Clays Study Materials

1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment ANS: C REF: 6 2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. b. signs and symptoms of a disease. c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. ...

1. A group of nursing students are discussing the impact of nonnursing theories in clinical practice. The students would be correct if they chose which theory to prioritize patient care? a. Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory b. Paul’s Critical-Thinking Theory c. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs d. Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model ANS: C Maslow’s hierarchy of needs specifies the psychological and physiologic factors that affect each person’s physical and mental health. The nurse’s understandi...

1. EMS stands for: a. Evolve Medical Service b. Emergency Medical Services c. Emergency Medical School d. European Medical Services ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: Pg. 4 2. The first recorded use of an ambulance was by the military during the Siege of Malaga in: a. At the beginning of 1400 b. In the mid of 1400 c. At the start of 1500 d. At the end of 1400 ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: pg. 4 3. (CoAEMSP) is the only accrediting body for paramedic programs which stands for: a. Committee on Accreditation of Edu...

1. By what mechanism does gas exchange across the lung occur? a. active transport b. facilitated diffusion c. facilitated transport d. simple diffusion ANS: D This close “match” of gas and blood across a large but extremely thin blood-gas barrier membrane enables efficient gas exchange to occur by simple diffusion. DIF: Application REF: p. 148 OBJ: 1 2. What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system? a. continuous absorption of oxygen and excretion of carbon dioxide b. filtering to pr...

1. Florence Nightingale’s contributions to nursing practice and education: a. are historically important but have no validity for nursing today. b. were neither recognized nor appreciated in her own time. c. were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean War. d. were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds. ANS: C By improving sanitation, nutrition ventilation, and handwashing techniques, Florence Nightingale’s nurses dramatically reduced the death rate from injuri...

Which of the following best describes the primary reason that Americans are concerned about healthcare? a. Politicians are discussing how to improve health care. b. The media has provided mixed messages about the health care system. c. Our national health care costs keep increasing. d. The new health care system offers free services to Americans. ANS: C The primary reason for the focus on health care is the constantly increasing costs, which cannot be sustained. The costs of caring for the sick ...

1) Cells are _____. A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms 2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes _____. A) are more structurally complex B) are larger C) are smaller D) do not have membranes 3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their geneti...

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder.The client has a prescription for alprazolam 0.25 mg PO every 8 hr PRN anxiety. For which of the following client statements should the nurse consider administering alprazolam? A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform this final check? A nurse is teaching a client abou...

A Nurse is caring for a client reciev- ing which of the following should the nurse monitor the client? A Nurse is reenforcing discharge teach- ing with the client who has a new diag- nosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription of exenatide of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A nurse is preparing to dminister digoxin to client.For which of the following find- ings should the nurse to withhold the medication? A nurse is preparing to administer med- ica...

Benzodiazepines Atypical anxiolytic Trick to remember difference between Benzodiazepine and buspirone Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Includes "Pams" Alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, chlorazepate Enhances GABA: increased GABA means decreased neuron activity Treats anxiety, PTSD, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm, induction of anesthesia Usually short term; if long term do NOT stop abruptly Antidote is flumazenil Side effects: CNS...