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COMPLETE Elaborated Solution Manual for Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition Mary Ann Linton Adrianne Dill – Matteson
Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Mary Ann Linton & Adrianne Dill – Matteson ISBN-10 0323826717 ISBN-13 978-0323826716 Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Mary Ann Linton & Adrianne Dill – Matteson
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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIT I MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 1 Aspects of Medical-Surgical 2 Medical-Surgical UNIT II POPULATIONS RECEIVING MEDICAL-SURGICAL CARE 3 Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families,and Communities UNIT III PATHOLOGY PROCESSES AND EFFECTS 4 Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping 5 Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection 6 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 7 The Patient With Cancer 8 Pain 9 Shock UNIT IV SPECIAL PROBLEMS OF THE OLDER ADULT PATIENT 10 The Older Adult Patient 11 Falls 12 Immobility 13 Delirium and Dementia 14 Incontinence UNIT V THERAPEUTICS 15 Nutrition 16 Intravenous Therapy 17 Surgery 18 The Patient With an Ostomy 19 Palliative and Hospice Care 20 Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Integrative Health Care UNIT VI NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM 21 Neurologic System Introduction 22 Neurologic Disorders 23 Cerebrovascular Accident 24 Spinal Cord Injury UNIT VII RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 25 Respiratory System Introduction
26 Upper Respiratory Disorders 27 Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders 28 Chronic Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders UNIT VIII HEMATOLOGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC SYSTEMS 29 Hematologic System Introduction 30 Hematologic Disorders 31 Immunologic System Introduction 32 Immunologic Disorders UNIT IX CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 33 Cardiovascular System Introduction 34 Hypertension 35 Cardiac Disorders 36 Vascular Disorders UNIT X DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 37 Digestive System Introduction 38 Upper Digestive Tract Disorders 39 Lower Digestive Tract Disorders 40 Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Disorders UNIT XI UROLOGIC SYSTEM 41 Urologic System Introduction 42 Urologic Disorders UNIT XII MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 43 Musculoskeletal System Introduction 44 Connective Tissue Disorders 45 Fractures 46 Amputations UNIT XIII ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 47 Endocrine System Introduction 48 Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders 49 Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders 50 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
UNIT XIV REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS 51 Female Reproductive System Introduction 52 Female Reproductive Disorders 53 Male Reproductive System Introduction 54 Male Reproductive Disorders 55 Sexually Transmitted Infections UNIT XV INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEMS 56 Integumentary System Introduction 57 Skin Disorders UNIT XVI SPECIAL SENSES: VISION AND HEARING 58 Special Senses: Vision and Hearing Introduction 59 Eye and Vision Disorders 60 Ear and Hearing Disorders UNIT XVII MEDICAL-SURGICAL PATIENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS 61 Psychobiologic Disorders 62 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders UNIT XVIII NURSING IN DISASTERS AND FIRST AID 63 First Aid, Emergency Care, and Disaster Management
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Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for individualized care and assures the
delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes? a. Physician’s orders b. Progress notes c. Nursing care plan d. Client health history ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
TOP: Nursing Care Plan
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in
meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct for these nursing behaviors? a. Assessments b. Interventions c. Planning d. Evaluation ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
TOP: Interventions
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility
of being called on to explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept? a. Reliability b. Maturity c. Accountability d. Liability ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on to explain or justify them. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
OBJ: 1
TOP: Accountability
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inservice about
conflict resolution? (Select all that apply.) a. Suppression b. Accommodation c. Compromise d. Avoidance e. Collaboration f. Competition ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise, avoidance, and competition. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
OBJ: 5 TOP: Conflict Resolution MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.) a. Effective communication b. Rigid rules and regulations c. Delegates appropriately d. Acts as a role model e. Consistently handles conflict f. Focuses on individual development ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in managing conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making, shows appreciation for a job well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring, understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and flexible, and focuses on team development. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION 1. _________ is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals
verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology. ANS:
Communication Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a homebound
patient, the spouse of the patient asks whether Medicare will cover the patient’s ventilator therapy and insulin injections. What is the best response by the nurse? a. “Yes, Medicare will cover both the ventilator therapy and the insulin injections.” b. “No, Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing therapies.” c. “Medicare will cover the ventilator therapy, but it does not cover the insulin injections.” d. “Medicare will cover the ongoing insulin therapy, but it does not cover a highly technical skill such as ventilator therapy.” ANS: C
Medicare will cover skilled nursing tasks such as ventilator therapy, but common tasks that can be taught to the family or the patient are not covered. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: pp. 12-13 OBJ: 3 | 4 TOP: Medicare Coverage for Home Health KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 2. The wife of a patient asks the nurse whether her husband would be considered for
placement in a skilled nursing care facility when he is discharged from the general hospital. The patient is incontinent, has mild dementia but is able to ambulate with a walker, and must have help to eat and dress himself. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response? a. “Yes, your husband would qualify for a skilled care facility because of his inability to feed and dress himself.” b. “No, your husband’s disabilities would not qualify him for a skilled facility.” c. “Yes, your husband qualifies for placement in a skilled care facility because of his dementia.” d. “Yes, anyone who is willing to pay can be placed in a skilled nursing facility.” ANS: B
Placement in a skilled nursing facility must be authorized by a physician. A clear need for rehabilitation must be evident, or severe deficits in self-care that have a potential for improvement and require the services of a registered nurse, a physical therapist, or a speech therapist must exist. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 13 TOP: Placement Qualifications for Skilled Nursing Facility KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
OBJ: 6
3. A nurse has noted that a newly admitted resident to an extended care facility stays in her
room, does not take active part in activities, and leaves the meal table after having eaten very little. The nurse should analyze this relocation response as
a. b. c. d.
regression. social withdrawal. depersonalization. passive aggressive.
ANS: B
Social withdrawal is a frequent response to relocation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 21 OBJ: 10 TOP: Relocation Response KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation 4. A nurse clarifies to a new patient in a rehabilitation center what rehabilitation means.
What statement made by the patient indicates a correct understanding? a. “I will return to my previous level of functioning.” b. “I will be counseled into a new career.” c. “I will develop better coping skills to accept his disability.” d. “I will attain the greatest degree of independence possible.” ANS: D
The rehabilitation process works to promote independence at whatever level the patient is capable of achieving. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 15 OBJ: 7 TOP: Rehabilitation Goals KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Coordinated Care 5. A nurse assesses a patient who needs to be reminded to take premeasured oral
medications, wash, go to meals, and undress and come to bed at night, but coming and going as he pleases is considered safe for him. What facility placement would be most appropriate for this patient? a. Skilled care b. Intermediate care c. Sheltered housing d. Domiciliary care ANS: D
Domiciliary care provides room, board, and supervision, and residents may come and go as they please. Sheltered housing does not provide 24-hour care. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 19 OBJ: 3 | 9 TOP: “Levels of Care, Criteria for Domiciliary Residence” KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 6. A nurse is making a list of the members of the rehabilitation team, so the different types of
services available to patients may be taught to a group of families. Which lists should be used? a. Physical therapist, nurse, family members, and personal physician b. Occupational therapist, dietitian, nurse, and patient c. Rehabilitation physician, laboratory technician, patient, and family d. Vocational rehabilitation specialist, patient, and psychiatrist
ANS: A
The rehabilitation team usually consists of all of the choices except the laboratory technician, dietitian, and psychiatrist. (The mental health role is represented by the psychologist.) DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 17 OBJ: 7 TOP: Rehabilitation Team Members KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 7. A 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. This loss has affected his quality of life and ability to return to previous employment. At what level should the client be classified as being disabled? a. I b. II c. III d. IV ANS: B
The patient is limited in the use of his right arm for feeding himself, dressing himself, and driving his car, which are three main activities of daily living. He may be able to work if workplace modifications are made. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 15 OBJ: 8 TOP: Levels of Disability KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 8. A nurse explains that in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. For
which extended services for the disabled persons did this act provide? a. Covering the costs for the rehabilitation of disabled World War I servicemen by providing job training b. Extending protection to the disabled in the military sector, such as wheelchair ramps on military bases c. Extending protection to the disabled in private areas, such as accessibility to public restaurant bathrooms and telephones d. Affording disabled persons full access to all health care services ANS: C
The ADA of 1990 extended the previous legislative Acts of 1920, 1935, and 1973. The ADA now covers private sector individuals and public businesses in particular. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 16 OBJ: 8 TOP: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 9. A frail patient in a long-term care facility asks the nurse if a bath is to be given this
morning. What is the best reply by the nurse to encourage independence and give the patient the most flexibility? a. “Based on your room number, you get bathed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Today is Tuesday.”
b. “If you want to eat breakfast in the dining room with the others, you may sponge
yourself off in your bathroom.” c. “When your daughter comes this evening, ask her if she can give you a bath.” d. “I will bring a basin of water for a sponge off for right now. After breakfast, we
will talk about a bath schedule.” ANS: D
The resident should be provided as much flexibility as possible and support for independence. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 22 OBJ: 11 TOP: Maintenance of Autonomy in Extended Care Facility KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 10. A computer programmer who lost both legs is being retained by his employer, who has
made arrangements for a ramp and a special desk to accommodate the patient’s wheelchair. What is the disability level of the computer programmer? a. I b. II c. III d. IV ANS: B
Level II allows for workplace accommodation, which is the desk modification in this case. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis TOP: Reasonable Accommodation MSC: NCLEX: N/A
REF: p. 15 OBJ: N/A KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
11. A partially paralyzed forklift operator is to be retrained by vocational rehabilitation
services for less demanding office work. What law provides for this rehabilitation? a. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1920 b. Social Security Act of 1935 c. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 d. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ANS: C
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provided a comprehensive approach and expanded resources for public vocational training. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 16 OBJ: 7 TOP: Rehabilitation Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 12. The home health care nurse performs all the following actions. Which is the only action
that is reimbursable under Medicare payment rules? a. Observing a spouse cleaning and changing a dressing b. Taking a frail couple for a walk to provide exercise c. Watching a patient measure out all medications d. Teaching a patient to self-administer insulin
ANS: D
Medicare reimburses skilled techniques that are clearly spelled out; these include teaching but not return demonstration–type actions by patient or family. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: pp. 12-13 OBJ: 4 TOP: Medicare Reimbursable Actions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 13. A patient with multiple sclerosis must be fed, bathed, and dressed. How should the nurse
assess this patient? a. Disabled b. Disadvantaged c. Handicapped d. Impaired ANS: D
Feeding oneself, dressing, and bathing are activities of daily living. The patient is impaired in this scenario. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 15 OBJ: 7 TOP: Principles of Rehabilitation | Defining Levels of Loss of Functioning Independently KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 14. Which law initially provided for rehabilitation of disabled Americans? a. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1920 b. Social Security Act of 1935 c. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 d. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ANS: A
The U.S. government has passed four pieces of legislation to identify and meet the needs of disabled individuals with each one being more inclusive. The first one was passed in 1920. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge TOP: Rehabilitation Legislation MSC: NCLEX: N/A
REF: p. 16 OBJ: 8 KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
15. A client was admitted to a long-term residential care facility. On what should the
admitting nurse tell the family the concepts of long-term care are based? a. Amount of activities the resident can do for herself b. Maintenance care with an emphasis on incontinence c. Successful adaptation to the regulations of the home d. Maintenance of as much function as possible ANS: D
Maintenance of function and encouraging autonomy and independence are some of the basic concepts of long-term care. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension TOP: Principles of Nursing Home Care
REF: p. 18 OBJ: 11 KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 16. A 58-year-old patient with diabetes is recuperating from a broken hip and is concerned
about how to pay for rehabilitation. The nurse should inform this patient that funds for rehabilitation are available from which resource? a. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1920 b. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 c. Disabled American Veterans Act of 1990 d. Title V, Health of Crippled Americans 1935 ANS: B
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 assists in paying for rehabilitation for those who are younger than 65 years of age and who will benefit from vocational rehabilitation through teaching. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 16 OBJ: 8 TOP: Legislation for Funding Health Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 17. What is an example of a description of community health nursing? a. Visiting patients in their homes after hospital discharge to assess their personal
health status b. Asking a nursing assistant (NA) to identify the health services most needed in the
patient’s personal life c. Meeting with residents of low-income housing to identify their health care needs d. Developing a hospital-based home health care service ANS: C
Whereas community-based nursing looks at identified community needs and provides care at all levels of wellness and illness, community health nursing seeks to provide services to groups to modify or create systems of care. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: pp. 10-11 OBJ: 2 TOP: Defining Community-Based Nursing versus Community Health Nursing KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Coordinated Care 18. Home health nurses have some different nursing activities than those of community health
nurses. Which statement best describes the home health nurse’s activities? a. Conducting health education classes in a senior citizens’ common residence building b. Conducting blood pressure screening on a regular basis at a local mall c. Visiting and assessing the home care and further teaching needs of a patient who has been recently discharged from the hospital d. Acting as a nurse consultant to a chronic psychiatric section in a state institution ANS: C
The home health nurse works with individuals in the home; the other descriptors are community nurse activities. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: p. 13
OBJ: 1 | 5