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Title
CJE Benchmark Exam #1
CJE Benchmark Exam LATEST THIS YEAR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Flip terms and definitions
1
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.
TERM
Yellowish sclera.
Image
Possible side effect related to liver damage
DEFINITION
,2
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
Increased temperature
4
Purulent drainage from incision
TERM
Acute confusion
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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
DEFINITION
3
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
A 62-year-old male with an elevated triglyceride level.
TERM
48-year-old African-American male who is obese and father and
mother have type 2 DM. Image
DEFINITION
4
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."
TERM
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright
while eating." Image
DEFINITION
5
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 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."
TERM
"It appears you are hearing voices again. Tell me what you are hearing."
Image
DEFINITION
6
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."
4
"I will ask my spouse to start walking with me in the mornings."
TERM
"I know that my blood pressure is high when my nose starts bleeding."
Image
Correct - Hypertension is usually asymptomatic. A nose bleed can
occur with high blood pressure, but it can occur for many other reasons
as well. It is quite common that the client's blood pressure is high and
the client experiences no symptoms. It is important to help clients
Public
Title
CJE Benchmark Exam #1
CJE Benchmark Exam LATEST THIS YEAR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Flip terms and definitions
1
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.
TERM
Yellowish sclera.
Image
Possible side effect related to liver damage
DEFINITION
,2
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
Increased temperature
4
Purulent drainage from incision
TERM
Acute confusion
Image
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
DEFINITION
3
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
A 62-year-old male with an elevated triglyceride level.
TERM
48-year-old African-American male who is obese and father and
mother have type 2 DM. Image
DEFINITION
4
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."
TERM
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright
while eating." Image
DEFINITION
5
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 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."
TERM
"It appears you are hearing voices again. Tell me what you are hearing."
Image
DEFINITION
6
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."
4
"I will ask my spouse to start walking with me in the mornings."
TERM
"I know that my blood pressure is high when my nose starts bleeding."
Image
Correct - Hypertension is usually asymptomatic. A nose bleed can
occur with high blood pressure, but it can occur for many other reasons
as well. It is quite common that the client's blood pressure is high and
the client experiences no symptoms. It is important to help clients
