Practice quizzes from LMS

Question 1

True/False

1. Immunoglobulins of the IgA class are involved in allergic reactions.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

True/False

2. Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

True/False

3. A hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen develops at the time of the initial exposure to that antigen.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

True/False

4. A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

True/False

5. HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. A positive response to an antigen skin test is indicated by the presence of an urticarial _____________.

Answer 6

wheal

Question 7

2. The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.

Answer 7

epinephrine

Question 8

3. The patient with angioedema of the tongue and upper airway is at risk for respiratory obstruction and ____________.

Answer 8

asphyxiation

Question 9

4. Allergic ____________ is caused by airborne pollens and mould.

Answer 9

rhinitis

Question 10

5. Use of adrenergic nasal sprays to treat allergy symptoms should be limited in order to avoid ____________ congestion.

Answer 10

rebound

Question 11

True/False

1. A patient’s definition of pain is highly subjective, making nurses and physicians the best authority of the existence of pain.

Answer 11

FALSE

Question 12

True/False

2. People who have had multiple experiences with pain will be less anxious and more tolerant of pain than those who have had little experience with pain.

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

True/False

3. Pain threshold and pain tolerance are terms that can be used interchangeably when describing a patient’s pain level.

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

True/False

4. Alternate forms of communication must be used for patients with sensory impairments and other disabilities, because pain assessment is such a vital part of a patient’s care.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

True/False

5. The ‘PRN’ approach to administer analgesics is no longer considered the most effective strategy for pain management.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

1. In managing a patient’s pain, the nurse must understand and attempt to avoid _____________________; pain that is so intense that it is difficult to relieve.

Answer 16

sensitistion

Question 17

2. _________________________analgesia refers to the use of more than one form of analgesia to obtain more pain relief and fewer side effects.

Answer 17

Balanced

Question 18

3. Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.

Answer 18

NSAIDs

Question 19

4. _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.

Answer 19

Respiratory

Question 20

5. An important nursing aspect of caring for patients in pain is ______________ the pain after the intervention has been implemented.

Answer 20

reassessing

Question 21

True/False

1. A drying plaster cast radiates heat for approximately 15 minutes following its application.

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

True/False

2. Nursing assessment of the patient following the application of a body cast includes auscultation of bowel sounds every 4 to 8 hours.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

True/False

1.3. The patient in Buck’s extension traction may be turned from side-to-side for back care.

Answer 23

FALSE

Question 24

True/False

4. Serous drainage from pin sites is an expected finding during the first 72 hours following insertion.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

True/False 5. Prophylactic systemic antibiotics are prescribed both before and after orthopaedic surgery to reduce the patient’s risk for osteomyelitis.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

1. The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ___________, paraesthesia and paralysis.

Answer 26

Pulselessness

Question 27

2. When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect __________________ syndrome.

Answer 27

Compartment

Question 28

3. Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous __________________.

Answer 28

Thrombi

Question 29

4. Following replacement of the hip joint, the patient’s leg should be maintained in a position of _________________.

Answer 29

abduction

Question 30

5. A continuous ___________ motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.

Answer 30

passive