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1- A client with multiple sclerosis is receiving beta – 1b interferon every other day. To
assess for possible bone marrow suppression caused by the medication, which serum laboratory
test findings should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply)
a- Platelet count
b- White blood cell count (WBC)
c- Sodium and potassium
d- Red blood cell count (RBC)
e- Albumin and protein
2- A male client with hypercholesterolemia wants to change his diet to help reduce his
cholesterol levels. When breakfast items should the nurse encourage the client to eat? (Select all
that apply)
a- Sausage patties and eggs
b- Whole wheat toast and jam
c- Bagels and cream cheese
d- Toaster pastries and milk
e- Blackberries and oatmeal
3- After an unsuccessful resuscitation attempt, the nurse calls the family of the deceased.
The family wish to see the body before it is taken to the funeral home. Which interventions
should the nurse take to prepare the body before the family enters the room? (Select all that
apply)
a- Take out dentures and place in a labeled cup
b- Apply a body shroud
c- Place a small pillow under the head
d- Remove resuscitation equipment from the room
e- Gently close the eyes
4- A client with major depression who is taking fluoxetine calls the psychiatric clinic
reporting being more agitated, irritable, and anxious than usual. Which intervention should the
nurse implement?
a- Tell the client to have a complete blood count (CBC) drawn
b- Instruct the client to seek medical attention immediately
c- Encourage him to take the medication at night with a snack
d- Explain that these are common side effects of the medication
5- An older adult male is admitted with complications related to chronic obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He reports progressive dyspnea that worsens on exertion and
his weakness has increased over the past month. The nurse notes that he has dependent
edema in both lower legs. Based on these assessment findings, which dietary instruction
should the nurse provide?
,a- Restrict daily fluid intake
b- Eat meals at the same time daily
c- Maintain a low protein diet
d- Limit the intake of the high calorie foods
6- A client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been taking pregabalin for 4 days.
Which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
a- Granulating tissue in foot ulcer
b- Full volume of pedal pulse
c- Reduced level of pain
d- Improved visual activity.
7- The nurse is assessing an older adult with type 2 diabetes. Which assessment finding
indicates that the client understands long- term control of diabetes?
a- The fating blood sugar was 120 mg/dl this morning.
b- Urine ketones have been negative for the past 6 months
c- The hemoglobin A1C was 6.5g/100 ml last week
d- No diabetic ketoacidosis has occurred in 6 months.
8- A heparin infusion is prescribed for a client who weights 220 pounds. After administering
a bolus dose of 80 units/kg. The nurse calculates the infusion rate for the heparin sodium at 18
units/kg/hour. The available solution is Heparin Sodium 25,000 units in 5% Dextrose Injection
250 ml. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour. (Enter
numeric value only. If rounding to the nearest whole number.)
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9- The nurse is assessing a client with Addison's disease who is weak, dizzy, disoriented,
and has dry oral mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and sunken eyes. Vital signs are blood
pressure 94/44, heart rate 123 beats/minute, respiration 22 breaths/minute. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first?
a- Assess extremity strength and resistance
b- Report a sodium level of 132 mEq/L or mmol/L (SI units)
c- Measure and record the cardiac QRS complex
d- Check current finger stick glucose
10- The nurse assesses an older adult who is newly admitted to a long term care facility. The
client has dry, flaky skin and long thickened fingernails. The clients has a medical history of a
stroke which resulted in left-sided paralysis and dysphagia. In planning care for the client, which
task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed personnel (UAP)?
a- Soak and file fingernails
b- Offer fluids frequently
c- Monitor skin elasticity
d- Ambulate in the hallway
11- A client is receiving lidocaine IV at 3 mg/minute. The pharmacy dispenses a 500 ml IV
solution of normal saline (NS) with 2 grams of lidocaine. The nurse should regulate the infusion
, pump to deliver how many ml/hr? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding to the nearest whole
number.) 45
12- The nurse is demonstrating wound care to a client following abdominal surgery. In what
order should the nurse teach the technique? (Arrange from first action on top to last action on
bottom)
Remove old dressing using clean gloves. Discard gloves with old dressing
Moisten sterile gauze with normal saline. Clean wound from least contaminated area to most
contaminated area”
Apply sterile gauze dressing to wound area
Secure dressing with tape
13- The healthcare provider explains through an interpreter the risks and benefits of a
scheduled surgical procedure to a non-English speaking female client. The client gives verbal
consent and the healthcare provider leaves, instructing the nurse to witness the signature on the
consent form. The client and interpreter then speaker together in the foreign language for an
additional 2 minutes until the interpreter concludes, “She says it is OK.” What action should the
nurse take next?
a- Clarify the client‟s consent through the use of gesture and simple terms
b- Have the interpreter co-sign the consent to validate client understanding
c- Ask for full explanation from the interpreter of the witnessed discussion
d- Have the client sign the consent and the nurse witness the signature
14- A client is admitted to a mental health unit after attempting suicide by taking a
handful of medications. In developing a plan of care for this client, which goal has the
highest priority?
a- Signs a no-self-harm contract.
b- Sleep at least 6 hours nightly.
c- Attends group therapy every day
d- Verbalizes a positive self-image.
15- After receiving report, the nurse can most safely plan to assess with client last?
a- An older client with dark red drainage on a postoperative dressing, but no drainage in the
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