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CJE Benchmark Exam 1 & EXAM 2 ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
CJE Benchmark Exam 1
QUESTION: What would the nurse expect to find in the care of an 80-year-old client who is
experiencing a complication after a right knee replacement? The patient is post-op day 1.
1
Dry cough
2
Acute confusion
3
Increased temperature
4
Purulent drainage from incision - ANSWER-Acute confusion
Dry cough - Vague sign
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Acute confusion - Correct - sign of infection in an older adult
Increased temperature - Older adult may not exhibit normal signs of infection
Purulent drainage from incision - Older adult may not exhibit normal signs of infection
QUESTION: Which of these clients should the nurse consider at greatest risk for developing type
2 diabetes mellitus?
1
48-year-old African-American male who is obese and father and mother have type 2 DM.
2
50-year-old male hemoglobin A1C of 5.5% during a routine physical examination.
3
A 30-year-old female who delivered a 9-pound baby.
4
A 62-year-old male with an elevated triglyceride level. - ANSWER-48-year-old African-American
male who is obese and father and mother have type 2 DM.
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QUESTION: The nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson's disease who has been admitted to
the hospital because of significant weight loss. Assessment data reveals a masklike facial
expression and slurred speech. A swallowing evaluation reveals some difficulty swallowing. The
client's daughter asks the nurse, "How am I supposed to feed him at home?" What is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
1
"He will be scheduled for surgery to have a feeding tube placed".
2
"It's best to feed him only three meals a day to reduce the chance of choking."
3
"Make sure he drinks all liquids through a straw and recline in chair while eating."
4
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while eating." - ANSWER-
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while eating."
Q; The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is receiving isoniazid and rifampin for
tuberculosis. Which adverse effect should the nurse be most concerned with?
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1
Blurred vision.
2
Yellowish sclera.
3
Nausea and vomiting.
4
Decreased urine output. - ANSWER-Yellowish sclera.
Possible side effect related to liver damage
QUESTION: The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the psychiatric in-client
unit with schizophrenia. While talking with the nurse alone, the client suddenly stops
midsentence, turns to stare at the wall and states, "I told you I can't do that!" What is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
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CJE Benchmark Exam 1 & EXAM 2 ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
CJE Benchmark Exam 1
QUESTION: What would the nurse expect to find in the care of an 80-year-old client who is
experiencing a complication after a right knee replacement? The patient is post-op day 1.
1
Dry cough
2
Acute confusion
3
Increased temperature
4
Purulent drainage from incision - ANSWER-Acute confusion
Dry cough - Vague sign
1
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Acute confusion - Correct - sign of infection in an older adult
Increased temperature - Older adult may not exhibit normal signs of infection
Purulent drainage from incision - Older adult may not exhibit normal signs of infection
QUESTION: Which of these clients should the nurse consider at greatest risk for developing type
2 diabetes mellitus?
1
48-year-old African-American male who is obese and father and mother have type 2 DM.
2
50-year-old male hemoglobin A1C of 5.5% during a routine physical examination.
3
A 30-year-old female who delivered a 9-pound baby.
4
A 62-year-old male with an elevated triglyceride level. - ANSWER-48-year-old African-American
male who is obese and father and mother have type 2 DM.
2
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QUESTION: The nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson's disease who has been admitted to
the hospital because of significant weight loss. Assessment data reveals a masklike facial
expression and slurred speech. A swallowing evaluation reveals some difficulty swallowing. The
client's daughter asks the nurse, "How am I supposed to feed him at home?" What is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
1
"He will be scheduled for surgery to have a feeding tube placed".
2
"It's best to feed him only three meals a day to reduce the chance of choking."
3
"Make sure he drinks all liquids through a straw and recline in chair while eating."
4
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while eating." - ANSWER-
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while eating."
Q; The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is receiving isoniazid and rifampin for
tuberculosis. Which adverse effect should the nurse be most concerned with?
3
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1
Blurred vision.
2
Yellowish sclera.
3
Nausea and vomiting.
4
Decreased urine output. - ANSWER-Yellowish sclera.
Possible side effect related to liver damage
QUESTION: The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the psychiatric in-client
unit with schizophrenia. While talking with the nurse alone, the client suddenly stops
midsentence, turns to stare at the wall and states, "I told you I can't do that!" What is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
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