What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased pulse rate
b. Increased blood pressure
c. Widened pulse pressure
d. Bradycardia
e. Increased systolic blood pressure
f.
Uncontrolled thermoregulation
Question 2Which of the following are causes of cataracts? (Select all that apply.)
a. Long-term use of corticosteroids
b. Hypotension
c. Congenital from exposure to maternal rubella
d. Diabetes mellitus
e. Exposure to sand and dust
f.
Smoking
Question 3Which foods should the person who suffers from migraine headaches avoid? (Select all that apply.)
a. Yogurt
b. Caffeine
c. Beef
d. Pears
e. Marinated foods
f.
Milk
Question 4The nurse stresses that when a person produces his own antibodies against a specific antigen, that process of immunity is ______________ ________________ immunity
ANS:
Question 5Why is the patient with suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) hospitalized immediately?
a. The infection needs to be treated with IV antibiotics to prevent paralysis
b. The brain may swell quickly causing seizures
c. The disease can rapidly progress into respiratory failure
d. IV hydration is needed to prevent possible fatal hypotension
Question 6Vaginal fistulas are caused by an ulcerating process resulting from (select all that apply):
a. Cancer
b. Radiation
c. Poor hygiene
d. Multiple sexual partners
e. Weakening of tissue from pregnancies
f.
Surgical interventions
Question 7Select the interventions that should be performed with caution, in the affected arm, on patients who have undergone a modified radical mastectomy. (Select all that apply.)
a. Vaccinations
b. Taking of blood pressure or samples
c. Insertion of IV line
d. Physical therapy on uninvolved arm
e. Wear watch and jewelry on involved arm
f.
Carry purse on involved arm or shoulder