Multiple Choice Items nursing

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What does a positive Homan’s sign indicate?

· Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis

 

· Peripheral artery disease

 

· Calf pain with dorsiflexion of the ankle

 

· Vitamin B12 deficiency

 

 

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· 6

What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression?

· Prednisone

 

· Methylprednisolone succinate (Solu-Medrol)

 

· Hydrocortisone succinate (Solu-Cortef)

 

· Dexamethasone (Decadron)

 

 

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· 11

What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis?

· Visceral pain

 

· Somatic pain

 

· Neuropathic pain

 

· Peripheral pain

 

 

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· 12

A 39-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low-grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days. What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis?

· Sputum gram stain and CNS: Usually show gram-negative diplococci.

 

· CBC: Usually shows elevated WBC with acute bronchitis.

 

· CXR: Usually shows pleural effusion that layers out in lateral decubitus position.

 

· CXR: Usually shows absence of lung infiltrate.

 

 

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· 14

Which of the following criteria is not a requirement for acute rehab admission?

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Requiring two or more therapy disciplines

 

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Able to follow commands

 

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Able to feed one’s self

 

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Physical stamina for 3 hours a day

 

 

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· 15

Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab hospital after discharge?

· 42-year-old female after biocartilage implantation

 

· 70-year-old cantankerous male after a myocardial infarction

 

· 65-year-old female after a stroke

 

· 63-year-old confused male after a laminectomy

 

 

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· 19

What is a common problem for patients with spinal stenosis?

· Pain upon waking

 

· Radiating pain while sitting

 

· Pain in both legs with activity

 

· Back pain that worsens with standing

 

 

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What is the most common contracture in a patient with cerebral palsy?

· Adduction of the shoulder

 

· Adduction of the hip

 

· Abduction of the hip

 

· Adduction of the shoulder

 

 

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