The nurse is drawing blood from the diabetic patient for a glycosylated hemoglobin test. She explains to the woman that the test is used to determine: A. the highest glucose level in the past week. B. her insulin level. C. glucose levels over the past several months. D. her usual fasting… Read More »
A child diagnosed with intellectual disability (ID) is under the supervision of Nurse Tasha. The nurse is aware that the signs and symptoms of mild ID include which of the following? A. Few communication skills B. Lateness in walking C. Mental age of a toddler D. Noticeable developmental delays … Read More »
Katie is admitted to the intensive care unit of Nurseslabs Medical Center for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following is of primary importance when caring for the child? A. Giving I.V. NPH insulin in high doses B. Evaluating the child for cardiac abnormalities C. Limiting fluids to prevent aggravating cerebral edema … Read More »
Stefan was diagnosed with secondary vesicoureteral reflux; such condition usually results from which of the following? A. Acidic urine B. Congenital defects C. Hydronephrosis D. Infection Correct Answer: D. Infection Infection is the most common cause of secondary vesicoureteral reflux. The possibility that UTI may cause reflux… Read More »
The Foley Family is caring for their youngest child, Justin, who is suffering from tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the following are defects associated with this congenital heart condition? A. Aorta exits from the right ventricle, pulmonary artery exits from the left ventricle, and two noncommunicating circulations B. Ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta,… Read More »
Nurse Kathy is assessing infantile reflexes in a 9-month-old baby; which of the following would she identify as normal? A. Persistent rooting B. Bilateral parachute C. Absent moro reflex D. Unilateral grasp Correct Answer: B. Bilateral parachute The parachute reflex appears to be normal at about 9… Read More »
Justine is admitted to the pediatric unit due to the occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis signaling a new diagnosis of diabetes. The diabetes team explores the cause of the episode and takes steps to prevent a recurrence. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) results from an excessive accumulation of which of the following? A. Sodium bicarbonate from renal… Read More »
Preferred nurses at the Nurseslabs Medical Center are about to perform a procedure related to a genitourinary (GU) problem to a group of pediatric patients. Which of the following groups would find it especially extra stressful? A. Infants B. Toddlers C. Preschoolers D. School-age children Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which of the following instructions would Nurse Courtney include in a teaching plan that focuses on initial prevention for Sheri who is diagnosed with rheumatic fever? A. Treating streptococcal throat infections with an antibiotic B. Giving penicillin to patients with rheumatic fever C. Using corticosteroid to reduce inflammation D. Providing an… Read More »
The American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD), now American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) definition of mental retardation emphasizes which of the following? A. An IQ level that must be below 50 B. Cognitive impairment occurring after age 22 years C. Deficits in adaptive behavior with intellectual impairment D.… Read More »