MDJ 2153 Pre-Mid Sem Quiz

1.

1 point

Which of the following condition is a medical emergency?

contained hemothorax.

patient with pleuritis complaining of pain when breathing in and out.

tension pneumothorax.

a disconnected underwater seal drain.

2.

1 point

Which of the following criteria should be included in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?

Progressive erosion changes on wrists and hands.

Presence of malar rash, flat or raised.

Convincing history of pleuritic pain, followed by significant rubs.

A false positive syphillis serology.

3.

1 point

When preparing a patient for surgery, the nurse should prioritize in

inserting a urinary catheter.

preparing the intubation tray on the patient's bedside.

documenting patient's known allergies.

obtaining the patient's signature on the consent form.

4.

1 point

Which one of the following is a sedative that may be given as a pre-medication for surgery?

midazolam.

paracetamol.

morphine.

atropine.

5.

1 point

Lupus is

a disease that affects only the kidneys.

highly infectious.

an autoimmune disorder.

a type of cancer.

6.

1 point

Which of the following nursing diagnosis is MOST appropriate for the lupus patient who has alopecia?

Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.

Altered Comfort.

Pain.

Distrubed Body Image.

7.

1 point

When referring the rheumatoid arthritis patient to the physiotherapy department, the nurse is prioritizing which nursing diagnosis?

Disturbed body image.

Anxiety.

Risk for impaired home maintenance.

Impaired physical mobility.

8.

1 point

Which of the following are extra articular features of rheumatoid arthritis?

Oral ulcers.

Intermittent claudication.

Dependant rubor.

Raynaud's phenomenon.

9.

1 point

A "flare" in lupus

can be triggered by stress.

is the time when the kidneys go into end stage failure.

can be classified as a medical emergency.

is a period where the patient is symptom-free.

10.

1 point

A patient with quiescent lupus may need a treatment of

NSAIDs.

immunosuppressive drugs.

IV hydrocortisone.

blood transfusion.

11.

1 point

Which one of the following is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder?

chronic bronchitis.

recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax.

acute bronchitis.

traumatic tension pneumothorax.

12.

1 point

What should the lupus patient avoid when known to have a photosensitive rash?

Getting pregnant.

Sunlight.

Corticosteroids.

Infections.

13.

1 point

Which are the priorities of a nurse when caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis? (you may have more than one answer)

Promote self-care.

Educating on joint protection.

Managing fatigue.

Advising patient on using sunscreen when going outside.

Giving consistent pain killers as prescribed to quickly manage pain.

14.

1 point

Miss Amy is diagnosed with asthma and is prescribed with an metered dose inhaler containing salbutamol. Salbutamol is a/an

anti-histamine.

bronchodilator.

antibiotic.

corticosteroid.

15.

1 point

The presence of anti - Ro antibodies in patients with cutaneous lupus puts them at risk for

a skin rash.

haemolytic anaemia.

seizures.

persistent proteinuria.