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Adult Health Nursing Quizlet Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is usually involved in Multiple myeloma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that develops in plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cells involved in the body's immune response. As a result, multiple myeloma primarily affects the hematologic system, which includes the blood and blood-forming tissues. This cancer typically arises in the bone marrow and can lead to an overproduction of abnormal plasma cells, which can crowd out healthy blood cells. Symptoms of multiple myeloma can include anemia, bone pain, recurrent infections, fatigue, and kidney problems, all of which are related to the hematologic system.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a qualitative research design where lived experiences of individuals are examined in their "life-world"?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenomenology is a qualitative research design that focuses on exploring and understanding the lived experiences of individuals within their "life-worlds." It seeks to uncover the essence of a phenomenon as it is experienced subjectively by individuals, aiming to understand the underlying meanings and perspectives through in-depth interviews, observations, and reflections. In phenomenology, researchers aim to set aside their own biases and preconceptions to capture the essence of the participants' experiences as they see them. This approach allows researchers to gain insight into how individuals make sense of and interpret their world, providing rich and detailed accounts of unique human experiences.
Question 3 of 5
For a client having an episode of acute narrow-angle glaucoma, a nurse expects to give which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute narrow-angle glaucoma is a medical emergency that requires timely intervention to reduce intraocular pressure. Acetazolamide (Diamox) is a medication commonly used to treat this condition as it works as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, reducing the production of aqueous humor in the eye. By reducing the production of aqueous humor, acetazolamide helps decrease intraocular pressure rapidly, which is crucial in managing acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Other options listed, such as Furosemide (Lasix), Atropine, and Urokinase (Abbokinase), are not typically used in the treatment of acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has failed to obtain informed consent before performing a procedure on a patient. Which type of torts result from this nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malpractice is a type of tort that involves professional negligence or misconduct by a professional such as a nurse that results in harm to a patient. In this scenario, failing to obtain informed consent before performing a procedure is considered a breach of the standard of care expected from a healthcare professional, which falls under malpractice. This failure to obtain informed consent deprives the patient of the right to make an informed decision about their treatment and can lead to legal consequences for the nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed albuterol (salbutamol) inhaler as a rescue medication. Which of the following best describes the pharmacological action of albuterol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, also known as salbutamol, is a beta-adrenergic agonist medication commonly used for the treatment of conditions such as asthma and COPD. As a beta-adrenergic agonist, albuterol binds to beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs, causing bronchodilation, which helps to relieve bronchospasms and improve airflow to the lungs. This action leads to the relaxation of smooth muscle in the airways, thus making breathing easier for patients with COPD or asthma. Anticholinergics, corticosteroids, and methylxanthines have different mechanisms of action and are not directly related to the pharmacological action of albuterol in COPD treatment.