RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 3 Online
Practice B Questions with Certified Solutions
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who states, "I don't think my gambling is as big of a
problem as my friends think it is." Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as meeting
the diagnostic criteria of gambling disorder? - Answer The client asks others for money to compensate
for gambling losses.
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse identify as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.) - Answer Magical thinking is
correct.
Clang association is correct
Auditory hallucinations is correct.
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage COPD. Which of the following images should the nurse
identify as a late manifestation of this terminal illness? - Answer clubbing fingernails
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a newly admitted client. The nurse should identify that
which of the following findings is a manifestation of acute cocaine toxicity? - Answer Agitation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has preeclampsia without severe features. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? - Answer Use a side-lying position when resting in bed
or on the couch.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a gambling disorder. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan? - Answer Recommend joining a self-help group.
FLAGA nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's daughter asks the nurse
if she will have AD as well. Which of the following responses should the nurse make regarding the
genetic predisposition of this disease? - Answer Recommend joining a self-help group.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's daughter asks the nurse if she
will have AD as well. Which of the following responses should the nurse make regarding the genetic
, predisposition of this disease? - Answer "You can be tested for the presence of apolipoprotein, an
indication of an increased risk of developing AD."
A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD). Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? - Answer Assist the client to identify
their stage in the grief process.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - Answer Amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "The government has spies here
monitoring me in my room." Which of the following responses should the nurse give? - Answer "I
understand that you believe the government is here, but I don't see any evidence of this."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings indicates the client is at risk for a stroke? - Answer Takes a combination oral contraceptive
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding.
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - Answer Massage the client's fundus.
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease and has a new prescription for memantine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the
following medications can interact adversely with memantine? - Answer Sodium bicarbonate
A school nurse is planning an educational program for parents about bullying. Which of the following
information should the nurse include? - Answer Children who are victims of bullying behavior have an
increased risk of suicidal ideation.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - Answer "Drink at least 1.5 liters of fluid per
day while taking this medication."
Practice B Questions with Certified Solutions
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who states, "I don't think my gambling is as big of a
problem as my friends think it is." Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as meeting
the diagnostic criteria of gambling disorder? - Answer The client asks others for money to compensate
for gambling losses.
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse identify as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.) - Answer Magical thinking is
correct.
Clang association is correct
Auditory hallucinations is correct.
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage COPD. Which of the following images should the nurse
identify as a late manifestation of this terminal illness? - Answer clubbing fingernails
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a newly admitted client. The nurse should identify that
which of the following findings is a manifestation of acute cocaine toxicity? - Answer Agitation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has preeclampsia without severe features. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? - Answer Use a side-lying position when resting in bed
or on the couch.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a gambling disorder. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan? - Answer Recommend joining a self-help group.
FLAGA nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's daughter asks the nurse
if she will have AD as well. Which of the following responses should the nurse make regarding the
genetic predisposition of this disease? - Answer Recommend joining a self-help group.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's daughter asks the nurse if she
will have AD as well. Which of the following responses should the nurse make regarding the genetic
, predisposition of this disease? - Answer "You can be tested for the presence of apolipoprotein, an
indication of an increased risk of developing AD."
A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD). Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? - Answer Assist the client to identify
their stage in the grief process.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - Answer Amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "The government has spies here
monitoring me in my room." Which of the following responses should the nurse give? - Answer "I
understand that you believe the government is here, but I don't see any evidence of this."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings indicates the client is at risk for a stroke? - Answer Takes a combination oral contraceptive
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding.
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - Answer Massage the client's fundus.
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease and has a new prescription for memantine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the
following medications can interact adversely with memantine? - Answer Sodium bicarbonate
A school nurse is planning an educational program for parents about bullying. Which of the following
information should the nurse include? - Answer Children who are victims of bullying behavior have an
increased risk of suicidal ideation.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - Answer "Drink at least 1.5 liters of fluid per
day while taking this medication."
