Elsevier Medsurg Adaptive Quizzing

Question 1

Which diagnostic procedure is used to detect muscle weakness?

1. Arthroscopy
2. Radiography
3. Myelography
4. Electromyography

Answer 1

4

Electromyography is performed to detect diffuse or localized muscle weakness by
determining the electric potential generated in an individual. Arthroscopy is used for
the direct visualization of ligaments, menisci, and articular surfaces of a joint. A
radiography is performed to detect bone density, alignment, swelling, and intactness
of a joint. A myelography is performed to visualize the vertebral column, intervertebral
discs, spinal nerve roots, and blood vessels.

Question 2

Which hormone aids in regulating intestinal calcium and phosphorous
absorption?

1. Insulin
2. Thyroxine
3. Glucocorticoids
4. Parathyroid hormone

Answer 2

3

Adrenal glucocorticoids aid in regulating intestinal calcium and phosphorous
absorption by increasing or decreasing protein metabolism. Insulin acts together with
growth hormone to build and maintain healthy bone tissue. Thyroxine increases the
rate of protein synthesis in all types of tissues. Parathyroid hormone secretion
increases in response to decreased serum calcium concentration and stimulates the
bones to promote osteoclastic activity.

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identify a wrong answer.

Question 3

Which type of biopsy is required for removal of entire lesions on the
skin?

1. Punch biopsy
2. Shave biopsy
3. Incisional biopsy
4. Excisional biopsy

Answer 3

4

An excisional biopsy is required to remove entire lesions on the skin. A punch biopsy
provides full-thickness skin for diagnostic purposes. A shave biopsy provides a thin
specimen for diagnostic purposes. An incisional biopsy is used along with shave and
punch biopsies.

Question 4

For which client illness would airborne precautions be implemented?

1. Influenza
2. Chickenpox
3. Pneumonia
4. Respiratory syncytial virus

Answer 4

4

Chickenpox is known or suspected to be transmitted by air. Diseases that are known or
suspected to be transmitted by droplet include influenza and pneumonia. A disease
that is known or suspected to be transmitted by direct contact is respiratory syncytial
virus.

Test-Taking Tip: Identifying content and what is being asked about that content is
critical to your choosing the correct response. Be alert for words in the stem of the
item that are the same or similar in nature to those in one or two of the options.
Which type of immunoglobulin is present in tears, saliva, and breast
milk?

Question 5

Which type of immunoglobulin is present in tears, saliva, and breast
milk?

1. IgE
2. IgA
3. IgG
4. IgM

Answer 5

2

IgA
immunoglobulin is present in tears, saliva, and breast milk. IgE and IgG
immunoglobulins are present in plasma and interstitial fluids. IgM immunoglobulin is
present in plasma.