Chapter 19- Common Diseases You Will See

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Chapter 19- Common Diseases You Will See - Quiz

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1.

List eight warning signs of cancer:
2.

Describe how you would assist the clients and their families to follow a consistent routine.
3.

Hypertension is the disease of active, stressed individuals.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

If uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Once a client's B/P is controlled by medication, it will not be necessary for them to take the medicine except when the B/P goes up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Diet is not an important factor in treatment of the client with hypertension.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A flushed face and shortness of breath may indicate that the client's B/P is elevated.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Microwave ovens can interfere with the working of a pacemaker.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Nitroglycerine will stop the pain of angina.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Sometimes the individual who is having a heart attack will think it is only indigestion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

"Infarct" means death of tissue due to lack of blood supply.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

For clients with angina, it is important for them to reduce stress, lose weight, and stop smoking.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Pacemakers help control blood pressure.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Exercise during an attack of angina will increase the flow of blood to the heart and stop the pain.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Heart surgery is the treatment for angina.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Angina is caused by a light stroke.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Arteriosclerosis is a major cause of heart attacks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

List the symptoms of insulin shock.
19.

Why is it so important to report observations regarding the skin and nails of a client with diabetes?
20.

Why is diet so important to a client with diabetes?
21.

What is the cause of insulin shock?
22.

What must be done immediately if you notice any of the symptoms of insulin shock?Why?
23.

Identify the nursing care required to prevent the following possible complications of a stroke: pneumonia _____________________________________________.
24.

List the four causes of a CVA:
25.

Identify the nursing care required to prevent the following possible complications of a stroke: foot drop________________________.