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APEA 3P PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these
laboratory test results supports this diagnosis?
a. Elevated serum potassium level.
b. Elevated serum amylase level.
c. Elevated serum sodium level.
d. Elevated serum creatinine level. - ANSWER-b. Elevated serum
amylase level.
Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a client who is two-
hours postoperative after abdominal surgery, should a nurse
report immediately?
a. Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
b. Respiratory rate of 12/minute and urine dribbling.
c. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg and wound discomfort.
d. Urine output of 100 mL/hr and flushed skin. - ANSWER-a.
Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
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Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while
interacting with a client who is crying indicates a correct
understanding of therapeutic communication?
a. The student maintains continuous eye contact with the client.
b. The student places one arm around the client's shoulder?
c. The student sits quietly next to the client.
d. The student leaves the room to provide privacy for the client. -
ANSWER-c. The student sits quietly next to the client.
Which of these actions should a nurse take initially if a client who
is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus develops tremors and ataxia?
a. Measure the client's blood sugar level.
b. Administer a concentrated form glucose to the client.
c. Administer a prn dose of insulin.
d. Measure the client's urine for ketones. - ANSWER-a. Measure
the client's blood sugar level.
An elderly client is at increased risk of developing drug toxicity to
prescribed medications due to declining hepatic and renal
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functioning. Which of these strategies should a nurse plan to
decrease this risk?
a. Increasing the time interval between medication doses.
b. Limiting the client's oral fluid intake.
c. Administering the medications with meals.
d. Encouraging the client to void every three to four hours. -
ANSWER-a. Increasing the time interval between medication
doses.
A client has persistent paranoid delusions that the food on the unit
is poisoned. Which of these measures should a nurse include in
the client's care plan?
a. Explaining that staff does not poison clients.
b. Focusing on how the hospital staff helps clients.
c. Allowing the client to eat food from sealed containers.
d. Telling the client that not eating the food that is served will
result in privilege restrictions. - ANSWER-c. Allowing the client to
eat food from sealed containers.
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Thrombophlebitis is a complication that may result due to surgery.
Which of these actions should a nurse take in the operating room
to prevent this complication from occurring?
a. Gatch the knee of the bed.
b. Administer anticoagulants preoperatively.
c. Apply sequential compression devices.
d. Maintain the legs in a dependent position. - ANSWER-c. Apply
sequential compression devices.
When discussing weigh gain during pregnancy, a nurse should
recommend that the total weight gain for a pregnant client who is
at ideal body weight for her height is:
a. at least 15 pounds.
b. 15 to 20 pounds.
c. 25 to 35 pounds.
d. at least 45 pounds. - ANSWER-c. 25 to 35 pounds.
Which of these manifestations, if reported by a client who is 10-
weeks-pregnant, supports the diagnosis of ruptured tubal
pregnancy.
APEA 3P PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these
laboratory test results supports this diagnosis?
a. Elevated serum potassium level.
b. Elevated serum amylase level.
c. Elevated serum sodium level.
d. Elevated serum creatinine level. - ANSWER-b. Elevated serum
amylase level.
Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a client who is two-
hours postoperative after abdominal surgery, should a nurse
report immediately?
a. Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
b. Respiratory rate of 12/minute and urine dribbling.
c. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg and wound discomfort.
d. Urine output of 100 mL/hr and flushed skin. - ANSWER-a.
Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
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Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while
interacting with a client who is crying indicates a correct
understanding of therapeutic communication?
a. The student maintains continuous eye contact with the client.
b. The student places one arm around the client's shoulder?
c. The student sits quietly next to the client.
d. The student leaves the room to provide privacy for the client. -
ANSWER-c. The student sits quietly next to the client.
Which of these actions should a nurse take initially if a client who
is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus develops tremors and ataxia?
a. Measure the client's blood sugar level.
b. Administer a concentrated form glucose to the client.
c. Administer a prn dose of insulin.
d. Measure the client's urine for ketones. - ANSWER-a. Measure
the client's blood sugar level.
An elderly client is at increased risk of developing drug toxicity to
prescribed medications due to declining hepatic and renal
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functioning. Which of these strategies should a nurse plan to
decrease this risk?
a. Increasing the time interval between medication doses.
b. Limiting the client's oral fluid intake.
c. Administering the medications with meals.
d. Encouraging the client to void every three to four hours. -
ANSWER-a. Increasing the time interval between medication
doses.
A client has persistent paranoid delusions that the food on the unit
is poisoned. Which of these measures should a nurse include in
the client's care plan?
a. Explaining that staff does not poison clients.
b. Focusing on how the hospital staff helps clients.
c. Allowing the client to eat food from sealed containers.
d. Telling the client that not eating the food that is served will
result in privilege restrictions. - ANSWER-c. Allowing the client to
eat food from sealed containers.
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Thrombophlebitis is a complication that may result due to surgery.
Which of these actions should a nurse take in the operating room
to prevent this complication from occurring?
a. Gatch the knee of the bed.
b. Administer anticoagulants preoperatively.
c. Apply sequential compression devices.
d. Maintain the legs in a dependent position. - ANSWER-c. Apply
sequential compression devices.
When discussing weigh gain during pregnancy, a nurse should
recommend that the total weight gain for a pregnant client who is
at ideal body weight for her height is:
a. at least 15 pounds.
b. 15 to 20 pounds.
c. 25 to 35 pounds.
d. at least 45 pounds. - ANSWER-c. 25 to 35 pounds.
Which of these manifestations, if reported by a client who is 10-
weeks-pregnant, supports the diagnosis of ruptured tubal
pregnancy.
