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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationThe nurse is aware that the following terms used to describe reduced cardiac output and perfusion impairment due to ineffective pumping of the heart is:
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA client with hypertension asks the nurse which factors can cause blood pressure to drop to normal levels?
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesNurse Rose is aware that the statement that best explains why furosemide (Lasix) is administered to treat hypertension is:
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialNurse Nikki knows that laboratory results supports the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is:
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceArnold, a 19-year-old client with a mild concussion is discharged from the emergency department. Before discharge, he complains of a headache. When offered acetaminophen, his mother tells the nurse the headache is severe and she would like her son to have something stronger. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialWhen evaluating an arterial blood gas from a male client with a subdural hematoma, the nurse notes the Paco2 is 30 mm Hg. Which of the following responses best describes the result?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
1 point(s)Category: Management of CareWhen prioritizing care, which of the following clients should the nurse Olivia assess first?
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationJP has been diagnosed with gout and wants to know why colchicine is used in the treatment of gout. Which of the following actions of colchicines explains why it’s effective for gout?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationNorma asks for information about osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is correct?
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesRuby is receiving thyroid replacement therapy, develops the flu, and forgets to take her thyroid replacement medicine. The nurse understands that skipping this medication will put the client at risk for developing which of the following life-threatening complications?
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationNurse Sugar is assessing a client with Cushing’s syndrome. Which observation should the nurse report to the physician immediately?
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationCyrill with severe head trauma sustained in a car accident is admitted to the intensive care unit. Thirty-six hours later, the client’s urine output suddenly rises above 200 ml/hour, leading the nurse to suspect diabetes insipidus. Which laboratory findings support the nurse’s suspicion of diabetes insipidus?
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceJomari is diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is stabilized and prepared for discharge. When preparing the client for discharge and home management, which of the following statements indicates that the client understands her condition and how to control it?
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA 66-year-old client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these assessment findings, the nurse would suspect which of the following disorders?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceNurse Lourdes is teaching a client recovering from Addisonian crisis about the need to take fludrocortisone acetate and hydrocortisone at home. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialWhich of the following laboratory test results would suggest to the nurse Len that a client has a corticotropin-secreting pituitary adenoma?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA male client is scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove a pituitary tumor. Preoperatively, the nurse should assess for potential complications by doing which of the following?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesCapillary glucose monitoring is being performed every 4 hours for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Insulin is administered using a scale of regular insulin according to glucose results. At 2 p.m., the client has a capillary glucose level of 250 mg/dl for which he receives 8 U of regular insulin. Nurse Mariner should expect the dose’s:
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialThe physician orders laboratory tests to confirm hyperthyroidism in a female client with classic signs and symptoms of this disorder. Which test result would confirm the diagnosis?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceRico with diabetes mellitus must learn how to self-administer insulin. The physician has prescribed 10 U of U-100 regular insulin and 35 U of U-100 isophane insulin suspension (NPH) to be taken before breakfast. When teaching the client how to select and rotate insulin injection sites, the nurse should provide which instruction?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialNurse Sarah expects to note an elevated serum glucose level in a client with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). Which other laboratory finding should the nurse anticipate?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
1 point(s)Category: Basic Care and ComfortFor a client with Graves’ disease, which nursing intervention promotes comfort?
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationPatrick is treated in the emergency department for a Colles’ fracture sustained during a fall. What is a Colles’ fracture?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationCleo is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which electrolytes are involved in the development of this disorder?
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationJohnny, a firefighter, was involved in extinguishing a house fire and is being treated for smoke inhalation. He developed severe hypoxia 48 hours after the incident, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. He most likely has developed which of the following conditions?
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA 67-year-old client develops acute shortness of breath and progressive hypoxia requiring right femur. The hypoxia was probably caused by which of the following conditions?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA client with shortness of breath has decreased to absent breath sounds on the right side, from the apex to the base. Which of the following conditions would best explain this?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA 62-year-old male client was in a motor vehicle accident as an unrestrained driver. He’s now in the emergency department complaining of difficulty of breathing and chest pain. On auscultation of his lung field, no breath sounds are present in the upper lobe. This client may have which of the following conditions?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationIf a client requires a pneumonectomy, what fills the area of the thoracic cavity?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationHemoptysis may be present in the client with a pulmonary embolism because of which of the following reasons?
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