The nurse is caring for a patient with multisystem organ failure. ...

[rmenurse]

The nurse is caring for a patient with multisystem organ failure. Which patient assessment findings are under the control of the sympathetic nervous system?
 
  1. Blood glucose level 210 mg/dL
  2. Blood pressure 180/90 mmHg
  3. Total cholesterol level 300 mg/dL
  4. Respiratory rate 14 and regular
  5. Hyperactive bowel sounds

Question 2

Which patient responses are considered involuntary responses to autonomic nervous system control?
 
  1. Becoming angry
  2. Tripping over a chair
  3. Complaining of nausea
  4. Feeling depressed
  5. Being happy

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Metabolic effects such as an increase in blood glucose are a sympathetic nervous system function.
Rationale 2: The constriction and relaxation of arterioles is controlled entirely by the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3: Metabolic effects such as the mobilization of lipids for energy are a sympathetic nervous system function.
Rationale 4: The respiratory rate would be faster and deeper when under sympathetic nervous system control.
Rationale 5: When under the sympathetic nervous system control, peristalsis is temporarily suspended.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: Becoming angry is considered an involuntary response that is a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Tripping over a chair is a voluntary response.
Rationale 3: Complaining of nausea is a voluntary response.
Rationale 4: Feeling depressed is considered an involuntary response that is a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system.
Rationale 5: Being happy is considered an involuntary response that is a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system.

[rmenurse]

Excellent

[jordangronback]

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