Advanced Patho 6501 Midterm Exam
Advanced Patho 6501 Midterm Exam
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A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare
provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the nurse
implement?
A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics.
B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe.
C. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware of stimuli.
D. Offer a medication-free period so that the client can do daily activities.
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A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics.
(The most effective management of pain is achieved using an around-the-clock schedule
that provides analgesic medications on a regular basis (A) and in a timely manner. Analgesics
are less effective if pain persists until it is severe, so an analgesic medication should be
administered before the client's pain peaks (B). Providing comfort is a priority for the client
who is dying, but sedation that impairs the client's ability to interact and experience the time
before life ends should be minimized (C). Offering a medication-free period allows the serum
drug level to fall, which is not an effective method to manage chronic pain.)
A client with pneumonia has a decrease in oxygen saturation from 94% to 88% while
ambulating. Based on these findings, which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Assist the ambulating client back to the bed
B. Encourage the client to ambulate to resolve pneumonia.
C. Obtain a prescription for portable oxygen while ambulating.
D. Move the oximetry probe from the finger to the earlobe.
A. Assist the ambulating client back to the bed.
(An oxygen saturation below 90% indicates inadequate oxygen. First, the client should be
assisted to return to bed (A) to minimize oxygen demands. Ambulation increases aeration of
the lungs to prevent pooling of respiratory secretions, but the client's activity at this time is
depleting oxygen saturation of the blood, so (B) is contraindicated. Increased activity
increases respiratory effort, and oxygen may be necessary to continue ambulation (C), but
first the client should return to the bed to rest. Oxygen saturation levels at different sites
should be evaluated AFTER the client returns to bed (D). )
A female client asks the nurse to find someone who can translate into her native language
her concerns about a treatment. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Explain that anyone who speaks her language can answer her questions.
B. Provide a translator only in an emergency situation.
C. Ask a family member or friend of the client to translate.
D. Request and document the name of the certified translator.
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D. Request and document the name of the certified translator. (A certified translator should
be requested to ensure the exchanged information is reliable and unaltered. To adhere to
legal requirements in some states, the name of the translator should be documented (D).
Client information that is translated is private and protected under HIPAA rules, so (A) is not
the best action. Although an emergency situation may require extenuating circumstances
(B), a translator should be provided in most situations. Family members may skew info and
not translate the exact information, so (C) is not preferred.)
An African-American grandmother tells the nurse that her 4-year-old grandson is suffering
with "miseries." Based on this statement, which focused assessment should the nurse
conduct?
A. Inquire about the source and type of pain.
B. Examine the nose for congestion and discharge.
C. Take vital signs for temperature elevation.
D. Explore the abdominal area for distention.
A. Inquire about the source and type of pain
(Different cultural groups often have their own terms for health conditions. African-
Americans clients may refer to pain as "the miseries." Based on understanding this term, the
nurse should conduct a focused assessment on the source and type of pain (A). (B, C, and D)
are important, but do not focus on "miseries" (pain).)
The nurse notices that the mother a 9-year-old Vietnamese child always looks at the floor
when she talks to the nurse. What action should the nurse take?
A. Talk directly to the child instead of the mother.
B. Continue asking the mother questions about the child.
C. Ask another nurse to interview the mother now.
D. Tell the mother politely to look at you when answering.
B. Continue asking the mother questions about the child.
(Eye contact is culturally-influenced form of non-verbal communication. In some non-
Western cultures, such as the Vietnamese culture, a client or family member may avoid eye
contact as a form of respect, so the nurse should continue to ask the mother questions
about the child (B). (A, C, and D) are not indicated.)
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The nurse notices that the Hispanic parents of a toddler who returns from surgery offer the
child only the broth that comes on the clear liquid tray. Other liquids, including gelatin,
popsicles, and juices, remain untouched. What explanation is most appropriate for this
behavior?
A. The belief is held that the "evil eye" enters the child if anything cold is ingested.
B. After surgery the child probably has refused all foods except broth.
C. Eating broth strengthens the child's innate energy called "chi."
D. "Hot" remedies restore balance after surgery, which is considered a "cold" condition.
D. "Hot" remedies restore balance after surgery, which is considered a "cold" condition.
Which nutritional assessment data should the nurse collect to best reflect total muscle mass
in an adolescent?
A. Height in inches or centimeters.
B. Weight in kilograms or pounds.
C. Triceps skin fold thickness.
D. Upper arm circumference.
B. Weight in kilograms or pounds
(Upper arm circumference (D) is an indirect measure of muscle mass. (A and B) do not
distinguish between fat (adipose) and muscularity. (C) is a measure of body fat.)
A client is receiving a cephalosporin antibiotic IV and complains of pain and irritation at the
infusion site. The nurse observes erythema, swelling, and a red streak along the vessel above
the IV access site. Which action should the nurse take at this time?
A. Administer the medication more rapidly using the same IV site.
B. Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
C. Notify the HCP before administering the next dose.
D. Give the client a PRN dose of aspirin while the medication infuses.
B. Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
(A cephalosporin antibiotic that is administered IV may cause vessel irritation. Rotating the
infusion site minimizes the risk of thrombophlebitis, so an alternate infusion site should be
initiated (B) before administering the next dose. Rapid administration (A) of intravenous
A+ TEST BANK 4
Advanced Patho 6501 Midterm Exam
Latest 2025-2026 Walden University
Accurate Spring-Summer2026 New
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Already Graded A+
A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare
provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the nurse
implement?
A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics.
B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe.
C. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware of stimuli.
D. Offer a medication-free period so that the client can do daily activities.
A+ TEST BANK 1
, Advanced Patho 6501 Midterm Exam
A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics.
(The most effective management of pain is achieved using an around-the-clock schedule
that provides analgesic medications on a regular basis (A) and in a timely manner. Analgesics
are less effective if pain persists until it is severe, so an analgesic medication should be
administered before the client's pain peaks (B). Providing comfort is a priority for the client
who is dying, but sedation that impairs the client's ability to interact and experience the time
before life ends should be minimized (C). Offering a medication-free period allows the serum
drug level to fall, which is not an effective method to manage chronic pain.)
A client with pneumonia has a decrease in oxygen saturation from 94% to 88% while
ambulating. Based on these findings, which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Assist the ambulating client back to the bed
B. Encourage the client to ambulate to resolve pneumonia.
C. Obtain a prescription for portable oxygen while ambulating.
D. Move the oximetry probe from the finger to the earlobe.
A. Assist the ambulating client back to the bed.
(An oxygen saturation below 90% indicates inadequate oxygen. First, the client should be
assisted to return to bed (A) to minimize oxygen demands. Ambulation increases aeration of
the lungs to prevent pooling of respiratory secretions, but the client's activity at this time is
depleting oxygen saturation of the blood, so (B) is contraindicated. Increased activity
increases respiratory effort, and oxygen may be necessary to continue ambulation (C), but
first the client should return to the bed to rest. Oxygen saturation levels at different sites
should be evaluated AFTER the client returns to bed (D). )
A female client asks the nurse to find someone who can translate into her native language
her concerns about a treatment. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Explain that anyone who speaks her language can answer her questions.
B. Provide a translator only in an emergency situation.
C. Ask a family member or friend of the client to translate.
D. Request and document the name of the certified translator.
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D. Request and document the name of the certified translator. (A certified translator should
be requested to ensure the exchanged information is reliable and unaltered. To adhere to
legal requirements in some states, the name of the translator should be documented (D).
Client information that is translated is private and protected under HIPAA rules, so (A) is not
the best action. Although an emergency situation may require extenuating circumstances
(B), a translator should be provided in most situations. Family members may skew info and
not translate the exact information, so (C) is not preferred.)
An African-American grandmother tells the nurse that her 4-year-old grandson is suffering
with "miseries." Based on this statement, which focused assessment should the nurse
conduct?
A. Inquire about the source and type of pain.
B. Examine the nose for congestion and discharge.
C. Take vital signs for temperature elevation.
D. Explore the abdominal area for distention.
A. Inquire about the source and type of pain
(Different cultural groups often have their own terms for health conditions. African-
Americans clients may refer to pain as "the miseries." Based on understanding this term, the
nurse should conduct a focused assessment on the source and type of pain (A). (B, C, and D)
are important, but do not focus on "miseries" (pain).)
The nurse notices that the mother a 9-year-old Vietnamese child always looks at the floor
when she talks to the nurse. What action should the nurse take?
A. Talk directly to the child instead of the mother.
B. Continue asking the mother questions about the child.
C. Ask another nurse to interview the mother now.
D. Tell the mother politely to look at you when answering.
B. Continue asking the mother questions about the child.
(Eye contact is culturally-influenced form of non-verbal communication. In some non-
Western cultures, such as the Vietnamese culture, a client or family member may avoid eye
contact as a form of respect, so the nurse should continue to ask the mother questions
about the child (B). (A, C, and D) are not indicated.)
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The nurse notices that the Hispanic parents of a toddler who returns from surgery offer the
child only the broth that comes on the clear liquid tray. Other liquids, including gelatin,
popsicles, and juices, remain untouched. What explanation is most appropriate for this
behavior?
A. The belief is held that the "evil eye" enters the child if anything cold is ingested.
B. After surgery the child probably has refused all foods except broth.
C. Eating broth strengthens the child's innate energy called "chi."
D. "Hot" remedies restore balance after surgery, which is considered a "cold" condition.
D. "Hot" remedies restore balance after surgery, which is considered a "cold" condition.
Which nutritional assessment data should the nurse collect to best reflect total muscle mass
in an adolescent?
A. Height in inches or centimeters.
B. Weight in kilograms or pounds.
C. Triceps skin fold thickness.
D. Upper arm circumference.
B. Weight in kilograms or pounds
(Upper arm circumference (D) is an indirect measure of muscle mass. (A and B) do not
distinguish between fat (adipose) and muscularity. (C) is a measure of body fat.)
A client is receiving a cephalosporin antibiotic IV and complains of pain and irritation at the
infusion site. The nurse observes erythema, swelling, and a red streak along the vessel above
the IV access site. Which action should the nurse take at this time?
A. Administer the medication more rapidly using the same IV site.
B. Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
C. Notify the HCP before administering the next dose.
D. Give the client a PRN dose of aspirin while the medication infuses.
B. Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
(A cephalosporin antibiotic that is administered IV may cause vessel irritation. Rotating the
infusion site minimizes the risk of thrombophlebitis, so an alternate infusion site should be
initiated (B) before administering the next dose. Rapid administration (A) of intravenous
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