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ATI LPN · Medical Surgical Nursing · Questions on Perioperative Care

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Question 1 of 5

The mineral found in the thyroid gland and affects the rate of metabolism is

A. Iron

B. Iodine

C. Calcium

D. Magnesium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Iodine

Question 2 of 5

The following are examples of non-communicable diseases EXCEPT

A. Cancer

B. Diabetes

C. Hypertension

D. Hepatitis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hepatitis

Question 3 of 5

A patient with a complex pelvic fracture from a motor vehicle crash is on bed rest. Which nursing assessment finding is important to report to the health care provider?

A. The patient states that the pelvis feels unstable.

B. Abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are absent.

C. There are ecchymoses across the abdomen and hips.

D. The patient complains of pelvic pain with palpation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are absent.

Question 4 of 5

The following are methods of microbial identification EXCEPT

A. Morphology

B. Biochemical tests

C. Serological tests

D. Sterilization

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sterilization

Question 5 of 5

In management principles, the act of influencing individual or group of people to accomplish desired objectives at minimum cost and maximum efficiency is

A. Motivation

B. Delegation

C. Leadership

D. Autocratic

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Delegation