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Biological Basis of Behavior Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The immediate objective of nursing care for an overweight, mildly hypertensive male client with ureteral colic and hematuria is to decrease:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Pain. The immediate objective of nursing care for a client with ureteral colic and hematuria is to address the most distressing symptom, which is pain. By managing the pain effectively, the client's comfort and well-being can be improved. Weight (B) is not the priority in this acute situation. Hematuria (C) may require further investigation but is not the immediate concern. Hypertension (D) is important to address in the long term but is not the primary focus in this scenario. By prioritizing pain management, the nurse can help alleviate the client's suffering and provide a more conducive environment for further assessment and treatment.
Question 2 of 5
Katrina has an abnormal result on a Papanicolaou test. After admitting that she read her chart while the nurse was out of the room, Katrina asks what dysplasia means. Which definition should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Alteration in the size, shape, and organization of differentiated cells. Dysplasia refers to abnormal changes in cells, where they appear different from normal cells in terms of size, shape, and organization. This is often seen as a precursor to cancer. Choice A is incorrect because it describes an undifferentiated tumor, not dysplasia. Choice B is incorrect as it describes hyperplasia, an increase in the number of normal cells. Choice C is incorrect as it describes metaplasia, where one type of differentiated cell is replaced by another.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse Maria plans to administer dexamethasone cream to a female client who has dermatitis over the anterior chest. How should the nurse apply this topical agent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C Rationale: Applying dexamethasone cream in long, even, outward, and downward strokes in the direction of hair growth helps to spread the medication evenly, following the natural skin texture. This method ensures proper absorption and minimizes potential irritation. It also prevents damage to the hair follicles. Summary: A: Circular motion may not evenly distribute the cream, affecting absorption. B: Applying upward may not be suitable for dermatitis and could lead to irritation. D: Applying in the opposite direction of hair growth can cause discomfort and hinder absorption.
Question 4 of 5
Macario had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery 3 days ago. Which of the following conditions is suspected by the nurse when a decrease in platelet count from 230,000 ul to 5,000 ul is noted?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Heparin-associated thrombosis and thrombocytopenia (HATT). Following CABG surgery, patients are at risk for developing HATT due to the use of heparin as anticoagulant. The sudden decrease in platelet count from 230,000 to 5,000 suggests heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a condition where the immune system activates platelets in response to heparin, leading to platelet destruction and thrombosis. Pancytopenia (choice A) is a reduction in all blood cell types, not specific to platelets. Idiopathic thrombocytopemic purpura (ITP) (choice B) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelets, but not typically associated with recent surgery. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (choice C) involves widespread clotting leading to platelet consumption, but the rapid decrease
Question 5 of 5
Ruby is receiving thyroid replacement therapy develops the flu and forgets to take her thyroid replacement medicine. The nurse understands that skipping this medication will put the client at risk for developing which of the following lifethreatening complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Myxedema coma. Skipping thyroid replacement medication can lead to hypothyroidism worsening, potentially progressing to myxedema coma, a life-threatening condition characterized by extreme hypothyroidism. This can result in decreased consciousness, hypothermia, respiratory depression, and other serious complications. Exophthalmos (choice A) is associated with hyperthyroidism, not skipping thyroid medication. Thyroid storm (choice B) is a severe complication of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism. Tibial myxedema (choice D) is a rare localized form of myxedema, not a life-threatening complication of skipping thyroid replacement therapy.