Mr. Lino, 50 years old, was admitted to the emergency room with chief complaints of severe chest pain and cold clammy perspiration.
81. During admission, the nurse was able to identify this nursing diagnosis:
A. Fluid volume deficit
B. Decrease cardiac output
C. Impaired gas exchange
D. Ineffective airway clearance
82. The attending physician orders diagnostic test for one of the following reasons:
A. Satisfy patient's feeling of insecurity
B. Rule out any pathologic disorder
C. Validate the patient that his symptoms are real
D. Reduce his level of anxiety
83. The following statements are true concerning anxiety, except:
A. Anxiety is a response to a specific negative stimulus
B. A person when anxious, resorts to fight or flight mechanism
C. Mild anxiety is used in bringing about better performance
D. Person use defense mechanisms to cope with their anxiety
84. Four days after admission, Mr. Lino says to the nurse,"I want to go home. I am alright." The nurse responds therapeutically by saying:
A. "I know it must be difficult for you to stay in the hospital"
B. "Why are you desirous to go home?"
C. "Alright, you may go home if you want to"
D. "You are not yet ready to go home Mr. Lino"
85. It is most important that rehabilitation of patients like Mr. Lino should start:
A. Before discharge
B. In the acute stage of his illness
C. During admission
D. During the recovery stage
