NUR 304 QUIZZES /NUR304 QUIZZES: LATEST,CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING

NUR 304 QUIZZES /NUR304 QUIZZES: LATEST,CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSINGNUR 304 QUIZZES / NUR304 QUIZZES 1. Your client is suspected of having a pulmonary embolus. The nurse assesses the client, knowing that which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of pulmonary embolism? A. Dyspnea and chest pain B. Bradycardia C. Bradypnea D. Decreased respirations 2. A 75 year old client is recovering from bilateral hip replacement. Because the client is extremely weak and can’t produce an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for: A. Atelectasis B. Pleural Effusion C. Pulmonary edema D. DVTs 3. A dark skinned client with asthma seeks emergency care for acute respiratory distress. Because of this client’s dark skin, the nurse should assess for cyanosis by inspecting the..... A. Soft palate B. Sclera and hard palate C. Mucous membranes D. Nail beds 4. A male patient is admitted to the health care facility for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which nursing diagnosis is most important for this patient? A. Activity intolerance related to fatigue B. Impaired gas exchanges r/t airflow obstruction C. Anxiety r/t inability to catch her breath D. Fatigue r/t poor perfusion 5. An 80 year old client presents with periorbital edema and crackles; the nurse would assess the client for. ? A. Facial and eye trauma B. Congestive heart failure C. Presbyopia D. Allergies to newly prescribed medications 6. The nurse finds a patient in bed unable to sleep due to shortness of breath. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Assure the patient that this is normal and will probably resolve within the next week B. Tell the patient to sleep on his or her right side to facilitate ease of respirations C. Obtain a detailed history of the patient’s allergies and history of asthma. D. Assess for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea 7. The nurse is performing an assessment of the client's head and neck. The client requests information about the assessment of her lymph nodes. Which is the best response? A. "When one lymph node is identified as being enlarged, this is always an abnormal finding." B. "The lymph system makes antibiotics to treat infection." C. “All of your lymph nodes should be easily palpable." D. "Sometimes, enlarged lymph nodes indicate an infection." 8. What test is being performed by the nurse? A. Phelan’s test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome B. Modified Allen Test C. Percussion of ulnar nerve D. Palpation of arteries 9. The nurse assesses the vision of an older adult client and finds he has no central vision but has peripheral vision. The nurse concludes that this is consistent with which disorder? A. Blepharitis B. Hypertensive retinopathy C. Diabetic retinopathy D. Macular degeneration 10. The following are classic sign/symptom of hypothyroidism. A. Increased heart rate and hair on scalp and body B. Increased energy, Tachycardia and increased metabolism C. Weight gain, bradycardia and slow metabolism D. Increased weight loss of 10 lbs 11. The nurse is assessing a client's eyes during a comprehensive health assessment. The nurse knows that the client who demonstrates clinical manifestations of which condition will require immediate intervention A. Acute Glaucoma B. Cataract C. Anisocoria D. Periorbital edema 12. Assessment of the respiratory system includes all of the following EXCEPT A. Auscultation of lungs, adventitious lung sounds and SOB B. Capillary refill, posture and position C. Dyspnea, O2 saturation and color D. Peripheral pulses, temperature and edema in feet 13. The nurse is…… A. Assessing chest expansion B. Measuring Xiphoid process C. Assessing CVA tenderness D. Measuring peritoneum girth 14. The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. The nurse correctly identifies the following signs and symptoms with this disease A. Decreased fluid volume B. Increased cardiac output C. Narrowing of jugular veins D. Crackles and dyspnea 15. A client is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after a syncopal accident by a family member. The nurse begins the assessment of the client. Which of the following findings would indicate, to the nurse, the need for a more detailed neurological assessment of this client A. Slurred speech, confusion and disorientation B. Grimacing with movement and low back pain C. Talking in a loud voice and thrashing D. Inability to urinate and distended bladder. 16. On auscultation, which finding suggests a right pneumothorax? A. Absence of breaths sound in the right thorax B. Inspiratory wheezes in the right thorax C. Increased stridor in the right thorax D. Bilateral inspiratory and expiratory crackles 17. This baby has ,,,,,,,, A. Strabismus: A misalignment of the eyes, inward or outward B. Nystagmus: A condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements C. Hordeolum: A localized infection or inflammation of the eyelid margin involving hair follicles D. Chalazion: A benign, painless bump or nodule inside the upper or lower eyelid. Match the following 18. Stridor C A. Excess fluid that pleural cavity accumulates in the lungs 19. Pleural Effusion A B. Fever, night sweats, anorexia and rust colored sputum 20. Tuberculosis B C. Loud, high pitched sound produced by obstructed upper airway