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WorksheetsPsych 207 - Test 4 Study Guide
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
When selecting a needle for injection, a smaller gauge number indicates:
A thinner needle
A thicker needle
A longer needle
A shorter needle
What is the preferred intramuscular injection site for infants under 3 years old?
Deltoid
Ventrogluteal
Vastus lateralis
Abdomen
Which step is unique to the Z-track method for IM injections?
Inserting the needle at a 90° angle
Using an alcohol swab
Pulling the skin laterally
Aspirating the syringe
Which hormone lowers blood glucose?
Glucagon
Cortisol
Insulin
Epinephrine
Type 1 diabetes is primarily caused by:
Insulin resistance
Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
Poor dietary choices
Sedentary lifestyle
Which is NOT one of the "3 polys" of diabetes?
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polycythemia
Polyphagia
A fruity breath odor is most associated with:
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Insulin shock
Hypotension
What should be done after pricking the patient's fingertip for FSBG?
Bandage the finger immediately
Apply alcohol again
Wipe away the first drop of blood
Insert another lancet
Which insulin has no true peak?
Novolog
Lispro
Glargine
Humulin-R
When using an insulin pen, the first step after attaching the needle is:
Dialing the full dose
Priming the pen
Pinching the skin
Inserting the needle
Which angle is generally used for insulin injection in patients with thicker tissue?
10°
15°
45°
90°
The needle for a Mantoux test should be inserted at:
45°
90°
10-15°
30°
After a needle stick injury, you should first:
Suck the wound
Scrub the wound
Encourage bleeding
Apply ice
What color indicates a fall risk?
Red
Yellow
Purple
Green
During admission, which legal document is checked?
Last will
Financial statement
Advance directive
Power of attorney
Which action helps preserve a patient's dignity?
Keeping the room cool
Frequent lighting checks
Providing privacy during care
Reducing visitor access
When does discharge planning begin?
Day before discharge
After surgery
At admission
After final labs
A patient who leaves without notifying staff is considered:
AMA
AWOL
Discharged
Transferred
Which is the most basic level of Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualization
Love and belonging
Physiological needs
Esteem
NPO status is confirmed in which phase?
Intraoperative
Discharge
Postoperative
Preoperative
Intubation is typically required with:
Local anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
General anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Early signs of hypovolemic shock include all EXCEPT:
Low BP
Rapid pulse
Cyanosis
High temperature
A preventive measure for DVT is:
Applying heat packs
Using SCDs
Increasing fluid restriction
Avoiding ambulation
The term "elderly" generally refers to:
Age 50+
Past middle age
65+
75+
Decreased liver blood flow in the elderly mainly affects:
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
The most common cause of death in people 65+ is:
Accidents
Stroke
Heart disease
Diabetes
A facility offering 24-hour residential care is called:
Home health
Rehab unit
Senior center
Long-term care
Which of these is a prevention measure for Alzheimer's?
Smoking
High alcohol intake
Mental stimulation
Low protein diet
Presbycusis affects:
Vision
Smell
Taste
Hearing
A good strategy for emotional support is:
Reducing visitor access
Offering pet therapy
Limiting choice
Avoiding reminiscence
To care for a client averse to bathing, the nurse should:
Rush the process
Ignore the aversion
Match lifelong routines
Skip bathing entirely
Which is a common safety risk in nursing homes?
Traffic accidents
Fireworks
Falls
Poisoning
A sign of possible elder abuse is:
Wearing glasses
Attending activities
Unexplained bruises
Reading newspapers
Which stage includes "Why is this happening to me?"
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Acceptance
Cool, mottled extremities are a sign of:
Infection
Approaching death
Hyperactivity
Pain
