Nursing Process Practice Questions Quizlet

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it encourages the patient to reflect on potential causes of their fatigue, leading to a more in-depth exploration of the issue. Option A focuses on stress, not necessarily fatigue. Option C is too specific and may not uncover underlying causes. Option D assumes sleep duration is the only factor contributing to fatigue.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why answer A is correct: 1. Safety: Morbidly obese patients are at higher risk of falls during transfers. 2. Assistance: Having two other personnel ensures safe transfer. 3. Weight distribution: Distributing the patient's weight among multiple helpers reduces strain. 4. Proper body mechanics: Allows for proper positioning and technique while assisting. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B. Medication doesn't address the safety concern of transferring a morbidly obese patient. C. Reviewing activity orders is not the immediate action needed for the patient's first bathroom transfer. D. Offering a walker may not provide sufficient support for a morbidly obese patient during the transfer.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because antihistamines can suppress the immune response that the skin test is designed to detect, leading to false negative results. By inhibiting the body's allergic response, antihistamines can mask the presence of an allergy, giving the false impression that the individual is not allergic to a particular substance. This can lead to misdiagnosis and improper treatment. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because antihistamines do not affect bleeding, aggravate allergic reactions, or cause wheezing in the context of a skin test.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because hyperparathyroidism is not caused by increased levels of thyroxine but by overactivity of the parathyroid glands. This would lead to symptoms of heat intolerance due to increased metabolism and systolic hypertension due to the effects of excess parathyroid hormone on calcium levels. Choice B is incorrect because diastolic hypertension and widened pulse pressure are not typical symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Choice C is incorrect because weight gain is not a common symptom of hyperparathyroidism. Choice D is incorrect because anorexia and hyper-excitability are not typical symptoms of hyperparathyroidism.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A is correct: 1. Laryngeal cancer is strongly linked to smoking and alcohol consumption. 2. Both smoking and alcohol use are modifiable risk factors, meaning they can be prevented. 3. By avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol intake, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of developing laryngeal cancer. 4. Therefore, laryngeal cancer is considered one of the most preventable types of cancer. Summary of why the other choices are incorrect: B. Inhaling polluted air can be a risk factor for laryngeal cancer, so this statement is inaccurate. C. Laryngeal cancer occurs more frequently in men than women, so this statement is incorrect. D. Squamous cell carcinoma, not adenocarcinoma, is the most common type of laryngeal cancer, making this statement incorrect.