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Chamberlain College of Nursing NR283 Test Question Bank (Exam 1, Exam 2, Exam 3, Final Exam, 300 Q/A): Pathophysiology | 100 % Verified Answers, Already Graded A 2023/2024 A client with scoliosis asks the nurse how physical therapy will help with breathing. Which response by the nurse is...

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Exam 3, Final Exam, 300 Q/A):
Pathophysiology | 100 % Verified
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A client with scoliosis asks the nurse how physical therapy will help
with breathing. Which response by the nurse is correct?
"Physical therapy will teach you to shallow breathe."
"Exercising causes you to breathe heavily."
"Certain exercises can help expand the rib cage, increasing lung
capacity."
"The exercises will teach the lungs to support the spine." - ANS-
"Certain exercises can help expand the rib cage, increasing lung
capacity."

Which outcome would be appropriate for a client with mild
scoliosis?
The client will attend physical therapy sessions.
The client will follow up with their healthcare provider to monitor the
severity.
The client will attend support groups for those with spinal fusions.
The client can state three ways to reduce muscle spasms. - ANS-
The client will follow up with their healthcare provider to monitor the
severity.

A 16-year-old client is at a yearly physical and the nurse assesses
their spine. Which findings are indicative of early scoliosis? Select
all that apply.
Altered gait with a limp
Limited use of one arm

,Uneven shoulders
Curved spinal column
Prominence of one scapula
Chest symmetry - ANS-Altered gait with a limp
Uneven shoulders
Curved spinal column
Prominence of one scapula

Which x-ray image would the nurse expect to see in a client with
moderate thoracic and lumbar scoliosis?
Slight curve in the middle and lower back
Large curve in the lower back
Implantation of screws and rods in the spine
Straight mid and lower back - ANS-Slight curve in the middle and
lower back

Which assessment findings would the nurse expect for a client with
moderate thoracic and lumbar scoliosis? Select all that apply.
Chronic back pain
Muscle spasms
Family history of scoliosis
Vision changes
Skin breakdown - ANS-Chronic back pain
Muscle spasms
Family history of scoliosis

Based on knowledge of scoliosis and developmental stages, how
should the nurse explain scoliosis to an 11-year-old client?
"Everyone's spine has natural curves. Some children have spines
that may curve from side to side. This is called scoliosis."
"Your back has bone that holds your body up. These bones are not
in the correct spot so we need to fix that."

,"The spine is supposed to be straight and yours is not. It is the wrong
shape so you may have to wear a brace or have surgery to fix it."
"Scoliosis is a three-dimensional abnormal deviation in the axis of
the spine. It is idiopathic in nature. - ANS-"Everyone's spine has
natural curves. Some children have spines that may curve from side
to side. This is called scoliosis."

Which statement by a 15-year-old client who wears a brace for
scoliosis indicates effective use of the brace?
"I am glad that I only have to wear this thing at night."
"The brace doesn't fit under my homecoming dress so I am not
going to wear it."
"I'll look forward to taking this thing off to take a shower every day."
"I can take this thing off whenever I get tired of it." - ANS-"I'll look
forward to taking this thing off to take a shower every day."

What is another term for a "brain attack?"
Stroke
Hypertension
Diabetes
Heart attack - ANS-Stroke

Which of these can be related to chronic stress?
Forgetfulness
Confusion
Tremors
Migraines and headaches - ANS-Migraines and headaches

Which of these can be related to short-term stress?
Forgetfulness
Confusion
Tremors
Migraines and headaches - ANS-Forgetfulness

, 1. During the health history, a man tells you he has trouble in
starting his urine stream when he arrives at the toilet. This symptom
is known as:
a. Urgency.
b. Dribbling.
c. Frequency.
d. Hesitancy. - ANS-d. Hesitancy.

2. A parent of three biologic daughters has a 10-year-old boy the
family adopted at age 2 years. The parent is learning about raising
boys and asks you the first physical sign of puberty in the male
genitalia:
a. Testes and scrotum begin to enlarge.
b. Penis enlarges and lengthens.
c. Dark coarse hair grows over entire pubis.
d. Scrotal skin assumes same pigment as the abdomen and thighs.
- ANS-a. Testes and scrotum begin to enlarge.

3. During the health history, a 64-year-old man tells you he "never
has sex anymore." Check the following appropriate follow-up
questions you could use that are associated with withdrawal from
sex. Select all that apply.
a. "Have you been told about any side effects of your medications?"
b. "Let's ask your provider for a blood test to detect decreased
sperm production."
c. "Would you say you have had feelings of depression in the last
few months?"
d. "How many alcohol drinks do you have each day?"
e. "This is an expected outcome in aging men."
f. "Have you experienced the loss of your spouse or your partner?" -
ANS-a. "Have you been told about any side effects of your
medications?"

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