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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following hormones retains sodium in the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a crucial role in regulating the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. One of its primary functions is to retain sodium in the body, leading to increased reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys. This retention of sodium helps to maintain blood pressure and fluid balance. In contrast, other hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH) primarily regulate water reabsorption, while thyroid hormone and insulin do not have a direct role in retaining sodium in the body.
Question 2 of 5
Halfway through the administration of a unit of blood, a client complains of lumbar pain. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lumbar pain during a blood transfusion can be a sign of an adverse reaction, such as a transfusion reaction. Any complaints of pain during a transfusion should not be ignored. In this case, the nurse should first stop the transfusion to prevent any further complications. The client should be assessed promptly for other signs of a transfusion reaction, and appropriate actions should be taken as needed to ensure the client's safety and well-being.
Question 3 of 5
The cause of death of most AIDS patients who develop multiple opportunistic infections is/are the following: a.Weakened immune system impairs response to therapy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cause of death of most AIDS patients who develop multiple opportunistic infections can be attributed to a combination of factors.
Question 4 of 5
Assume you are going to estimate the prevalence of amoebic dysentery in a small country which harbors a total number of population of 530,000; you find that 57,000 of the population are infected by the disease. The prevalence of this disease is closest to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prevalence = (Number of infected / Total population) * 100 = (57,000 / 530,000) * 100 ≈ 10.75%.
Question 5 of 5
During the physical examination of a client for a possible neurologic disorder, how can the nurse examine the client for stiffness and rigidity of the neck?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse can examine the client for stiffness and rigidity of the neck by moving the head and chin of the client toward the chest. This maneuver, known as neck flexion, assesses the resistance and presence of stiffness in the neck muscles. Stiffness and rigidity of the neck muscles may suggest conditions such as meningitis, cervical dystonia, or other neurologic disorders. It is important for the nurse to perform this examination maneuver carefully to avoid causing discomfort or injury to the client.