Medical Surgical Nursing (MedicalSurgicalNursi)

1. A small living plant or animal that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope is a A. Microwave B. Macrocosm. C. Microphagus. D. Microorganism. - CORRECT ANSWER D. Microorganism. 2. The process by which all microorganisms are destroyed is called: A. Isolation B. Sterilization C. Disinfection D. Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER B. Sterilization 3. A body best protects itself against infections through: A. The shedding of tears. B. Maintaining intact skin. C. Active peristalsis. D. ...

Test Bank for Dewits Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts and Practice 4th Edition Stromberg / All Chapters 1-49 / Full Complete 2022 - 2023

2. Christine Warren, 45 years old, has a long history of ulcerative colitis, and non-surgical treatment no longer relieved her symptoms. She underwent a total proctocolectomy and a permanent ileostomy 12 hours ago. The nurse should contact the physician immediately if Mrs. Warren has which of these findings? 1) The stoma appears pale and dry. 2) The stoma appears red and shiny. 3) There is 200 mL of dark green output from the stoma. 4) There is 50 mL of serosanguinous drainage from the st...

A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding? a. Serum hematocrit of 42% b. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL c. Reported weight gain of 2.2 lb. (1 kg) d. Urinary output of 280 mL during past 8 hours CORRECT ANSWER ANS: B Hyponatremia is the most important finding to report. SIADH causes water retention and a decrease in serum sodium level. H...