Prometric Practice Exam for Nurses Test 1
1. What food choices would indicate the mother understood the dietary modifications for iron
deficiency anemia?
The correct answer is D) Oranges and green leafy vegetables. Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in
iron, and oranges are a good sourc...
1. What food choices would indicate the mother understood the dietary modifications for iron
deficiency anemia?
The correct answer is D) Oranges and green leafy vegetables. Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in
iron, and oranges are a good source of vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption.
2. What is the most common clinical manifestation of G6PD following ingestion of aspirin?
The correct answer is B) Acute hemolytic anemia. Aspirin can damage plasma membranes of
erythrocytes, leading to hemolytic anemia in individuals with G6PD deficiency.
3. What acid-base imbalance might develop in a client with an ileostomy?
The correct answer is B) Metabolic acidosis. Loss of lower GI fluids can lead to a loss of bicarbonate
ions, resulting in metabolic acidosis.
4. What response might a client with metabolic acidosis exhibit initially?
The correct answer is C) Respiratory rate of 30 cpm. The body's initial response to metabolic acidosis is
to increase respiratory rate to compensate for the acidity.
5. What symptom should the nurse closely monitor for in a client with a phosphorus level of 5.0mg/dL?
, The correct answer is A) Signs of tetany. A phosphorus level above normal range can lead to
hypocalcemia, which may cause symptoms of tetany.
6. What symptom would a nurse expect to see in a child with pyloric stenosis?
The correct answer is C) Projectile vomiting. Pyloric stenosis is characterized by projectile vomiting,
irritability, constipation, and signs of dehydration.
7. What are the steps for adult CPR?
The correct steps are: A) Assess consciousness, E) Open patient's airway, F) Check breathing, C)
Perform chest compression, B) Give 2 breaths, D) Check for serious bleeding and shock.
8. What would most likely cause continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber of a closed chest
drainage system?
The correct answer is D) Air leak in the system. Continuous bubbling indicates an air leak in the system,
which requires immediate attention to prevent complications.
Continuous bubbling seen in water-seal bottle/ chamber indicates an air leak or loose connection, and
air is sucked continuously into the closed chest drainage system.
9.Which if the following young adolescent and adult male clients are at most risk for testicular cancer?
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