CJE Benchmark Exam #1 Questions &
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The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is receiving isoniazid
and rifampin for tuberculosis. Which adverse effect should the nurse be
most concerned with?
1
Blurred vision.
2
Yellowish sclera.
3
Nausea and vomiting.
4
Decreased urine output. - ANSWER---Yellowish sclera.
Possible side effect related to liver damage
What would the nurse expect to find in the care of an 80-year-old client who
is experiencing a complication after a right knee replacement? The patient
is post-op day 1.
1
Dry cough
2
Acute confusion
3
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Increased temperature
4
Purulent drainage from incision - ANSWER---Acute confusion
Dry cough - Vague sign
Acute confusion - Correct - sign of infection in an older adult
Increased temperature - Older adult may not exhibit normal signs of
infection
Purulent drainage from incision - Older adult may not exhibit normal
signs of infection
Which of these clients should the nurse consider at greatest risk for
developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
1
48-year-old African-American male who is obese and father and mother
have type 2 DM.
2
50-year-old male hemoglobin A1C of 5.5% during a routine physical
examination.
3
A 30-year-old female who delivered a 9-pound baby.
4
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A 62-year-old male with an elevated triglyceride level. - ANSWER---48-
year-old African-American male who is obese and father and mother
have type 2 DM.
The nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson's disease who has been
admitted to the hospital because of significant weight loss. Assessment
data reveals a masklike facial expression and slurred speech. A swallowing
evaluation reveals some difficulty swallowing. The client's daughter asks
the nurse, "How am I supposed to feed him at home?" What is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
1
"He will be scheduled for surgery to have a feeding tube placed".
2
"It's best to feed him only three meals a day to reduce the chance of
choking."
3
"Make sure he drinks all liquids through a straw and recline in chair while
eating."
4
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while
eating." - ANSWER---"You should add a thickener all liquids and make
sure he sits upright while eating."
The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the psychiatric in-
client unit with schizophrenia. While talking with the nurse alone, the client
, CJE Benchmark Exam #1 Questions &
Answers Verified With Complete
Solutions (Updated 2026-2027)
suddenly stops midsentence, turns to stare at the wall and states, "I told
you I can't do that!" What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
1
"I will talk to you later when you can pay attention."
2
"I will leave the room if you continue to not pay attention"
3
"Is your mother talking to you again? I wish she would leave you alone."
4
"It appears you are hearing voices again. Tell me what you are hearing." -
ANSWER---"It appears you are hearing voices again. Tell me what you
are hearing."
The nurse is participating in the discharge plans for a client with
hypertension. Which statement by the client would cause concern?
1
"I am at risk for stroke or heart attack if my blood pressure is not
controlled."
2
"I know that my blood pressure is high when my nose starts bleeding."
3
"I will take my blood pressure two times a day for at least 7 days."
Answers Verified With Complete
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The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is receiving isoniazid
and rifampin for tuberculosis. Which adverse effect should the nurse be
most concerned with?
1
Blurred vision.
2
Yellowish sclera.
3
Nausea and vomiting.
4
Decreased urine output. - ANSWER---Yellowish sclera.
Possible side effect related to liver damage
What would the nurse expect to find in the care of an 80-year-old client who
is experiencing a complication after a right knee replacement? The patient
is post-op day 1.
1
Dry cough
2
Acute confusion
3
, CJE Benchmark Exam #1 Questions &
Answers Verified With Complete
Solutions (Updated 2026-2027)
Increased temperature
4
Purulent drainage from incision - ANSWER---Acute confusion
Dry cough - Vague sign
Acute confusion - Correct - sign of infection in an older adult
Increased temperature - Older adult may not exhibit normal signs of
infection
Purulent drainage from incision - Older adult may not exhibit normal
signs of infection
Which of these clients should the nurse consider at greatest risk for
developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
1
48-year-old African-American male who is obese and father and mother
have type 2 DM.
2
50-year-old male hemoglobin A1C of 5.5% during a routine physical
examination.
3
A 30-year-old female who delivered a 9-pound baby.
4
, CJE Benchmark Exam #1 Questions &
Answers Verified With Complete
Solutions (Updated 2026-2027)
A 62-year-old male with an elevated triglyceride level. - ANSWER---48-
year-old African-American male who is obese and father and mother
have type 2 DM.
The nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson's disease who has been
admitted to the hospital because of significant weight loss. Assessment
data reveals a masklike facial expression and slurred speech. A swallowing
evaluation reveals some difficulty swallowing. The client's daughter asks
the nurse, "How am I supposed to feed him at home?" What is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
1
"He will be scheduled for surgery to have a feeding tube placed".
2
"It's best to feed him only three meals a day to reduce the chance of
choking."
3
"Make sure he drinks all liquids through a straw and recline in chair while
eating."
4
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while
eating." - ANSWER---"You should add a thickener all liquids and make
sure he sits upright while eating."
The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the psychiatric in-
client unit with schizophrenia. While talking with the nurse alone, the client
, CJE Benchmark Exam #1 Questions &
Answers Verified With Complete
Solutions (Updated 2026-2027)
suddenly stops midsentence, turns to stare at the wall and states, "I told
you I can't do that!" What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
1
"I will talk to you later when you can pay attention."
2
"I will leave the room if you continue to not pay attention"
3
"Is your mother talking to you again? I wish she would leave you alone."
4
"It appears you are hearing voices again. Tell me what you are hearing." -
ANSWER---"It appears you are hearing voices again. Tell me what you
are hearing."
The nurse is participating in the discharge plans for a client with
hypertension. Which statement by the client would cause concern?
1
"I am at risk for stroke or heart attack if my blood pressure is not
controlled."
2
"I know that my blood pressure is high when my nose starts bleeding."
3
"I will take my blood pressure two times a day for at least 7 days."
