NUR 257 Chronic Exam
NUR 257 Chronic Exam
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) WITH
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GRADED A+
The nurse is interviewing a client during an initial visit at a cardiologist's office.
What symptom will the nurse expect to find as an early symptom of chronic
heart failure?
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, NUR 257 Chronic Exam
nocturia
fatigue
irregular pulse
pedal edema –
Correct Answer :fatigue
What is the main difference between Class I and Class II heart failure as defined
by the New York Heart Association (NYHA)?
Duration of symptoms
There is a marked limitation of physical activity.
The client is unable to carry out any physical activity.
The level of physical activity each allows
- Correct Answer :The level of physical activity each allows
The development of a positive HIV antibody test following initial infection
generally occurs in which timeframe?
4 weeks
8 weeks
6 weeks
10 weeks –
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Correct Answer :4 weeks
A client is diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). When
assessing the client for possible infection, what would the nurse identify as a
least likely cause?
Hemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumonia –
Correct Answer :Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
A client with AIDS is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea and
dehydration. The physician suspects an infection with Cryptosporidium. What
type of specimen should be collected to confirm this diagnosis?
Stool specimen for ova and parasites
Urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
Sputum specimen for acid fast bacillus
Blood specimen for electrolyte studies –
Correct Answer :Stool specimen for ova and parasites
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A client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) asks how the
health care provider determines what his or her viral load is. What is the nurse's
best response?
The health care provider can have a sedimentary rate run.
The health care provider can have a basic metabolic panel run.
The health care provider can have an ELISA test run.
The health care provider can have a polymerase chain reaction test run. –
Correct Answer :The health care provider can have a polymerase chain reaction
test run.
A client is diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). What
would the nurse identify as potential infections for this client? Select all that
apply.
Hemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia –
Correct Answer :Hemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
A+ TEST BANK 4
NUR 257 Chronic Exam
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) WITH
RATIONALES/ GUARANTEED PASS
GRADED A+
The nurse is interviewing a client during an initial visit at a cardiologist's office.
What symptom will the nurse expect to find as an early symptom of chronic
heart failure?
A+ TEST BANK 1
, NUR 257 Chronic Exam
nocturia
fatigue
irregular pulse
pedal edema –
Correct Answer :fatigue
What is the main difference between Class I and Class II heart failure as defined
by the New York Heart Association (NYHA)?
Duration of symptoms
There is a marked limitation of physical activity.
The client is unable to carry out any physical activity.
The level of physical activity each allows
- Correct Answer :The level of physical activity each allows
The development of a positive HIV antibody test following initial infection
generally occurs in which timeframe?
4 weeks
8 weeks
6 weeks
10 weeks –
A+ TEST BANK 2
, NUR 257 Chronic Exam
Correct Answer :4 weeks
A client is diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). When
assessing the client for possible infection, what would the nurse identify as a
least likely cause?
Hemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumonia –
Correct Answer :Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
A client with AIDS is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea and
dehydration. The physician suspects an infection with Cryptosporidium. What
type of specimen should be collected to confirm this diagnosis?
Stool specimen for ova and parasites
Urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
Sputum specimen for acid fast bacillus
Blood specimen for electrolyte studies –
Correct Answer :Stool specimen for ova and parasites
A+ TEST BANK 3
, NUR 257 Chronic Exam
A client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) asks how the
health care provider determines what his or her viral load is. What is the nurse's
best response?
The health care provider can have a sedimentary rate run.
The health care provider can have a basic metabolic panel run.
The health care provider can have an ELISA test run.
The health care provider can have a polymerase chain reaction test run. –
Correct Answer :The health care provider can have a polymerase chain reaction
test run.
A client is diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). What
would the nurse identify as potential infections for this client? Select all that
apply.
Hemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia –
Correct Answer :Hemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
A+ TEST BANK 4
