Nur 176 final Exam|100
Questions with Solutions
A client has been admitted to the clinic with primary syphilis.
Which sign or symptom should the nurse expect to see with this diagnosis? -
-A painless genital ulcer that appeared about 3 weeks after unprotected sex
-Which statement made by a client with a chlamydial infection indicates
understating of the potential complications - -"I need to treat this infection
so it doesn't spread into my pelvis because I want to have children
someday."
-A client is receiving clopidogrel (Plavix). Which symptoms should the nurse
monitor for while the patient is on this medication? (Select all that apply) - -
Blood in the stool
Ecchymosis
Hematuria
Patechiae
-The nurse is assisting a client who was just diagnosed with celiac disease
complete their menu. Which lunch option would be the best choice for the
patient - -Stir-fry vegetables with rice and orange slices
-The nurse is review the client's medication list and notices that the patient
takes phenytoin(Dilantin). Which question is the nurse most likely to ask? -
-"When was the last time you had a seizure?"
-The nurse is caring for a client reporting weight gain, nausea, and
decreased urine output. Which condition should the nurse suspect? - -Right-
sided heart failure
-The telemetry monitor technician notifies the nurse that a client has sinus
bradycardia with a heart rate of 42 beats/min. What should the nurse do
first? - -Check the client's level of consciousness, obtain vital signs, and ask
the client about symptoms
-The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. When is the best
time to schedule the client for ambulation? - -After the client has a bath
-A client was admitted with meningitis. Which finding would support the
diagnosis? (Select all that apply) - -Brudzinski sign **
Kernig sign **
, -The nurse is assessing a client with pernicious anemia. Which data
collected would support this diagnosis (Select all that apply) - -Cracked
corners of the mouth **
Smooth, bright red tongue **
Sensitivity to cold **
Dyspnea on exertion
-The LPN is caring for a patient diagnosed with HIV. Which precautions
should the LPN take while caring for this individual? Select all that apply. - -
Wash hands before and after contact with the patient
Use needles with a safety cap to reduce the risk of needle sticks
Wear gloves when changing bed sheets or patient undergarments
-After a recent myocardial infarction (MI) and heart catheterization, cardiac
rehabilitation is ordered. The LPN should expect what interventions with this
treatment? Select all that apply. - -Low sodium (Nat) diet
Exercise-based rehab program
Lifestyle modification teaching
-Which treatment will the nurse anticipate for a patient with open sores and
fissures noted on the toes who is complaining of severe pruritus? - -
Treatment with an antifungal medication
-The LPN is caring for a patient who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for
surgery later today. What should the LPN do next? - -Ask the patient to
describe what happens when they are exposed to latex
-The nurse is concerned about the patient's renal status. Which labs would
they recommend as primary indicators of a renal condition? Select all that
apply - -Creatinine **
Specific gravity **
BUN **
-The LPN is caring for a patient receiving penicillin started 15 minutes ago
per IV. The LP notices that the patient's vitals are
R: 32, BP: 80/40, P: 124 presently, with severe wheezing and dyspnea. Which
interventions will the LPN expect to be implemented immediately? Select all
that apply. - -Maintain patent airway **
Administer IM Epinephrine as ordered
Administer oxygen per order
-The LPN is caring for a patient with a viral infection. Which medication
would the LPN expect to be ordered for the treatment of this condition? - -
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Questions with Solutions
A client has been admitted to the clinic with primary syphilis.
Which sign or symptom should the nurse expect to see with this diagnosis? -
-A painless genital ulcer that appeared about 3 weeks after unprotected sex
-Which statement made by a client with a chlamydial infection indicates
understating of the potential complications - -"I need to treat this infection
so it doesn't spread into my pelvis because I want to have children
someday."
-A client is receiving clopidogrel (Plavix). Which symptoms should the nurse
monitor for while the patient is on this medication? (Select all that apply) - -
Blood in the stool
Ecchymosis
Hematuria
Patechiae
-The nurse is assisting a client who was just diagnosed with celiac disease
complete their menu. Which lunch option would be the best choice for the
patient - -Stir-fry vegetables with rice and orange slices
-The nurse is review the client's medication list and notices that the patient
takes phenytoin(Dilantin). Which question is the nurse most likely to ask? -
-"When was the last time you had a seizure?"
-The nurse is caring for a client reporting weight gain, nausea, and
decreased urine output. Which condition should the nurse suspect? - -Right-
sided heart failure
-The telemetry monitor technician notifies the nurse that a client has sinus
bradycardia with a heart rate of 42 beats/min. What should the nurse do
first? - -Check the client's level of consciousness, obtain vital signs, and ask
the client about symptoms
-The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. When is the best
time to schedule the client for ambulation? - -After the client has a bath
-A client was admitted with meningitis. Which finding would support the
diagnosis? (Select all that apply) - -Brudzinski sign **
Kernig sign **
, -The nurse is assessing a client with pernicious anemia. Which data
collected would support this diagnosis (Select all that apply) - -Cracked
corners of the mouth **
Smooth, bright red tongue **
Sensitivity to cold **
Dyspnea on exertion
-The LPN is caring for a patient diagnosed with HIV. Which precautions
should the LPN take while caring for this individual? Select all that apply. - -
Wash hands before and after contact with the patient
Use needles with a safety cap to reduce the risk of needle sticks
Wear gloves when changing bed sheets or patient undergarments
-After a recent myocardial infarction (MI) and heart catheterization, cardiac
rehabilitation is ordered. The LPN should expect what interventions with this
treatment? Select all that apply. - -Low sodium (Nat) diet
Exercise-based rehab program
Lifestyle modification teaching
-Which treatment will the nurse anticipate for a patient with open sores and
fissures noted on the toes who is complaining of severe pruritus? - -
Treatment with an antifungal medication
-The LPN is caring for a patient who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for
surgery later today. What should the LPN do next? - -Ask the patient to
describe what happens when they are exposed to latex
-The nurse is concerned about the patient's renal status. Which labs would
they recommend as primary indicators of a renal condition? Select all that
apply - -Creatinine **
Specific gravity **
BUN **
-The LPN is caring for a patient receiving penicillin started 15 minutes ago
per IV. The LP notices that the patient's vitals are
R: 32, BP: 80/40, P: 124 presently, with severe wheezing and dyspnea. Which
interventions will the LPN expect to be implemented immediately? Select all
that apply. - -Maintain patent airway **
Administer IM Epinephrine as ordered
Administer oxygen per order
-The LPN is caring for a patient with a viral infection. Which medication
would the LPN expect to be ordered for the treatment of this condition? - -
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
