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Burns Pediatric Primary Care 7th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most common cause of hyperaldosteronism is an adrenal adenoma, which is a benign tumor of the adrenal gland. Adrenal adenomas produce excessive amounts of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the body. This overproduction of aldosterone can lead to increased sodium retention and potassium excretion, resulting in hypertension and low potassium levels in the blood. Excessive sodium intake and deficient potassium intake are not common causes of hyperaldosteronism. Pituitary adenomas are associated with conditions such as Cushing's syndrome or acromegaly, but not hyperaldosteronism.
Question 2 of 5
A client is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which assessment finding best supports a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective individual coping related to diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crying whenever diabetes is mentioned indicates a maladaptive coping mechanism, which can be a sign of ineffective individual coping related to diabetes mellitus. Coping with a chronic condition like diabetes can be overwhelming, and excessive emotional distress may hinder the client's ability to effectively manage their disease. It is important for the nurse to identify maladaptive coping strategies in order to provide appropriate interventions and support for the client.
Question 3 of 5
During the physical assessment, the nurse recalls that the areas most frequently affected by multiple sclerosis are the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS) by causing inflammation, damage, and scarring in the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers. The optic nerve and chiasm are common areas affected by MS, leading to symptoms such as blurred or double vision, loss of color vision, and pain with eye movement. This involvement is known as optic neuritis, a common early symptom of MS. While MS can affect various parts of the CNS, the optic nerve and chiasm are among the most frequently involved areas, making choice C the correct answer in this case.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements would be the nurse's response to a famiiy member asking questions about a client's transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct response would be: "It is a temporary interruption in the blood flow to the brain." This response provides a clear and accurate explanation of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is commonly known as a "mini-stroke." A TIA is indeed a temporary episode where there is a brief interruption in the blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms similar to those of a stroke, but without lasting damage. This response would give the family member a better understanding of what a TIA is and help alleviate concerns about permanent brain damage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should include which of the following in preprocedure teaching for a patient scheduled for carotid angiography?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is important for the nurse to include in preprocedure teaching for a patient scheduled for carotid angiography the information that the patient may feel a burning sensation when the dye is injected. This information helps prepare the patient for a common sensation during the procedure, reducing anxiety and promoting patient understanding and cooperation. Providing this education enhances the patient's overall experience and enables them to better cope with the procedure. The other options are not accurate or complete in providing necessary preprocedure information for the patient.