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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What stage of sleep is the initial phase of deep sleep? a. Stage 1 nonrapid eye movement (NREM) b. Stage 3 NREM c. Stage 5 NREM d. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep ANS: B 2. In what stage of sleep is sleepwalking most likely to occur? a. Stage 1 NREM b. Stage 2 NREM c. Stage 4 NREM d. REM sleep ANS: C 3. Which can attribute to a sleep-wake cycle disturbance in the older adult? a. Increase in angiotensin b. Decrease in insulin c. Increase in growth hormone d. Dec...

1. Know the manifestations of hypocalcemia.  Tetany (intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium). Chvostek sign (contraction of the facial muscles from a light tap over the facial nerve in front of the ear), Trousseau sign (a carpopedal spasm by inflating a blood pressure cuff, downward turn of the wrist). Seizures, mental changes such as depression, impaired memory, confusion, delirium and hallucinations, dyspnea...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What are the effects of decreased speed impulses in the older adult? a. A “scrambled” message in the brain b. Longer time required to complete an activity c. Increased confusion d. Forget how to complete an activity ANS: B 2. Why is a patient with arthritis less likely to exercise? a. Fragility of the bones puts the patient at risk for fractures. b. Numbness in the feet and legs puts the patient at risk for a fall. c. Stiffened ligaments and tendons put the patie...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What causes the greatest damage to self-worth? a. Measuring self against internal ideals b. Measuring self against individual values c. Measuring self against external standards d. Measuring self against expressions of positive feedback ANS: C 2. What would have the largest impact on maintaining a positive self-perception? a. Ability to control life’s choices b. Financial success attained in life c. Family relationships d. Degree of wellness ANS: A 3. What would...

Chapter 35 Assessment of Immune Function (26-34 minutes) 1. A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is being treated aggressively with a chemotherapeutic regimen. As a result of this regimen, she has an inability to fight infection due to the fact that her bone marrow is unable to produce a sufficient amount of what? A) Lymphocytes B) Cytoblasts C) Antibodies D) Capillaries Ans: A Feedback: The white blood cells involved in immunity (including lymphocytes) are produced ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. At what age is a person’s value system well established? a. 5 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12 ANS: C 2. How does a culturally sensitive nurse care for a patient with a different value system? a. The nurse is open and nonjudgmental. b. The nurse treats all patients the same without concern for their value system. c. The nurse explains the differences between the two value systems. d. The nurse abandons his or her own value system. ANS: A 3. An 80-year-old Orthodox Jewish patien...

Chapter 41 28-36 minutes 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient? A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry. Ans: D Feedback: A cast requires approximately 24 t...

Ch. 37 (38) Allergic Disorders 1. A patient with a family history of allergies has suffered an allergic response based on a genetic predisposition. This atopic response is usually mediated by what immunoglobulin? A) Immunoglobulin A B) Immunoglobulin M C) Immunoglobulin G D) Immunoglobulin E Ans: D Feedback: Atopy refers to allergic reactions characterized by the action of IgE antibodies and a genetic predisposition to allergic reactions. 2. An office worker takes a cupcake that conta...

Signs of wound healing -light yellow purulent Light brown hard Red granulation Wound dehiscence? -warm NaCl solution? Cover the wound and any protruding organs with sterile towels or dressings soaked with sterile normal saline solution to decrease the chance of bacteria invasion and drying of the tissues. Do not attempt to reinsert the organs. ● Position the client supine with the hips and knees bent. ● Observe for indications of shock Answer to unknown question about secretio...

Pharmacology Final Exam Review 4. Toxicity of this medication results in yellow-green halos, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Digoxin 5. Fast-acting insulin that needs to be given once the meal is in the patient’s room Humalog 7. Increased in those taking corticosteroids Glucose 10. Acronym for a condition in which heartburn is the primary symptom GERD 11. The juice that is most appropriate to take with iron tablets as it enhances absorption Orange Juice ...