During the second day of hospitalization of the client after a Myocardial Infarction. Which of the following is an expected outcome? A. Able to perform self-care activities without pain B. Severe chest pain C. Can recognize the risk factors of Myocardial Infarction D. Can Participate in cardiac rehabilitation walking program … Read More »
Instructions for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would include information about which of the following blood dyscrasias? A. Dressler’s syndrome B. Polycythemia C. Essential thrombocytopenia D. Von Willebrand’s disease Correct Answer: C. Essential thrombocytopenia Essential thrombocytopenia is linked to immunologic disorders, such as SLE and… Read More »
The nurse performs an initial abdominal assessment on a patient newly admitted for abdominal pain. The nurse hears what she describes as “clicks and gurgles in all four quadrants” as well as “swishing or buzzing sound heard in one or two quadrants.” Which of the following statements is correct? A. The frequency and intensity… Read More »
A patient’s chart indicates a history of meningitis. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute? A. Increased appetite B. Vomiting C. Fever D. Poor tolerance of light Correct Answer: A. Increased appetite Loss of appetite would… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old on admission to the burn unit. One assessment parameter that will indicate that the child has adequate fluid replacement is: A. Urinary output of 30 ml per hour B. No complaints of thirst C. Increased hematocrit D. Good skin turgor around burn … Read More »
Which of the following recurring conditions most commonly occurs in clients with cardiomyopathy? A. Heart failure B. DM C. MI D. Pericardial effusion Correct Answer: A. Heart failure Because the structure and function of the heart muscle is affected, heart failure most commonly occurs in clients with cardiomyopathy. Heart… Read More »
A client who is admitted with an above-the-knee amputation tells the nurse that his foot hurts and itches. Which response by the nurse indicates an understanding of phantom limb pain? A. “The pain will go away in a few days.” B. “The pain is due to peripheral nervous system interruptions. I will get… Read More »
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment on a client with anemia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would be most indicative of the anemia? A. BP 146/88 B. Respirations 28 shallow C. Weight gain of 10 pounds in 6 months D. Pink complexion Correct Answer: B. Respirations 28… Read More »
Damage to the VII cranial nerve results in: A. Facial pain B. Absence of ability to smell C. Absence of eye movement D. Tinnitus Correct Answer: A. Facial pain The facial nerve is cranial nerve VII. If damage occurs, the client will experience facial pain. The sensory… Read More »
A nurse if reviewing a patient’s chart and notices that the patient suffers from conjunctivitis. Which of the following microorganisms is related to this condition? A. Yersinia pestis B. Helicobacter pylori C. Vibrio cholerae D. Haemophilus aegyptius Correct Answer: D. Haemophilus aegyptius Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius (Hae)… Read More »