Following a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) in their 6-year-old child, the parent’s remark: “We just don’t know how he caught the disease!” The nurse’s response is based on an understanding that: A. AGN is a streptococcal infection that involves the kidney tubules. B. The disease is easily transmissible in schools and camps.… Read More »
In which of the following areas is an abdominal aortic aneurysm most commonly located? A. Distal to the iliac arteries B. Distal to the renal arteries C. Adjacent to the aortic branch D. Proximal to the renal arteries Correct Answer: B. Distal to the renal arteries The portion of… Read More »
Kennedy with acute asthma showing inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and a decreased forced expiratory volume should be treated with which of the following classes of medication right away? A. Beta-adrenergic blockers B. Bronchodilators C. Inhaled steroids D. Oral steroids Correct Answer: B. Bronchodilators Bronchodilators are the first… Read More »
The nurse is aware that the most relevant knowledge about oxygen administration to a male client with COPD is: A. Oxygen at 1-2L/min is given to maintain the hypoxic stimulus for breathing. B. Hypoxia stimulates the central chemoreceptors in the medulla that makes the client breathe. C. Oxygen is administered best using… Read More »
Patrick is treated in the emergency department for a Colles’ fracture sustained during a fall. What is a Colles’ fracture? A. Fracture of the distal radius. B. Fracture of the olecranon. C. Fracture of the humerus. D. Fracture of the carpal scaphoid. Correct Answer: A. Fracture of… Read More »
A patient is admitted to the oncology unit for diagnosis of suspected Hodgkin’s disease. Which of the following symptoms is typical of Hodgkin’s disease? A. Painful cervical lymph nodes. B. Night sweats and fatigue. C. Nausea and vomiting. D. Weight gain. Correct Answer: B. Night sweats and… Read More »
An adolescent brings a physician’s note to school stating that he is not to participate in sports due to a diagnosis of Osgood-Schlatter disease. Which of the following statements about the disease is correct? A. The condition was caused by the student’s competitive swimming schedule. B. The student will most likely require surgical… Read More »
Marie with acute lymphocytic leukemia suffers from nausea and headache. These clinical manifestations may indicate all of the following except: A. Effects of radiation B. Chemotherapy side effects C. Meningeal irritation D. Gastric distension Correct Answer: D. Gastric distension Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) does not cause gastric distention.… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a 20 lbs (9 kg) 6 month-old with a 3-day history of diarrhea, occasional vomiting and fever. Peripheral intravenous therapy has been initiated, with 5% dextrose in 0.33% normal saline with 20 mEq of potassium per liter infusing at 35 ml/hr. Which finding should be reported to the healthcare provider… Read More »
A pulsating abdominal mass usually indicates which of the following conditions? A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm B. Enlarged spleen C. Gastric distention D. Gastritis Correct Answer: A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm The presence of a pulsating mass in the abdomen is an abnormal finding, usually indicating an outpouching in… Read More »