Chapter 1, Problem 7Q

Which is an example of palliative care A) an athlete receiving intensive physical therapy following an accident B) an elderly patient receiving a weekly infusion of medication at a clinic C) an emergency room patient getting an X-ray D) a terminal Ill cancer patient receiving medication to manage pain

What is the primary goal of palliative care in nursing? A) To cure the patient's illness B) To extend life expectancy at all costs C) To improve the quality of life for patients and their families D) To focus solely on physical symptoms

The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a preschool-age child. Which approaches are appropriate for this age group? (Select all that apply.) a )Explain to the child in advance about the injection. b )Provide a brief, concrete explanation about the injection. c )Encourage participation in the procedure. d )Make use of magical thinking. e )Provide comfort measures after the injection

If pharmacological treatment is not successful, what may be the ultimate cause of death? A) Malaremia B) Multiorgan failure C) Seizures D) Respiratory arrest

Your friend is complaining about recurrent pain in her leg. Her doctor ordered an xray to rule out a fracture. He is concerned that she may have a more serious condition, such as a tumor. Which of the following tests should she have? a) pet scan b) MRI C) CT Scan d) none of the above

What is the primary goal of postoperative nursing care? a) Administering pain medication b) Promoting wound healing and preventing complications c) Discharging the patient as quickly as possible d) Documenting surgical procedures for billing purposes

What is not true with CT Scan?     A) Combines many X-ray images B) Scanning is often painful C) Generates 3-D cross-sectional views D) Identifies normal and abnormal structures

The nurse monitors a patient who is experiencing thrombocytopenia from severe bone marrow suppression by ­ooking for a) severe weakness and fatigue.b) e­evated body temperature.c )decreased skin turgor.d )excessive b­eeding and bruising

Why is it important for health practitioners to have a basic understanding of the legal rights of their patients A) healthcare laws are often shaped by the regulations established in hospital B) innovations in technology are creating the need for new regulations every day C) patients and healthcare workers both operate under the same bill of rights D) the practice of medical care is largely determined by laws and regulations