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Biological Basis of Behavior Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where would nurse Kristine place the call light for a male client with a right-sided brain attack and left homonymous hemianopsia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: On the client's right side. Placing the call light on the right side ensures it is within the client's visual field, considering the left homonymous hemianopsia. This positioning helps the client locate and reach the call light independently, promoting autonomy and safety. Placing the call light on the left side (B) or directly in front of the client (C) may be out of the visual field, leading to difficulty in noticing it. Placing it where the client likes (D) does not consider the client's visual deficits and may not be the most appropriate placement for ensuring prompt assistance.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Len is teaching a group of women to perform BSE. The nurse should explain that the purpose of performing the examination is to discover:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Changes from previous examinations. The purpose of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is to help women become familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts so they can detect any changes early. By regularly performing BSE and comparing the findings to previous examinations, women can identify any new or unusual changes such as lumps, thickening, or other abnormalities that may indicate a potential health concern. This approach allows for early detection of breast abnormalities and promotes timely medical intervention if necessary. Choices A, B, and D focus on specific characteristics or conditions, but the primary goal of BSE is to identify changes over time.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for Kenneth experiencing an acute asthma attack. The client stops wheezing and breath sounds aren't audible. The reason for this change is that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When the client stops wheezing and breath sounds are not audible during an acute asthma attack, it indicates that the airways are so swollen that no air can get through. This is a sign of severe airway constriction, which can be life-threatening. The other choices are incorrect because: A, the attack is not over as the symptoms indicate a worsening condition; C, the swelling decreasing would not cause the absence of breath sounds; D, crackles are typically heard in conditions like pneumonia, not in asthma attacks.
Question 4 of 5
Kennedy with acute asthma showing inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and a decreased forced expiratory volume should be treated with which of the following classes of medication right away?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Bronchodilators. In acute asthma exacerbation, bronchodilators are crucial for immediate relief by dilating the airways and improving airflow. Beta-adrenergic blockers (A) are contraindicated in asthma as they can worsen bronchoconstriction. Inhaled steroids (C) are used for long-term control, not for immediate relief. Oral steroids (D) are used in severe asthma exacerbations that don't respond to bronchodilators, not as first-line treatment. Therefore, the immediate priority for Kennedy would be to administer bronchodilators to alleviate the acute symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A 51-year-old female client tells the nurse in-charge that she has found a painless lump in her right breast during her monthly self-examination. Which assessment finding would strongly suggest that this client's lump is cancerous?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B - Nonmobile mass with irregular edges Rationale: 1. Nonmobile mass indicates fixed growth, common in cancerous tumors. 2. Irregular edges suggest rapid, abnormal cell growth, characteristic of cancer. 3. These features raise suspicion for malignancy and warrant further investigation. Summary: A: Eversion of the right nipple and mobile mass - Typically seen in benign conditions like fibroadenomas. C: Mobile mass that is soft and easily delineated - Likely a benign cyst. D: Nonpalpable right axillary lymph nodes - Presence of palpable lymph nodes would suggest metastasis, not primary breast cancer.