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NUR 103 LECTURE - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDEA 30-year-old client arrives at the community healthcare center
reporting dizziness and a feeling of the room spinning. Based on
the client's symptoms, which condition best describes what the
client most likely experiencing?
Inner ear infection
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Presbycusis Correct Answers Vertigo
A 34-year-old client has had three normal Pap test results in a
row. The client wants to know if she needs to undergo Pap tests
every year. How often should the nurse recommend that this
client undergo cervical cancer screening?
Every 3 years
Annually
Every 4 years
Twice yearly Correct Answers Every 3 years
A 35-year-old female client is diagnosed with a benign breast
tumor. Which characteristic of benign tumors differentiates them
from malignant tumors?
Commonly metastasized
Rapid growth
Encapsulated
Composed of anaplastic cells Correct Answers Encapsulated
,A 60-year-old male client is diagnosed with stage II prostate
cancer. Which statement describes this stage of cancer?
The tumors are poorly differentiated.
The tumors are in situ.
The tumors are very anaplastic.
The tumors have intermediate phases of differentiation. Correct
Answers The tumors have intermediate phases of
differentiation.
A client after cardiac arrest is receiving oxygen therapy via a
mask. What unit should the nurse use to document the amount of
oxygen delivered?
Pounds per square inch
Liters per minute
Liters per square inch
Milliliters per minute Correct Answers Liters per minute
A client diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma is prescribed pain-
relieving medications since reporting intense abdominal pain.
Which is the most appropriate timing for the nurse to administer
medications in this client?
When requested
Around the clock
When pain is unbearable
Before client goes to sleep Correct Answers Around the clock
,A client has experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that
resulted in flaccid hemiplegia. Which statement characterizes
this stage of paralysis?
The muscles are contracted and tense and movement is difficult.
The affected side is limp and lifeless.
The affected side exhibits numbness and weakness.
Therapy and rehabilitation methods are most successful.
Correct Answers The affected side exhibits numbness and
weakness.
A client has had dry heat ordered for low back pain. What
should the nurse do when providing dry heat treatment using an
aquathermia pad?
Fill the control unit receptacle with tap water.
Add water, then connect the control unit to the pad.
Ask the client to lie down on the pad to make sure it is warm.
Cover the pad with a pad cover or towel to protect the client's
skin. Correct Answers Cover the pad with a pad cover or towel
to protect the client's skin.
A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with severe
dehydration. What would the nurse anticipate as the urinary
specific gravity in this case?
1.030
1.005
, 1.000
1.010 Correct Answers 1.030
A client is diagnosed with conductive hearing loss. Which are
common causes of this condition? Select 3 that apply.
Foreign bodies
Viral infections
Tumors
Excessive noise
Otitis media
Perforated eardrum Correct Answers foreign bodies
otitis media
perforated eardrum
A client is diagnosed with hypoxemia. Which test would most
likely be ordered to determine oxygen deficiency in this client?
Arterial blood gases
Chest x-ray
Pulmonary angiography
Computed tomography scan Correct Answers Arterial blood
gases
A client is scheduled for a cerebral angiogram where radiopaque
dye will be utilized. What nursing intervention is essential
before the client is transported for the test?
Ensure that the client has had breakfast before the procedure.
Ensure that the client does not void before the test.
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