A 76-year-old male client had a thromboembolic right stroke; his left arm is swollen. Which of the following conditions may cause swelling after a stroke? A. Elbow contracture secondary to spasticity. B. Loss of muscle contraction decreasing venous return. C. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to immobility of the ipsilateral side. … Read More »
Cataracts result in the opacity of the crystalline lens. Which of the following best explains the functions of the lens? A. The lens controls stimulation of the retina. B. The lens orchestrates eye movement. C. The lens focuses light rays on the retina. D. The lens magnifies small objects. … Read More »
A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus is in the second postoperative day following cholecystectomy. She has complained of nausea and isn’t able to eat solid foods. The nurse enters the room to find the patient confused and shaky. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the patient’s symptoms? A. Anesthesia reaction… Read More »
Nurse Perry is evaluating the renal function of a male client. After documenting urine volume and characteristics, Nurse Perry assesses which signs as the best indicator of renal function. A. Blood pressure B. Consciousness C. Distension of the bladder D. Pulse rate Correct Answer: A. Blood pressure Perfusion can… Read More »
During an assessment of a client with cardiomyopathy, the nurse finds that the systolic blood pressure has decreased from 145 to 110 mm Hg and the heart rate has risen from 72 to 96 beats per minute and the client complains of periodic dizzy spells. The nurse instructs the client to: A. Increase fluids… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The patient complains of burning and tingling of the hands and feet and cannot tolerate touch of any kind. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these symptoms? A. Inadequate tissue perfusion leading to nerve damage. B. Fluid overload leading… Read More »
Which of the following treatments is a suitable surgical intervention for a client with unstable angina? A. Cardiac catheterization B. Echocardiogram C. Nitroglycerin D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) Correct Answer: D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) PTCA can alleviate the blockage and restore blood flow and… Read More »
Which of the following signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) would appear first after head trauma? A. Bradycardia B. Large amounts of very dilute urine C. Restlessness and confusion D. Widened pulse pressure Correct Answer: C. Restlessness and confusion The earliest sign of increased ICP is a change in… Read More »
A patient admitted to the hospital with myocardial infarction develops severe pulmonary edema. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? A. Slow, deep respirations B. Stridor C. Bradycardia D. Air hunger Correct Answer: D. Air hunger Patients with pulmonary edema experience… Read More »
A client suffered from a lower leg injury and seeks treatment in the emergency room. There is a prominent deformity to the lower aspect of the leg, and the injured leg appears shorter than the other leg. The affected leg is painful, swollen and beginning to become ecchymotic. The nurse interprets that the client is… Read More »