When do coronary arteries primarily receive blood flow? A. During inspiration B. During diastole C. During expiration D. During systole Correct Answer: B. During diastole Although the coronary arteries may receive a minute portion of blood during systole, most of the blood flow to coronary arteries is… Read More »
Where would nurse Kristine place the call light for a male client with a right-sided brain attack and left homonymous hemianopsia? A. On the client’s right side B. On the client’s left side C. Directly in front of the client D. Where the client like Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which of the following signs and symptoms usually signifies rapid expansion and impending rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm? A. Abdominal pain B. Absent pedal pulses C. Chest pain D. Lower back pain Correct Answer: D. Lower back pain Lower back pain results from the expansion of… Read More »
A patient is brought to the emergency department after a bee sting. The family reports a history of severe allergic reaction, and the patient appears to have some oral swelling. Which of the following is the most urgent nursing action? A. Consult a physician. B. Maintain a patent airway. C. Administer epinephrine subcutaneously. … Read More »
A nurse calls a physician with the concern that a patient has developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following symptoms has the nurse most likely observed? A. The patient is somnolent with decreased response to the family. B. The patient suddenly complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. C. The patient has… Read More »
A male client is admitted to the emergency department following an accident. What are the first nursing actions of the nurse? A. Check respiration, circulation, neurological response B. Align the spine, check pupils, and check for hemorrhage C. Check respirations, stabilize the spine, and check the circulation D. Assess level of consciousness and… Read More »
Francis with anemia has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which assessment findings are characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia? A. Nights sweats, weight loss, and diarrhea B. Dyspnea, tachycardia, and pallor C. Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia D. Itching, rash, and jaundice Correct Answer: B. Dyspnea, tachycardia, and pallor… Read More »
In which of the following types of cardiomyopathy does cardiac output remain normal? A. Obliterative B. Restrictive C. Dilated D. Hypertrophic Correct Answer: D. Hypertrophic Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition in which there is severe ventricular hypertrophy and poor diastolic filling. It is an autosomal dominant… Read More »
A primigravida, age 42, is 6 weeks pregnant. Based on the client’s age, her infant is at risk for: A. Down syndrome B. Respiratory distress syndrome C. Turner’s syndrome D. Pathological jaundice Correct Answer: A. Down syndrome The client who is age 42 is at risk for… Read More »
A client has 15% blood loss. Which of the following nursing assessment findings indicates hypovolemic shock? A. Systolic blood pressure less than 90mm Hg B. Pupils unequally dilated C. Respiratory rate of 4 breath/min D. Pulse rate less than 60 bpm Correct Answer: A. Systolic blood pressure… Read More »