Kristine is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. When teaching Kristine what to expect afterward, the nurse’s highest priority of information would be: A. Food and fluids will be withheld for at least 2 hours. B. Warm saline gargles will be done q 2h. C. Coughing and deep-breathing exercises will be done q2h. D. Only… Read More »
What is the definitive test used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm? A. Abdominal X-ray B. Arteriogram C. CT scan D. Ultrasound Correct Answer: B. Arteriogram An arteriogram accurately and directly depicts the vasculature; therefore, it clearly delineates the vessels and any abnormalities. Option A: An abdominal aneurysm… Read More »
Which of the following complications is of greatest concern when caring for a preoperative abdominal aneurysm client? A. HPN B. Aneurysm rupture C. Cardiac arrhythmias D. Diminished pedal pulses Correct Answer: B. Aneurysm rupture Rupture of an aneurysm is a life-threatening emergency and is of the greatest… Read More »
Diagnostic assessment of Francis would probably not reveal: A. Predominance of lymphoblasts B. Leukocytosis C. Abnormal blast cells in the bone marrow D. Elevated thrombocyte counts Correct Answer: B. Leukocytosis Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is characterized by increased production of leukocytes and lymphocytes resulting in leukocytosis, and… Read More »
Robert, a 57-year-old client with acute arterial occlusion of the left leg undergoes an emergency embolectomy. Six hours later, the nurse isn’t able to obtain pulses in his left foot using Doppler ultrasound. The nurse immediately notifies the physician and asks her to prepare the client for surgery. As the nurse enters the client’s room… Read More »
Jestoni with chronic renal failure (CRF) is admitted to the urology unit. The nurse is aware that the diagnostic test is consistent with CRF if the result is: A. Increased pH with decreased hydrogen ions. B. Increased serum levels of potassium, magnesium, and calcium. C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 100 mg/dl and… Read More »
A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings? A. Elevated serum calcium B. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) C. Elevated serum vitamin D D. Low urine calcium … Read More »
A child with scoliosis has a spica cast applied. Which action specific to the spica cast should be taken? A. Check the bowel sounds B. Assess the blood pressure C. Offer pain medication D. Check for swelling Correct Answer: A. Check the bowel sounds A body cast… Read More »
A patient on the cardiac telemetry unit unexpectedly goes into ventricular fibrillation. The advanced cardiac life support team prepares to defibrillate. Which of the following choices indicates the correct placement of the conductive gel pads? A. The left clavicle and right lower sternum. B. Right of midline below the bottom rib and the… Read More »
A male client’s left tibia was fractured in an automobile accident, and a cast is applied. To assess for damage to major blood vessels from the fracture tibia, the nurse in charge should monitor the client for: A. Swelling of the left thigh B. Increased skin temperature of the foot C. Prolonged… Read More »