Evaluating the apical pulse is the most reliable noninvasive way to assess cardiac function. Which is the best area for auscultating the apical pulse? A. Aortic arch B. Pulmonic area C. Tricuspid area D. Mitral area Correct Answer: D. Mitral area The mitral area (also known as the left… Read More »
A female client went to the clinic with a creatinine clearance of 200 mL/min. Which of the following conditions of the client can cause the increased level of this test? A. Renal disease. B. Dehydration. C. Congestive heart failure. D. History of high dietary protein intake. Correct… Read More »
Which statement about an institutional ethics committee is correct? A. The ethics committee is an additional resource for clients and healthcare professionals. B. The ethics committee relieves health care professionals from dealing with ethical issues. C. The ethics committee would be the first option in addressing an ethical dilemma. D. The… Read More »
When administering drug therapy to a male geriatric patient, the nurse must stay especially alert for adverse effects. Which factor makes geriatric patients have adverse drug effects? A. Faster drug clearance B. Aging-related physiological changes C. Increased amount of neurons D. Enhanced blood flow to the GI tract … Read More »
A practitioner uses a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity via a straight catheter for a patient. What should the nurse do when collecting this urine specimen? A. Use a sterile specimen container. B. Collect urine from the catheter port. C. Inflate the balloon with 10 mL of sterile water. D.… Read More »
All of the following statement are true about donning sterile gloves except: A. The first glove should be picked up by grasping the inside of the cuff. B. The second glove should be picked up by inserting the gloved fingers under the cuff outside the glove. C. The gloves should be adjusted by… Read More »
During the history, which information from a 21-year-old client would indicate a risk for development of testicular cancer? A. Genital Herpes B. Hydrocele C. Measles D. Undescended testicle Correct Answer: D. Undescended testicle Undescended testicles make the client at high risk for testicular cancer. Mumps, inguinal hernia… Read More »
Beginning in their 20s, women should be told about the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam (BSE). Which scientific rationale should the nurse remember when performing a breast examination on a female client? A. One-half of all breast cancer deaths occurs in women ages 35 to 45. B. The tail of Spence area… Read More »
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) of a child who has been diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately to the physician? A. Platelet count of 30,000/mm3. B. Hemoglobin level of 7.5 g/dL. C. Reticulocyte count of 6.5%. D. Eosinophil count… Read More »
The nurse is working with the parents of a seriously ill newborn. Surgery has been proposed for the infant, but the chances of success are unclear. In helping the parents resolve this ethical conflict, the nurse knows that the first step is: A. Exploring reasonable courses of action. B. Collecting all available information about the… Read More »