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NEW QUESTION NO: 20
Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone?
A. moving calcium from bones to the bloodstream
B. promoting renal tubular reabsorption of phosphorus
C. promoting renal tubular reabsorption of calcium
D. enhancing renal production of vitamin D metabolites
Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Parathyroid hormone depresses renal tubular reabsorption of phosphorus. All of the other choices are functions of parathyroid hormone. Reduction of Risk Potential

NEW QUESTION NO: 21
The role of the incident report in risk management is:
A. liability protection.
B. to provide data for analysis by a risk manager to determine how future problems can be avoided.
C. to discipline staff for errors.
D. all of the above.
Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Incident reports are a tool for determining how future problems can be avoided. Incident reports do not provide liability protection. Incident reports are not meant to be used for disciplining staff. Safety and Infection Control

NEW QUESTION NO: 22
Acyclovir is the drug of choice for:
A. HIV.
B. HSV 1 and 2 and VZV.
C. CMV.
D. influenza A viruses.
Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is specific for treatment of herpes virus infections. There is no cure for herpes. Acyclovir is excreted unchanged in the urine and therefore must be used cautiously in the presence of renal impairment.
Drugs that treat herpes inhibit viral DNA replication by competing with viral substrates to form shorter, ineffective DNA chains. Physiological Adaptation

NEW QUESTION NO: 23
The nurse should consider which of the following as a possible cause for the symptoms experienced by the client in Question 28?
A. iron deficiency
B. folate deficiency
C. peptic ulcer
D. iron overload
Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Due to her symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, her gender, and her fad dieting, the cause is most likely iron deficiency. Physiological Adaptation

NEW QUESTION NO: 24
Which of the following vaccines is a live virus?
A. varicella
B. IPV
C. DTaP
D. hepatitis B
Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Varicella is a live virus, as is OPV. IPV is an inactivated polio vaccine. Health Promotion and Maintenance

NEW QUESTION NO: 25
Which statement best describes electrolytes in intracellular and extracellular fluid?
A. There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid.
B. There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium in extracellular fluid.
C. There is a greater concentration of potassium in extracellular fluid and sodium in intracellular fluid.
D. There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluid.
Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid.
Physiological Adaptation

NEW QUESTION NO: 26
The nurse can promote relief of muscle pain, spasms, and tension by:
A. having the client continue his activities as usual.
B. immobilizing the client.
C. applying heat, cold, pressure, or vibration to the painful area.
D. giving as much pain medication as needed to ease the muscle.
Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Superficial heat and cold, massage, pressure, or vibration can be applied to alleviate pain associated with muscle tension, pain, or spasms. Nonpharmacological Therapies

NEW QUESTION NO: 27
A patient has been ordered to get Tegretol for the first time. Which of the following side effects is not associated with Tegretol?
A. Sore throat
B. Vertigo
C. Fever
D. Shortness of breath
Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A-C are associated side effects of Tegretol.

NEW QUESTION NO: 28
An effective intervention for a client diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is:
A. discussing the repetitive action.
B. insisting the client not perform the repetitive act.
C. informing the client that the act is not necessary.
D. encouraging daily exercise.
Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder. Exercise releases emotional energy, limits time for the maladaptive behavior, and directs the client's attention outward. Initially, nurses should not interfere with performance of the repetitive act, try reasoning the client out of the behavior, or ridicule the behavior.Psychosocial Integrity

NEW QUESTION NO: 29
The charge nurse on a cardiac unit tells you a patient is exhibiting signs of right-sided heart failure. Which of the following would not indicate right-sided heart failure?
A. Nausea
B. Anorexia
C. Rapid weight gain
D. SOB (shortness of breath)
Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Left sided heart failure exhibits signs of pulmonary compromise (SOB).

NEW QUESTION NO: 30
A nurse is instructing a patient about the warning signs of (Digitalis) side effects. Which of the following side effects should the nurse tell the patient are sometimes associated with excessive levels of Digitalis?
A. Seizures
B. Muscle weakness
C. Depression
D. Anxiety
Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Palpitations and muscle weakness are found with excessive levels of Digitalis.