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TEST 1
Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair
growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this
finding?
a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally.
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign.
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs.
d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation.
2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin for an infant weighing 4
pounds. The drug is diluted in 25 ml of D5W to run over 8 hours. How much Streptomycin will
the infant receive?
a. 9 mg.
b. 18 mg.
c. 27 mg.
d. 36 mg.
3. In assessing a client with preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate, the nurse
determines that her deep tendon reflexes are 1+; respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute; urinary
output is 90 ml in 4 hours; magnesium sulfate level is 9 mg/dl. Based on these findings, what
intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion as prescribed.
b. Decrease the magnesium sulfate infusion by one-half.
c. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion immediately.
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d. Administer calcium gluconate immediately.
4. A client is on a mechanical ventilator. Which client response indicates that the
neuromuscular blocker tubocurarine chloride (Tubarine) is effective?
a. The client’s expremities are paralyzed.
b. The peripheral nerve stimulator causes twitching.
c. The client clinches fist upon command.
d. The client’s Glagow Coma Scale score is 14.
5. An elderly female client comes to the clinic for a regular check-up. The client tells the
nurse that she has increased her daily doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for the past month to
control joint pain. Based on this client's comment, what previous lab values should the nurse
compare with today's lab report?
a. Look at last quarter's hemoglobin and hematocrit, expecting an increase today due to
dehydration.
b. Look for an increase in today's LDH compared to the previous one to assess for possible
liver damage.
c. Expect to find an increase in today's APTT as compared to last quarter's due to bleeding.
d. Determine if there is a decrease in serum potassium due to renal compromise.
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6. Aspirin is prescribed for a 9-year-old child with rheumatic fever to control the
inflammatory process, promote comfort, and reduce fever. What intervention is most important
for the nurse to implement?
a. Instruct the parents to hold the aspirin until the child has first had a tepid sponge bath.
b. Administer the aspirin with at least two ounces of water or juice.
c. Notify the healthcare provider if the child complains of ringing in the ears.
d. Advise the parents to question the child about seeing yellow halos around objects.
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7. Which signs or symptoms are characteristic of an adult client diagnosed with Cushing's
syndrome?
a. Husky voice and complaints of hoarseness.
b. Warm, soft, moist, salmon-colored skin.
c. Visible swelling of the neck, with no pain.
d. Central-type obesity, with thin extremities.
8. A charge nurse agrees to cover another nurse’s assignment during a lunch break. Based
on the status report provided by the nurse who is leaving for lunch, which client should be
checked first by the charge nurse? The client
a. admitted yesterday with diabetec ketoacidosis whose blood glucose level is now 195
mg/dl.
b. with an ileal conduit created two days ago with a scant amount of blood in the drainage
pouch.
c. post-triple coronary bypass four days ago who has serosanguinous drainage in the chest
tube.
d. with a pneumothorax secondary to a gunshot wound with a current pulse oximeter
reading of 90%.
9. An outcome for treatment of peripheral vascular disease is, "The client will have
decreased venous congestion." What client behavior would indicate to the nurse that this
outcome has been met?
a. Avoids prolonged sitting or standing.
b. Avoids trauma and irritation to skin.
c. Wears protective shoes.
d. Quits smoking.
10. The healthcare provider performs a paracentesis on a client with ascites and 3 liters of
fluid are removed. Which assessment parameter is most critical for the nurse to monitor
following the procedure?
a. Pedal pulses.
b. Breath sounds.
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c. Gag reflex.
d. Vital signs.
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11. The nurse is administering sevelamer (RenaGel) during lunch to a client with end stage
renal disease (ESRD). The client asks the nurse to bring the medication later. The nurse should
describe which action of RenaGel as an explanation for taking it with meals?
a. Prevents indigestion associated with ingestion of spicy foods.
b. Binds with phosphorus in foods and prevents absorption.
c. Promotes stomach emptying and prevents gastric reflux.
d. Buffers hydrochloric acid and prevents gastric erosion.
12. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of, "High risk for ineffective airway clearance"
for a client with myasthenia gravis. What is the most likely etiology for this nursing diagnosis?
a. Pain when coughing.
b. Diminished cough effort.
c. Thick dry secretions.
d. Excessive inflammation.
13. Following a CVA, the nurse assess that a client developed dysphagia, hypoactive bowel
sounds and firm, distended abdomen. Which prescription for the client should the nurse
question?
a. Continous tube feeding at 65 ml/hr via gastrostomy.
b. Total parenteral nutrition to be infused at 125 ml/hour.
c. Nasogastric tube connected to low intermittent suction.
d. Metoclopramide (Reglan) intermittent piggyback.
14. A client's telemetry monitor indicates the sudden onset of ventricular fibrillation. Which
assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?
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