Medical Conditions and Orthopedic Injuries Quiz
30 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which type of seizures results in abnormal neuronal activity in both hemispheres of the brain?

  • Generalized seizures (correct)
  • Automatism
  • Partial seizures
  • Focal seizures
  • What is the most sensitive indicator of altered brain functioning?

  • That ability to perform complex mathematics
  • The lack of cerebrospinal fluid production
  • Altered level of consciousness (correct)
  • Intact cranial nerve functioning
  • A client experiences excruciating pain that radiates along the side of their face induced by shaving and while eating, what disorder does the nurse suspect?

  • Bell's palsy
  • Migraine
  • Peripheral neuritis
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (correct)
  • Which of the following is a component of the pathophysiology of shock which causes lactic acid to accumulate in the body?

    <p>Tissue hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the earliest sign of decreased cardiac output?

    <p>Capillary refill less than 3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify which clinical manifestation is a common finding of all forms of heart failure.

    <p>Peripheral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical manifestation of decreased cardiac output?

    <p>Fluid accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood pressure values are classified as stage 2 hypertension?

    <p>165/94 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves chest pain with exertion?

    <p>Angina pectoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represent examples of insensible water loss?

    <p>Breathing and sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of edema?

    <p>Decreased plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an autoimmune disease be best described?

    <p>Failure of the immune system to distinguish 'self' from 'non-self'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes inflammation of the vagina with copious smelling yellow vaginal discharge?

    <p>Trichomoniasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the temporary displacement of a bone from its normal position?

    <p>Dislocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 60-year-old client reports pain in the knees but denies any previous spine issues. Which diagnosis is supported by these symptoms?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to identify a bone fracture that consists of two or more pieces?

    <p>Comminuted fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with bronchiolitis?

    <p>Bradypnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding hypoventilation?

    <p>The PaCO2 exceeds 45mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely condition of a client experiencing gradually increased dyspnea, anxiety, and edema of the feet and ankles?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manifestations are present in anaphylactic shock?

    <p>Airway obstruction and hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Peripheral tissue insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of acromegaly?

    <p>An overactive pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers activation of the renin angiotensin system (RAAS)?

    <p>Decreased blood flow to the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would result in a prerenal kidney injury?

    <p>Hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hemoglobin amount affect oxygenation status?

    <p>Decreased hemoglobin causes reduced oxygen-carrying capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of moving air into the lungs called?

    <p>Ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a hemorrhagic stroke different from a thromboembolic stroke?

    <p>A hemorrhagic stroke is the result of bleeding in or around the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

    <p>Demyelination of the neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Paget disease?

    <p>Enlarged thick bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is presented by a lateral curvature of the spine?

    <p>Scoliosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Elbow Conditions and Injuries Quiz
    10 questions
    Skeletal System Disorders Quiz
    15 questions
    Causes of Gait Disorders Quiz
    21 questions
    Causes of Gait Disorders
    36 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser