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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 6 : Individual and Family Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would the nurse tell the patient about dysplastic cells in the bronchi?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dysplasia is bizarre cell growth resulting in cells that differ in size, shape, or arrangement from other cells of the same tissue type. Dysplastic cells have a tendency to become malignant; dysplasia is seen commonly in epithelial cells in the bronchi of people who smoke. This may not be a harmless condition and dysplasia does not cause scar tissue. Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of new cells.
Question 2 of 5
What pathophysiological process has occurred as a result of the submersion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The length of time different tissues can survive without oxygen varies. The brain will become hypoxic in 3 to 6 minutes. The other options are incorrect because submersion injuries do not cause atrophy to brain cells right away; submersion injuries also do not cause cellular lysis or necrosis to the brain.
Question 3 of 5
You should be aware that the oxygen demands of the patients body would change in which direction and why?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a persons temperature is elevated, hypermetabolism occurs, and the respiratory rate, heart rate, and basal metabolic rate increase. The other options are incorrect because oxygen demands would not decrease and they would not increase due to a decrease in metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
When planning this patients care, which of the following statements regarding acute inflammation should you recognize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inflammation is a defensive reaction intended to remove an offending agent and prepare the site for repair. Inflammation is not the same as infection, it does not impair the healing process, and it does not inhibit the release of histamines in the tissues.
Question 5 of 5
What should you encourage the patient to consider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social networks can reduce stress by providing the individual with a positive social identity, emotional support, material aide, information, and new social contacts. Changes to diet and activity may be beneficial, but social interaction is known to be of particular benefit. Attendance at a wellness clinic may or may not be beneficial, and does not involve social interaction.