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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings?
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceA patient with Addison’s disease asks a nurse for nutrition and diet advice. Which of the following diet modifications is not recommended?
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA 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?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA nurse assigned to the emergency department evaluates a patient who underwent fiberoptic colonoscopy 18 hours previously. The patient reports increasing abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Which of the following conditions poses the most immediate concern?
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA patient is admitted to the same day surgery unit for liver biopsy. Which of the following laboratory tests assesses coagulation? Select all that apply.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: Reduction of Risk PotentialA patient on the cardiac telemetry unit unexpectedly goes into ventricular fibrillation. The advanced cardiac life support team prepares to defibrillate. Which of the following choices indicates the correct placement of the conductive gel pads?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationThe 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?
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA patient arrives in the emergency department and reports splashing concentrated household cleaner in his eye. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA nurse is caring for a patient who has had hip replacement. The nurse should be most concerned about which of the following findings?
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA child is admitted to the hospital with an uncontrolled seizure disorder. The admitting physician writes orders for actions to be taken in the event of a seizure. Which of the following actions would not be included?
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA 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 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA 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 13 of 30
13. Question
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 14 of 30
14. Question
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 15 of 30
15. Question
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 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceA nurse is counseling patients at a health clinic on the importance of immunizations. Which of the following information is the most accurate regarding immunizations?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA patient is brought to the emergency department after a bee sting. The family reports a history of severe allergic reaction, and the patient appears to have some oral swelling. Which of the following is the most urgent nursing action?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA mother calls the clinic to report that her son has recently started medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The mother fears her son is experiencing side effects of the medicine. Which of the following side effects are typically related to medications used for ADHD? Select all that apply.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesA patient at a mental health clinic is taking Haldol (haloperidol) for treatment of schizophrenia. She calls the clinic to report abnormal movements of her face and tongue. The nurse concludes that the patient is experiencing which of the following symptoms:
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA patient with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus is learning to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which of the following symptoms is indicative of hypoglycemia?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Wilms tumor, stage II. Which of the following statements most accurately describes this stage?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA teen patient is admitted to the hospital by his physician who suspects a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings is consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationWhich of the following conditions most commonly causes acute glomerulonephritis?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationAn infant with hydrocele is seen in the clinic for a follow-up visit at 1 month of age. The scrotum is smaller than it was at birth, but fluid is still visible on illumination. Which of the following actions is the physician likely to recommend?
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA 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?
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: Safety and Infection ControlA nurse is assessing a clinic patient with a diagnosis of hepatitis A. Which of the following is the most likely route of transmission?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA leukemia patient has a relative who wants to donate blood for transfusion. Which of the following donor medical conditions would prevent this?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA physician has diagnosed acute gastritis in a clinic patient. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated for this patient?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: Health Promotion and MaintenanceThe nurse is conducting nutrition counseling for a patient with cholecystitis. Which of the following information is important to communicate?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: Physiological AdaptationA 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?
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