Question 1

Which of the following body positions means "seated, with the head of the bed elevated between 45 and 60 degrees?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Decerebrate posturing 
B)  Decorticate posturing 
C)  Trendelenburg position 
D)  Fowler's position 
E)  Sim's position 
A)  Decerebrate posturing 
B)  Decorticate posturing 
C)  Trendelenburg position 
D)  Fowler's position 
E)  Sim's position

Question 2

Some individuals who have serious childhood diseases display childish behaviors later in life when they become ill again. The resumption of immature behavior later in life is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Panic disorder 
B)  Regressive behavior 
C)  Delirium 
D)  Dementia 
E)  Schizophrenia 
A)  Panic disorder 
B)  Regressive behavior 
C)  Delirium 
D)  Dementia 
E)  Schizophrenia

Question 3

When a client is found on her carpet by Emergency Medical Technicians in a supine position, she is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lying on one side 
B)  Resting on her back 
C)  Resting on her stomach 
D)  Standing 
E)  Sitting 
A)  Lying on one side 
B)  Resting on her back 
C)  Resting on her stomach 
D)  Standing 
E)  Sitting

Question 4

The drive to overcome challenges to achieve a goal is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  massed practice 
B)  mastery motivation 
C)  mentorship 
D)  piloting 
E)  risk mitigation 
A)  massed practice 
B)  mastery motivation 
C)  mentorship 
D)  piloting 
E)  risk mitigation

Question 5

On their way to a winter Holiday party, several members of a family experience a devastating automobile crash, complicated by multiple injuries. After the crash the driver of the car says he has terrifying nightmares and flash backs, and becomes visibly anxious whenever car travel is discussed. The driver is showing symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Borderline personality disorder 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Separation anxiety 
D)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
E)  Narcissistic personality disorder 
A)  Borderline personality disorder 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Separation anxiety 
D)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
E)  Narcissistic personality disorder

Question 6

A prophylactic mastectomy is a procedure that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases of the breast 
B)  Covers the breast with a protective shield 
C)  Reduces the risk of breast cancer 
D)  All of the Above 
E)  None of the Above 
A)  Reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases of the breast 
B)  Covers the breast with a protective shield 
C)  Reduces the risk of breast cancer 
D)  All of the Above 
E)  None of the Above

Question 7

In a child with Type 1 diabetes who presents with ketoacidosis, which of the following is the most critical treatment:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dextrose, given intravenously 
B)  Metformin, given orally 
C)  Insulin, given by subcutaneous injection 
D)  Insulin, given by intravenous injection 
E)  Liraglutide given by subcutaneous injection 
A)  Dextrose, given intravenously 
B)  Metformin, given orally 
C)  Insulin, given by subcutaneous injection 
D)  Insulin, given by intravenous injection 
E)  Liraglutide given by subcutaneous injection

Question 8

After the amputation of his right leg, Walter says he can still feel strange sensations coming from it, even though he knows the limb is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Visceral pain 
B)  Referred pain 
C)  Phantom pain 
D)  Claudication 
E)  Sundowner's syndrome 
A)  Visceral pain 
B)  Referred pain 
C)  Phantom pain 
D)  Claudication 
E)  Sundowner's syndrome

Question 9

Which of the following is typically found in people with respiratory acidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  an arterial blood gas with a pH greater than 7.5 
B)  a respiratory rate greater than 24 
C)  an arterial blood gas with an elevated level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  an arterial blood gas with a pH greater than 7.5 
B)  a respiratory rate greater than 24 
C)  an arterial blood gas with an elevated level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

A meal that elevates blood sugars has a:

Accepted Answer

A)  high concentration of fiber, but few calories 
B)  high concentration of protein 
C)  high concentration of fats and oils 
D)  high glycemic load 
E)  high concentration of micronutrients 
A)  high concentration of fiber, but few calories 
B)  high concentration of protein 
C)  high concentration of fats and oils 
D)  high glycemic load 
E)  high concentration of micronutrients

Question 11

A decubitus ulcer typically develops:

Accepted Answer

A)  In the stomach 
B)  In the duodenum 
C)  On any compressed body part 
D)  As a result of a sexually transmitted disease 
E)  On the tongue or lips 
A)  In the stomach 
B)  In the duodenum 
C)  On any compressed body part 
D)  As a result of a sexually transmitted disease 
E)  On the tongue or lips

Question 12

A blood clot that forms in the femoral vein is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  PMI 
B)  JVD 
C)  DVT 
D)  IBS 
E)  DKA 
A)  PMI 
B)  JVD 
C)  DVT 
D)  IBS 
E)  DKA

Question 13

After multiple rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, Jevonte's cancer doctor says, "The disease is now in remission." This means:

Accepted Answer

A)  The cancer is cured. 
B)  The cancer is refractory to treatment. 
C)  The cancer has returned. 
D)  The cancer can not currently be detected. 
E)  The cancer has responded somewhat to treatment 
A)  The cancer is cured. 
B)  The cancer is refractory to treatment. 
C)  The cancer has returned. 
D)  The cancer can not currently be detected. 
E)  The cancer has responded somewhat to treatment

Question 14

Worldwide, the animal which contributes to more death and disease than any other is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mosquito 
B)  Shark 
C)  Wolf 
D)  Horse 
E)  Poisonous snake 
A)  Mosquito 
B)  Shark 
C)  Wolf 
D)  Horse 
E)  Poisonous snake

Question 15

After Simon faints his nurse places him in _______________ position to try to improve the return of blood to his central circulation. (FILL in the BLANK with the word below that best completes this sentence).

Accepted Answer

A)  Fowler's position 
B)  Trendelenberg position 
C)  Sim's position 
D)  Upright position 
E)  None of the Above 
A)  Fowler's position 
B)  Trendelenberg position 
C)  Sim's position 
D)  Upright position 
E)  None of the Above

Question 16

An elderly, demented woman who is normally cooperative, socially engaged, and cheerful now appears withdrawn. She frowns when you talk to her, and tightens her facial muscles when you help her adjust to a new body position. Which of the following may explain her behavioral changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  A urinary tract infection. 
B)  An injury. 
C)  Constipation. 
D)  A stroke 
E)  All of the above.
F) None of the above. 
A)  A urinary tract infection. 
B)  An injury. 
C)  Constipation. 
D)  A stroke 
E)  All of the above.
F) None of the above.

Question 17

James reports that he can no longer move his right hand and leg. The right side of his body also feels numb. His symptoms started suddenly. James describes his symptoms calmly, and appears unconcerned by them. A thorough evaluation in the Emergency Room, including a nursing assessment, medical examination, brain and spinal cord MRI, lab tests, and a neurological consultation reveal no diagnosis, and many inconsistencies. Which of the following is TRUE:

Accepted Answer

A)  James may have Munchausen syndrome 
B)  James may have a Conversion disorder 
C)  Both of the above 
D)  Neither of the above 
A)  James may have Munchausen syndrome 
B)  James may have a Conversion disorder 
C)  Both of the above 
D)  Neither of the above

Question 18

Sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and phosphorus are all measurable ______________. Low levels of these are designated with the prefix _____________________. (FILL in the BLANKS with the words below that best fit this sentence).

Accepted Answer

A)  Cations; hyper- 
B)  Cations; hypo- 
C)  Electrolytes; hypo- 
D)  Electrolytes; hyper- 
E)  Anions; hyper- 
A)  Cations; hyper- 
B)  Cations; hypo- 
C)  Electrolytes; hypo- 
D)  Electrolytes; hyper- 
E)  Anions; hyper-

Question 19

After a long visit by her son a hospitalized woman appears to be well-oriented, calm, and attentive. Later that evening, she seems to be restless, confused, and hallucinating. This change in her mental status is typical of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Delirium 
B)  Dementia 
C)  Narcissistic personality disorder 
D)  Depression 
E)  Normal aging 
A)  Delirium 
B)  Dementia 
C)  Narcissistic personality disorder 
D)  Depression 
E)  Normal aging

Question 20

The technical term for reddening of the skin as a result of inflammation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecchymosis 
B)  Erythema 
C)  Rubella 
D)  Rubeola 
E)  Sclerosis 
A)  Ecchymosis 
B)  Erythema 
C)  Rubella 
D)  Rubeola 
E)  Sclerosis

Exam 2: Tabers

Which of the following body positions means "seated, with the head of the bed elevated between 45 and 60 degrees?"

Some individuals who have serious childhood diseases display childish behaviors later in life when they become ill again. The resumption of immature behavior later in life is characteristic of:

When a client is found on her carpet by Emergency Medical Technicians in a supine position, she is:

The drive to overcome challenges to achieve a goal is known as:

A prophylactic mastectomy is a procedure that:

In a child with Type 1 diabetes who presents with ketoacidosis, which of the following is the most critical treatment:

After the amputation of his right leg, Walter says he can still feel strange sensations coming from it, even though he knows the limb is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as:

Which of the following is typically found in people with respiratory acidosis?

A meal that elevates blood sugars has a:

A decubitus ulcer typically develops:

A blood clot that forms in the femoral vein is an example of a:

After multiple rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, Jevonte's cancer doctor says, "The disease is now in remission." This means:

Worldwide, the animal which contributes to more death and disease than any other is the:

After Simon faints his nurse places him in _______________ position to try to improve the return of blood to his central circulation. (FILL in the BLANK with the word below that best completes this sentence).

An elderly, demented woman who is normally cooperative, socially engaged, and cheerful now appears withdrawn. She frowns when you talk to her, and tightens her facial muscles when you help her adjust to a new body position. Which of the following may explain her behavioral changes?

Sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and phosphorus are all measurable ______________. Low levels of these are designated with the prefix _____________________. (FILL in the BLANKS with the words below that best fit this sentence).

After a long visit by her son a hospitalized woman appears to be well-oriented, calm, and attentive. Later that evening, she seems to be restless, confused, and hallucinating. This change in her mental status is typical of:

The technical term for reddening of the skin as a result of inflammation is:

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