A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26 of her body surface area. The greatest fluid loss resulting from her burns will usually occur
a. within 12 hours after burn trauma.
b. 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma.
c. 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma.
d. 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma.
Question 2Most of the older patients on a geriatric care area have some degree of pulmonary disease and ineffective respirations. Which intervention should the nurse include on these patients' care plans?
A) Enroll in yoga classes.
B) Keep the nasal passages patent.
C) Perform daily deep-breathing exercises.
D) Avoid exposure to people with infections.
Question 3The error theory of aging proposes a cause-and-effect relationship between the genetic activity of body cells and the effects of aging. Place the following steps in the error theory of aging in the correct chronological order. Use all the options.
A) Organ, tissue, and system malfunction
B) Perpetuation of mutation during cell divisions
C) DNA mutation
D) Overall decline in body functions
E) Decline in body functions
Question 4A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago. Her incisional site is now raised, indurated, and shiny. This tissue growth is most likely a(n)
a. angioma.
b. keloid.
c. melanoma.
d. nevus.
Question 5An older patient with a history of environmental exposure to chemicals complains of shortness of breath. Which symptom most likely indicates the patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Red, frothy sputum
B) Greenish, thick sputum
C) Purulent and foul-smelling sputum
D) Sticky, translucent, grayish white sputum
Question 6A patient has acne vulgaris. When the nurse explains this condition, it is most important to
a. stress the importance of strict hygiene.
b. discuss the connection of diet and stress.
c. explore how this condition is affecting his self-image and lifestyle.
d. describe in detail the proper use of prescribed medication.
Question 7A patient has been receiving penicillin, acetaminophen with codeine, and hydrochlorothiazide for 4 days. He now has a urinary tract infection. A sulfonamide has been prescribed to be taken three times per day.
Several hours after the second dose , he complains of pruritus. The nurse observes a generalized erythema and rash. The most appropriate nursing intervention would be to hold a. all medications, and notify the physician of the signs and symptoms.
b. the penicillin.
c. the acetaminophen with codeine.
d. the sulfonamide.
Question 8Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of the error theory of aging?
A) Perpetuation of DNA mutations results in organ and system malfunction.
B) Age-related dysfunction of organs, tissues, and body systems results in mutation of body DNA.
C) The number of cell divisions is genetically predetermined.
D) Errors in the function of various organs contribute to changes in the genetic code of various body cells.
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