Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Holly K. Stromberg |Chapter 11-20| |Newest Version 2024|

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the purpose of mucus? a. To warm the air entering the lungs. b. To trap particles and bacteria. c. To protect the cilia. d. To clean the sinus cavity. ANS: B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Know...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the contagion period of a cold? a. 2 days b. 3 days c. 4 days d. 7 days ANS: B The contagion period of a viral cold is about 3 days. PTS:1 DIF:Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 275 OBJ:1 (theory) TOP: Contagion of Colds KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementatio...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which organ releases the erythropoietin-stimulating factor that directs stem cells in the bone marrow to make blood cells? a. Brain b. Lung c. Kidney d. Liver ANS: C The kidney secretes the erythropoietin-stimulating factor to stimulate the stem cells to make blood cell...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The patient with acute bronchitis asks if antibiotics will be ordered for the condition. Which response is best for thenurse to make? a. “Antibiotics are the best treatment option.” b. “Antibiotics will not help a viral condition.” c. “Antibiotics will be given if ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a 79-year-old male who underwent a gastrectomy 1 month ago. The nurse recognizes that this patient is at the greatest risk for which type of anemia? a. Aplastic anemia b. Pernicious anemia c. Iron deficiency anemia d. Nutritional anemia ANS: B Pe...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which blood pressure findings constitute a diagnosis of hypertension? a. 120/80 2, 2 weeks apart b. 140/90 2, 2 weeks apart c. 120/80 on 3 consecutive days d. 140/90 every day for a week ANS: B A diagnosis of hypertension is made if the systolic pressure is equal to or ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is educating a female patient with a family history of coronary artery disease (CAD) about risk factors andprevention of heart disease in women. Which information is most important for the nurse to include? a. Women should maintain a body mass index (BMI) of less tha...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure. Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis? a. Wheezing b. Orthopnea c. Edema d. Pallor ANS: C Right-sided heart failure leads to edema from systemic backup. Wheezing, orthopnea,...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with angina pectoris who asks what happens to make his body experience pain. The nurse explains that pain results from which underlying causative factor? a. Congestion that backs up into the lungs b. Inadequate blood flow and poor oxygen supp...