The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client post right cerebrovascular accident. Which finding, if observed by the nurse, would warrant immediate attention? A. Decrease in the level of consciousness B. Loss of bladder control C. Altered sensation to stimuli D. Emotional lability Correct Answer: A. Decrease… Read More »
Which of the following conditions most commonly results in CAD? A. Atherosclerosis B. DM C. MI D. Renal failure Correct Answer: A. Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis, or plaque formation, is the leading cause of CAD. Option B: DM is a risk factor for CAD but isn’t the most common cause. Near-normal glycemic… Read More »
The term “blue bloater” refers to a male client which of the following conditions? A. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) B. Asthma C. Chronic obstructive bronchitis D. Emphysema Correct Answer: C. Chronic obstructive bronchitis Clients with chronic obstructive bronchitis appear bloated; they have large barrel chest and… Read More »
Which of the following interventions should be your first priority when treating a patient experiencing chest pain while walking? A. Have the patient sit down. B. Get the patient back to bed. C. Obtain an ECG. D. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin. Correct Answer: A. Have the patient sit down. The… Read More »
The best method of evaluating the amount of peripheral edema is: A. Weighing the client daily B. Measuring the extremity C. Measuring the intake and output D. Checking for pitting Correct Answer: B. Measuring the extremity The best indicator of peripheral edema is measuring the extremity. A paper tape… Read More »
A client with a missed abortion at 29 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital. The client will most likely be treated with: A. Magnesium sulfate B. Calcium gluconate C. Dinoprostone (Prostin E.) D. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) Correct Answer: C. Dinoprostone (Prostin E.) The client with a missed abortion will… Read More »
A female client arrives at the emergency department with chest and stomach pain and a report of black tarry stool for several months. Which of the following orders should the nurse Oliver anticipate? A. Cardiac monitor, oxygen, creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase levels B. Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen and fibrin split… Read More »
Kris with a history of chronic infection of the urinary system complains of urinary frequency and burning sensation. To figure out whether the current problem is of renal origin, the nurse should assess whether the client has discomfort or pain in the: A. Urinary meatus B. Pain in the labium C. Suprapubic… Read More »
A child who has recently been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is in a pediatric clinic where a nurse is performing an assessment. Which later finding of this disease would the nurse not expect to see at this time? A. Positive sweat test B. Bulky greasy stools C. Moist, productive cough D.… Read More »
Atherosclerosis impedes coronary blood flow by which of the following mechanisms? A. Plaques obstruct the vein B. Plaques obstruct the artery C. Blood clots form outside the vessel wall D. Hardened vessels dilate to allow the blood to flow through Correct Answer: B. Plaques obstruct the artery.… Read More »