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117 QUESTIONS WITH CORRESCT ANSWERS

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse

should identify which of thefollowing findings as an indication of a possible

allergic reaction to the medication?

A. Bradycardia

B. Headache

C. Joint pain

D. Hypotension

2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia

and is experiencingauditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The

client is refusing to take anti-psychoticmedication. Which of the following

responses should the nurse make?

A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.”

B. “You will regret it if you do not take this medication.”

C. “This medication will help you respond to the voices.

D. “This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.”

3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have

electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the nurse

identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?

A. Hyperthyroidism

B. Renal calculi

C. Diabetes mellitus

D. Cardiac dysrhythmias

4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid

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arthritis. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the

provider?

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A. WBC count 8,000/mm

B. Platelets 150,000/mm

C. Aspartate aminotransferase

10 units/LD. Erythrocyte

sedimentation 75 mm/hr

5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical

ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should

the nurse identify as an indication thatsuctioning has been effective?

A. Presence of a productive cough

B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure

C. Thinning of mucous secretions

D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff

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6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent

behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of

the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.

B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.

C. Confront the client about

his behavior.

D. Speak assertively to the client.

7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an

adrenalectomy to treatCushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the

nurse’s priority?

A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours

B. Observe for any indications of infection

C. Document amount and color of the

incisional drainage

D. Monitor the client’s fluid and

electrolyte status.

8. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and

states, “I don’t want tohave this surgery anymore.” Which of the following

responses should the nurse make?

A. “We can manage your care following the procedure without

complications.”

B. “You have the right to refuse the procedure.”

C. “Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary.”

D. “Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.”

9. A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which

of the followingbehaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s

condition?

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