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Chapter 11: Falls Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
1. What recommendation should a nurse make to the family of a patient diagnosed with ataxia when preparing discharge to home? a. Remove all scatter rugs from the home. b. Rearrange the bedroom furniture. c. Arrange for someone to stay with the patient 24 hours a day. d. Purchase oversized shoes so that they are easy to get on. ANS: A Scatter rugs can slip and cause a patient to fall. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 186 OBJ: 5 TOP: Fall Prevention KEY: Nursing Process Step: Pla...
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1. What recommendation should a nurse make to the family of a patient diagnosed with ataxia when preparing discharge to home? a. Remove all scatter rugs from the home. b. Rearrange the bedroom furniture. c. Arrange for someone to stay with the patient 24 hours a day. d. Purchase oversized shoes so that they are easy to get on. ANS: A Scatter rugs can slip and cause a patient to fall. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 186 OBJ: 5 TOP: Fall Prevention KEY: Nursing Process Step: Pla...
Chapter 13: Delirium and Dementia Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition with answers 100% verified
1. The family of a patient with Alzheimer disease asks the nurse, “When will my mother quit being so confused?” On what information regarding dementia should the nurse base a response? a. It is a short-term confusional state that is typically reversible. b. It is a state of confusion caused primarily by medications. c. It is a state of confusion that usually begins abruptly and lasts a short period. d. It is a syndrome that is chronic and irreversible. ANS: D Alzheimer disease is a t...
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1. The family of a patient with Alzheimer disease asks the nurse, “When will my mother quit being so confused?” On what information regarding dementia should the nurse base a response? a. It is a short-term confusional state that is typically reversible. b. It is a state of confusion caused primarily by medications. c. It is a state of confusion that usually begins abruptly and lasts a short period. d. It is a syndrome that is chronic and irreversible. ANS: D Alzheimer disease is a t...
Chapter 12: Immobility Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition 2022/2023
1. What negative effects does immobilization have on the musculoskeletal system? a. Demineralization of bone b. Increase in aerobic capacity c. Increased muscle oxidation d. Lengthening of muscle fibers ANS: A Immobilization has negative effects on the musculoskeletal system such as demineralization of bone, a decrease in aerobic capacity, a decrease in muscle oxidation, and shortening of muscle fibers. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 192 OBJ: 1 TOP: Effects of Immobility K...
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1. What negative effects does immobilization have on the musculoskeletal system? a. Demineralization of bone b. Increase in aerobic capacity c. Increased muscle oxidation d. Lengthening of muscle fibers ANS: A Immobilization has negative effects on the musculoskeletal system such as demineralization of bone, a decrease in aerobic capacity, a decrease in muscle oxidation, and shortening of muscle fibers. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 192 OBJ: 1 TOP: Effects of Immobility K...
Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a homebound patient, the spouse of the patient asks whether Medicare will cover the patient’s ventilator therapy and insulin injections. What is the best response by the nurse? a. “Yes, Medicare will cover both the ventilator therapy and the insulin injections.” b. “No, Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing therapies.” c. “Medicare will cover the ventilator therapy, but it does...
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a homebound patient, the spouse of the patient asks whether Medicare will cover the patient’s ventilator therapy and insulin injections. What is the best response by the nurse? a. “Yes, Medicare will cover both the ventilator therapy and the insulin injections.” b. “No, Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing therapies.” c. “Medicare will cover the ventilator therapy, but it does...
Chapter 59: Eye and Vision Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
1. A 60-year-old patient who has had an enucleation asks when he can get his prosthesis fitted. In approximately how many weeks should this patient expect to be fitted? a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 12 ANS: B After an enucleation, the patient is fitted with a prosthesis in 1 month. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1183 OBJ: 2 TOP: Enucleation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 2. A patient with glaucoma is taking a beta-adre...
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1. A 60-year-old patient who has had an enucleation asks when he can get his prosthesis fitted. In approximately how many weeks should this patient expect to be fitted? a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 12 ANS: B After an enucleation, the patient is fitted with a prosthesis in 1 month. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1183 OBJ: 2 TOP: Enucleation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 2. A patient with glaucoma is taking a beta-adre...
Test_Bank_for_Medical_Surgical_Nursing_7th_Edition_by_Linton__2>Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes? a. Physician’s orders b. Progress notes c. Nursing care plan d. Client health history ANS: C The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe ca...
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Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes? a. Physician’s orders b. Progress notes c. Nursing care plan d. Client health history ANS: C The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe ca...
Chapter 49: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
1. A physician ordered T3 and T4 tests for a young woman complaining of fatigue, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, and constipation. Which laboratory test results will help confirm the diagnosis of hypothyroidism? a. Both tests show decreases. b. Both tests show increases. c. The T3 test elevates, and the T4 test decreases. d. The level of thyroxin rises and then falls back to subnormal levels. ANS: A These complaints are strongly suggestive of thyroid disorder; T3 and T4 laboratory d...
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1. A physician ordered T3 and T4 tests for a young woman complaining of fatigue, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, and constipation. Which laboratory test results will help confirm the diagnosis of hypothyroidism? a. Both tests show decreases. b. Both tests show increases. c. The T3 test elevates, and the T4 test decreases. d. The level of thyroxin rises and then falls back to subnormal levels. ANS: A These complaints are strongly suggestive of thyroid disorder; T3 and T4 laboratory d...
Chapter 47: Assessment of Endocrine System Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition
1. A young adult patient is being seen in the clinic with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory test results to show a. increased urinary cortisol. c. elevated serum aldosterone levels. b. decreased serum thyroxine. d. low urinary catecholamines excretion. ANS: A Increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary gland will lead to an increase in serum and urinary cortisol levels. An increase, rather t...
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1. A young adult patient is being seen in the clinic with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory test results to show a. increased urinary cortisol. c. elevated serum aldosterone levels. b. decreased serum thyroxine. d. low urinary catecholamines excretion. ANS: A Increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary gland will lead to an increase in serum and urinary cortisol levels. An increase, rather t...
NURSING MISC Chapter 45: Fractures Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
1. Two days after surgery for a crushed pelvis, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) reports that the patient is complaining of a shortness of breath and is demonstrating signs of confusion and restlessness. What should a nurse suspect, from these signs alone, that the patient has developed? a. Impending shock b. Fat embolus c. Anxiety d. Neurovascular compromise ANS: B These are the classic symptoms of a fat embolus that has escaped from the crushed marrow. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analys...
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1. Two days after surgery for a crushed pelvis, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) reports that the patient is complaining of a shortness of breath and is demonstrating signs of confusion and restlessness. What should a nurse suspect, from these signs alone, that the patient has developed? a. Impending shock b. Fat embolus c. Anxiety d. Neurovascular compromise ANS: B These are the classic symptoms of a fat embolus that has escaped from the crushed marrow. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analys...
Chapter 48: Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
1. What should preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy include that the patient should do postoperatively? a. Avoid sneezing. b. Drink through a straw. c. Cough forcefully. d. Wash mouth out with peroxide. ANS: A The patient should be taught to avoid sneezing, coughing, drinking through a straw, and using a stringent mouthwash that might dislodge the graft. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 930|p. 934 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pituitary Surgery K...
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1. What should preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy include that the patient should do postoperatively? a. Avoid sneezing. b. Drink through a straw. c. Cough forcefully. d. Wash mouth out with peroxide. ANS: A The patient should be taught to avoid sneezing, coughing, drinking through a straw, and using a stringent mouthwash that might dislodge the graft. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 930|p. 934 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pituitary Surgery K...
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Adult Medical Surgical Edition 11.0 ATI purple book is the one we are using and all questions are coming from there. My exam is on Immunity, Infection, Inflammation , care of patients with HIV, Cancer, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, burns , wounds, psori