Nursing Concepts and Theories
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Course Introduction
Nursing Concepts and Theories provides students with a foundational understanding of the major concepts and theoretical frameworks that guide contemporary nursing practice. The course explores the evolution and significance of nursing theories, key metaparadigms such as person, environment, health, and nursing, and the relationship between theory and evidence-based practice. Students analyze and apply selected nursing theories to real-world clinical scenarios, enabling them to develop critical thinking and a holistic approach to patient care. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory into decision-making, professional identity, and the ongoing development of nursing knowledge.
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Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition by Linton
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Chapter 1: The Health Care System
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Q1) When the patient inquires about eligibility for home health care,the nurse states that the criteria for skilled home health care are:
A) Annual income less than $20,000
B) Need for physical or speech therapy
C) Nonavailability of transportation
D) Must be homebound
E) Need for wound dressing changes
Answer: B,D,E
Q2) The nurse clarifies to the patient who is applying for Medicaid that the receipt of benefits requires:
A) Following a supervised health maintenance plan
B) Enrolling in the Medicare-Preferred Drug Plan
C) Qualifying for the food stamp program
D) Having an annual income of less than $10,000
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Patient Care Settings
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Q1) The 80-year-old man newly admitted to a long-term care facility has suddenly become incontinent of urine at night.The nurse plans interventions to help restore self toileting by:
A) Waking the resident every 2 hours and escorting him to the bathroom.
B) Leaving a night light on.
C) Discouraging the use of long-legged pajama bottoms.
D) Placing a urinal at the bedside.
E) Keeping the room uncluttered.
Answer: B,C,D,E
Q2) The nurse explains the level of disability to a patient who was injured in a construction accident that resulted in the loss of both his right arm and right leg.Because this loss has affected his quality of life and his ability to return to his previous employment,he would be classified as being disabled at level:
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations
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Q1) Prioritize the steps in solving an ethical dilemma.
A) Evaluate the outcome.
B) Plan an approach.
C) Visualize the consequences.
D) Take action.
E) Identify the problem.
Answer: E,B,C,D,A
To solve an ethical dilemma,one must clearly identify the problem,plan an approach,visualize the consequences,take action,and evaluate the outcome.
Q2) The nurse is aware that values clarification supports nursing practice by:
A) Guiding decision making
B) Giving insight to patients
C) Enhancing peer relationships
D) Helping understand him or herself
E) Gaining the confidence of supervisors
Answer: A,B,D
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Chapter 4: The Leadership Role of the Licensed Practical
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Q1) Laissez-faire leadership is the opposite of:
A) Authoritarian
B) Bureaucratic
C) Democratic
D) Participative
Q2) A nurse tells the other staff members that she works only for the money and simply wants to "do the job and go home." The leadership style in which this nurse would be most comfortable is:
A) Autocratic
B) Democratic
C) Laissez-faire
D) Participative
Q3) The director of nursing in a nursing home appoints an LPN/LVN to be project head to coordinate a review of end-of-shift reporting times and to develop a new,more timely format for the entire agency to use.This LPN/LVN's role would be as a(n):
A) Goal-setting organizer
B) Organizing leader
C) Assigned manager
D) Manager-leader
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Chapter 5: The Nurse-Patient Relationship
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Q1) The nurse is diligent in keeping the patient informed about treatments,medication,and laboratory tests because an informed patient will be:
A) Less anxious
B) More participative in the care
C) Less likely to complain
D) More compliant with treatment goals
E) More satisfied with treatment outcomes
Q2) According to the pamphlet "Patient Care Partnership," the nurse clarifies that patients will have:
A) Provision of respectful care
B) Protection of privacy
C) Access to medical records
D) Reasonable fees for service
E) Information concerning current condition
Q3) Sometimes patients communicate by crying,moaning,or laughing.The term for this is:
A) Verbal communication
B) Nonverbal communication
C) Acting out and seeking attention
D) Seeking holistic support
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Chapter 6: Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care
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Q1) The nursing assistant reports to the nurse,"That Hindu guy in room 4 doesn't respond,but he is breathing and his skin is warm and dry." The culturally sensitive nurse recognizes this event as a probable:
A) Karma
B) Yoga trance
C) Moksha
D) Caste atonement
Q2) A patient of Chinese descent is in the community clinic for treatment of his arthritis.The patient tells the nurse that his disease is a "hot disease." The nurse assesses that he is referring to the hot-cold theory,which holds that hot diseases are caused by:
A) His body's reaction to hot weather
B) Excessive blood and yellow bile
C) Invasion of hot or evil thoughts, causing his body to react
D) Overeating cold foods
Q3) The Asian theory of hot and cold as a source of illness is based on the imbalance of the four ____________________.
Q4) The process in which children mature and take on the values of their families and their society is called ____________________.
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Chapter 7: The Nurse and the Family
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Q1) Children of racial minorities are more likely to live in a family that is:
A) Blended
B) Extended
C) Traditional
D) Nontraditional
Q2) The nurse congratulates the patient for successfully coping with a family crisis.The state of having used coping strategies effectively is classified as
Q3) The patient who is recovering from a mastectomy relates that she no longer feels like a woman.The best response by the nurse would be:
A) "I am sure you will feel differently once you have your prosthetic bra."
B) "Have you told your husband how you feel?"
C) "I will bring you a catalog that carries built-in prosthetic bras."
D) "Would you like me to arrange a visit from 'Reach for Recovery?'"
Q4) The current view of the family as a unit would generally best be described as:
A) Functioning together to provide security and support to its members
B) Functioning to meet the needs of society and support its members
C) A unit of two or more that shares common goals and mutual support
D) A unit of two or more joined together by mutual bonds and identity
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Chapter 8: Health and Illness
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Q1) The nurse initiates the first step in helping patients to increase adaptability,which is to:
A) Assess past methods of coping with stress.
B) Suggest using past coping strategies.
C) Determine external coping strategies.
D) Determine what the patient perceives as stressful.
Q2) The nurse clarifies that currently the health care system is concerned with:
A) Treating illness
B) Preventing illness
C) Promoting optimal function in the chronically ill
D) Caring for patients with acute and chronic illness
Q3) In explaining the concept of chronic illness,the nurse uses the example of a patient who has:
A) Acne
B) Appendicitis
C) Heart attack
D) Asthma
Q4) The term that the nurse uses to refer to persons who fail to maintain treatment protocols is ____________________.
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Chapter 9: Nutrition
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Q1) The nurse outlining the characteristics of fat metabolism points out that they:
A) Are soluble in water.
B) Use more oxygen than carbohydrates.
C) Are stored more compactly in the body.
D) Release more energy than carbohydrates.
E) Are rich in vitamin A.
Q2) Cysteine,proline,isoleucine,valine,tryptophan,phenylalanine,methionine,and histidine are all classified as ______________________________.
Q3) The standard peripheral parenteral nutrition intravenous (IV)therapy usually infuses:
A) 50% glucose
B) 5% glucose
C) 0.9% sodium chloride
D) Sterile water
Q4) The nurse explains that soluble fibers such as pectin are used by the body for:
A) Stool softeners
B) Absorption blockers
C) Bulk
D) Speeding transit time
E) Source of vitamin D
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Chapter 10: Developmental Processes
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Q1) Balancing work and other roles is a task of:
A) Middle adulthood
B) Young adulthood
C) Older adulthood
D) Late adulthood
Q2) The term used to describe the functional capabilities of various organ systems in the body is:
A) Psychologic age
B) Social age
C) Biologic age
D) Chronologic age
Q3) The nurse reminds a group of young parents that the major cause of death in their age groups is (are):
A) Cervical and testicular cancer
B) Overwhelming infection
C) Accidents and violence
D) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Q4) The nurse assesses that the 22-year-old woman who is totally committed to her career and who does not date or socialize is experiencing the Eriksonian crises of
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Chapter 11: The Older Patient
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Q1) In planning activities to improve short-term memory for an older adult patient experiencing memory deficits,the nurse would:
A) Maintain the same daily schedule.
B) Rehearse memory training.
C) Provide a varied and stimulating daily schedule.
D) Conduct deep-breathing exercises.
Q2) The nurse reassures a patient who is worried about memory loss by using an example of normal memory change or lapse of memory such as:
A) Relying on another person to remember names or important events
B) Occasional forgetfulness or inability to recall names or facts
C) Difficulty in recalling recent events
D) Difficulty in recalling past events
Q3) Prerequisites for the nurse working with the geriatric patient include an understanding that:
A) Specialized knowledge is needed.
B) The geriatric patient will be physically impaired.
C) Most geriatric patients will develop dementia.
D) The geriatric patient will need to be closely supervised.
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Chapter 12: The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
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Q1) The nursing process is based on:
A) Medical diagnosis of the patient
B) Identified physiologic and psychologic needs of the patient
C) Standards of nursing care provided by the American Nurses' Association
D) Orders of the primary care provider
Q2) Evidence-based practice supports effective nursing care through:
A) Research on nursing care topics
B) Directives from the Boards of Nursing
C) Summation of studies
D) Recommendations for nursing care
E) Funding research
Q3) Examine this goal statement: Patient will walk in the hall unassisted.The two missing components for a correctly stated goal in this example are the descriptors for ____________________ and ____________________.
Q4) The nursing care plan is initiated by the:
A) Primary care provider
B) Registered nurse (RN)
C) Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
D) Nurse manager
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Chapter 13: Inflammation, infection, and Immunity
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Q1) The nurse is bathing a patient who is immunodeficient and suffering from a Cryptococcus infestation.The organism is classified as a:
A) Bacterium
B) Virus
C) Fungus
D) Protozoa
Q2) The nurse explains that a medication given to a patient with a severe inflammatory response mimics a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.This hormone is:
A) Aldosterone
B) Testosterone
C) Histamine
D) Cortisol
Q3) The school nurse starts a clean-up campaign at a local elementary school in an effort to combat some of the allergens that cause one of the most common allergic response disorders,which is:
A) Anaphylaxis
B) Asthma
C) Contact dermatitis
D) Urticaria
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Chapter 14: Fluids and Electrolytes
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Q1) The patient's intravenous (IV)injection has been infusing at a very high rate,and now the patient appears to be in fluid volume overload,as indicated by:
A) Hypotension
B) Tachycardia
C) Pulmonary edema
D) Kidney failure
Q2) The nurse cautions a group of high school athletes about fluid loss in hot,dry weather,because the normal loss from respiration,which is ____________________ to ____________________ mL/day,is doubled.
Q3) The nurse clarifies that electrolytes,such as sodium and potassium (K+),break down into smaller particles when dissolved and are called:
A) Cells
B) Elements
C) Ions
D) Molecules
Q4) The nurse assesses that the patient with congestive heart failure who is being treated with a diuretic has lost 4.4 pounds in 1 day.This weight loss is equivalent to the loss of ____________________ of fluid.
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Chapter 15: Pain Management
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Q1) A prescription for morphine sulfate (0.5 gr IM PRN)was ordered for pain for an 80-year-old patient with emphysema who weighs 100 pounds.The most appropriate action for the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)is to:
A) Transcribe the order and wait to see if the patient needs it.
B) Transcribe the order for an oral dose instead of IM dose.
C) Call the physician and clarify the order.
D) Tell the RN about the order.
Q2) The nurse administers nalbuphine (Nubain),an opioid agonist-antagonist to a 78-year-old patient.The family is worried about the patient and thinks that this drug is too strong and will cause harm.The nurse assures the family that this drug:
A) Does not accumulate in the body.
B) Blocks the side effects observed in opioid agonists.
C) Does not affect the CNS.
D) Can only be given orally.
Q3) In performing a pain assessment,the LPN/LVN would follow which steps?
A) Assess vital signs, status of pain, and aggravating factors.
B) Assess location, quality, and intensity on an identified scale.
C) Assess the intensity on an identified scale and record findings.
D) Assess vital signs and location, and report to the RN.
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Chapter 16: First Aid, emergency Care, and Disaster Management
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Q1) The nurse follows the protocol of AMPLE when speaking to a victim of a fall in the parking lot of the hospital.The nurse knows that the P stands for:
A) Pills taken today
B) Personal physician
C) Past illnesses
D) Preference for emergency transportation
Q2) One-person CPR principles,as taught and practiced by professional nurses,require that the initial intervention for an unconscious patient who is not breathing is to:
A) Lift the jaw to clear the airway.
B) Call for assistance.
C) Start chest compressions.
D) Remove patient clothing to visualize the chest.
Q3) The patient is admitted to the emergency department after having been bitten on the hand by a black widow spider.The nursing intervention that is indicated is to:
A) Monitor for respiratory distress.
B) Wrap the hand in a warm compress.
C) Seat the patient upright in a chair.
D) Elevate the patient's hand above his or her heart.
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Chapter 17: Surgical Care
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Q1) The technique the nurse should use to change a postoperative dressing is:
A) Enteric isolation
B) Aseptic technique
C) Clean technique
D) Respiratory isolation
Q2) A patient who had a hysterectomy yesterday has not been allowed food or drink by mouth (NPO).The physician has now ordered the patient's diet to be clear liquids.Before administering the diet,the nurse should check for:
A) Feelings of hunger
B) Bowel sounds
C) Positive Homans sign
D) Gag reflex
Q3) The patient scheduled for a liver biopsy has given the nurse a list of medications routinely taken at home.The nurse should be concerned about the:
A) Aspirin
B) Multivitamin
C) Furosemide
D) Acetaminophen
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Chapter 18: Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) When the nurse is to give a piggyback IV push medication to a patient who is receiving a continuous infusion,the nurse injects the medication:
A) Into the hanging IV bag
B) Directly into the insertion cannula after temporarily disconnecting the IV bag
C) Into the port nearest to the insertion site to ensure quick delivery
D) Into the port nearest to the IV bag for less painful administration
Q2) The patient with a subclavian line complains of shortness of breath after an infusion.The patient is diaphoretic and the blood pressure is 168/100 mm Hg,higher than a previous reading of 140/86 mm Hg.The nurse assesses these symptoms as an indication of:
A) Fluid overload from too rapid an infusion
B) Incorrect dilution of the infused drug
C) Infection from faulty aseptic technique
D) Embolus from introduced air or blood clot
Q3) When removing a central catheter,the nurse should instruct the patient to:
A) Lean forward and cough.
B) Take a deep breath and bear down.
C) Breathe deeply through the mouth.
D) Lie on the right side.
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Chapter 19: Shock
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Q1) The nurse explains that the use of medical antishock trousers (MAST)garment compress the legs and abdomen to:
A) Help restore cellular perfusion.
B) Decrease internal hemorrhage.
C) Cool the patient to create less metabolic demand.
D) Apply pressure during the systole phase and relax pressure during the diastole phase.
Q2) The cool,damp skin of patients in compensatory shock is caused by:
A) Constriction of peripheral blood vessels because of the shunting of blood to the vital organs.
B) Action of the antidiuretic hormone released in shock by the adrenal glands.
C) Decreasing levels of arterial carbon dioxide, which are pooling in the arms and legs.
D) Activation of the baroreceptors in the renal arteries.
Q3) The nurse explains that when shock forces the body into anaerobic metabolism,organ damage is caused by a product of that metabolism,which is
Q4) The nurse explains that the minimal acceptable hourly urine output for the patient in shock who weighs 220 pounds is ____________________.
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Chapter 20: Falls
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Q1) Where should the patient with a visual impairment of the left eye place items that are frequently used to prevent the risk of injury?
A) On the patient's left side
B) In the patient's bathroom
C) In the patient's closet
D) On the patient's right side
Q2) The nurse is discussing the risk of falling with the family of a 75-year-old patient.The family asks,"Why are you so worried about her falling? She falls all the time and doesn't get hurt much." The nurse's response will be related to the fact that:
A) Falls are the most frequent cause of accidental injury and death among older adults.
B) Worrying is probably unnecessary because she hasn't been hurt in the past.
C) Falls usually occur in institutional settings.
D) Falls by older adults are not preventable.
Q3) The nurse suggests that a resident who is at risk for falling come to the ________ ________ class to improve balance.
Q4) The nurse is aware that of all the reported falls in the United States,only 1% to 5% result in a ____________________.
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Chapter 21: Immobility
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Q1) A nurse caring for a patient who has been prescribed bedrest for 1 week notices a reddened area on the patient's left hip.The skin is intact but,when the nurse presses on the area,the redness does not fade.The nurse recognizes this pressure ulcer as:
A) Stage I
B) Stage II
C) Stage III
D) Stage IV
Q2) The nurse assesses a patient's risk for developing a pressure ulcer using the Norton scale.The patient's score is 18.The nurse should:
A) Call the physician immediately.
B) Implement a pressure ulcer prevention program.
C) Document the score.
D) Order an alternating air mattress.
Q3) The negative impact of immobilization on a patient depends on the duration,degree,and type of:
A) Physical therapy
B) Mobility limitation
C) Nursing care
D) Family support
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Chapter 22: Confusion
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Q1) The nurse caring for the patient with dementia notices that the patient stays awake most of the night.The nurse's most appropriate action would be to:
A) Give a prescribed sleeping medication.
B) Tell the patient that it is nighttime, and that she must go to sleep.
C) Check the patient's record to see whether she is sleeping during the day.
D) Put the patient to bed, and put the side rails up.
Q2) When a normally oriented 87-year-old resident in a long-term care facility exhibits acute confusion,the nurse should first assess for a(n)____________________.
Q3) The patient asks the nurse,"My doctor says I get confused sometimes because I have vascular dementia.What caused me to have that?" The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:
A) "It is usually caused from damage to brain cells because of inadequate blood supply, like a small stroke."
B) "It is probably just some abnormal electrical activity in your brain."
C) "You probably have a brain tumor."
D) "I'm sure he will explain it to you later."
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Chapter 23: Incontinence
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Q1) The patient asks the home health nurse if the periurethral bulking procedure will be a permanent remedy to urinary incontinence.The nurse bases the answer on the knowledge that the effects of this procedure:
A) Are permanent
B) Are only helpful to men
C) Usually last for approximately 6 months
D) Remain for 2 or 3 years
Q2) The patient diagnosed with anorectal incontinence should be taught by the nurse to:
A) Take a daily laxative.
B) Increase fiber in the diet.
C) Perform pelvic muscle exercises.
D) Administer daily enemas.
Q3) The patient who is scheduled for an urodynamic test asks the nurse why he is having this test.The nurse's best response would be:
A) "To test the capacity of the bladder."
B) "To see how much urine is left in the bladder after you have voided."
C) "To test the function of the nerves and muscles of the bladder."
D) "To detect involuntary passage of urine."
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Q1) The nurse takes into consideration that in American society,death is frequently viewed as an event that is:
A) An integral part of life
B) Natural
C) Negative
D) Spiritually positive
E) Unacceptable
Q2) When caring for the patient who is experiencing dysfunctional grieving,the nurse's primary goal should be for:
A) Enhancement of self-esteem
B) Resolution of grief
C) Provision of safety measures
D) Prevention of complications
Q3) According to Strauss and Glaser,three states of awareness of terminal illness have been identified.The nurse cautions the family that they should be aware that these states include:
A) Denial, anger, and depression
B) Shock, yearning, and anguish
C) Avoidance, confrontation, and accommodation
D) Closed awareness, mutual pretense, and open awareness
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Chapter 25: The Patient With Cancer
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Q1) The best menu choice for a patient with nausea who is undergoing radiation treatments every other day is:
A) Bowl of vegetable soup, chopped egg and pickle sandwich on wheat bread, one apple, and 8 ounces of orange juice.
B) Broiled chicken with rice, 1-ounce slice of plain American cheese; one-quarter cup of spinach; one-half ripe banana; and 8 ounces of grape juice.
C) Spanish rice, one-half cup of mixed green salad, one-half cup of canned peaches, and 8 ounces of Coke.
D) Spaghetti with tomato sauce, cheddar cheese toast strips, six celery sticks with peanut butter, and 8 ounces of whole milk.
Q2) The complaint the nurse should consider as a warning sign for cancer would be:
A) Intense pain in an area such as a hip or groin after carrying several gallons of paint up a ladder and painting the garage.
B) Persistent indigestion associated with difficulty swallowing.
C) Diarrhea that lasts 2 days after an all-day picnic at the beach.
D) A painful lump under the umbilicus that recedes when pushed, but comes out again with a sneeze or hard cough.
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Chapter 26: The Patient With an Ostomy
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Q1) The 1-day postoperative ileostomy patient is concerned about the fact that no drainage has occurred from the ileostomy.The nurse reminds the patient that:
A) The drainage does not start until approximately 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
B) The first drainage will have blood in it.
C) Mucus will be obvious in the early drainage.
D) The first drainage is expelled with a great deal of force.
E) A large amount of flatus will accompany the first drainage.
Q2) The postoperative ostomate is at risk for loss of fluid volume and electrolyte imbalance.The assessments that indicate such loss are:
A) Changing mental status
B) Twitching
C) Poor skin turgor
D) Moist mucous membranes
E) Weakness
Q3) The nurse explains that an artificial opening into a body cavity is a(n):
A) Gastrostomy
B) Ostomy
C) Colonoscopy
D) Ureterostomy
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Chapter 27: Neurologic Disorders
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Q1) The intervention that should be added to the nursing care plan for supporting nutritional intake for a patient with Parkinson disease would be to:
A) Offer large meals with a variety of finger foods.
B) Thicken liquids to make them easier to swallow.
C) Puree all foods and drink through a straw.
D) Offer a diet high in carbohydrates and fat and low in protein.
Q2) The nurse evaluates a positive outcome to the goal of teaching for the nursing diagnosis of "Knowledge deficit,related to conservation of energy in a patient with multiple sclerosis" (MS)when the patient says:
A) "Now that I am taking steroids, I will be able to work like I used to."
B) "I'm making a list of things that are important and things I will simply have to let go."
C) "I will make a plan to allow for long rest periods at least four times a day."
D) "I am working on balancing time between rest, work, and family time."
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Chapter 28: Cerebrovascular Accident
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Q1) Immediately after a CVA,a major nursing priority is ensuring:
A) Preservation of motor function
B) Airway maintenance
C) Adequate hydration
D) Control of elimination
Q2) The assessments that indicate a fluid volume excess in a patient in the acute phase of a CVA is:
A) Decreased BP
B) Weak pulse
C) Adventitious breath sounds
D) High urine-specific gravity
Q3) The instruction that is most helpful in teaching the family and patient who is in the rehabilitation phase after a CVA about altered sensation is to:
A) Make frequent assessments for signs of pressure or injury.
B) Use the affected side in supporting the patient in ambulation, and transfer to stimulate better sensation.
C) Apply ice packs to the affected limbs to encourage a return of sensation.
D) Apply a heating pad to the affected limbs to increase circulation.
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Q1) After a computed tomographic (CT)scan,the nurse will encourage the patient with a SCI to:
A) Sit up at a 30-degree angle.
B) Prevent chilling.
C) Drink plenty of water.
D) Avoid bearing down.
Q2) When asked why the patient is receiving the methylprednisolone,the nurse explains that the drug is used in the patient with a SCI to:
A) Reduce spinal cord cellular damage.
B) Counteract spinal shock.
C) Increase blood supply to the injured cord.
D) Enhance sexual function.
Q3) The nurse should emphasize that the rehabilitation of the patient with a SCI:
A) Is usually achieved within a few months after stabilization.
B) Will return the patient with a SCI to the preaccident functional level.
C) Focuses on adjustments necessary to reenter society and the workplace.
D) Completely targets self-care.
Q4) The nurse refers to the ___________ __________ to assess the extent of sensory loss and specific nerve root enervation.
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Chapter 30: Acute Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) To enhance gas exchange,the nurse would position a patient who had a left pneumonectomy in the morning:
A) On the right side
B) On the left side
C) In a semi-Fowler position
D) In a flat position with a small pillow
Q2) The nurse closely monitors bilateral breath sounds and chest movement after a thoracentesis because:
A) Fluid may quickly accumulate as a result of inflammation.
B) The lung may have been punctured during the procedure.
C) Severe bronchospasm may cause atelectasis.
D) Asthma may result after the procedure.
Q3) The intervention that would be inappropriate for decreasing the risk of further emboli in a patient with a pulmonary embolism is:
A) Carefully applying compression stockings.
B) Performing passive range-of-motion exercises, especially the lower limbs.
C) Placing pillows under the knees to elevate the legs.
D) Ambulating frequently.
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Q1) The nurse explains to a family how the asthma attack progresses by using a progressive list of pathologic events: (Place the options in the correct sequence.)
A) Bronchoconstriction
B) Ventilation-perfusion mismatch
C) Production of mucous plugs
D) Hypoxemia with compensatory hyperventilation
E) Triggering of inflammatory process
Q2) When the 25-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis (CF)tells the home health nurse that he wants to take a nice vacation,a safe suggestion by the nurse would be a week:
A) In Greece in July.
B) In Colorado in May.
C) In New York in November.
D) On the Mexican coast in August.
Q3) To help combat anorexia in a patient with COPD,the home health nurse should:
A) Recommend a large meal in the middle of the day.
B) Suggest taking only cold liquid nutritional drinks.
C) Perform oral hygiene before meals.
D) Gently exercise for 10 minutes before a meal.
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Chapter 32: Hematologic Disorders
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Q1) The nurse plans the interventions to prepare a patient for a bone marrow aspiration: (Place the options in the correct sequence.)
A) Assist the patient to lie on his or her abdomen, and drape the hip and lower limbs.
B) Confirm the presence of laboratory personnel to stain the specimen.
C) Apply a pressure dressing, and help the patient lie on his or her back.
D) Obtain a signed permission form.
E) Explain that the procedure will take about 30 minutes.
Q2) A 52-year-old man has a diagnosis of aplastic anemia.The information that the nurse recognizes as being pertinent to this diagnosis is that the man:
A) Has a long family history of cancer.
B) Is a regular blood donor.
C) Is a 25-year employee in a chemical plant.
D) Has gained 5 pounds in the last 2 years.
Q3) When assessing the patient with thrombocytopenia,the nurse observes for:
A) Distended neck veins and skin discoloration
B) Discoloration of the nails and sclera
C) Petechiae on the skin and bleeding gums
D) Enlarged thyroid gland and excitability
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Chapter 33: Immunologic Disorders
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Q1) The nurse uses a picture to show the histamine-releasing mast cells that are:
A) Circulating in the blood
B) Circulating in the lymph
C) Attached to organ tissue
D) Embedded in the bone marrow
Q2) A 24-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for a complete medical examination.Her current complaints are indicative of SLE.Which one of the following symptoms would indicate this diagnosis?
A) Recent weight gain of 10 pounds
B) Difficulty breathing in the morning
C) Frequent episodes of diarrhea
D) Musculoskeletal pain in the hands
Q3) When developing a plan of care for the patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),the nurse includes:
A) Careful aseptic technique to prevent infection
B) Instruction to limit fluids to prevent congestive heart failure
C) Oral alcohol rinses to control mouth infections
D) Selections of high-fat foods in the daily diet
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Chapter 34: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired
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Q1) The nursing diagnosis that would take priority in the care of an outpatient with AIDS would be:
A) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
B) Impaired physical mobility
C) Impaired skin integrity
D) Social isolation
Q2) The nurse removes a potted plant from the room of a patient with HIV as a preventive measure against:
A) Aspergillosis
B) Candidiasis
C) Coccidioidomycosis
D) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Q3) In designing a teaching plan for a patient with AIDS,relative to food preparation precautions,the nurse would include the need to:
A) Check expiration dates on frozen foods.
B) Leave produce unwashed to preserve protective spray.
C) Drink a small glass of red wine before each meal to stimulate the appetite.
D) Eat three large, well-balanced meals daily.
E) Avoid leftovers.
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Q1) The nurse records the finding of a normal sinus rhythm (NSR)when the P,Q,R,S,and T are all present in the electrocardiographic complex,as well as a(n):
A) Rate of 82
B) PR interval of 0.36 second
C) QRS complex of 0.16 second
D) Inverted T
Q2) A patient with acute congestive heart failure has jugular vein distention,crackles bilaterally,and dyspnea.The nursing diagnosis with the highest priority would be:
A) Activity intolerance
B) Excess fluid volume
C) Anxiety
D) Ineffective coping
Q3) A 68-year-old patient is scheduled for open heart surgery in the morning and is crying.The appropriate response from the nurse would be:
A) "Everything will go great! Dr. C. is the best!"
B) "I know how you feel, so do not cry."
C) "Tell me what concerns you the most."
D) "I will call the physician for a sedative. You are too upset."
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Chapter 36: Vascular Disorders
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Q1) A patient with arterial insufficiency should be instructed to:
A) Frequently allow the legs to dangle dependently.
B) Rub the legs vigorously.
C) Stand often to keep blood flow in the legs.
D) Walk barefoot.
Q2) The patient performing Buerger-Allen Exercises will not:
A) Lie on the stomach.
B) Raise legs for 2 minutes until they blanch.
C) Lower the legs until the color returns.
D) Keep legs flat for 5 minutes and then repeat the exercise.
Q3) The nurse explains that the major advantage of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)is that LMWH can be given:
A) Orally
B) In a fixed doses
C) Only after partial thromboplastin time (PTT) laboratory work
D) For an immediate effect
Q4) The nurse explains that the lining of a vessel that allows for smooth blood flow and also reduced resistance in the vessel is the ____________________ of the vessel.
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Chapter 37: Hypertension
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Q1) An obese 38-year-old African-American patient with diabetes is being evaluated for the use of propranolol (Inderal)in controlling his hypertension.The nurse points out that a contraindication for that drug's use in this patient would be his:
A) Race
B) Age
C) Diabetes
D) Weight
Q2) The nurse encourages the patient with essential hypertension that a first-line therapeutic approach to lowering blood pressure is:
A) Smoking cessation
B) Beta blockers
C) Exercise programs
D) Weight loss
E) Decreased sodium intake
Q3) The nurse explains that hypertension in older adults is:
A) Age-related
B) Unavoidable
C) Progressively crippling
D) Improves with treatment
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Chapter 38: Digestive Tract Disorders
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Q1) During an admission assessment,the nurse assesses a risk factor that increases the chances of developing oral cancer; it is:
A) Alcohol consumption
B) Chewing gum
C) Environmental pollution
D) Consumption of a high-fat diet
Q2) After administering promethazine (Phenergan)for nausea,the nurse takes extra precautionary implementations because of the common side effect of antiemetic medications,which is:
A) Check vital signs for erratic blood pressure.
B) Add a blanket to prevent chilling.
C) Provide extra water to combat thirst.
D) Put up side rails to prevent falls.
Q3) Patient teaching to promote self-care for the individual with diverticulosis should include the avoidance of:
A) Peanuts and raspberries
B) Apples and pears
C) Red meat and dairy products
D) Bran and whole grains
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Chapter 39: Disorders of the Liver, gallbladder, and Pancreas
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Q1) A patient in acute pain is admitted with pancreatitis.The nurse sees a laboratory report showing an elevation that is diagnostic for acute pancreatitis,which is:
A) Serum bilirubin
B) Serum calcium
C) Serum lipids
D) Serum amylase
Q2) The nurse explains that pruritus in the patient with hepatitis is related to:
A) Decreased fat intake
B) Poor appetite and therefore poor protein intake
C) Accumulation of bile salts under the skin
D) Altered urinary output of bile
Q3) A high ammonia level contributes to hepatic encephalopathy.As this level increases,the nursing implementation that needs to be added to the nursing care plan is:
A) Mouth care
B) Seizure precautions
C) Oxygen saturation monitoring
D) Intake and output
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Chapter 40: Urologic Disorders
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Q1) When the female patient complains of a very painful urethritis,the home health care nurse questions the patient about the use of:
A) Bubble bath
B) Vitamin preparations
C) Herbal remedies
D) Vaginal sprays
E) Exercise machines
Q2) When the patient comes to the medical clinic with complaints of urgency,frequency,pain in the area of the symphysis pubis,and dark cloudy urine,the nurse suspects that this patient has:
A) Urinary calculi, probably located in the ureter
B) Kidney infection, most likely pyelonephritis
C) Cystitis, probably from bacterial contamination
D) Interstitial cystitis (although rare in a male patient)
Q3) The major risk of peritoneal dialysis is _____________.
Q4) The nurse is aware that if a ureter is blocked by a kidney stone,the urine backs up into the kidney causing _________________.
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Chapter 41: Connective Tissue Disorders
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Q1) The nurse clarifies that a connective tissue disease is one that affects:
A) Bones, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons
B) Bones, ligaments, and tendons
C) Spurs, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons
D) Tendons, cartilage, and tophi
Q2) In collecting a health history from the patient with a connective tissue disease,the nurse will be certain to inquire about the:
A) Family history of atherosclerosis
B) Last time the patient had his or her blood tested
C) History of a prior injury to a specific body part
D) Family history of a fracture
Q3) The nurse recognizes a characteristic that is diagnostic of rheumatoid arthritis,which is:
A) Absence of pain
B) Symmetric bilateral joint swelling
C) Evening stiffness that improves with activity
D) Increased appetite
Q4) To decrease osteoporosis,the nurse explains that women can benefit from ____________________ for 15 years after the onset of menopause.
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Chapter 42: Fractures
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Q1) A 78-year-old retired teacher with a history of osteoporosis has fallen in her bathroom and sustained a subcapital femoral fracture.She is scheduled for an open-reduction internal fixation (ORIF)procedure in the morning.The type of traction in which the patient will most likely to be placed is:
A) Bryant
B) Buck
C) Pelvic
D) Crutchfield tongs
Q2) The properly fitted crutch will be:
A) Adjusted so that axilla piece is 3 to 4 fingerbreadths below the axilla.
B) Fitted closely to the axilla for secure support.
C) Measured and adjusted when the patient is in the tripod position.
D) Adjusted for the handgrips to allow for a 45-degree flexion of the elbow.
E) Padded so patient can bear weight on the axilla piece when ambulating.
Q3) In dealing with the weights that are applying traction,the nurse should:
A) Remove them to pull the patient up in bed.
B) Hold them while the patient is changing positions in bed.
C) Hold them for a few minutes if the patient complains of pain.
D) Allow them to hang freely.
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Chapter 43: Amputations
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Q1) The nurse points out the major situational occurrences that lead to amputations are:
A) Trauma
B) Disease
C) Tumors
D) Congenital defects
E) Carelessness
Q2) The patient who has a below-the-elbow prosthesis shows the home health care nurse the residual limb,which is red,edematous,and warm to the touch.The nurse instructs the patient to:
A) Apply soothing lotion to residual limb before replacing the prosthesis.
B) Dampen the prosthetic limb sock to hydrate and cool the residual limb.
C) Pad the socket with lamb's wool, and replace the prosthesis.
D) Leave the prosthesis off, and notify physician.
Q3) A closed amputation is usually performed to:
A) Create a weight-bearing residual limb.
B) Alleviate the effects of trauma.
C) Allow infection to heal and drain.
D) Treat a limb with gangrene.
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Chapter 44: Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders
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Q1) In drawing up a teaching plan for a patient with Addison disease,the nurse will include:
A) Discontinuing hormonal replacement therapy if the patient becomes nauseated or has diarrhea.
B) Decreasing medication if the patient is under stress or is being treated for an infection.
C) Wearing a medical alert tag and carrying emergency dexamethasone.
D) Beginning a vigorous exercise program to overcome weakness and muscle wasting.
Q2) The nurse takes into consideration that an addisonian crisis can be brought on by:
A) Sudden atmospheric temperature change
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Infection
D) Change of altitude
Q3) The nurse prepares the family for the altered appearance of the patient returning from stereotactic radiosurgery to see a _____________ ___________ in place.
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Chapter 45: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
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Q1) When the patient with hypoparathyroidism complains of fatigue and a lack of energy,the nurse is aware that:
A) Hypertension is the cause of the fatigue.
B) Hypocalcemia has caused decreased cardiac output.
C) Dyspnea has sapped the patient's energy.
D) Poor muscle tone makes any activity tiring.
Q2) When the patient starts taking a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI),the nurse should instruct the patient to:
A) Sip medication through a straw to prevent tooth staining.
B) Double the dose if a dose is missed.
C) Expect excessive salivation.
D) Take before meals.
Q3) The nurse taking the blood pressure of a patient who had a total thyroidectomy 2 days earlier notes that the patient's hand goes into a carpopedal spasm; the nurse recognizes this movement as an indication of:
A) Hyperkalemia, called the Allen sign
B) Hypernatremia, called the Hogan sign
C) Hypocalcemia, called the Trousseau sign
D) Hypokalemia, called the Chvostek sign
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Chapter 46: Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia
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Q1) The self-care goal of the patient with diabetes is to keep the blood sugar level normal.Hyperglycemia occurs when:
A) Blood glucose levels rise, stimulating the production of insulin.
B) Insulin conversion of glycogen to glucose is inhibited.
C) The body responds to glucose-starved tissues by changing stored glycogen into glucose.
D) Glycogen is unable to be stored in the liver and muscles.
Q2) A patient has come to the physician's office after finding out that her blood glucose level was 135 mg/dl.She states that she had not eaten before the test and was told to come and see her physician.She asks the nurse if she has diabetes.The nurse responds:
A) "Having a fasting serum glucose that high certainly indicates diabetes."
B) "That test indicates that we need to perform more tests that are specific for diabetes."
C) "How do you feel? Do you have any other signs of diabetes?"
D) "Do you have a family history of diabetes, stroke, or heart disease? We need to know before making a diagnosis."
Q3) The nurse reminds the patient with type I diabetes to rotate the insulin injection sites to prevent ___________________________.
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Chapter 47: Female Reproductive Disorders
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Q1) A mastectomy care plan should address psychosocial problems of the patient.This should be directed toward:
A) Caring for the wound and dressings.
B) Finding an appropriate support group.
C) Educating for methods for controlling edema.
D) Helping the patient express feelings and concerns.
Q2) Conjugated estrogen (Premarin)is indicated for treatment of menopause.Before administering the medication to a woman who has just had a hysterectomy,the nurse should explain the side effects,which are:
A) Breakthrough bleeding
B) Hypotension
C) Arthralgia
D) Skin rash
Q3) A patient is admitted with possible cancer of the ovary.The nurse knows that malignant tumors of the ovary:
A) Are frequently advanced and inoperable by the time they are diagnosed.
B) Respond well to radiation and chemotherapy because of early detection.
C) Are easily detected because symptoms appear early in a woman's life.
D) Are directly related to PID and other infections.
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Chapter 48: Male Reproductive Disorders
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Q1) The nurse caring for a patient 2 hours after a transurethral resection (TUR)immediately reports to the charge nurse the presence of large clots in the catheter and drainage bag.The nurse anticipates that the physician will:
A) Instill ice water into the bladder.
B) Decrease the amount of fluid in the balloon of the indwelling catheter.
C) Apply traction to the catheter by taping it to the patient's thigh.
D) Order a potent vasoconstrictor to reduce hemorrhage.
Q2) The statement by the patient that indicates he understands the teaching relative to how to perform a testicular self-examination is:
A) "It's not necessary to feel the testes, just look at them in a mirror."
B) "The best time to do a self-examination is after a shower, when my body is warm."
C) "It doesn't really matter when I do it, just do it sometime."
D) "The physician is really the best person to check this for me."
Q3) The nurse should explain that the purpose of the urethral smear is to:
A) Screen for human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection.
B) Detect sexually transmitted infections.
C) Verify fertility through a sperm count.
D) Eliminate concerns of prostate problems.
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Chapter 49: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) A health educator,giving a presentation on how to use condoms correctly,would include instruction that:
A) Condoms are 100% effective when used correctly.
B) The effectiveness of condoms deteriorates in heat.
C) Any style and material of condom is safe to use.
D) Use of petroleum jelly will ease application.
Q2) The nurse in the outpatient clinic notes that the patient has been treated for syphilis three separate times in the last 2 years.The nurse explains that the antibiotic treatment this time will consist of one injection of:
A) Penicillin G
B) Penicillin G today and a follow-up with another injection in 1 month
C) Penicillin G today and 3 months of oral tetracycline antibiotic medications
D) Penicillin G today and a 2-month protocol of oral antiviral agents
Q3) The nurse instructs the patient with a chlamydial infection that because of the disease,the patient is at greater risk for:
A) HIV, if exposed to it
B) Urinary infections
C) Hepatitis B, if exposed to it
D) Opportunistic bacterial infections
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Chapter 50: Skin Disorders
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Q1) The nurse collecting tissue for a Tzanck smear will: (Select the appropriate interventions and place the steps in sequence.)
A) Open the lesion with a hypodermic needle.
B) Place the specimen in a culture tube, and take to the laboratory.
C) Saturate the sterile swab with exudates.
D) Wash the lesion.
E) Place a pressure dressing on the lesion.
Q2) The physician asks the nurse to take a smear from herpetic lesions in an older patient's hip to diagnose the disorder.The nurse recognizes that the probable test that will be performed is a:
A) Culture and sensitivity test to a bactericide
B) Tzanck smear to test for viral culture
C) Complete blood count (CBC) to assess the white blood count for response to a pathogen
D) Titration for the strength of the pathogen
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Q1) The nurse explains to the patient who is to have a pneumatonometric study of the eye that this procedure requires that:
A) His eye may be anesthetized.
B) A pneumotonometer will be placed into his eye.
C) A puff of air will be directed at the surface of the eye.
D) An applanation will be performed with a slit-lamp microscope.
Q2) During the initial assessment of a very thin patient at the eye clinic,the nurse notes that the patient has very prominent eyes.The nurse should inquire about a history of:
A) Diabetes
B) Glomerulonephritis
C) Graves disease
D) Hypertension
Q3) A nursing diagnosis for a visually impaired patient might include all of the following except:
A) Impaired sensory perception
B) Risk for delayed development
C) Self-care deficit
D) Ineffective coping
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Q1) On an intake physical examination,the patient reports that he has been taking 10 aspirin tablets a day for his arthritis.Based on this information the nurse should ask:
A) "Can you hear high pitched sounds?"
B) "Have you noticed deafness in just one ear?"
C) "Do you have ringing in your ears?"
D) "Do you experience dizziness when you stand?"
Q2) When planning care for a patient who cannot perceive or interpret sounds,the nurse takes into consideration that the patient may have a ____________________ hearing loss.
Q3) When teaching the patient with Ménière disease about managing the disorder,the nurse will stress:
A) Limiting fluid intake.
B) Avoiding the use of alcohol and tobacco.
C) Using antiemetic medications sparingly.
D) Staying active during the day.
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Chapter 53: Nose, sinus, and Throat Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is aware that the age-related relaxation of the esophageal sphincter in the 70-year-old patient will cause:
A) Excessive belching
B) Dumping syndrome
C) Tickling sensation, requiring frequent coughing
D) Burning in the throat when lying down
Q2) A patient complains that he wants an antibiotic medication for his cold.The nurse's best response is:
A) "Antibiotics are not effective with viral infections."
B) "You will get better faster without the antibiotics."
C) "You might try echinacea or vitamin C."
D) "A cold is not that serious. Try forcing fluids."
Q3) The nurse points out that the most common causes of laryngitis are:
A) Smoking and highly seasoned foods
B) Alcohol and voice strain
C) Nasal congestion and frequent coughing
D) Respiratory infections and voice strain
Q4) The nurse reminds the patient,who is to have a partial laryngectomy,that the temporary tracheostomy that he will have after the original surgery will be closed within _______ days.
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Chapter 54: Psychologic Responses to Illness
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Q1) The behavior that best exemplifies developmental activities in a 13-year-old teenager is:
A) Going out with a group of friends.
B) Reading an exciting book.
C) Volunteering for the local hospital.
D) Choosing a career.
Q2) The wife of a critically injured husband has been at his bedside constantly for 2 days.As the nurse speaks to the wife,the wife sobs,"This is awful.I can't take it anymore." The nurse realizes that the wife is experiencing:
A) Fear
B) Denial
C) Compensation
D) Stress
Q3) The nurse recognizes the defense mechanism of denial when the patient with:
A) Emphysema continues to smoke.
B) Diabetes mellitus uses a sugar substitute.
C) A drug problem blames his mother for his habit.
D) Osteoarthritis angrily kicks the steps that he cannot climb.
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Chapter 55: Psychiatric Disorders
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Q1) A patient who has a history of episodes of road rage thinks that she is a very good driver and does not understand why she keeps being told she is a poor driver.She is losing her license now,and she tells the nurse that she is feeling very unhappy and abandoned.She feels like she might hurt herself.The nurse realizes that the patient is exhibiting which personality disorder?
A) Narcissistic
B) Paranoid
C) Schizoid
D) Borderline
Q2) The combination of medications that could be used to treat an anxiety disorder is:
A) Librium and Xanax
B) Effexor and Ativan
C) Effexor and Haldol
D) Klonopin and Valium
Q3) When the nurse asks questions like,"What day is today?" or "What time is it now?" the nurse is testing the patient's ____________________.
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Chapter 56: Substance-Related Disorders
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Q1) The nurse explains that a test that can detect substance abuse for up to 1 year after only 2 or 3 days of use is performed on ____________________.
Q2) During the taking of a medical history,the patient who is addicted to heroin reports he only uses the drug a few times a week.The nurse's best response that would disclose more precise information would be:
A) "OK. You only use heroin two times a week?"
B) "What do you mean when you say 'a few?'"
C) "Are you saying that in a week's time would you use heroin only two times?"
D) "Rate your weekly usage on a scale of 1 to 15."
Q3) The adolescent is extremely vulnerable to substance abuse because the adolescent:
A) Is egocentric.
B) Can use good judgment.
C) Has poor impulse control.
D) Is aware of possible consequences.
E) Wants peer identification.
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