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Chapter 67 Care of Patients with Kidney Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is one important step that the nursing assistant should take when collecting a sputum specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Have the resident rinse mouth with water before the collection. This step helps to reduce contamination of the sputum sample with bacteria from the mouth, ensuring a more accurate analysis. Rinsing with mouthwash (choice B) may interfere with the specimen analysis due to the chemicals present. Having the resident eat dinner prior to collection (choice A) can introduce food particles into the sample. Collecting the specimen at night (choice D) does not specifically address the need to reduce mouth contamination.
Question 2 of 5
Hypothyroidism can cause which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Brittle hair or fingernails. Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, can lead to dry and brittle hair and nails due to reduced metabolic activity affecting hair and nail growth. This symptom is commonly associated with hypothyroidism. A: Increased hair growth is not a symptom of hypothyroidism but rather hyperthyroidism, where there is an excess of thyroid hormone leading to increased metabolic rate and hair growth. B: Weight loss is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolism. C: Nausea or diarrhea are not typical symptoms of hypothyroidism but can occur in other conditions like gastrointestinal issues.
Question 3 of 5
When a joint is extended beyond its normal motion it is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When a joint is extended beyond its normal motion, it is termed as hyperextension. This occurs when the joint is moved past its anatomical position in extension. Flexion (choice A) is the bending of a joint, opposed (choice B) is not a term related to joint movement, and pronation (choice C) refers to the rotation of the forearm or foot. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it accurately describes the situation where a joint is extended beyond its normal range of motion.
Question 4 of 5
The term _______________ means an examination by a pathologist to determine cause of death
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Autopsy. An autopsy is a thorough examination of a body by a pathologist to determine the cause of death. Atrophy (A) refers to a decrease in cell size or tissue, not related to a postmortem examination. Anatomy (B) is the study of the structure of living organisms, not specific to determining cause of death. Avulsion (D) is the tearing away of a body part, also not related to a postmortem examination. Autopsy is the only term directly linked to the process of examining a body after death to determine the cause of death.
Question 5 of 5
Employers are required to provide _____________ vaccines free of charge to employees.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Hepatitis B is a workplace hazard due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. 2. OSHA requires employers to offer Hepatitis B vaccines to at-risk employees free of charge. 3. This is to prevent occupational transmission of the virus. 4. Measles, Ebola, and Malaria are not typically transmitted in the workplace. Summary: Choice C (Hepatitis B) is correct as it aligns with OSHA regulations and workplace safety. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they are not mandatory vaccines in the workplace setting.