Duke University School Of Medicine

Keltner: Psychiatric Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 01: Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A person says, “Now that many state hospitals are closed, patients with psychiatric problems are free in our community. It is not safe for me.” The nurse’s reply should be based on knowledge that: a. depressed patients are nonviolent. b. state hospitals are no longer needed. c. anxiety disorders are most prevalent. d. bizarre behavior is viewed as sensational. A...

Stanhope: Public Health Nursing, 8th Edition Chapter 03: Public Health and Primary Health Care Systems and Health Care Transformation Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. According to the 1999 Institute of Medicine report, as many as 98,000 deaths each year are caused by: a. Cardiovascular disease b. Obesity c. Medical error d. Drug overdose ANS: C In 2000, it was thought that our health care system was expensive and that access and quality were not optimal, but we had not considered this i...

Stanhope: Public Health Nursing, 8th Edition Chapter 01: Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first century is to address: a. Bioterrorism and global health threats b. Delivery of individual care and hygiene c. The need for increased hospital and acute care d. Chronic disease and disability management ANS: A There are n...

Sherer: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 6th Edition Chapter 01: Introduction to Radiation Protection Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Some consequences of ionization in human cells include: 1. creation of unstable atoms 2. production of free electrons 3. creation of reactive free radicals capable of producing substances poisonous to the cell A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: D REF: 2 2. When natural sources of ionizing radiation become increased because of ...

Gardenhire: Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 7th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1: Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology TRUE/FALSE 1. A drug may be designated as an orphan if used for a disease that affects fewer than 200,000 persons in the United States, or if there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the cost of drug development. ANS: T There are two possible criteria for designation as an orphan drug: 1. The drug is designed for treatment of a disease that affects few...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Patient Assessment 1. Patients who are short of breath often complain of what other symptom? A) Chest pain B) Anxiety C) Cough D) Dizziness 2. What term is used to describe shortness of breath in the reclining position? A) Platypnea B) Apnea C) Orthopnea D) Eupnea 3. Which of the following problems would potentially add to the patient's shortness of breath by increasing the drive to breathe? A) Metabolic alkalosis B) Leukocytosis C) Polycythemia D) Sev...

Kumar: Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1: Cell Injury, Cell Death, and Adaptations MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 60-year-old man who had generalized atherosclerosis died 24 hours after having a stroke. A cerebral infarct was found at autopsy. Necrosis of the brain is classified as a. coagulative necrosis b. liquefactive necrosis c. fat necrosis d. fibrinoid necrosis e. caseous necrosis ANS: B Brain infarcts are characterized by liquefactive necrosis. 2. A 30-year-old w...

Chapter 1: Orientation to Surgical Technology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time, for example, a torn meniscus repair? a. elective b. emergent c. optional d. urgent ANS: A PTS: 1 2. Which of the following historical figures is considered the father of modern anatomy and changed the traditional approach to anatomical studies? a. Aristotle b. Homer c. ...

Chapter 1: The Surgical Technologist MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The professional association for surgical technologists is the . A. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses B. American College of Surgeons C. Association of Surgical Technologists D. Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology ANS: C The AST is the surgical technologists’ professional organization. The association promotes professional standards by pro viding services to its members as well as legis...

Fuller: Surgical Technology, 5th Edition Chapter 1: The Surgical Technologist Test Bank TRUE/FALSE 1. Professionals in allied health follow the principles of medicine and nursing in that they participate in the health and well-being of people through specific tasks and expertise. ANS: T Allied health professionals are highly trained and must have a global view of health as well as the education and capability to focus on highly technical aspects of health care delivery. REF: p. 2 2. ...