HLTH 1309 PSW Allison Cronkwright
This quiz reviews all key concepts from HLTH 1309. This quiz was created by Allison Cronkwright, a current student of Niagara College. This is copyrighted, and not to be used without permission from Allison Cronkwright. 2010.
- 1.What is metastasis?
- A.
The deterioration of lung walls due to carbon monoxide buildup
- B.
The spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body
- C.
The decrease of white blood cell levels in the body, causing the bodies immune system to ultimately shut down
- D.
Inflammation of the breast caused by cancerous cells
- 2.What is thrombocytopenia?
- A.
Lack of white blood cells
- B.
Lack of red blood cells
- C.
Low blood platelets
- D.
Lack of oxygen in the blood
- 3.What describes: Scarring of the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes?
- A.
Diabetic Retinopathy
- B.
Diabetic Cataracts
- C.
Presbyopia
- D.
Glaucoma
- 4.What is anaemia?
- A.
Low white blood cells
- B.
Low platelets
- C.
Lack of oxygen in the blood
- D.
Low red blood cells
- 5.What is leukopenia?
- A.
Low red blood cells
- B.
Low platelets
- C.
Low white blood cells
- D.
Lack of oxygen in the blood
- 6.What does the acronym C A U T I O N stand for?CAUTION
- 7.What is glaucoma?
- A.
Increased pressure in the middle ear causing vertigo
- B.
Film over the eye lens
- C.
Increased pressure in the eye leading to damage of the optic nerve
- D.
Hardening of the ossicles in the ear leading to hearing loss
- 8.Hardening of the ossicles leading to conductive hearing loss.
- 9.An autoimmune disease that leads to sensorineural hearing loss and loss of balance.
- 10.Resemble original tissue, don't invade other tissues, don't metastasize, and don't recur.
- 11.Do not resemble original tissue, invade other tissues, metastasize, and lead to systemic problems.
- 12.How should a sputum specimen be obtained?
- A.
Before Breakfast
- B.
After client has rinsed mouth out with water
- C.
When following standard precautions
- D.
All of the above
- 13.What two symptoms must be present for a diagnosis of influenza?
- 14.The type of diet appropriate for a client with a cardiovascular disorder.
- A.
Low Fat
- B.
Low Cholesterol
- C.
Low Sodium
- D.
None of the Above
- E.
All of the Above
- 15.Persistent blood pressure with systolic > 140 mmHg and/or diastolic >90 mmHg
- 16.The term used for accumulation of cholesterol and fibrous tissue on the walls of arteries
- 17.Heart rate <60 beats per minute
- 18.Heart rate > 100 beats per minute
- 19.On which side has heart failure occurred when blood backs up into the lungs
- 20.Why are anorexia, nausea, and vomiting common side effects of right-sided heart failure?
- A.
Liver and abdomen collapse
- B.
Liver and abdomen become engorged with water
- C.
Liver and abdomen become engorged with blood
- D.
Liver and abdomen suffer tears and breakage of the skin lining
- E.
None of the above
- 21.The best time to obtain a sputum specimen.
- 22.What types of "exercises" can improve respiration?
- A.
Deep breathing, sitting in prone position, coughing
- B.
Coughing, deep breathing, ambulating
- C.
Coughing, deep breathing, incentive spirometry
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
- 23.This chronic obstructive pulmonary disease results in alveoli losing elasticity and not recoiling during expiration.
- 24.Why is it important for a client with a respiratory disorder to be well hydrated?
- A.
To avoid over exertion
- B.
To remove excess oxygen in lungs
- C.
To keep patient hydrated through exercising
- D.
To liquefy sputum
- E.
None of the above
- 25.This respiratory disorder presents itself with night sweats and chills
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