A two-year-old child has sustained an injury to the leg and refuses to walk. The nurse in the emergency department documents swelling of the lower affected leg. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the cause of the child’s symptoms? A. Possible fracture of the tibia. B. Bruising of the gastrocnemius… Read More »
Which of the following stages is the carcinogen irreversible? A. Progression stage B. Initiation stage C. Regression stage D. Promotion stage Correct Answer: A. Progression stage Progression stage is the change of tumor from the preneoplastic state or low degree of malignancy to a fast-growing tumor that… Read More »
Which of the following cardiac conditions does a fourth heart sound (S4) indicate? A. Dilated aorta B. Normally functioning heart C. Decreased myocardial contractility D. Failure of the ventricle to eject all the blood during systole Correct Answer: D. Failure of the ventricle to eject all the… Read More »
Kate, who has undergone mitral valve replacement, suddenly experiences continuous bleeding from the surgical incision during the postoperative period. Which of the following pharmaceutical agents should Nurse Aiza prepare to administer to Kate? A. Protamine Sulfate B. Quinidine Sulfate C. Vitamin C D. Coumadin Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
Among the following components thorough pain assessment, which is the most significant? A. Effect B. Cause C. Causing factors D. Intensity Correct Answer: D. Intensity Intensity is the major indicative of severity of pain and it is important for the evaluation of the treatment. Severity of pain may include… Read More »
A child has recently been diagnosed with Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy. The parents are receiving genetic counseling prior to planning another pregnancy. Which of the following statements includes the most accurate information? A. Duchenne’s is an X-linked recessive disorder, so daughters have a 50% chance of being carriers and sons a 50% chance of developing the disease.… Read More »
A 65 year old female is experiencing a flare-up of pruritus. Which of the client’s actions could aggravate the cause of flare-ups? A. Sleeping in cool and humidified environment B. Daily baths with fragrant soap C. Using clothes made from 100% cotton D. Increasing fluid intake Correct… Read More »
A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus is on the second postoperative day following cholecystectomy. She has complained of nausea and isn’t able to eat solid foods. The nurse enters the room to find the patient confused and shaky. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the patient’s symptoms? A. Anesthesia reaction… Read More »
A client with a total knee replacement has a CPM (continuous passive motion device) applied during the postoperative period. Which statement made by the nurse indicates an understanding of the CPM machine? A. “Use of the CPM will permit the client to ambulate during the therapy.” B. “The CPM machine controls should be… Read More »
A patient arrives in the emergency department and reports splashing concentrated household cleaner in his eye. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority? A. Irrigate the eye repeatedly with normal saline solution. B. Place fluorescein drops in the eye. C. Patch the eye. D. Test visual acuity. … Read More »