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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Holly K. Stromberg |Chapter 21-30| |Newest Version 2024|
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1.	The nurse describes a concussion as a closed head injury in which: 
a.	The brain tissue is bruised. 
b.	No loss of consciousness occurs. 
c.	There is amnesia related to the incident. 
d.	There are no subsequent symptoms. 
 
ANS: C 
A concussion is a closed head injury in which ...
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1.	The nurse describes a concussion as a closed head injury in which: 
a.	The brain tissue is bruised. 
b.	No loss of consciousness occurs. 
c.	There is amnesia related to the incident. 
d.	There are no subsequent symptoms. 
 
ANS: C 
A concussion is a closed head injury in which ...
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1.	The nurse is caring for a patient who recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Family members ask the nurse why their father had a seizure. Which response is best for the nurse to make? 
a.	“The seizure was most likely caused by brain cells being deprived of oxygen...
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1.	The nurse is caring for a patient who recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Family members ask the nurse why their father had a seizure. Which response is best for the nurse to make? 
a.	“The seizure was most likely caused by brain cells being deprived of oxygen...
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1.	The nurse is explaining Parkinson disease to the student nurse. Which statement indicates that the student nurse correctly understands the pathophysiology of the disease? 
a.	“Regardless of the actual etiology, Parkinson disease is caused by depletion of dopamine and excess o...
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1.	The nurse is explaining Parkinson disease to the student nurse. Which statement indicates that the student nurse correctly understands the pathophysiology of the disease? 
a.	“Regardless of the actual etiology, Parkinson disease is caused by depletion of dopamine and excess o...
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1.	The nurse notices that the patient must hold the newspaper at arm’s length and squint to read. The nurse understands that this finding is consistent with which eye problem? 
a.	Myopia 
b.	Hyperopia 
c.	Presbyopia 
d.	Astigmatism 
 
ANS: B 
The person with hyperopia is farsig...
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1.	The nurse notices that the patient must hold the newspaper at arm’s length and squint to read. The nurse understands that this finding is consistent with which eye problem? 
a.	Myopia 
b.	Hyperopia 
c.	Presbyopia 
d.	Astigmatism 
 
ANS: B 
The person with hyperopia is farsig...
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1.	Which component in the eye refracts light rays to be directed to the lens? 
a.	Pupil 
b.	Cornea 
c.	Retina 
d.	Ciliary body 
 
ANS: B 
The cornea bends or refracts the light rays onto the retina. The pupil acts to regulate the entrance of light into the eye. The ciliary body ...
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1.	Which component in the eye refracts light rays to be directed to the lens? 
a.	Pupil 
b.	Cornea 
c.	Retina 
d.	Ciliary body 
 
ANS: B 
The cornea bends or refracts the light rays onto the retina. The pupil acts to regulate the entrance of light into the eye. The ciliary body ...
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1.	The nurse cautions that constant stress can cause which alteration to the gastrointestinal (GI) system? 
a.	Slowed GI mobility resulting in constipation 
b.	Reversed peristalsis resulting in projectile vomiting 
c.	Increased digestive juices resulting in a gastric ulcer 
d.	Dec...
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1.	The nurse cautions that constant stress can cause which alteration to the gastrointestinal (GI) system? 
a.	Slowed GI mobility resulting in constipation 
b.	Reversed peristalsis resulting in projectile vomiting 
c.	Increased digestive juices resulting in a gastric ulcer 
d.	Dec...
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1.	The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful? 
a.	“I should call my doctor if I have any pain.” 
b.	“I should be able to go back to work tomo...
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1.	The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful? 
a.	“I should call my doctor if I have any pain.” 
b.	“I should be able to go back to work tomo...
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1.	Which type of hernia can lead to necrosis? 
a.	Strangulate d hernia 
b.	Indirect hernia 
c.	Direct hernia 
d.	Irreducible hernia 
 
ANS: A 
The incarcerated hernia may become strangulated, which cuts off the blood supply and can lead to necrosis of the trapped bowel loop. Herni...
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1.	Which type of hernia can lead to necrosis? 
a.	Strangulate d hernia 
b.	Indirect hernia 
c.	Direct hernia 
d.	Irreducible hernia 
 
ANS: A 
The incarcerated hernia may become strangulated, which cuts off the blood supply and can lead to necrosis of the trapped bowel loop. Herni...
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1.	The nurse explains that the diagnosis of morbidly obese is reserved for people who exceed which percentage of their recommended weight? 
a.	50% 
b.	70% 
c.	90% 
d.	100% 
 
ANS: D 
Those people who weigh 100% over their recommended weight are considered morbidly obese. 
PTS:1		D...
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1.	The nurse explains that the diagnosis of morbidly obese is reserved for people who exceed which percentage of their recommended weight? 
a.	50% 
b.	70% 
c.	90% 
d.	100% 
 
ANS: D 
Those people who weigh 100% over their recommended weight are considered morbidly obese. 
PTS:1		D...
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Chapter 21: The Neurologic System 
deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition
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