A syllable placed at the end of a word is called a:

A) prefix.
B) root.
C) suffix.
D) combining form.

A newborn infant is in the clinic for a well-baby checkup. The nurse observes the infant for the possibility of fluid loss because of which of these factors?

A) Subcutaneous fat deposits are high in the newborn.
B) Sebaceous glands are overproductive in the newborn.
C) The newborn's skin is more permeable than that of the adult.
D) The amount of vernix caseosa dramatically rises in the newborn.

The patient had a colostomy placed 1 week ago. When approached by the nurse, the patient and spouse refuse to talk about it and refuse to be taught about how to care for it. How will the nurse evaluate this couple's stage of adjustment?

A) Shock
B) Withdrawal
C) Acceptance
D) Rehabilitation

A patient reports fears of having cervical cancer and says to the nurse, "I've had Pap smears by six different doctors. The results were normal, but I'm sure that's because of errors in the laboratory." Which disorder would the nurse suspect?

A) Conversion (functional neurological) disorder
B) Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
C) Somatic symptom disorder
D) Factitious disorder

A patient tells the nurse, "My doctor prescribed paroxetine for my depression. I assume I'll have side effects like I had when I was taking imipramine." The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that paroxetine is a(n)

A) selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
B) tricyclic antidepressant.
C) monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor.
D) SSRI.

A man who has had gout for several years comes to the clinic with a problem with his toe. On examination, the nurse notices the presence of hard, painless nodules over the great toe; one has burst open with a chalky discharge. What is this called?

A) Tophi
B) Callus
C) Bunion
D) Plantar wart

An adolescent gets hit in the eye during a fight. The school nurse, using a flashlight, notes the presence of gross hyphema (hemorrhage into anterior chamber) . What is the priority nursing action?

A) Apply a Fox shield
B) Instruct the adolescent to apply ice for 24 hours
C) Have the adolescent rest with eye closed and ice applied
D) Notify parents that the adolescent needs to see an ophthalmologist