Practice quizzes from LMS Flashcards
1
Q
True/False
- Immunoglobulins of the IgA class are involved in allergic reactions.
A
TRUE
2
Q
True/False
- Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.
A
TRUE
3
Q
True/False
- A hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen develops at the time of the initial exposure to that antigen.
A
FALSE
4
Q
True/False
- A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.
A
TRUE
5
Q
True/False
- HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.
A
TRUE
6
Q
Fill-in-the-Blank
- A positive response to an antigen skin test is indicated by the presence of an urticarial _____________.
A
wheal
7
Q
- The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.
A
epinephrine
8
Q
- The patient with angioedema of the tongue and upper airway is at risk for respiratory obstruction and ____________.
A
asphyxiation
9
Q
- Allergic ____________ is caused by airborne pollens and mould.
A
rhinitis
10
Q
- Use of adrenergic nasal sprays to treat allergy symptoms should be limited in order to avoid ____________ congestion.
A
rebound
11
Q
True/False
- A patient’s definition of pain is highly subjective, making nurses and physicians the best authority of the existence of pain.
A
FALSE
12
Q
True/False
- 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.
A
FALSE
13
Q
True/False
- Pain threshold and pain tolerance are terms that can be used interchangeably when describing a patient’s pain level.
A
FALSE
14
Q
True/False
- 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.
A
TRUE
15
Q
True/False
- The ‘PRN’ approach to administer analgesics is no longer considered the most effective strategy for pain management.
A
TRUE
16
Q
- 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.
A
sensitistion
17
Q
- _________________________analgesia refers to the use of more than one form of analgesia to obtain more pain relief and fewer side effects.
A
Balanced
18
Q
- Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.
A
NSAIDs
19
Q
- _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.
A
Respiratory
20
Q
- An important nursing aspect of caring for patients in pain is ______________ the pain after the intervention has been implemented.
A
reassessing
21
Q
True/False
- A drying plaster cast radiates heat for approximately 15 minutes following its application.
A
TRUE
22
Q
True/False
- Nursing assessment of the patient following the application of a body cast includes auscultation of bowel sounds every 4 to 8 hours.
A
TRUE
23
Q
True/False
1.3. The patient in Buck’s extension traction may be turned from side-to-side for back care.
A
FALSE
24
Q
True/False
- Serous drainage from pin sites is an expected finding during the first 72 hours following insertion.
A
TRUE
25
Q
True/False
- Prophylactic systemic antibiotics are prescribed both before and after orthopaedic surgery to reduce the patient’s risk for osteomyelitis.
A
TRUE
26
Q
- The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ___________, paraesthesia and paralysis.
A
Pulselessness
27
Q
- When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect __________________ syndrome.
A
Compartment
28
Q
- Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous __________________.
A
Thrombi
29
Q
- Following replacement of the hip joint, the patient’s leg should be maintained in a position of _________________.
A
abduction
30
Q
- A continuous ___________ motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.
A
passive
