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Question 1 of 85

1. Question
A client is admitted to the hospital after experiencing a myocardial infarction. The nurse performing the initial assessment inquires about any advance directives, which the client does not have. The client asks, “What is an advance directive?”

>Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
- 1. “An advance directive is a document that only states whether or not you want CPR to be performed should your heart stop.”
- 2. “An advance directive details which health interventions you do and do not want in certain situations in case you cannot make those decisions yourself, such as if you are on a ventilator.”
- 3. “An advance directive is a form that needs to be filled out by an attorney to be legally binding.”
- 4. “An advance directive lets you pick someone to make all of your future healthcare decisions, including treatment during your current admission.”
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Question 2 of 85

2. Question
The nursing instructor is lecturing on ethical principles in nursing, including definitions and examples of such. She asks the students the following question:

>Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the ethical principle of justice?
- 1. The nurse gives the same care to all clients, whether insured or uninsured.
- 2. After a surgeon orders penicillin for a client, the operative nurse alerts the surgeon to the client’s allergy to penicillin.
- 3. The nurse discusses with a client her right to refuse treatment after a client declines a new medication.
- 4. The nurse holds the hand of a dying man who has no family.
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Question 3 of 85

3. Question
The nursing student is currently studying for a maternal-child examination and is reviewing maternal changes in pregnancy.

>Which of the following is not considered a probable sign of pregnancy?
- 1. A positive human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG test
- 2. Chadwick’s sign
- 3. Amenorrhea
- 4. Braxton Hicks contractions
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Question 4 of 85

4. Question
A nurse is assessing a client who was admitted to the medical-surgical floor from the local nursing home. She performs a skin assessment, noting a Stage III pressure ulcer on the client’s right heel. She notifies the physician and wound care team.

>The nurse anticipates which of the following types of wound healing for this client?
- 1. Primary intention healing
- 2. Secondary intention healing
- 3. Secondary preventive healing
- 4. Tertiary intention healing
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Question 5 of 85

5. Question
A client at 28 weeks gestation is to receive a Rhogam injection as she is blood type A-negative. The client asks the nurse “What is the purpose of this medication?”

>How should the nurse respond?
- 1. “Rhogam helps your immune system from reacting to your baby’s blood and producing antibodies at the time of delivery.”
- 2. “Rhogam helps mature your baby’s lungs.”
- 3. “Rhogam helps protect your baby against pertussis.”
- 4. “Rhogam changes your blood type from negative to positive.”
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Question 6 of 85

6. Question
A nurse is monitoring a patient during a procedure using conscious sedation.

>Which of the following actions by the nurse is concerning?
- 1. The nurse maintains IV access throughout the procedure.
- 2. The nurse administers the sedation just prior to the physician entering the room so the procedure can begin immediately.
- 3. The nurse monitors the client’s respiratory status frequently, including oxygen saturation, breath sounds, and respiratory rate and depth.
- 4. The nurse has prepared appropriate medication antagonists to use if needed.
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Question 7 of 85

7. Question

Case Study Question 1 of 6

The emergency room nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male who presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough.

Nurse Notes:

Notes	Time 1000. Client reports symptoms started almost a week ago, and he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by his primary care physician. Reports worsening dyspnea since yesterday. Has a productive cough sometimes tinged with blood. Complains of chills. Has intermittent chest pain when he breathes deeply. Pain 0/10 at present. Appears restless but can speak in full sentences. No known drug allergies.
Vital Signs	Blood pressure = 100/65 RR = 28 Pulse = 110bpm Temp= 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Neurologic	Awake alert and oriented x 3.
Cardio-respiratory	HR regular rhythm, rales and rhonchi heard on auscultation, productive cough. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
Gastrointestinal	Abdomen soft, nontender. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Extremities	Warm to touch, no edema
Social Assessment	Smokes 1 pack a week. Denies alcohol use. Lives independently at home.

>Select the answer below that correctly highlights all the findings that require immediate follow-up.

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Question 8 of 85

8. Question

Case Study Question 2 of 6

The emergency room nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male who presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough.

Nurse Notes:

Notes	Time 1000. Client reports symptoms started almost a week ago, and he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by his primary care physician. Reports worsening dyspnea since yesterday. Has a productive cough sometimes tinged with blood. Complains of chills. Has intermittent chest pain when he breathes deeply. Pain 0/10 at present. Appears restless but can speak in full sentences. No known drug allergies.
Vital Signs	Blood pressure = 100/65 RR = 28 Pulse = 110bpm Temp= 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Neurologic	Awake alert and oriented x 3.
Cardio-respiratory	HR regular rhythm, rales and rhonchi heard on auscultation, productive cough. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
Gastrointestinal	Abdomen soft, nontender. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Extremities	Warm to touch, no edema
Social Assessment	Smokes 1 pack a week. Denies alcohol use. Lives independently at home.

>For each client finding, click to indicate if the finding is consistent with asthma, pneumonia, or pulmonary embolism. Each finding may support more than one type of respiratory condition. Select the answer below.

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Question 9 of 85

9. Question

Case Study Question 3 of 6

The emergency room nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male who presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough.

Nurse Notes:

Notes	Time 1000. Client reports symptoms started almost a week ago, and he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by his primary care physician. Reports worsening dyspnea since yesterday. Has a productive cough sometimes tinged with blood. Complains of chills. Has intermittent chest pain when he breathes deeply. Pain 0/10 at present. Appears restless but can speak in full sentences. No known drug allergies.
Vital Signs	Blood pressure = 100/65 RR = 28 Pulse = 110bpm Temp= 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Neurologic	Awake alert and oriented x 3.
Cardio-respiratory	HR regular rhythm, rales and rhonchi heard on auscultation, productive cough. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
Gastrointestinal	Abdomen soft, nontender. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Extremities	Warm to touch, no edema
Social Assessment	Smokes 1 pack a week. Denies alcohol use. Lives independently at home.

Chest X-Ray:

Notes

Reveals pulmonary infiltrates bilaterally. Consolidation left lower lobe. No hilar lymphadenopathy.

Laboratory Report:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	45%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	14 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	13,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Potassium(serum)	4.5 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	137 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L

The chest x-ray report has been sent from radiology and labs are ready.

>Complete the sentence from the list of options below.

The nurse should recognize that the client is most likely experiencing (choose a, b, or c). As evidence by (choose d, e, f, or g) and (choose d, e, f, or g).

a. Pneumonia
b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary
c. Acute asthma
d. Fever and chills
e. Hemoglobin of 14g/dL
f. Infiltrates on chest x-ray
g. Oxygen saturation 90%

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Question 10 of 85

10. Question

Case Study Question 4 of 6

The emergency room nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male who presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough.

Nurse Notes:

Notes	Time 1000. Client reports symptoms started almost a week ago, and he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by his primary care physician. Reports worsening dyspnea since yesterday. Has a productive cough sometimes tinged with blood. Complains of chills. Has intermittent chest pain when he breathes deeply. Pain 0/10 at present. Appears restless but can speak in full sentences. No known drug allergies.
Vital Signs	Blood pressure = 100/65 RR = 28 Pulse = 110bpm Temp= 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Neurologic	Awake alert and oriented x 3.
Cardio-respiratory	HR regular rhythm, rales and rhonchi heard on auscultation, productive cough. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
Gastrointestinal	Abdomen soft, nontender. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Extremities	Warm to touch, no edema
Social Assessment	Smokes 1 pack a week. Denies alcohol use. Lives independently at home.

Chest X-Ray:

Notes

Reveals pulmonary infiltrates bilaterally. Consolidation left lower lobe. No hilar lymphadenopathy.

Laboratory Report:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	45%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	14 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	13,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Potassium(serum)	4.5 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	137 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L

The chest x-ray report has been sent from radiology and labs are ready.

>Select the orders from each of the categories the nurse should include in the plan of care at this time. Each category may have more than one order.

Categories	Orders
Nursing	a. Prepare to place client on airborne precautions
	b. Place client in a semi-fowlers position
	c. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
	d. Encourage PO fluids every 1-2 hours
Medications	e. Ceftriaxone 1gram IV q 24 hours and Azithromycin 500mg IV q 24 hours
	f. Tylenol 650mg PO q 4 hours PRN temperature greater than 101
	g. Dextromethorphan 20mg ever 4 hours

a. Prepare to place client on airborne precautions
b. Place client in a semi-fowlers position
c. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
d. Encourage PO fluids every 1-2 hours
e. Ceftriaxone 1gram IV q 24 hours and Azithromycin 500mg IV q 24 hours
f. Tylenol 650mg PO q 4 hours PRN temperature greater than 101
g. Dextromethorphan 20mg ever 4 hours

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Question 11 of 85

11. Question

Case Study Question 5 of 6

The emergency room nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male who presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough.

Nurse Notes:

Notes	Time 1000. Client reports symptoms started almost a week ago, and he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by his primary care physician. Reports worsening dyspnea since yesterday. Has a productive cough sometimes tinged with blood. Complains of chills. Has intermittent chest pain when he breathes deeply. Pain 0/10 at present. Appears restless but can speak in full sentences. No known drug allergies.
Vital Signs	Blood pressure = 100/65 RR = 28 Pulse = 110bpm Temp= 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Neurologic	Awake alert and oriented x 3.
Cardio-respiratory	HR regular rhythm, rales and rhonchi heard on auscultation, productive cough. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
Gastrointestinal	Abdomen soft, nontender. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Extremities	Warm to touch, no edema
Social Assessment	Smokes 1 pack a week. Denies alcohol use. Lives independently at home.

Chest X-Ray:

Notes

Reveals pulmonary infiltrates bilaterally. Consolidation left lower lobe. No hilar lymphadenopathy.

Most Recent Laboratory Report:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	42%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	13 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Potassium(serum)	4.5 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	139 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L

>Five days later, the nurse is assessing the client and reviewing labs. Select the word choices that complete the sentence (order does not matter).

a. Performs ADLs without dyspnea
b. Expectorates moderate amount of thick yellow-green sputum
c. Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
d. Afebrile for past 48 hours
e. WBC count is 9,000 cells/mm3
f. Repeat chest x-ray shows consolidation in left lower lobe

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Question 12 of 85

12. Question

Case Study Question 6 of 6

The emergency room nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male who presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough.

Nurse Notes:

Notes	Time 1000. Client reports symptoms started almost a week ago, and he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by his primary care physician. Reports worsening dyspnea since yesterday. Has a productive cough sometimes tinged with blood. Complains of chills. Has intermittent chest pain when he breathes deeply. Pain 0/10 at present. Appears restless but can speak in full sentences. No known drug allergies.
Vital Signs	Blood pressure = 100/65 RR = 28 Pulse = 110bpm Temp= 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Neurologic	Awake alert and oriented x 3.
Cardio-respiratory	HR regular rhythm, rales and rhonchi heard on auscultation, productive cough. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
Gastrointestinal	Abdomen soft, nontender. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Extremities	Warm to touch, no edema
Social Assessment	Smokes 1 pack a week. Denies alcohol use. Lives independently at home.

Chest X-Ray:

Notes

Reveals pulmonary infiltrates bilaterally. Consolidation left lower lobe. No hilar lymphadenopathy.

Most Recent Laboratory Report:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	42%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	13 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Potassium(serum)	4.5 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	139 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L

>The nurse is performing discharge teaching. Which of the following statements indicates that teaching has been successful? Select all that apply.

a. “I will continue my turn, cough, deep breathe exercises at home.”
b. “I will continue my antibiotics until my cough is gone.”
c. “I will continue to drink lots of fluids.”
d. “I can take Robitussin for my cough if needed.”
e. “If I can’t breathe well, have chest pain or fever, or I keep bringing up yellow, green, or bloody sputum, I will notify my doctor.”
f. “I will get a pneumonia vaccine after I am healed.”

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Question 13 of 85

13. Question
It is a very busy day on the medical-surgical unit. The nurse has a new admission and has to hang blood on another client. She needs help with her other clients.

>Which of the following is an example of inappropriate delegation by the registered nurse?
- 1. Instructing unlicensed assistive personnel to take vital signs on a client that is 2 days post-op cholecystectomy.
- 2. Asking a registered nurse to give intravenous hydralazine to a client with an exacerbation of hypertension.
- 3. Asking unlicensed assistive personnel to speak to the client’s doctor and document orders in the chart.
- 4. Asking the licensed practical nurse to insert a catheter in a client who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours.
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Question 14 of 85

14. Question
A couple is taking their newborn baby home. The nurse wheels mother and baby outside and watches as the baby is buckled into the rear-facing car seat.

>Which of the following is a concern for an incorrect fit?
- 1. The shoulder straps sit above the baby’s shoulders.
- 2. The chest clip is at the level of the baby’s armpits.
- 3. The father is unable to pinch the straps by the baby’s shoulders.
- 4. The child’s head is flat against the seat and positioned in the middle of the head area.
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Question 15 of 85

15. Question
The nurse is reviewing charts on several GYN clients, concentrating on cervical cancer surveillance.

>Which of the following is an example of inappropriate cervical cancer screening, according to current recommendations by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?
- 1. A 17-year-old female receives her first cervical cancer screening after she becomes sexually active.
- 2. A 25-year-old female recently had a Pap smear performed and is scheduled to return for her next screening in 3 years.
- 3. A 37-year-old multiparous woman returns to the clinic for co-testing (Pap and high-risk HPV testing together) every 5 years.
- 4. A 69-year-old woman with history of high-grade precancerous lesion 15 years ago is regularly screened for cervical cancer.
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Question 16 of 85

16. Question
A nurse has a physician’s order to perform an ear irrigation secondary to cerumen impaction in a 60-year-old male. The nurse gathers her supplies and warms the irrigating solution.

>Which of the following is an incorrect step in the process of irrigating the ear?
- 1. Place the client on his side with the affected ear up.
- 2. Pull the pinna of the ear down and back to straighten the auditory canal.
- 3. Irrigate towards the top of the auditory canal with gentle pressure.
- 4. Have the client rest with the affected ear down to allow the solution to leak out of ear after the irrigation is finished.
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Question 17 of 85

17. Question
A graduate nurse has a client that requires insulin at breakfast. He receives both NPH and regular insulin. The order reads “Give 10 units of NPH insulin and 6 units of Regular insulin.” The graduate nurse has a second nurse present with her while she is drawing up the insulin.

>Which is the correct order of steps for this procedure?

A. Inject 10 units of air into the vial of NPH.
B. Draw up 6 units of Regular insulin into the syringe.
C. Draw up 10 units of NPH insulin into the syringe.
D. Inject 6 units of air into the vial of Regular insulin.
- 1. A,C,D,B
- 2. D,A,C,B
- 3. D,A,B,C
- 4. A,D,B,C
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Question 18 of 85

18. Question
A client has been intubated after presenting with respiratory distress. The oncoming nurse for the night shift hears the high-pressure alarm go off on the ventilator and enters the room to investigate.

>Which of the following requires immediate action by the nurse?
- 1. Deviation of the trachea to the right side
- 2. Client being unable to talk or swallow.
- 3. Carbon dioxide is detected via the end-tidal CO2 monitor.
- 4. Oxygen saturation is 95%
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Question 19 of 85

19. Question
A 32-year-old female presents to the labor unit complaining of contractions every 5 minutes apart.

Nurse Notes:

Time 1000.
Client is having regular contractions every 5 minutes, rating pain 3/10 on pain scale. Fetal heart rate 130s baseline with moderate variability and accelerations.

1045.
Client requesting epidural as pain has increased to 6/10 on pain scale. IV fluid bolus started, and anesthesia notified.

1105.
Epidural placed by anesthesia. Fetal heart rate 130s baseline with moderate variability and accelerations.

1115.
Client calls out, complaining of dizziness, nausea, and cold sweats. Pain level 0/10. Fetal heart rate 105bpm with moderate variability, late decelerations noted.

1118.
Ephedrine IV given and IV bolus started.

1125.
Client is still nauseated and vomits a small amount of bile. The dizziness is worsening. Pain 0/10. Fetal heart rate 110bpm with moderate variability with late decelerations.

Vital Signs:

1100 1105 1115 1125

Blood pressure 115/78 112/80 90/55 82/48

Pulse 90 94 105 110

Respirations 18 18 20 20

Temperature 97.9 degrees F 98 degrees F 98 degrees F 98.1 degrees F

>Complete the sentence from the list below.

The nurse should recognize that the client is most likely experiencing (choose a, b, or c). With the priority intervention being (choose d, e, f, or g).
- a. vena cava syndrome
- b. epidural-induced hypotension
- c. dehydration
- d. To position client on left side
- e. To continue IV bolus of fluid
- f. To give another dose of ephedrine
- g. To continue to monitor client closely
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Question 20 of 85

20. Question
A client is admitted with an exacerbation of congestive heart failure. The nurse walks into the room to give the client Lasix per physician orders, but the client refuses. He states “I don’t want it. It makes me pee too much.”

>Which of the following actions is appropriate in this situation?
- 1. Discard the medication but document that it was given so the nurse doesn’t get in trouble with the physician.
- 2. Give it anyway as it is important to treat the client’s disease process.
- 3. Advise the client that he has the right to refuse treatment and then notify the physician to get further orders.
- 4. Give half of the ordered dose to lower the risk of urinary frequency.
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Question 21 of 85

21. Question
A healthcare facility is undergoing a bioterrorism drill, and a client is admitted with the following symptoms: high fever, red spots and sores on tongue and mouth, and body aches.

>Which bioterrorism agent is most likely?
- 1. Cutaneous anthrax
- 2. Smallpox
- 3. Bubonic plague
- 4. Botulism
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Question 22 of 85

22. Question
The nurse is reviewing the health history of a woman who wants to use a combined hormonal contraceptive for birth control.

>Which of the following would be considered a contraindication to this form of birth control?
- 1. The client is currently on macrodantin for a UTI.
- 2. The client has a history of menstrual-related migraines.
- 3. The client had a deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy, and is not currently on anticoagulants..
- 4. The client is 32 years old and is a smoker.
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Question 23 of 85

23. Question
The nurse is educating a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic about foot care.

>Which of the following statements indicates the need for further teaching?
- 1. “I will avoid removing calluses myself. I will go to a foot doctor instead.”
- 2. “I will file any sharp edges with a nail file.”
- 3. “I will use a mirror to check the bottom of my feet for any cuts or sores.”
- 4. “I will soak my feet for 20 minutes each day in warm water and dry them carefully after.”
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Question 24 of 85

24. Question
A nurse volunteers to help with an immunization clinic at the local hospital.

>Which of the following is considered inappropriate injection technique?
- 1. A 6-month-old receives the DTap vaccine in the right anterolateral thigh.
- 2. A 6-year-old receives a vaccine in the deltoid muscle.
- 3. A 5-year-old receives an MMR vaccine using the Z-track method.
- 4. A 13-year-old receives the meningitis vaccine in the vastus lateralis muscle per his request.
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Question 25 of 85

25. Question
A client presents to the emergency room, complaining of significant abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding. She reports she received a positive urine pregnancy test a few weeks ago. Upon further assessment, the client is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy.

>Which of the following are priority nursing interventions as the patient is prepped for emergent surgery?
- 1. Insert Foley catheter, shave pubic area, administer oxygen.
- 2. Fluid bolus, type and cross match, IV pain medication.
- 3. IV fluid bolus, incentive spirometry, methotrexate administration
- 4. Blood cultures, antibiotics, oxygen
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Question 26 of 85

26. Question
A client is admitted with a small bowel obstruction secondary to metastatic cancer. The physician orders total parenteral nutrition (TPN) given through a single lumen central venous catheter.

Nurse Notes:

Time 1330.
Client received to room 205 with TPN infusing. Reviewed the label on the infusion, noting it contains lipids, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates in the form of dextrose, and proteins. Central venous catheter site without redness or tenderness.

Day 2 at 0800.
TPN infusing at ordered rate. Catheter site within normal limits.

Blood glucose checked (glucose = 185) and standing order insulin given.

Day 2 at 1100.
Rounded on client who states “I’m going to the bathroom a lot.” Physician notified and urinalysis ordered.

Day 2 at 1400.
Client calls out complaining of headache and feeling very thirsty.

Urinalysis results are back.

Urinalysis:

Lab Results

Color Dark Yellow

Ketones 1+

Glucose 3+

Bilirubin Negative

Blood Negative

Bacteria None

Specific gravity 1.020

>The nurse concludes that the client is likely experiencing (choose a, b, c, or d). The best action for the nurse to take is (choose e, f, g, h, i) and (choose e, f, g, h, i).
- a. Fluid volume deficit
- b. Fluid overload
- c. Hyperglycemia
- d. Hypoglycemia
- e. Immediately give D50 via IV push
- f. Check a blood glucose
- g. Give fluid bolus through the central line
- h. Give standing order insulin.
- i. Stop the TPN immediately
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Question 27 of 85

27. Question
A Hispanic man is admitted to the hospital and will be undergoing a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. He needs to sign a consent form prior to the procedure.

>Which of the following is a nurse’s responsibility regarding informed consent?
- 1. A nurse has to argue with the client until he or she consents to the treatment or procedure.
- 2. A nurse has to be a witness to the signing of the consent form.
- 3. A nurse has to provide a verbal explanation of the consent form in a client’s native language.
- 4. A nurse has to discuss all risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure or treatment.
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Question 28 of 85

28. Question
A nurse is assisting an elderly man to learn to ambulate with a walker after an orthopedic surgery.

>Which of the following actions by the client requires additional teaching?
- 1. The client lifts and moves the walker forward; when he places it down, all four tips are solidly on the floor.
- 2. The client steps forward with the strong leg first, then brings the weaker leg forward.
- 3. The client stares ahead while walking instead of looking at his feet.
- 4. The client supports his weight with his hands on the hand grips.
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Question 29 of 85

29. Question
The nurse is observing a student test the twelve cranial nerves. The student asks the client to smile, puff out their cheeks, raise eyebrows, and show their teeth.

>Which cranial nerve is the student assessing?
- 1. Cranial nerve I (1)
- 2. Cranial nerve VII (7)
- 3. Cranial nerve VIII (8)
- 4. Cranial nerve XII (12)
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Question 30 of 85

30. Question
The nurse is creating a care plan for an adult female who is having difficulty sleeping. The woman reports insomnia several days a week.

>Which of the following would be inappropriate to include in the plan of care?
- 1. Avoid large amounts of fluid before bed.
- 2. Drink a glass of warm milk before bed.
- 3. Perform physical activity before bed to expend energy.
- 4. Avoid alcohol and caffeine before bed.
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Question 31 of 85

31. Question
A nurse is gathering her supplies to administer medication to a client with a PEG tube. The client has a hydralazine tablet and a metformin extended-release tablet ordered.

>Which of the following actions is appropriate when administering the above medications?
- 1. Crush both medications and administer together.
- 2. Break the metformin in half, dilute it in water, and administer it separately from the hydralazine.
- 3. Stop the tube feeding, administer the medications, and restart the feeding.
- 4. Notify the physician that metformin extended release is ordered and request to change to a different formulation, such as liquid medicine.
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Question 32 of 85

32. Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH).

>Which lab result would the nurse expect to find in this client?
- 1. Potassium level of 4.7 mEq/L
- 2. Calcium level of 6.5mg/dL
- 3. Sodium level of 128 mEq/L
- 4. Chloride level of 112 mEq/L
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Question 33 of 85

33. Question

Case Study Question 1 of 6

A 24-year-old G2P1 at 32 1/7 weeks gestation presents to the triage area of labor and delivery, complaining of abdominal and back pain.

Nurses Notes:

1200.
Client brought to triage and placed on fetal monitor/tocodynamometer. Fetal heart rate 145 baseline with moderate variability, 15×15 accelerations, no decelerations. Client complains of abdominal tightening every 5 minutes for the past 2 hours. Fetal fibronectin collected. ROMPlus collected to check for ruptured membranes. Cervical exam reveals cervical dilation of 1cm.

Client reports history of cesarean section 5 years ago at 35 weeks gestation secondary to labor and breech presentation.

1230.
Client continuing to have contractions, complaining of increasing pain. Toco shows contractions every 3-5 minutes. Fetal heart rate 155 baseline with moderate variability, 15×15 accelerations, no decelerations. Abdomen palpated during and after contractions, with uterus relaxing fully after contraction. Moderate amount of bloody mucus-like discharge noted upon exam. Cervical dilation 2.5cm.

L&D Flowsheet:

Time	1200	1230
Blood pressure	120/70	125/72
Heart rate	72	74
Respirations	18	18
Pulse oximetry	99% on RA	99% on RA
Pain	5/10	7/10
Cervical dilation	1cm	2.5cm

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	32%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	10 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Fetal fibronectin	Positive	Negative
ROMPlus	Negative	Negative

>Which 4 findings are most significant?

a. Increasing abdominal pain
b. ROMPlus negative
c. Fetal fibronectin positive
d. Bloody discharge
e. Fetal baseline 155bpm
f. Cervical dilation of 2.5cm
g. Hemoglobin level

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Question 34 of 85

34. Question

Case Study Question 2 of 6

A 24-year-old G2P1 at 32 1/7 weeks gestation presents to the triage area of labor and delivery, complaining of abdominal and back pain.

Nurses Notes:

Client reports history of cesarean section 5 years ago at 35 weeks gestation secondary to labor and breech presentation.

L&D Flowsheet:

Time	1200	1230
Blood pressure	120/70	125/72
Heart rate	72	74
Respirations	18	18
Pulse oximetry	99% on RA	99% on RA
Pain	5/10	7/10
Cervical dilation	1cm	2.5cm

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	32%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	10 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Fetal fibronectin	Positive	Negative
ROMPlus	Negative	Negative

>For each client finding, click to indicate if the finding is consistent with placental abruption, preterm labor, uterine rupture, or placenta previa. Each finding may support more than one type of condition.

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Question 35 of 85

35. Question

Case Study Question 3 of 6

A 24-year-old G2P1 at 32 1/7 weeks gestation presents to the triage area of labor and delivery, complaining of abdominal and back pain.

Nurses Notes:

Client reports history of cesarean section 5 years ago at 35 weeks gestation secondary to labor and breech presentation.

L&D Flowsheet:

Time	1200	1230
Blood pressure	120/70	125/72
Heart rate	72	74
Respirations	18	18
Pulse oximetry	99% on RA	99% on RA
Pain	5/10	7/10
Cervical dilation	1cm	2.5cm

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	32%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	10 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Fetal fibronectin	Positive	Negative
ROMPlus	Negative	Negative

Select the option that completes the following sentence.

>The nurse should recognize that the client is most likely experiencing (choose a, b, c, or d).

a. Placental abruption
b. Preterm Labor
c. Uterine Rupture
d. Placenta previa

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Question 36 of 85

36. Question

Case Study Question 4 of 6

A 24-year-old G2P1 at 32 1/7 weeks gestation presents to the triage area of labor and delivery, complaining of abdominal and back pain.

Nurses Notes:

Client reports history of cesarean section 5 years ago at 35 weeks gestation secondary to labor and breech presentation.

L&D Flowsheet:

Time	1200	1230
Blood pressure	120/70	125/72
Heart rate	72	74
Respirations	18	18
Pulse oximetry	99% on RA	99% on RA
Pain	5/10	7/10
Cervical dilation	1cm	2.5cm

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	32%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	10 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Fetal fibronectin	Positive	Negative
ROMPlus	Negative	Negative

>The client has been diagnosed with preterm labor. For each nursing intervention, click to specify whether the intervention is indicated or not indicated.

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Question 37 of 85

37. Question

Case Study Question 5 of 6

A 24-year-old G2P1 at 32 1/7 weeks gestation presents to the triage area of labor and delivery, complaining of abdominal and back pain.

Nurses Notes:

Client reports history of cesarean section 5 years ago at 35 weeks gestation secondary to labor and breech presentation.

1245.
Terbutaline 0.25mg subcutaneous administered.

1255.
Betamethasone 12mg intramuscular to left ventrogluteal administered. Magnesium sulfate 6gram bolus started. Patient education on medications and side effects provided.

L&D Flowsheet:

Time	1200	1230	1255
Blood pressure	120/70	125/72	122/75
Heart rate	72	74	96
Respirations	18	18	20
Pulse oximetry	99% on RA	99% on RA	99% on RA
Pain	5/10	7/10	5/10
Cervical dilation	1cm	2.5cm	——-

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	32%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	10 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Fetal fibronectin	Positive	Negative
ROMPlus	Negative	Negative

>For each medication, select the appropriate option for Role in Preterm Labor and Common Side Effects

Sort elements

Magnesium sulfate
Terbutaline
Betamethasone

Main Role in Preterm Labor: Protects against fetal neurologic morbidities such as cerebral palsy

Common Side Effects: Flushing, diaphoresis, nausea
Main Role in Preterm Labor: Beta adrenergic receptor agonist; helps suppress uterine contractility

Common Side Effects: Tachycardia, palpitations, tremor
Main Role in Preterm Labor: Promotes fetal lung maturity

Common Side Effects: Trouble sleeping, increased blood glucose

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Question 38 of 85

38. Question

Case Study Question 6 of 6

A 24-year-old G2P1 at 32 1/7 weeks gestation presents to the triage area of labor and delivery, complaining of abdominal and back pain.

Nurses Notes:

Client reports history of cesarean section 5 years ago at 35 weeks gestation secondary to labor and breech presentation.

1245.
Terbutaline 0.25mg subcutaneous administered.

1255.
Betamethasone 12mg intramuscular to left ventrogluteal administered. Magnesium sulfate 6gram bolus started. Patient education on medications and side effects provided.

1330.
Magnesium sulfate bolus complete, now infusing at 2grams/hour. Patient reports contraction frequency has slowed, and pain has decreased. Contractions noted every 15 minutes per toco. Fetal heart rate 160 baseline with moderate variability, accelerations, no decelerations. Vaginal exam repeated and cervix unchanged.

L&D Flowsheet:

Time	1200	1230	1255	1330
Blood pressure	120/70	125/72	122/75	115/70
Heart rate	72	74	96	86
Respirations	18	18	20	18
Pulse oximetry	99% on RA	99% on RA	99% on RA	99% on RA
Pain	5/10	7/10	5/10	2/10
Cervical dilation	1cm	2.5cm	——-	2.5cm

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	32%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	10 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	9,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Fetal fibronectin	Positive	Negative
ROMPlus	Negative	Negative

>Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.

The nurse determines the client’s status is (choose a, b, or c). The nurse should now (choose d, e, or f).

a. improving
b. deteriorating
c. unchanged
d. stop the magnesium sulfate infusion
e. administer a second dose of terbutaline
f. continue monitoring fetus and contraction pattern

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Question 39 of 85

39. Question
A nurse on the postpartum floor receives report from the night shift nurse.

>Which of the following clients should she assess first?
- 1. The 22-year-old who is postop day 2 s/p cesarean section and is having incisional pain 5 out of 10.
- 2. The 30-year-old who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy, is postop day 1 s/p cesarean section, and complains of dizziness when attempting to ambulate for the first time.
- 3. The 35-year-old smoker who complains of leg pain, mild chest pain, and shortness of breath after returning from seeing her baby in the neonatal ICU.
- 4. The 16-year-old who had a postpartum hemorrhage after delivery and is now 3 days post-delivery with moderate amount of dark red vaginal discharge with occasional small clots.
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Question 40 of 85

40. Question
A 70-year-old woman is preparing to go home after spending five days in the hospital with pneumonia. She is being sent home on oxygen therapy and the nurse has just completed discharge teaching.

>Which of the following statements by the client is a concern?
- 1. “I will keep the oxygen at least 6 feet away from sources of heat or flames.”
- 2. “I will make sure that my son does not smoke around me while I am using the oxygen.”
- 3. “I will use hand-sanitizer to clean my hands before using my oxygen.”
- 4. “I will use a water-based lubricant around my nose and lips.”
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Question 41 of 85

41. Question
The nurse is reviewing history on a client who regularly visits the rural clinic. There is documentation in the record that indicates history of possible physical abuse, though the client has previously denied it. The nurse begins the screening process for domestic violence and the client responds, “Can you help me get out of this situation?”

>Which stage of the Stages of Change Model is the client exhibiting?
- 1. Precontemplation
- 2. Contemplation
- 3. Action
- 4. Preparation
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Question 42 of 85

42. Question
A client with long-standing type 2 diabetes must undergo a CT scan with contrast. The nurse reviews the client’s medication list.

>The nurse understands which of the following client medications requires special attention in the client undergoing a CT scan with contrast?
- 1. Lisinopril 10mg daily.
- 2. Metformin 500mg bid.
- 3. Atorvastatin 20mg daily.
- 4. Vitamin C 500mg daily.
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Question 43 of 85

43. Question
A client is admitted with advanced liver disease. The nurse is reviewing his labs and notes an ammonia level of 225 micrograms/milliliter.

>Which complication of liver disease does the nurse anticipate with this level of ammonia?
- 1. Ascites
- 2. Hepatic encephalopathy
- 3. Hepatorenal syndrome
- 4. Coagulopathy
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Question 44 of 85

44. Question
A client presents to the ER complaining of palpitations, dyspnea, and dizziness. An electrocardiogram is ordered. The EKG shows a ventricular rate of 130bpm with irregular narrow QRS complexes and absent p waves.

>The nurse reviews the EKG and identifies the rhythm as:
- 1. Supraventricular tachycardia
- 2. Sinus tachycardia
- 3. First degree atrioventricular block
- 4. Atrial fibrillation
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Question 45 of 85

45. Question

A 45-year-old Caucasian female is admitted through the emergency room with complaints of abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting.

Nurse Notes:

Time 1400.
Client arrives to triage and is assessed. She reports increasing bouts of right-sided abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting, currently 7/10 on pain scale. Client is diaphoretic. There is tenderness upon palpation of right upper quadrant. The client has a positive Murphy’s sign. She also reports right shoulder pain 7/10.

CBC, liver function tests, amylase and lipase are drawn. Abdominal ultrasound ordered.

1445.
Labs and US results are back.

1455.
Physician reviews labs and ultrasound, and client is diagnosed with acute cholecystitis.

1700.
Client to OR for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

1930.
Client received to post-surgical floor post cholecystectomy. Incisions within normal limits. IV infusing per order.

Day 2 post-op at 0900

Client reports feeling well, except for continued right shoulder pain, rating 6/10 on pain scale. She reports some mild incisional pain 3/10. Denies nausea/vomiting. She is tolerating diet well.

Postop labs repeated.

Vital Signs Initial:

Time	1400
Temp	100.7 F
P	106
RR	20
B/P	130/86
Pain	7/10

Vital Signs Post-Op Day 2:

Time	0900
Temp	98.7 F
P	84
RR	18
B/P	125/70
Pain	6/10

Lab Report Initial:

Lab	Results	Reference Range
White Blood Cells (WBC)	15 x 10³cells/mm³	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Hemoglobin	11.5 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
Hematocrit	33%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
AST	30	8-48 U/L
ALT	35	7-55 U/L
Amylase	60	23-85 U/L
Lipase	42	7-59 U/L

Lab Report Day 2 Postop:

Lab	Results	Reference Range
White Blood Cells (WBC)	11 x 10³cells/mm³	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Hemoglobin	10.5 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
Hematocrit	30%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%

Diagnostic Reports:

Abdominal ultrasound shows enlarged gallbladder with thickened wall of 5mm. Positive Murphy’s sign elicited with ultrasound probe.

>For each finding, click to specify if the finding indicates that the client’s status has improved or is unchanged since the onset of symptoms.

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Question 46 of 85

46. Question
A nurse is admitting a Muslim client and when asked about any cultural or religious concerns, he advises the nurse of the great importance of prayer time at certain times each day. A few days later, the same nurse is caring for the client and realizes that he has a procedure scheduled the next day at the same time as prayer time.

>Which is the most appropriate response of the nurse in this situation?
- 1. Apologize to the client and advise him that the procedure cannot be rescheduled.
- 2. Discuss with the healthcare team how important prayer time is to the client and ask what can be done to reschedule the procedure.
- 3. Go on lunch break when the procedure is scheduled and have the charge nurse deal with the situation.
- 4. Ask the client to skip his prayer time, advising him that the procedure is more important.
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Question 47 of 85

47. Question
A home health nurse is performing a home safety check for a 75-year-old male.

>Which of the following statements by the client is most concerning?
- 1. “I change my smoke detector batteries once a year.”
- 2. “I make sure any extension cords are secured behind furniture.”
- 3. “There are grab rails in my shower.”
- 4. “I keep my refrigerator temperature at 37 degrees.”
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Question 48 of 85

48. Question
A client with history of heavy alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital. The physician orders several days of thiamine supplementation.

>The nurse understands thiamine supplementation is needed to lower the risk of which of the following?
- 1. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
- 2. Delirium tremens
- 3. Seizures
- 4. Gastric ulcers
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Question 49 of 85

49. Question

The nurse is admitting at 4-year-old Asian-American boy to the emergency room, who presents with fever x 5 days.

Nurse Notes:

1200.
The child is brought in by his parents, with reports of high fever for the past 3 days, and two days of moderate grade fever before that. Tylenol and Motrin have been alternated per pediatrician recommendation with minimal effectiveness. The child is assessed and noted to have reddened eyes without drainage, strawberry tongue with red oral mucosa, and redness/swelling of the hands and feet. Cervical lymphadenopathy is present upon palpation. A macular rash is present on the trunk and extremities, which appeared today per the mother’s report. Grade III cardiac murmur noted on auscultation.

Pediatric cardiologist consulted.

1215.
CBC with differential, electrolytes, blood cultures, rapid strep test, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) are drawn. Tylenol administered.

1230.
Pediatric cardiologist performs bedside echocardiogram.

1300.
Lab results return.

Vital Signs:

Time	1200	1300
Temp	103 degrees F	102.8 degrees F
HR	140	142
RR	32	30
B/P	100/72	102/70
Pulse oximeter	96% on RA	96% on RA

Diagnostic Reports:

Echocardiogram: No congenital heart defect. Pericardial effusion noted. Mild dilation of left main coronary artery noted.

>Using the diagram below, select 2 actions to take, 1 potential condition, and 2 parameters to monitor.

Actions to Take	Potential Conditions	Parameters to Monitor
a. Administer IV immunoglobulin	f. Streptococcal A infection	j. Temperature
b. Give oxygen	g. Scarlet Fever	k. Blood cultures
c. Give corticosteroids	h. Kawasaki Disease	l. Blood pressure
d. Administer aspirin	i. Drug-eruption/drug reaction	m. Oxygenation saturation
e. Give antibiotics		n. Murmur

a. Administer IV immunoglobulin
b. Give oxygen
c. Give corticosteroids
d. Administer aspirin
e. Give antibiotics
f. Streptococcal A infection
g. Scarlet Fever
h. Kawasaki Disease
i. Drug-eruption/drug reaction
j. Temperature
k. Blood cultures
l. Blood pressure
m. Oxygenation saturation
n. Murmur

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Question 50 of 85

50. Question
A 2-year-old male is brought to the emergency room after accidentally ingesting antifreeze.

>Which of the following is an antidote to ethylene glycol poisoning?
- 1. Calcium gluconate
- 2. Protamine sulfate
- 3. Fomepizole
- 4. N-acetylcysteine
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Question 51 of 85

51. Question
A client is admitted with complaints of sudden onset of significant epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting, and fever. He is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.

>The nurse anticipates which of the following labs will be elevated with acute pancreatitis? Select all that apply.
- 1. Amylase
- 2. Calcium
- 3. Potassium
- 4. White blood cell count
- 5. Lipase
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Question 52 of 85

52. Question
A client was recently diagnosed with a spinal cord injury at the level of T3 after a motor vehicle accident. The nurse is educating the patient on his condition, potential complications, and preventive actions.

>Which of the following are signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia that the nurse should educate the patient about? Select all that apply.
- 1. Pounding headache
- 2. Fast heart rate
- 3. High blood pressure
- 4. Sweating below the level of spinal cord injury
- 5. Flushing of skin above the level of injury
- 6. Cool, pale skin below the level of spinal cord injury
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Question 53 of 85

53. Question

A 55-year-old female with a history of hypothyroidism is brought to the emergency room by her son.

Nurse Notes:

0900.
Client appears confused, stating “Where am I?” Has dry skin that is cold to the touch. Her son reports that the client has been using multiple blankets at home as she has been feeling chilled. Periorbital edema noted. Hypoactive bowel sounds. Client breathing is shallow with decreased breath sounds on auscultation. Per report, client has steadily been gaining weight.

0905.
Oxygen applied via nonrebreather with improvement in oxygen saturation to 95%

0910.
Arterial blood gases, chest x-ray, blood cultures, and electrocardiogram ordered by provider.

0920.
Client’s son reports his mother ran out of her thyroid medication several weeks ago and he is unsure if she ever restarted it. Client increasingly confused and is trying to leave the room.

Vital Signs:

Time	0900
Temp	94.5 F
P	48
RR	12
B/P	90/60
Pulse oximeter	88% on RA
Pain	0

Lab Report:

Lab	Results	Reference Range
White Blood Cells (WBC)	10 x 10³cells/mm³	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Potassium (serum)	4.0 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	130 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	55mU/L	0.45 to 4.5 mU/L
Serum triiodothyronine (T₃)	55 ng/dL	80 to 200 ng/dL
Serum free thyroxine (FT₄)	0.5 ng/dL	0.8-1.7 ng/dL
Serum glucose	48mg/dL	70-100 mg/dL

Diagnostic Reports:

Electrocardiogram shows sinus bradycardia.
Chest X-ray unremarkable.
ABG shows respiratory acidosis.

>Using the diagram below, select 2 actions to take, 1 potential condition, and 2 parameters to monitor.

Actions to Take	Potential Conditions	Parameters to Monitor
a. Provide warming blanket	f. Adrenal insufficiency	j. Cortisol levels
b. Administer methimazole IV	g. Sepsis	k. Body temperature
c. Administer fludrocortisone	h. Thyroid storm	l. Daily weights
d. Collect lactate level	i. Myxedema Crisis	m. Thyroid levels
e. Administer levothyroxine IV		n. Fluid status

a. Provide warming blanket
b. Administer methimazole IV
c. Administer fludrocortisone
d. Collect lactate level
e. Administer levothyroxine IV
f. Adrenal insufficiency
g. Sepsis
h. Thyroid storm
i. Myxedema Crisis
j. Cortisol levels
k. Body temperature
l. Daily weights
m. Thyroid levels
n. Fluid status

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Question 54 of 85

54. Question
A 62-year-old woman, who was independent prior to surgery, is recovering from a total knee replacement. While the nurse is performing discharge teaching, the client reports that her husband has Parkinson’s and may have trouble helping her at home, including changing her dressings. The closest family member lives 60 minutes away.

>Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
- 1. Discuss with the client placement in a long-term care facility for her and her husband.
- 2. Assure the client that she can do the dressing changes herself.
- 3. Offer to teach a family member how to change the dressing.
- 4. Discuss other care options with client, including home health services.
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Question 55 of 85

55. Question
A nurse is filling out an incident report after a client experienced a fall while in the bathroom. The client states that he became very dizzy and felt as though he would faint.

>Which of the following would be inappropriate to include in the incident report?
- 1. Using objective language to describe the incident.
- 2. Placing a note that the nursing assistant was at fault for not watching the client closely.
- 3. Name of the physician and nursing manager who was notified after the fall occurred.
- 4. Injuries that occurred secondary to the fall.
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Question 56 of 85

56. Question
An 18-year-old female has recently been admitted for management of an eating disorder. She reports binging episodes followed by intense guilt and purging. She is diagnosed with bulimia.

>Which of the following would the nurse expect to find with this client?
- 1. Muscle wasting
- 2. Amenorrhea
- 3. Russell’s sign
- 4. Lanugo
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Question 57 of 85

57. Question
A physician adds spironolactone to a client’s medication regimen. The client is also taking lisinopril to treat hypertension.

>With the client taking both spironolactone and lisinopril, which of the following labs is most important for the nurse to monitor?
- 1. Serum creatinine
- 2. Sodium
- 3. Serum glucose
- 4. Potassium
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Question 58 of 85

58. Question
A concerned new mother is watching the nurse take vital signs on an active newborn. She asks, “What are the normal ranges for vital signs in a baby?”

>Which of the following parameters is incorrect and would be considered out of range for the newborn?
- 1. Blood pressure of 68/40
- 2. Pulse of 130bpm
- 3. Respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute
- 4. Temperature of 98.4 degrees
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Question 59 of 85

59. Question
A client has arrived in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) after undergoing general anesthesia with halothane for a surgical procedure.

Nurse Notes:

Time 1000.
Client received to PACU with oral airway in place. IV infusing per order and IV site within normal limits. Surgical abdominal dressing clean, dry and intact. See flowsheet for vitals.

1015.
Client assessed and noted to be tachypneic and tachycardic. Generalized muscle rigidity noted. Peaked T waves noted on cardiac monitor.

1017.
Anesthesiologist called to bedside for further assessment. Oxygen per face mask applied and cooling measures commenced.

1020.
Anesthesia present at bedside.

Vital Signs:

1000 1015 1020

Blood pressure 130/70 148/90 154/94

Pulse 90 115 124

Respirations 20 28 32

Temperature 99.7 degrees F 103 degrees F 104 degrees F

Oxygen saturation 96% 92% 94%

>Complete the sentence from the list of options below.

The nurse should recognize that the client is most likely experiencing (choose a, b, c, or d). And she anticipates administering (choose e, f, g, or h).
- a. sepsis
- b. anaphylaxis
- c. malignant hyperthermia
- d. thyroid storm
- e. Vancomycin
- f. Dantrolene
- g. Epinephrine
- h. Methimazole
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Question 60 of 85

60. Question
A 15-year-old female is brought to the emergency room after being rescued from a house fire. She is having some shortness of breath from smoke inhalation and the nurse notes that her hands are burned. Further assessment reveals that the burn has destroyed the epidermis and dermis. The skin is bright red and leathery in appearance and does not blanche under pressure.

The client asks, “Why doesn’t it hurt very much?”

>Which of the following descriptions is the appropriate response?
- 1. “You’re still in shock from the house fire and your adrenaline level is high.”
- 2. “Those are first degree burns; they aren’t as painful as other types of burns.”
- 3. “You have what is called a third-degree burn; with this type of burn, the nerve endings are destroyed, and you may not feel much pain.”
- 4. “Don’t worry about that right now; the pain will come later.”
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Question 61 of 85

61. Question
A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric floor and is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. His 7-year-old sister is very anxious and keeps telling her mother that she is afraid something bad will happen to her brother.

>Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate in easing the older sister’s fears?
- 1. Assure her that the best surgeons will be taking care of her brother.
- 2. Have the child life specialist visit with the family.
- 3. Offer the child a lollipop and coloring book.
- 4. Tell her that her brother is very lucky to have such a concerned big sister.
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Question 62 of 85

62. Question
A nursing instructor is watching a student perform a sterile procedure.

>Which of the following would require action by the nursing instructor?
- 1. The student maintains a 1-inch non-sterile border and drops items into the middle of the sterile field.
- 2. The student turns briefly away from the sterile field while reaching for another sterile package, her hands or body do not touch or cross the sterile field.
- 3. The student slowly pours normal saline into a sterile container, holding the normal saline bottle about 2 inches above the sterile container while pouring.
- 4. The student opens a sterile package by first opening the flap away from her, then the two side flaps, then the last flap toward her.
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Question 63 of 85

63. Question
A client is ordered 2 units of packed red blood cells.

>Which of the following steps should the nurse take before and during the transfusion? Select all that apply.
- 1. Identify the client and check the blood with verification by a second nurse.
- 2. Start the IV before going to the blood bank to pick up the blood.
- 3. Hang the blood with a liter of Lactated Ringer’s.
- 4. Use an 18-gauge IV catheter to administer the transfusion.
- 5. Administer the blood over 6 hours.
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Question 64 of 85

64. Question
A 28-year-old male currently home for semester break is admitted through the emergency room with complaints of a headache and neck stiffness.

Nurse Notes:

Time 1600.
Client placed into bed. He reports a headache that started yesterday and has steadily worsened, with little relief from pain medications. He also complains of neck stiffness and reports his last temperature was 99.8 degrees Fahrenheit at home. He states, “I think I am coming down with a cold or the flu, but the neck stiffness really bothers me, so I wanted to check it out.”

Nuchal rigidity noted on exam. Positive Kernig’s sign with attempted knee extension.

CBC, blood cultures drawn.

1620.
Lumbar puncture performed, with cloudy CSF collected.

1630.
Suspected diagnosis of meningitis made. Droplet precautions instituted.

1640.
Antibiotics hung. Client now appearing confused and agitated. Vomited x 1. Fundoscopic exam reveals papilledema.

1700.
Client noted to have generalized tonic-clonic seizure activity and is unresponsive

Vital Signs Initial:

Time 1600

Temp 101 F

P 112

RR 20

Oxygen saturation 98% on RA

B/P 115/72

Pain 8/10

Lab Report Initial:

Lab Results Reference Range

White Blood Cells (WBC) 18 x 10³cells/mm³ 4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³

C-reactive protein 120 mg/dL Less than 0.8mg/dl

Diagnostic Reports:

Lumbar puncture shows cloudy CSF, elevated protein, elevated WBC, and low glucose

>Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.

Based on the data, the nurse determines the client’s status is (choose a, b, or c), with the likely reasoning being (choose d, e, or f).
- a. improving
- b. deteriorating
- c. unchanged
- d. high fever
- e. allergic reaction
- f. increased intracranial pressure
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Question 65 of 85

65. Question
A nurse is caring for a woman in labor. She reviews the fetal strip and notes moderate variability with occasional decelerations. The decelerations occur with a contraction, show a gradual decrease in fetal heart rate to its lowest point over 30 seconds, and the shape of the deceleration mirrors the contraction.

>Which of the following is the correct course of action for the nurse to take?
- 1. Apply oxygen per face mask
- 2. Administer terbutaline
- 3. Give IV fluid bolus
- 4. Continue to monitor fetal and maternal status.
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Question 66 of 85

66. Question
A nurse is educating a pregnant client about vaccines recommended in pregnancy, including the influenza and Tdap vaccines.

>Which type of immunity does the fetus receive from maternal administration of these vaccines?
- 1. Artificial active immunity
- 2. Natural active immunity
- 3. Passive natural immunity
- 4. Passive artificial immunity
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Question 67 of 85

67. Question
A nurse is teaching a class about information security and client confidentiality. Using a PowerPoint presentation, the nurse reviews a number of scenarios that address client privacy.

>Which of the following scenarios would be considered a violation of client privacy?
- 1. The nurse closes all screens on her computer and logs out before attending to a call light.
- 2. The dietician is reviewing lab results in a client’s chart.
- 3. Two nurses step into an empty room and close the door to exchange shift report.
- 4. The nurse shows a client’s CT scan results to a worried visitor who stops by the desk on her way to the client’s room.
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Question 68 of 85

68. Question
A postpartum nurse is making rounds on her clients. When she enters the room of her 17-year-old client, the client asks “Where is the other nurse with my baby? It’s been a while since she took the baby to the nursery to do labs.” The postpartum nurse is alarmed as the nursery is currently empty.

>Which of the following actions takes priority?
- 1. Ask the mother to describe the nurse who took the baby.
- 2. Review security camera footage.
- 3. Search the entire postpartum floor for the baby while asking visitors and employees if they have seen the child.
- 4. Call a Code Pink and allow no one to enter or leave the postpartum unit.
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Question 69 of 85

69. Question
Case Study Question 1 of 6

A 35-year-old female is brought to the emergency room via ambulance complaining of constant trembling and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

Nurse Notes:

1200.
Client with history of anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, currently on paroxetine daily. She reports she was recently given a prescription for cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms in her back from old tennis injury and has been using it around the clock for several days. No other significant medical history.

Client reports feeling palpitations; general diaphoresis noted upon exam. Also reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea since yesterday evening. Hyperactive bowel sounds noted. She has a mild tremor in her hands. Reflexes +3 bilaterally and ankle clonus noted.

18-gauge IV started x2.

CBC, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, liver enzymes, drug screen collected.

1300.
Client becoming increasingly agitated and now disoriented to place and time. Cries out “my heart is beating so fast!” Significant muscle rigidity noted.

Vital Signs:

Time: Admit 1200 1300

T 100F 104 F

P 98 140

RR 20 26

B/P 130/80 170/100

Pulse oximeter 98% on RA 96% on RA

Pain none none

>Select the 5 findings that are most significant from the options below.
- a. Blood pressure
- b. Tremor
- c. Diaphoresis
- d. Heart rate
- e. Temperature
- f. Oxygen saturation
- g. Hyperreflexia
- h. Muscle rigidity
- i. Altered mental status
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Question 70 of 85

70. Question

Case Study Question 2 of 6

A 35-year-old female is brought to the emergency room via ambulance complaining of constant trembling and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

Nurse Notes:

1200.
Client with history of anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, currently on paroxetine daily. She reports she was recently given a prescription for cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms in her back from old tennis injury and has been using it around the clock for several days. No other significant medical history.

Client reports feeling palpitations; general diaphoresis noted upon exam. Also reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea since yesterday evening. Hyperactive bowel sounds noted. She has a mild tremor in her hands. Reflexes +3 bilaterally and ankle clonus noted.

18-gauge IV started x2.

CBC, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, liver enzymes, drug screen collected.

1300.
Client becoming increasingly agitated and now disoriented to place and time. Cries out “my heart is beating so fast!” Significant muscle rigidity noted.

Vital Signs:

Time: Admit	1200	1300
T	100F	104 F
P	98	140
RR	20	26
B/P	130/80	170/100
Pulse oximeter	98% on RA	96% on RA
Pain	none	none

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	35%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	12 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	15,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Creatinine phosphokinase	375mcg/L	10-120mcg/L
AST	50 U/L	8-33 U/L
ALT	80 U/L	7-56 U/L
Drug screen	Negative	Negative

>For each client finding, click to indicate if the finding is consistent with neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome, or anticholinergic toxicity. Each finding may support more than one type of respiratory condition.

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Question 71 of 85

71. Question

Case Study Question 3 of 6

A 35-year-old female is brought to the emergency room via ambulance complaining of constant trembling and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

Nurse Notes:

18-gauge IV started x2.

CBC, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, liver enzymes, drug screen collected.

1300.
Client becoming increasingly agitated and now disoriented to place and time. Cries out “my heart is beating so fast!” Significant muscle rigidity noted.

Vital Signs:

Time: Admit	1200	1300
T	100F	104 F
P	98	140
RR	20	26
B/P	130/80	170/100
Pulse oximeter	98% on RA	96% on RA
Pain	none	none

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	35%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	12 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	15,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Creatinine phosphokinase	375mcg/L	10-120mcg/L
AST	50 U/L	8-33 U/L
ALT	80 U/L	7-56 U/L
Drug screen	Negative	Negative

>Choose the most appropriate word from the choices below to fill in the blank of the following sentences.

The nurse suspects that the client has (choose a, b, c, or d). The nurse must intervene quickly to prevent (choose e, f, g, or h).

a. Serotonin syndrome
b. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
c. Anticholinergic toxicity
d. Extra pyramidal symptoms
e. Congestive heart failure
f. Coma and death
g. Rhabdomyolysis
h. Irreversible extra pyramidal symptoms

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Question 72 of 85

72. Question

Case Study Question 4 of 6

A 35-year-old female is brought to the emergency room via ambulance complaining of constant trembling and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

Nurse Notes:

18-gauge IV started x2.

CBC, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, liver enzymes, drug screen collected.

1300.
Client becoming increasingly agitated and now disoriented to place and time. Cries out “my heart is beating so fast!” Significant muscle rigidity noted.

Vital Signs:

Time: Admit	1200	1300
T	100F	104 F
P	98	140
RR	20	26
B/P	130/80	170/100
Pulse oximeter	98% on RA	96% on RA
Pain	none	none

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	35%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	12 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	15,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Creatinine phosphokinase	375mcg/L	10-120mcg/L
AST	50 U/L	8-33 U/L
ALT	80 U/L	7-56 U/L
Drug screen	Negative	Negative

The physician makes a working diagnosis of serotonin syndrome.

>Select the orders from each of the categories the nurse should include in the plan of care. Each category may have more than one order.

Order Categories	Orders
Transfer Orders	a. Transfer to Intensive Care Unit
Transfer Orders	b. Transfer to Medical Surgical Unit
Fever Management	c. Apply cooling blanket
	d. Obtain vitals every hour
	e. Administer Tylenol 650mg PO
	f. Administer Dantrolene
Blood Pressure Management	g. Administer propranolol
Blood Pressure Management	h. Start esmolol IV infusion
Other Orders	i. Administer cyproheptadine
	j. Increase paroxetine dose
	k. Administer diazepam IV
	l. Continuous cardiac monitor

a. Transfer to Intensive Care Unit
b. Transfer to Medical Surgical Unit
c. Apply cooling blanket
d. Obtain vitals every hour
e. Administer Tylenol 650mg PO
f. Administer Dantrolene
g. Administer propranolol
h. Start esmolol IV infusion
i. Administer cyproheptadine
j. Increase paroxetine dose
k. Administer diazepam IV
l. Continuous cardiac monitor

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Question 73 of 85

73. Question

Case Study Question 5 of 6

A 35-year-old female is brought to the emergency room via ambulance complaining of constant trembling and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

Nurse Notes:

18-gauge IV started x2.

CBC, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, liver enzymes, drug screen collected.

1300.
Client becoming increasingly agitated and now disoriented to place and time. Cries out “my heart is beating so fast!” Significant muscle rigidity noted.

Vital Signs:

Time: Admit	1200	1300
T	100F	104 F
P	98	140
RR	20	26
B/P	130/80	170/100
Pulse oximeter	98% on RA	96% on RA
Pain	none	none

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	35%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	12 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	15,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Creatinine phosphokinase	375mcg/L	10-120mcg/L
AST	50 U/L	8-33 U/L
ALT	80 U/L	7-56 U/L
Drug screen	Negative	Negative

Orders:

Transfer client to the ICU
Vital signs and core temp hourly
Stop paroxetine and cyclobenzaprine
Cooling blanket now to bring core temp to <100.4
Start esmolol IV with loading dose of 500mcg/kg and then maintenance infusion of 50mcg/kg/min
Start 0.9% normal saline @ 150ml/hr
Administer 3 mg diazepam IVP for muscle rigidity
Insert Foley catheter
Administer cyproheptadine 8mg PO

The nurse manages the transfer to the ICU.

>Of the orders listed below, select the 4 orders the nurse should implement first

a. Stop paroxetine and cyclobenzaprine
b. Cooling blanket now to bring core temp to <100.4*
c. Start esmolol IV with loading dose of 500mcg/kg and then maintenance infusion of 50mcg/kg/min
d. Start 0.9% normal saline @ 150ml/hr
e. Administer 3 mg diazepam IVP for muscle rigidity
f. Insert Foley catheter
g. Administer cyproheptadine 8mg PO

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Question 74 of 85

74. Question

Case Study Question 6 of 6

A 35-year-old female is brought to the emergency room via ambulance complaining of constant trembling and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

Nurse Notes:

18-gauge IV started x2.

CBC, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, liver enzymes, drug screen collected.

1300.
Client becoming increasingly agitated and now disoriented to place and time. Cries out “my heart is beating so fast!” Significant muscle rigidity noted.

1315.
Cooling blanket applied.

1320.
Esmolol loading dose of 500mcg/kg IVP over 1 minute.

1323.
Esmolol maintenance infusion of 50mcg/kg/min started.

1325.
Cyproheptadine 8mg PO given.

1330.
Transferred to ICU

1345.
Patient less diaphoretic. Diazepam 3mg IVP given. Foley catheter inserted

Vital Signs:

Time: Admit	1200	1300	1345	1530
T	100F	104 F	103 F	101.8 F
P	98	140	125	110
RR	20	26	22	18
B/P	130/80	170/100	150/96	138/88
Pulse oximeter	98% on RA	96% on RA	96% on RA	97% on RA
Urine Output	–	–	–	70ml
Muscle Rigidity	–	Significant	Significant	Significant

Labs:

Lab	Results	Reference range
Hematocrit	35%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	12 g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
WBC	15,000 cell/mm3	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Creatinine phosphokinase	375mcg/L	10-120mcg/L
AST	50 U/L	8-33 U/L
ALT	80 U/L	7-56 U/L
Drug screen	Negative	Negative

Orders:

Transfer client to the ICU
Vital signs and core temp hourly
Stop paroxetine and cyclobenzaprine
Cooling blanket now to bring core temp to <100.4
Start esmolol IV with loading dose of 500mcg/kg and then maintenance infusion of 50mcg/kg/min
Start 0.9% normal saline @ 150ml/hr
Administer 3 mg diazepam IVP for muscle rigidity
Insert Foley catheter
Administer cyproheptadine 8mg PO

The nurse re-evaluates the client’s status at 1530.

>Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.

The nurse determines the client’s status is (choose a, b, or c). As evidenced by (choose d, e, or f).

a. improving
b. deteriorating
c. unchanged
d. urine output
e. muscle rigidity
f. vital signs

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Question 75 of 85

75. Question
The nurse is taking care of a client who used to work in construction. As a result, the client has significant hearing loss in both ears.

>Which of the following nursing interventions would be inappropriate to use with this client?
- 1. Speak to the client face-to-face at eye level.
- 2. Communicate orally each time the nurse enters the room so the client can practice reading lips.
- 3. Ensure there are no distractions or background noise when speaking to the client.
- 4. Make sure any assistive devices, such as hearing aids, are working properly.
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Question 76 of 85

76. Question
The nursing student is observing a nurse change the dressing on a central venous catheter.

>Which of the following steps should the nurse take while performing the dressing change? Select all that apply.
- 1. Maintain clean technique throughout the dressing change.
- 2. Clean skin using isopropyl alcohol, scrubbing for 30 seconds and allowing to dry completely.
- 3. Ensure the client wears a mask and turns his or her head away from the insertion site.
- 4. Measure the length of the catheter at the insertion site.
- 5. Assess the catheter site for redness or drainage.
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Question 77 of 85

77. Question
A nurse is caring for a client that had a bronchoscopy and has been cleared for discharge home.

>Which of the following should be included in discharge teaching about concerning signs to immediately report? Select all that apply.
- 1. Sore, dry throat.
- 2. Coughing up small amounts of blood-tinged mucus.
- 3. Experiencing significant shortness of breath
- 4. Mild fever for 12 hours in duration
- 5. Sudden, severe chest pain
- 6. Fatigue and hoarseness
- 7. Wheezing and neck swelling
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Question 78 of 85

78. Question
The nurse is assigned to a client with a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who has been on antiretroviral therapy for years.

>Which of the following would the nurse expect to see if the client is following the treatment plan?
- 1. A viral load of less than 20 copies/mL of blood and a CD4 count of 600 cells/microliter.
- 2. A viral load of 1000 copies/mL of blood and a CD4 count of 150 cells/microliter.
- 3. A viral load of more than 1000 copies/mL of blood and a CD4 count of 700 cells/microliter.
- 4. A viral load of less than 20 copies/mL of blood and a CD4 count of 190 cells/microliter.
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Question 79 of 85

79. Question

An ambulance brings in a 50-year-old male who is complaining of nausea/vomiting and gastrointestinal cramping.

Nurse Notes:

1405.
Client placed in bed. Client with history of type 2 diabetes and myasthenia gravis. He takes insulin and pyridostigmine at home. He complains of nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and lower abdominal cramping. Drooling from mouth and tearing of eyes noted. Constricted pupils noted on exam. Wheezing heard bilaterally on auscultation. Pain level 6/10.

Second large bore IV started. IV fluids infusing.

CXR and EKG ordered. CBC, electrolytes drawn.

1420.
Client continues to complain of significant abdominal cramping and has vomited x2 since arriving. Noted to be diaphoretic. Slight slurring of speech noted. Client restless and exhibiting confusion, pulling at IV lines. Shallow breathing and labored effort noted. Suctioning of mouth done secondary to excessive oral secretions. Oxygen applied per face mask.

1425.
Labs and diagnostic tests return.

Vital Signs:

Time	1405	1420
Blood pressure	90/60	80/55
Pulse	48	44
Respirations	16	10
Temperature	98.9 degrees F	99 degrees F
Oxygen saturation	95% on RA	87% on RA

Lab Report:

Lab	Results	Reference Range
White Blood Cells (WBC)	9 x 10³cells/mm³	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Hematocrit	40%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	13.5g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
Glucose (serum)	165mg/dL	70-100 mg/dL
Potassium (serum)	4.0 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	140 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L

Diagnostic Reports:

Electrocardiogram shows sinus tachycardia.
Chest X-ray shows hyperexpanded lung fields.

>Using the diagram below, select 2 actions to take, 1 potential condition, and 2 parameters to monitor.

Actions to Take	Potential Conditions	Parameters to Monitor
a. Administer atropine and pralidoxime	f. Gastroenteritis	j. Respiratory secretions
b. Give additional dose of pyridostigmine	g. Multiple Sclerosis	k. Blood glucose
c. Administer antibiotics per order	h. Cholinergic Crisis	l. Cardiorespiratory status
d. Assist with intubation	i. Autonomic Neuropathy	m. Bowel sounds
e. Administer insulin		n. Urinary output

a. Administer atropine and pralidoxime
b. Give additional dose of pyridostigmine
c. Administer antibiotics per order
d. Assist with intubation
e. Administer insulin
f. Gastroenteritis
g. Multiple Sclerosis
h. Cholinergic Crisis
i. Autonomic Neuropathy
j. Respiratory secretions
k. Blood glucose
l. Cardiorespiratory status
m. Bowel sounds
n. Urinary output

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Question 80 of 85

80. Question
The nurse is teaching a community workshop about infant care. One of the mothers asks, “Can you tell us about safe sleep guidelines?”

>Which of the following is a correct response by the nurse?
- 1. A baby can be placed on their belly to sleep if they have been diagnosed with reflux.
- 2. It is ok to use a blanket to cover baby if he or she is cold.
- 3. The baby should be placed to sleep on a firm, flat mattress with a fitted sheet.
- 4. It is recommended that baby remain in your room for the first 3 months of life.
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Question 81 of 85

81. Question
A client reports that her daughter died 7 months ago, soon after Christmas, and she sometimes still gets depressed. The nurse asks further questions to assess for dysfunctional grieving, and the client reports normal sleep and eating habits, and is clean and appropriately dressed in appearance. She is still attending church weekly. The client further states she is not looking forward to her daughter’s upcoming birthday as they always went on a trip together.

>Which of the following would be considered a therapeutic response by the nurse?
- 1. “It’s been 7 months, it’s time for you to move on.”
- 2. “You just need to get past this birthday, and it’ll get better with each passing birthday. You won’t feel as sad.”
- 3. “Tell me about some of the trips that you took with your daughter on her birthday.”
- 4. “I will have the doctor prescribe you Zoloft to help you with your depression.”
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Question 82 of 85

82. Question
After being diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, a client is taking oral iron and eating foods rich in iron.

>Which of the following foods may help increase the body’s absorption of iron when consumed at the same time as iron?
- 1. Orange juice, cantaloupe, broccoli
- 2. Salmon, eggs, tofu
- 3. Liver and red meat
- 4. Shrimp and tuna
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Question 83 of 85

83. Question
The physician orders heparin 7,500 units subcutaneously every 12 hours on a client for DVT prophylaxis. The heparin is sent from the pharmacy in a vial of 10,000 units/mL.

>How much will the nurse administer for one dose?
- 1. 2.5ml
- 2. 1.3ml
- 3. 0.75ml
- 4. 0.5ml
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Question 84 of 85

84. Question
A 58-year-old female is recovering from a colon resection. She has a BMI of 40 and type 2 diabetes. Her most recent labs indicate albumin level of 2.5 g/dL.

>With the client at risk for wound dehiscence, which of the following should not be included in the plan of care?
- 1. Discourage the client from eating chicken breast, salmon, and eggs
- 2. Keep tight control of glucose.
- 3. Teach client how to splint incisional site when coughing, deep breathing, sneezing, or vomiting.
- 4. Administer stool softeners.
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Question 85 of 85

85. Question

A 40-year-old male is brought to the emergency room via ambulance with facial drooping.

Nurse Notes:

0700.
Client noted to have facial drooping on right side, with inability to close eye or lips on right side. Complains of mild headache along with general facial pain on right side. Decreased sensation to light touch on the right side with normal sensation on the left. Has slight slurring of speech. Strength equal bilaterally in extremities. No rashes, sores, ulcers noted on skin assessment. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. S1 and S2 auscultated clearly.

Client’s wife reports that client had complained of forehead numbness yesterday along with right ear pain and had complained of his food having “no taste” last night during dinner. Previous medical history is hypertension x 3 years and history of frequent cold sores.

CBC, complete metabolic panel, Lyme antibody, RPR drawn. COVID-19 swab done.

0725.

CT scan of the head completed.

Vital Signs:

Time	0700
Blood pressure	150/95
Pulse	92
Respirations	20
Temperature	98.9 degrees F
Oxygen saturation	98% on RA

Lab Report:

Lab	Results	Reference Range
White Blood Cells (WBC)	9.5 x 10³cells/mm³	4.5 – 10.5 x 10³cells/mm³
Hematocrit	44%	Males: 42-52% Females: 35-47%
Hemoglobin	14g/dL	Males: 13-18 g/dL Females:12-16 g/dL
Glucose (serum)	120mg/dL	70-100 mg/dL
Potassium (serum)	4.0 mEq/L	3.5 to 5 mEq/L
Sodium (serum)	140 mEq/L	135 to 145 mEq/L
RPR	Negative	Negative
COVID-19	Negative	Negative

Diagnostic Reports:

CT scan is unremarkable

>Using the diagram below, select 2 actions to take, 1 potential condition, and 2 parameters to monitor.

Actions to Take	Potential Conditions	Parameters to Monitor
a. Administer prednisone	f. Lyme disease	j. Blood pressure
b. Injection of TPA	g. Ischemic stroke	k. Pain
c. Administer antibiotics	h. Neurosyphilis	l. Facial function
d. Give an analgesic for pain	i. Bell’s Palsy	m. Lymph nodes
e. Administer Penicillin G via IV		n. Facial sensation

a. Administer prednisone
b. Injection of TPA
c. Administer antibiotics
d. Give an analgesic for pain
e. Administer Penicillin G via IV
e. Administer Penicillin G via IV
g. Ischemic stroke
h. Neurosyphilis
i. Bell’s Palsy
j. Blood pressure
k. Pain
l. Facial function
m. Lymph nodes
n. Facial sensation

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	1100	1105	1115	1125
Blood pressure	115/78	112/80	90/55	82/48
Pulse	90	94	105	110
Respirations	18	18	20	20
Temperature	97.9 degrees F	98 degrees F	98 degrees F	98.1 degrees F

Lab	Results
Color	Dark Yellow
Ketones	1+
Glucose	3+
Bilirubin	Negative
Blood	Negative
Bacteria	None
Specific gravity	1.020

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