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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationWhen giving intravenous (I.V.) phenytoin, which of the following methods should you use?
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationAfter surgical repair of a hip, which of the following positions is best for the patient’s legs and hips?
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationWhich of the following factors should be the primary focus of nursing management in a patient with acute pancreatitis?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialAfter a liver biopsy, place the patient in which of the following positions?
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialWhich of the following potentially serious complications could occur with therapy for hypothyroidism?
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationAdequate fluid replacement and vasopressin replacement are objectives of therapy for which of the following disease processes? Adequate fluid replacement and vasopressin replacement are objectives of therapy for which of the following disease processes?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationPatients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus may require which of the following changes to their daily routine during periods of infection?
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialOn a follow-up visit after having a vaginal hysterectomy, a 32-year-old patient has a decreased hematocrit level. Which of the following complications does this suggest?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA patient has partial-thickness burns to both legs and portions of his trunk. Which of the following I.V. fluids are given first?
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceWhich of the following techniques is correct for obtaining a wound culture specimen from a surgical site?
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA nurse is administering IV furosemide to a patient admitted with congestive heart failure. After the infusion, which of the following symptoms is not expected?
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceThere are a number of risk factors associated with coronary artery disease. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor?
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationTissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) is considered for the treatment of a patient who arrives in the emergency department following the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction. Which of the following is a contraindication for treatment with t-PA?
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceFollowing myocardial infarction, a hospitalized patient is encouraged to practice frequent leg exercises and ambulate in the hallway as directed by his physician. Which of the following choices reflects the purpose of exercise for this patient?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA patient arrives in the emergency department with symptoms of myocardial infarction, progressing to cardiogenic shock. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect the patient to exhibit with cardiogenic shock?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA patient with a history of congestive heart failure arrives at the clinic complaining of dyspnea. Which of the following actions is the first the nurse should perform?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA clinic patient has recently been prescribed nitroglycerin for treatment of angina. He calls the nurse complaining of frequent headaches. Which of the following responses to the patient is correct?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA patient received surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer, completing therapy three (3) months previously, and she is now in remission. At a follow-up appointment, she complains of fatigue following activity and difficulty with concentration at her weekly bridge games. Which of the following explanations would account for her symptoms?
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
1 point(s)Category: Basic Care and ComfortA clinic patient has a hemoglobin concentration of 10.8 g/dL and reports sticking to a strict vegetarian diet. Which of the following nutritional advice is appropriate?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA hospitalized patient is receiving packed red blood cells (PRBCs) for treatment of severe anemia. Which of the following is the most accurate statement?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA patient who has received chemotherapy for cancer treatment is given an injection of Epoetin. Which of the following should reflect the findings in a complete blood count (CBC) drawn several days later?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
1 point(s)A patient is admitted to the hospital with suspected polycythemia vera. Which of the following symptoms is consistent with the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
1 point(s)Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA nurse is caring for a patient with a platelet count of 20,000/microliter. Which of the following is an important intervention?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
1 point(s)Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA nurse in the emergency department assesses a patient who has been taking long-term corticosteroids to treat renal disease. Which of the following is a typical side effect of corticosteroid treatment? Select all that apply.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA nurse is caring for patients in the oncology unit. Which of the following is the most important nursing action when caring for a neutropenic patient?
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceA patient is undergoing the induction stage of treatment for leukemia. The nurse teaches family members about infectious precautions. Which of the following statements by family members indicates that the family needs more education?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
1 point(s)Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceA nurse is caring for a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Which of the following is the most likely age range of the patient?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA 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?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationThe Hodgkin’s disease patient described in the question above undergoes a lymph node biopsy for definitive diagnosis. If the diagnosis of Hodgkin’s disease were correct, which of the following cells would the pathologist expect to find?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
1 point(s)Category: Physiological AdaptationA patient is about to undergo bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and expresses fear and anxiety about the procedure. Which of the following is the most effective nursing response?
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