NURSING 119 (NURSING119)

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...

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 119-Chapter 34: Heart Failure Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

Chapter 34: Heart Failure Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

Chapter 35: Dysrhythmias Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. To determine whether there is a delay in impulse conduction through the ventricles, the nurse will measure the duration of the patient’s a. P wave. c. PR interval. b. Q wave. d. QRS complex. ANS: D The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization. The P wave represents the depolarization of the atria. The PR interval represents depolarization of the atria, atrioventricular node, bundle of H...

Chapter 67: Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because...

Chapter 43: Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A young adult contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric) phase of the patient’s illness, the nurse would expect serologic testing to reveal a. antibody to hepatitis D (anti-HDV). b. hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). c. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (anti-HAV IgG). d. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM). ANS...

Chapter 42: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is being admitted with Clostridium difficile? a. Teach the patient about proper food storage. b. Order a diet without dairy products for the patient. c. Place the patient in a private room on contact isolation. d. Teach the patient about why antibiotics will not be used. ANS: C Because C. difficile is high...

Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet....