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Dewits Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
During a health history interview, a patient reports having to get up to void several times during the night and there is burning when passing urine. Which terms should the nurse use when documenting this patient’s manifestations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: - Dysuria: Dysuria refers to pain or discomfort experienced during urination, which includes the sensation of burning the patient reported.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing student is planning an educational program for a school project. The program is focusing on cancer detection education for a community group. What should the nursing student plan to include in order to address the various learning styles of the target group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Option D, which includes audiovisuals, examples, group discussions, and activities, is the most comprehensive approach to address the various learning styles of the target group. This holistic approach caters to visual learners through audiovisual materials, auditory learners through group discussions, and kinesthetic learners through activities. By incorporating a variety of teaching methods, the nursing student can accommodate different learning preferences within the community group, ultimately enhancing the educational program's effectiveness and engagement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with a pulmonary embolism. Which nursing action would assist with the client's decrease in cardiac output?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing oxygen will help increase the oxygen supply to the tissues, thus supporting the heart in maintaining cardiac output. A decrease in cardiac output is a concern with pulmonary embolism as it can lead to inadequate tissue perfusion and possible complications. Oxygen therapy can improve oxygenation and support the heart in meeting the body's demands, helping to stabilize cardiac output. Monitoring and assessing pulmonary arterial pressures would be important in managing a pulmonary embolism but would not directly assist in increasing cardiac output. Keeping protamine sulfate at the bedside is more relevant for managing heparin overdose, not specifically for addressing a decrease in cardiac output. Assessing for bleeding is important in monitoring for potential complications of anticoagulant therapy but does not directly address the decrease in cardiac output seen in pulmonary embolism.
Question 4 of 5
A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the post-anesthesia care unit. Which interventions would be a priority for the patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: - Labeling and securing all catheters, tubes, and drains (Choice B) is a priority intervention as it ensures proper monitoring and identification of the postoperative devices. By keeping these items labeled and secure, healthcare providers can prevent accidental dislodgement or confusion, leading to improved patient safety and management.
Question 5 of 5
Which property of cardiac cells is mechanical in nature?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contractility is the property of cardiac cells that is mechanical in nature. It refers to the ability of cardiac muscle cells to contract in response to an electrical stimulus. This contraction is what enables the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Contractility is essential for maintaining cardiac output and overall cardiovascular function. While automaticity, excitability, and conductivity are also important properties of cardiac cells, they are primarily related to the electrical activity of the heart rather than the mechanical function of contraction.