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Ch7-11 HLTH 160
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acute glomerulonephritis usually follows | infection by Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus. |
| Dialysis filters out unwanted elements from the blood, usually removed by healthy kidneys; thus | the body's proper fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance is maintained. |
| Glomerulosclerosis describes renal changes, which are due to a systemic endocrine disease and are typical of | diabetic neuropathy. |
| Polycystic kidney disease | greatly enlarges the kidneys and leads to kidney failure. |
| The cause of neurogenic bladder, a bladder control dysfunction, is | damage to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves supplying the lower urinary tract. |
| The condition of the kidney caused by pressure from urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in the urinary tract is called | none of the above |
| The disease that encompasses a group of symptoms referred to as the protein-losing kidney is | nephrotic syndrome |
| The symptoms and signs of acute glomerulonephritis may include | edema, hematuria, protein in the urine, and decreased urinary output; an abnormal urnialysis; HTN, headaches and low-grade fever |
| The treatment of renal calculi might include | relief of pain, lithotripsy, surgical intervention, increased fluid intake, and diuretics. |
| Weakening of pelvic floor muscles and the urethral structure as a result of trauma, childbirth, hormonal changes of aging, obesity, or certain medications may precipitate | stress incontinence (enuresis). |
| Acute renal failure is a clinical emergency. | True |
| Chronic glomerulonephritis is a slowly progressive, noninfectious disease that can lead to renal failure. | true |
| Pyelonephritis is the most common type of kidney disease. | true |
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes | a weak stream of urine with inability to empty the bladder. |
| Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women | is highly individualized. |
| Invasive cervical cancer | is often considered a preventable disease. |
| The leading cause of deaths attributed to the female reproductive system | ovarian cancer. |
| The pathologic outcomes of endometriosis includes | functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. |
| The symptoms and signs of toxemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and eclampsia include | hypertension, edema, protein in the urine, and convulsions. |
| Fibroadenoma is a nontender malignant tumor of the breast. | false |
| Hyperemesis gravidarum is usually self-limiting and transient. | false |
| The absence of menstrual periods, whether temporary or permanent, is called dysmenorrhea. | false |
| The patient with hydatidiform mole experiences symptoms that mimic pregnancy. | true |
| An acute rapidly progressive disease of the spinal nerves with progressive muscle weakness and paralysis in a 24- to 72-hour period may be indicative of | Guillain-Barre syndrome. |
| An inherited disorder in which the individual displays abrupt, bizarre, involuntary, dancelike movements and a decline in mental functions | Huntington's chorea. |
| Nerves that transmit impulses toward the brain and spinal cord are | afferent. |
| Of the following, which is not likely to cause a cerebrovascular accident (CV | Neuroblastoma |
| Temporary episodes of impaired neurologic functioning caused by inadequate blood flow to a portion of the brain are termed | transient ischemic attacks ("mini strokes") |
| _____ is a result of the bones of the floor of the cranial vault being broken. | Basilar fracture |
| Brain tumors have the lowest survival rate of all cancers. | true |
| The amnesia of transient global amnesia is permanent. | false |
| TIA and transient global amnesia (TGA) are the same thing. | false |
| A child who experiences extreme withdrawal and obsessive behavior along with lack of social interaction suffers from | autism |
| The anxiety disorder that results from an external event of an overwhelming painiful nature is calle | posttraumatic stress disorder. |
| The somatoform disorder previously called hysteria is | conversion disorder. |
| Treatment of Tourette disorder may include which of the following medications? | Haldol |
| Treatment of vascular dementia may include | carotid endarterectomy and drug therapy |
| Somatoform disorders include a group of mental disorders where physical symptoms have an organic cause. | false |
| A burn that involves destruction of the skin and underlying tissue is termed | full thickness. |
| Compression of the brachial plexus nerves may also be called | thoracic outlet syndrome. |
| Cumulative trauma disorders include | carpal tunel syndrome; white finger; synovitis |
| The legal responsibilities of the health care provider in battered spouse syndrome | vary by state but should be known. |
| The rule of nines is used to calculate | the percentage of body surface affected by burns. |
| The soft tissue injury that occurs when a body part becomes entangled or entrapped resulting in skin, tissue, and bone being pulled from the body is a(an | avulsion. |
| Treatment of a puncture wound includes | copious irigation of the wound. |
| Treatment of snakebite includes | keeping the victim quiet and transporting to an emergency facility. |
| _____ is a severe systemic infection, transmitted by a tic, and characterized by a maculopapular rash, small hemorrhages under the skin, and involvement of vital organs. | Rocky Mountain spotted fever |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome involves entrapment of the median nerve. | true |
| Rust rings on the cornea may be the result of foreign bodies in the eye. | true |
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