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the trachea 4) The sneeze refle...

Chapter 6: Geriatric Implications for Medical-Surgical Nursing Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who is experiencing bradycardia. When educating the patient about this disorder, which age-related cardiovascular change should the nurse include? 1) Stiffened artery walls 2) Increased size of the left atrium 3) Reduced number of pacemaker cells in the SA node 4) Decreas...

Chapter 4: Ethical Concepts Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is providing care to a client who is considered brain dead. The family has opted to end care and the health-care provider asks the nurse to pull the endotracheal (ET) tube. The nurse is uncomfortable with this request. Which is the reason the nurse is experiencing difficulty with this task? 1) An ethical conflict 2) Personal values 3) Legal issues ...

Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is providing care to a Muslim patient who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient’s spouse asks that only a female examines the patient. Which is the most culturally appropriate statement by the nurse in response to this request? 1) “Your spouse will be covered so it will not matter wh...

Chapter 2: Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The home care nurse is planning care for a diabetic patient requiring an extensive dressing change twice a day, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), and comprehensive education. Which role is the nurse assuming by coordinating the care this patient requires? 1) Collaborator 2) Case manager 3) Health educator ...

Detailed test bank for the 6th edition of Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology by James S. Lowe, Peter G. Anderson, and Susan I. Anderson, covering essential topics in human tissue structure and microscopic anatomy.

Chapter 9: Updates in Pharmacologic Strategies for Emotional Dysregulation in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 1. Which of the following pharmacologic treatments is commonly considered for emotional dysregulation in ADHD? A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) B. Stimulants C. Antidepressants D. Mood stabilizers Correct Answer: A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Rationale: SSRIs are often used in ADHD management, especially for co-occurring emotiona...

Chapter 14: Genetic Risk Stratification in Arrhythmogenic Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Which gene is most commonly associated with Arrhythmogenic Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ALVC)? PKP2 RYR2 DNSR SCN5A Correct answer: PKP2 Rationale: The PKP2 gene is the most frequently identified genetic variant associated with ALVC, influencing desmosomal proteins that maintain cardiac tissue integrity. In genetic counseling for ALVC, what is a primary consideration when discussing risk strat...

Chapter 6: Advances in Flow Cytometry for Mixed Phenotype and Ambiguous Leukemias 1. Which of the following statements regarding flow cytometry in the context of mixed phenotype leukemias is accurate? A. Flow cytometry is only useful for diagnosing acute lymphoblastic leukemia. B. Flow cytometry can identify multiple lineage markers to characterize mixed phenotype leukemias. C. Flow cytometry is less effective than cytogenetics in identifying leukemias. D. Flow cytometry requires larger ...

Chapter 5: Sports Psychiatry Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder in Sports–Beyond Superstitions 1. Which of the following is a core characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in athletes? a) Increased physical performance b) Repetitive behaviors c) Heightened competitive spirit d) Improved focus Answer: b) Repetitive behaviors Rationale: OCD is characterized by repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform. 2. Which ...

Chapter 5: Awake Laser Ablation with Continuous Neuropsychological Testing During Treatment of Brain Tumors and Epilepsy 1. What is the primary purpose of awake laser ablation in neurosurgery? A) Diagnostic evaluation B) Tumor removal C) Pain management D) Neuropsychological assessment Answer: B) Tumor removal Rationale: Awake laser ablation is primarily used for the removal of tumors while allowing for monitoring of neurological functions. 2. Which of the following are advantages o...

Practical Scenario-Based Questions 33. A healthcare provider wants to implement a community initiative aimed at improving diet among residents. Which strategy from Chapter 2 would likely yield the best results? Correct Answer: Organizing cooking classes that focus on healthy meal preparation and nutrition. Rationale: Engagement through education on healthy eating is emphasized as effective. 34. A 60-year-old man with a history of heart disease is interested in improving his health. What l...

Laboratory Tests 1. Which of the following tests is best suited to evaluate kidney function in dogs? A. Serum biochemistry B. Complete blood count C. Urinalysis D. Serum electrolytes Answer: A. Serum biochemistry. Rationale: Serum biochemistry includes parameters like BUN and creatinine that specifically assess kidney function. 2. What does a high concentration of bilirubin in the urine typically indicate? A. Liver disease B. Diabetes mellitus C. Urinary tract infection D. Renal fail...

Chapter 7 Mucosal Immunity 1. Which of the following components are primary contributors to the adaptive mucosal immune response? A. T cells B. B cells C. Antigen-presenting cells D. All of the above Correct Answer: D. All of the above Rationale: The adaptive mucosal immune response involves T cells, B cells, and antigen-presenting cells (APCs) that work together to recognize and respond to pathogens effectively. 2. Select-all-that-apply: Which of the following are key features of muco...