A family member is seeking advice about an elderly parent who seems to worry
unnecessarily about everything. The family member asks, "Should I seek psychiatric
help for my mother?" Which is the nurse's most appropriate reply?
1. "Anxiety is a complex phenomenon and is effectively treated only with psychotropic
medications."
2. "From what you have told me, you should get her to a psychiatrist as soon as
possible."
3. "My mother also worries unnecessarily. I think it is part of the aging process."
4. "Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is out of proportion to the stimulus causing
it and when it impairs functioning."
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4. "Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is out of proportion to the
stimulus causing it and when it impairs functioning."
,A client is being treated with a medication to block the effect of antidiuretic hormone
to control the symptoms of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
1. Increased weight
2. Increased urinary output
3. Increased urine specific gravity
4. Decreased peripheral edema
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2. Increased urinary output
A 2-week-old infant vomits forcefully immediately after feeding for no apparent
reason and is frequently constipated. These signs support which diagnosis?
1. Meconium ileus
2. Galactosemia
3. Pyloric stenosis
4. Esophageal atresia
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3. Pyloric stenosis
The nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy, including removal of the
parathyroid gland. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize
when providing postoperative care for this client?
1. Assessing the client's white blood cell levels and assessing for infection
2. Monitoring the client's hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels
,3. Monitoring the client's serum calcium levels and assessing for signs of
hypocalcemia
4. Monitoring the client's level of consciousness and assessing for acute delirium or
agitation
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3. Monitoring the client's serum calcium levels and assessing for signs of
hypocalcemia
Tomas is a 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Tomas's nurse
recognizes that self-medicating with excessive alcohol is common in this disease and
can co-occur along with:
1. Generally good health despite the mental illness
2. An aversion to drinking fluids
3. Anxiety and depression
4. The ability to express his needs
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3. Anxiety and depression
The nurse is analyzing a client's urinalysis report. Which of the following results should
the nurse recognize as an abnormal finding?
1. pH 6.0
2. White blood cells (WBCs) 9/hpf
3. Amber yellow colour
4. Specific gravity 1.025
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, 2. White blood cells (WBCs) 9/hpf
After noting lengthening QRS intervals in a client with acute kidney injury (AKI), which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1. Document the QRS interval.
2. Check the client's most recent blood potassium level.
3. Notify the client's health care provider.
4. Look at the client's current blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
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2. Check the client's most recent blood potassium level.
A patient is admitted to the medical unit for complications of long-term, poorly
controlled type 2 DM. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in
addition to elevated glucose?
1. Atherosclerosis
2. Metabolic alkalosis
3. Elevated liver enzymes
4. Anemia
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1. Atherosclerosis
A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following
assessment findings accompanies this condition?
unnecessarily about everything. The family member asks, "Should I seek psychiatric
help for my mother?" Which is the nurse's most appropriate reply?
1. "Anxiety is a complex phenomenon and is effectively treated only with psychotropic
medications."
2. "From what you have told me, you should get her to a psychiatrist as soon as
possible."
3. "My mother also worries unnecessarily. I think it is part of the aging process."
4. "Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is out of proportion to the stimulus causing
it and when it impairs functioning."
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4. "Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is out of proportion to the
stimulus causing it and when it impairs functioning."
,A client is being treated with a medication to block the effect of antidiuretic hormone
to control the symptoms of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
1. Increased weight
2. Increased urinary output
3. Increased urine specific gravity
4. Decreased peripheral edema
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2. Increased urinary output
A 2-week-old infant vomits forcefully immediately after feeding for no apparent
reason and is frequently constipated. These signs support which diagnosis?
1. Meconium ileus
2. Galactosemia
3. Pyloric stenosis
4. Esophageal atresia
Give this one a try later!
3. Pyloric stenosis
The nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy, including removal of the
parathyroid gland. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize
when providing postoperative care for this client?
1. Assessing the client's white blood cell levels and assessing for infection
2. Monitoring the client's hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels
,3. Monitoring the client's serum calcium levels and assessing for signs of
hypocalcemia
4. Monitoring the client's level of consciousness and assessing for acute delirium or
agitation
Give this one a try later!
3. Monitoring the client's serum calcium levels and assessing for signs of
hypocalcemia
Tomas is a 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Tomas's nurse
recognizes that self-medicating with excessive alcohol is common in this disease and
can co-occur along with:
1. Generally good health despite the mental illness
2. An aversion to drinking fluids
3. Anxiety and depression
4. The ability to express his needs
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3. Anxiety and depression
The nurse is analyzing a client's urinalysis report. Which of the following results should
the nurse recognize as an abnormal finding?
1. pH 6.0
2. White blood cells (WBCs) 9/hpf
3. Amber yellow colour
4. Specific gravity 1.025
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, 2. White blood cells (WBCs) 9/hpf
After noting lengthening QRS intervals in a client with acute kidney injury (AKI), which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1. Document the QRS interval.
2. Check the client's most recent blood potassium level.
3. Notify the client's health care provider.
4. Look at the client's current blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
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2. Check the client's most recent blood potassium level.
A patient is admitted to the medical unit for complications of long-term, poorly
controlled type 2 DM. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in
addition to elevated glucose?
1. Atherosclerosis
2. Metabolic alkalosis
3. Elevated liver enzymes
4. Anemia
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1. Atherosclerosis
A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following
assessment findings accompanies this condition?
