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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The 40-year-old female who was diagnosed with a benign growth in her colon is concerned about the growth spreading. The nurse can allay her anxiety by explaining that benign neoplasms: a. arrest their growth on their own. b. never interfere with normal structures or functions. c. are easily controlled with radiation. d. are surrounded by fibrous tissue that prevents spread. ANS: D Benign neoplasms are encapsulated with a fibrous membrane that interferes with their ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric) phase of the patient’s illness, the nurse would expect serologic testing to reveal a. antibody to hepatitis D (antiHDV). b. hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). c. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (anti-HAV IgG). d. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM). ANS: D Hepatitis A is transmitted through the oral-fecal route, and antibody to HAV IgM appears during t...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Although the patient denies pain, the nurse observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and facial grimacing. The nurse’s best response to these observations is: a. “I am glad you are feeling better and have no discomfort.” b. “Where do you hurt?” c. “What you are saying and what I am observing don’t seem to match.” d. “It makes me uncomfortable when you are not honest with me.” ANS: C The nonverbal communication should be clarified t...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A 65-year-old female admitted with a fractured hip tells the nurse that she was unaware that she has osteoporosis. What is the nurse’s best response? 1. “Sometimes the first sign of the disorder is a fracture.” 2. “It is rare for someone your age to have osteoporosis.” 3. “There is no way to prevent the disorder.” 4. “Everyone has it now.” Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: The manifestations of osteoporosis may go undetected because many patients are ...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A patient is newly diagnosed with arthritis of the cervical vertebrae. The nurse plans to assess which type of joint? 1. Spheroidal 2. Synovial 3. Fibrous 4. Cartilaginous Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: Spheroidal joints are located in the hip and shoulder. Rationale 2: Synovial joints are between bones that do not come in contact with each other, such as in the knee. Rationale 3: Fibrous joints occur where bones are joined together, such as the sutures of the s...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called? a.Adenoma b.Lipoma c.Fibrosarcoma d.Adenocarcinoma ANS: B REF: 550 2. What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called? a.Carcinomas b.Sarcomas c.Melanomas d.Fibromas ANS: B REF: 550

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following was a focus of codes of ethics during earlier nursing times? a. Professional standards b. Practice standards c. The scope of practice standards d. The virtue and morality of nurses ANS: D Correct D: The virtue, character, and morality of nurses were the focus of early nursing codes of ethics, in addition to key principles that guided nursing practice. Incorrect A: Professional standards have evolved in the current Code; they were not a focus of ...

Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse manager tells a newly hired nurse that the unit practices functional nursing. What should the new nurse expect? 1. One nurse has responsibility for all the medications on the unit. 2. One nurse has responsibility for all the needs of three clients. 3. One charge nurse and one respiratory therapist have responsibility for all clients. 4. One nurse and one nursing assistant have responsibility for ten clients. Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Functional nursi...

Question 1 Type: MCSA A 35-year-old male is concerned about his inability to sustain an erection. Which assessment questions would provide specific information about this condition? 1. “What medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and street drugs, do you use?” 2. “Are you married?” 3. “What kind of work do you do?” 4. “Did you graduate from college?” Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Drug use, including both prescription and street drugs, can cause e...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nursing faculty member explains to the class that which item is the most important for tumor cell growth? A. Age of transforming cells B. Programmed cell death C. Proximity to a capillary D. Rapidity of cell growth ANS: C All cells, including tumor cells, need a consistent supply of oxygen and nutrients, delivered via the capillaries. Neoplastic cells must be in close enough proximity to a capillary to provide these required elements. The other factors do not have ...