Claudication is a well-known effect of peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following facts about claudication is correct? Select all that apply: A. It results when oxygen demand is greater than oxygen supply. B. It is characterized by pain that often occurs during rest. C. It is a result of tissue hypoxia. … Read More »
A nurse enters a client’s room to discover that the client has no pulse or respirations. After calling for help, the first action the nurse should take is: A. Start a peripheral IV B. Initiate high-quality chest compressions C. Establish an airway D. Obtain the crash cart Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which of the following conditions is most commonly responsible for myocardial infarction? A. Aneurysm B. Heart failure C. Coronary artery thrombosis D. Renal failure Correct Answer: C. Coronary artery thrombosis Coronary artery thrombosis causes occlusion of the artery, leading to myocardial death. Myocardial infarction occurs when a coronary artery… Read More »
A client with hypertension asks the nurse which factors can cause blood pressure to drop to normal levels? A. Kidneys’ excretion to sodium only. B. Kidneys’ retention of sodium and water. C. Kidneys’ excretion of sodium and water. D. Kidneys’ retention of sodium and excretion of water. … Read More »
After surgical repair of a hip, which of the following positions is best for the patient’s legs and hips? A. Abduction B. Adduction C. Prone D. Subluxated Correct Answer: A. Abduction After surgical repair of the hip, keep the legs and hips abducted to stabilize the prosthesis… Read More »
Nurse Eve is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy 12 hours ago for treatment of Grave’s disease. The nurse would be most concerned if which of the following was observed? A. Blood pressure 138/82, respirations 16, oral temperature 99 degrees Fahrenheit. B. The client supports his head and neck when turning his head… Read More »
Which of the following factors should be the primary focus of nursing management in a patient with acute pancreatitis? A. Nutrition management B. Fluid and electrolyte balance C. Management of hypoglycemia D. Pain control Correct Answer: B. Fluid and electrolyte balance Acute pancreatitis is commonly associated with… Read More »
Jerry has been diagnosed with appendicitis. He develops a fever, hypotension, and tachycardia. The nurse suspects which of the following complications? A. Intestinal obstruction B. Peritonitis C. Bowel ischemia D. Deficient fluid volume Correct Answer: B. Peritonitis Complications of acute appendicitis are peritonitis, perforation and abscess development.… Read More »
After myocardial infarction, serum glucose levels and free fatty acids are both increased. What type of physiologic changes are these? A. Electrophysiologic B. Hematologic C. Mechanical D. Metabolic Correct Answer: D. Metabolic Both glucose and fatty acids are metabolites whose levels increase after myocardial infarction. Acute myocardial… Read More »
Julius is admitted with complaints of severe pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. To assist with pain relief, the nurse should take which of the following actions? A. Encourage the client to change positions frequently in bed. B. Administer Demerol 50 mg IM q 4 hours and PRN. C.… Read More »