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1 :
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?

Soles of the feet

Palms of the hands

Oral mucosa

Nail beds

Hint : 👄Look at the part of the body with the richest blood supply to detect changes in oxygenation.

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2 :
A nurse is assessing a client who has Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and notes that the client's breathing is shallow and the client is short of breath. The nurse understands that that the client's respiratory distress is caused by which of the following?

Degeneration of nerves in the brainstem and spinal cord.

Pleural effusion caused by immobility.

Demyelination of nerves that stimulate the respiratory muscles.

Bronchoconstriction and edema of the airways.

Hint : 🧠Consider the nerves that help muscles expand the lungs.

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3 :
An older adult client who is having difficulty passing urine is found to have elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The nurse understands that this finding indicates which of the following?

The client has a harmful gene mutation which puts him at a higher risk for cancer in the future.

The client will need additional testing to determine if he has cancer.

The client has prostate cancer.

The client has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Hint : 🧪An elevated result here means further steps, not a final answer.

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4 :
A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old client who has frequent premature atrial contractions seen on the cardiac monitor. The nurse understands that the client requires additional education when the client selects which of the following items for the breakfast tray?

Whole milk

Black tea

Bacon

Scrambled eggs with cheese

Hint : ☕Avoid substances that stimulate the heart's electrical activity.

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5 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Despite medication therapy aimed at correcting the dysrhythmia, the patient has consistently remained in atrial fibrillation for several days. Which of the following interventions would the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?

Emergency defibrillation

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Anticoagulant therapy

Diuretic therapy

Hint : 🩸Long-term management of irregular atrial rhythms focuses on preventing clots.

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6 :
A nurse manager is discussing social services for older adults during a staff meeting in a long- term acute care (LTAC) facility. Which statement about Medicare made by one of the employees requires correction by the nurse manager?

Medicare covers people under 65-years who have end-stage renal disease.

Low-income people who have Medicare can also qualify for Medicaid.

People who qualify for Medicare will have no out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Medicare is federally-funded health insurance for people 65-years or older.

Hint : 💵Just because it’s government-funded doesn’t mean everything is free.

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7 :
A nurse is obtaining an admission history on a client who has possible asthma with new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may be a cause of the client's bronchoconstriction?

The client follows a strict vegetarian diet.

The client takes rosuvastatin for hyperlipidemia.

The client takes propranolol for hypertension.

The client uses acetaminophen for headaches

Hint : 💊Some medications for blood pressure can interfere with breathing.

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8 :
A nurse is discussing the use of docusate sodium (Colace) with a client who is recovering from a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). What is the rationale for administering this medication during the recovery from a myocardial infarction?

Treats hyperlipidemia to reduce the risk of new plaques

Prevents the formation of clots to reduce the risk of stroke

Prevents vagal stimulation to reduce e risk of dysrhythmias

Removes excess sodium to reduce the risk of hypertension

Hint : 💩Avoiding constipation helps prevent cardiac stress.

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9 :
The classic manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. The nurse understands that a finding related to postural instability includes which of the following?

Retropulsion

Impaired handwriting

Muscle soreness and pain

Slow movements

Hint : 🚶‍♂️Watch for backward falling tendencies in mobility assessments.

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10 :
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate 250 mg via IV bolus every 6 hr. Available is hydrocortisone sodium succinate 1000 mg/8 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Hint : 🧪Divide prescribed by supplied and multiply by volume.

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11 :
A client has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Which statement should the nurse include in the client education?

Most people with Bell's palsy have permanent facial paralysis.

You will need to use antibiotic eye drops for 3-6 months.

Tape your eyelid closed when you go to sleep.

Chew food on the affected side to improve muscle strength.

Hint : 👁️Protection of the eye is a priority when the lid won’t fully close.

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12 :
A nurse is providing education to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and will begin using fluticasone by metered dose inhaler every 12 hours for maintenance. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

"Use this inhaler as the first-line medication to relieve acute symptoms."

"Inspect your mouth daily for signs of thrush."

"Check your heart rate before each dose."

"Skip the morning dose if you do not have any symptoms."

Hint : 👅Check where the medicine goes for any unwanted fungal growth.

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13 :
A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of numbness and weakness which began in the feet and has progressed symmetrically in an ascending pattern through the bilateral lower extremities. The nurse understands that this pattern most closely fits which neurological disorder?

Multiple sclerosis

Guillain Barre Syndrome

Myasthenia gravis

Parkinson's disease

Hint : 🦵If it climbs up the body in a symmetric way, think peripheral nerves.

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14 :
A client who has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina is placed on multiple medications to manage the condition. The nurse understands that the client is receiving rosuvastatin for which reason?

To control the heart rate and reduce the oxygen demand of the heart.

To prevent platelet aggregation in order to prevent thrombus formation.

To reduce LDL cholesterol to prevent the formation of additional plaques.

To relieve acute episodes of angina when they occur

Hint : 🧬Focus on reducing what builds plaques in arteries.

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15 :
A nurse on a telemetry unit receives change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

A client with myasthenia gravis who has bilateral ptosis and a positive edrophonium (Tensilon) test.

A client with Bell's palsy who has an order for prednisone and acyclovir.

A client with Parkinson's disease who has hypokinetic dysarthria and a lack of facial expressions.

A client with multiple sclerosis who has bladder flaccidity and is retaining urine.

Hint : 🚨Look for symptoms that can quickly affect kidney function.

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16 :
Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate for managing relocation stress syndrome in an older adult in addition to supportive long-term care facility?

Encouraging the resident to unpack personal belongings and decorate the room with familiar items

Encouraging the resident to avoid social interactions until they feel more comfortable in the new environment

Restricting visitation hours to prevent overwhelming the resident with too much stimulation

Administering sedative medications to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety

Hint : 🏠Feeling at home helps ease transitions.

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17 :
A client on a medical-surgical unit has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The nurse understands that in addition to supportive care, which treatment can be used within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset?

Plasmapheresis

Riluzole

Anticholinesterase agents

Acyclovir

Hint : 🩸Think of a therapy that filters damaging antibodies from the blood.

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18 :
Which type of elder mistreatment is demonstrated by a caregiver leaving a nursing home resident alone in his room for long periods at a time with no opportunity for social stimulation?

Physical abuse

Psychologic abuse

Neglect

Financial abuse

Hint : 🧍‍♂️Being ignored or forgotten can be just as harmful as active mistreatment.

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19 :
A client in an urgent care clinic is complaining of heart palpitations, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) shows no discernable P-waves, and an irregular ventricular rate. The nurse should understand that this finding represents which of the following conditions?

Atrial flutter

Atrial fibrillation

Unstable angina

Premature atrial contractions (PACS)

Hint : 📉Look for an ECG with no P-waves and a rhythm that lacks regularity.

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20 :
A nurse receives report on a client who is diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Understanding the complications associated with this condition, which assessment is the priority for the nurse to complete for this client?

Assess pedal pulses

Assess nutritional status

Assess urine output

Assess liver function

Hint : 🚽Watch for signs that small clots are impacting renal function.

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21 :
A patient arrives to the emergency department with crackles audible in the bilateral lungs, and 3+ pitting edema to his lower extremities. The provider orders furosemide 40 m slow IV push to be given one time. Which of the following assessment findings requires the nurse to hold the medication and contact the provider for further instructions?

Sodium 149 mEq/L

Blood pressure 90/53 mmHg

Client is incontinent of urine

Potassium 53 mEq/L

Hint : 🩺Look for a vital sign that suggests the patient can't tolerate further fluid loss.

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22 :
A client on a cardiac unit is experiencing atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response of 140 beats per minute. The client is dizzy, short of breath, and hypotensive. Medications have not been effective at reducing the client's heart rate. Which procedure would the nurse anticipate to be performed for this client?

Defibrillation

Coronary artery stent placement

Echocardiogram

Synchronized cardioversion

Hint : ⚡Unstable rhythms often need electrical correction that’s timed with the cardiac cycle.

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23 :
A female client with multiple sclerosis is being treated with prednisone and the immunomodulator drug interferon B-la to manage the condition. Which finding is the most important for the nurse to report to the provider?

The client has developed moon face.

The client complains of muscle spasticity.

The client drinks alcohol several days per week.

The client is taking birth control pills.

Hint : 🍺Look for a lifestyle habit that raises liver toxicity concerns with immunotherapy.

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24 :
A client has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina and has a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which statement about this medication should the nurse include in the patient education?

If you experience a headache after taking this medication, discontinue its use and seek medical attention.

If the first tablet does not relieve your chest pain, you may take a second tablet 10 minutes later.

Stand up slowly after taking this medication.

Replace this medication every 3 months.

Hint : 🌀This med can drop your pressure quickly, especially when changing position.

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25 :
The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's echocardiogram and notes that the ejection fraction is 35%. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be ordered to increase the client's cardiac output?

Heparin

Adenosine

Warfarin

Digoxin

Hint : 🧠Think of a medication that strengthens the heart’s pumping action.

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26 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a new prescription for riluzole. The nurse understands that this medication works in which of the following ways?

It suppresses the virus which is responsible for causing the inflammation of the nerve.

It prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine to increase the amount available at the neuromuscular junction.

It reduces inflammation in the CNS to prevent further demyelination of nerves in the central nervous system.

It slows the progression of the disease by decreasing the release of glutamate in the brain.

Hint : 🧠This drug aims to reduce the brain chemical linked to nerve over-excitation.

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27 :
A client who is undergoing external beam radiation for prostate cancer has developed desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

Leave the affected area open to air when you are at home.

Limit ice-pack application to the area to 20 minutes at a time.

Lubricate the area with an alcohol-based lotion.

You may use aloe vera gel on the affected skin.

Clean the area with betadine to prevent infection.

Hint : 🧴Use cooling and natural agents, but avoid anything harsh or drying.

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28 :
A nurse is preparing to administer desipramine 150 mg PO daily to a client to treat diabetic neuropathy. The amount available is desipramine 100 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Hint : 💊Divide the dose by what's in one tablet to find how many to give.

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29 :
A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced colon cancer. Which of the following items should be included in the plan of care for this client?

Encourage spicy and highly-seasoned foods to improve intake.

Administer loperamide prophylactically to prevent nausea.

Provide frequent, thorough pain assessments.

Administer the chemotherapy medication through an 18 gauge peripheral line.

Hint : 🧾Pain evaluation is a vital part of supportive oncology care.

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30 :
A client with Parkinson's disease is started on Levodopa with Carbidopa (Sinemet). What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?

"Carbidopa crosses the blood-brain barrier where it is then converted to dopamine."

"It may take weeks to begin seeing the effects of this medication."

"You will remain on the same dosage of this medication for the rest of your life."

"Levodopa protects carbidopa, preventing carbidopa from being broken down before it reaches the brain."

Hint : ⏱️This Parkinson’s medication isn’t fast-acting—it requires time.

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31 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). When reviewing the results of the client's peripheral blood smear, what would the nurse expect to find?

Platelet factor 4 (PF4) bound with heparin forming a PF4-heparin complex.

Abnormally long von Willebrand factor.

A deficiency of the enzyme ADAMTS13.

Platelets which are coated with antibodies.

Hint : 🧫This condition involves immune-related platelet destruction.

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32 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cor pulmonale secondary to an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following manifestations is caused by corpulmonale?

Barrel chest

Clubbing of the fingers

Destruction of the alveoli

Peripheral edema

Hint : 💧Watch for signs of systemic fluid buildup from right heart strain.

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33 :
Which of the following describes a characteristic of cancer cells?

Maintaining specialized cell functions

Loss of contact inhibition

Ability to repair DNA damage

Orderly cell cycle progression

Hint : 🧪These abnormal cells grow even when they're crowded.

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34 :
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right- sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?

"l feel short of breath when I lie down flat."

"The sputum I have been coughing up is pink."

"The nurse I had yesterday said she could hear fluid in my lungs."

"l feel like fluid has been building up in my abdominal area."

Hint : 💦This type of heart failure backs fluid into the body—not the lungs.

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35 :
A nurse is discussing treatments and interventions with a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following would assist in preventing exacerbations?

Limiting fluids during meals

Influenza vaccination

Pursed-lip breathing

Using the tripod position

Hint : 💉Preventing respiratory infections helps control chronic lung disease.

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36 :
Which pathophysiologic change is found in the brain tissue of people who have Alzheimer's disease?

Decreased dopamine

Increased glial cells

Increased glutamate

Neurofibrillary tangles

Hint : 🧠Think of the twisted proteins disrupting brain signals in dementia.

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37 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis which has not responded to medication treatments. Which of the following surgeries can treat myasthenia gravis?

Splenectomy

Thymectomy

Appendectomy

Cholecystectomy

Hint : 🔬The organ linked to immune function and autoantibody production is removed.

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38 :
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. The client's most recent lab results show a white blood cell count of 3,1001mm3, and a platelet count of 280,000/mm3. Based on these lab results, which nursing action is appropriate for this client?

Provide the client with an electric shaver for grooming.

Move the client to a negative pressure isolation room.

Encourage the client to select cooked vegetables rather than a salad for their lunch tray.

Educate the client to dab their nose, rather than forcefully blow their nose.

Hint : 🍲Food safety is key when infection risk is high.

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Total Questions: 38

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ATI Med- Surg midterm exam (Respiratory)

No.

1 : A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?

2 : A nurse is assessing a client who has Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and notes that the client's breathing is shallow and the client is short of breath. The nurse understands that that the client's respiratory distress is caused by which of the following?

3 : An older adult client who is having difficulty passing urine is found to have elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The nurse understands that this finding indicates which of the following?

4 : A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old client who has frequent premature atrial contractions seen on the cardiac monitor. The nurse understands that the client requires additional education when the client selects which of the following items for the breakfast tray?

6 : A nurse manager is discussing social services for older adults during a staff meeting in a long- term acute care (LTAC) facility. Which statement about Medicare made by one of the employees requires correction by the nurse manager?

7 : A nurse is obtaining an admission history on a client who has possible asthma with new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may be a cause of the client's bronchoconstriction?

8 : A nurse is discussing the use of docusate sodium (Colace) with a client who is recovering from a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). What is the rationale for administering this medication during the recovery from a myocardial infarction?

9 : The classic manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. The nurse understands that a finding related to postural instability includes which of the following?

11 : A client has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Which statement should the nurse include in the client education?

12 : A nurse is providing education to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and will begin using fluticasone by metered dose inhaler every 12 hours for maintenance. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

14 : A client who has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina is placed on multiple medications to manage the condition. The nurse understands that the client is receiving rosuvastatin for which reason?

15 : A nurse on a telemetry unit receives change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

16 : Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate for managing relocation stress syndrome in an older adult in addition to supportive long-term care facility?

17 : A client on a medical-surgical unit has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The nurse understands that in addition to supportive care, which treatment can be used within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset?

18 : Which type of elder mistreatment is demonstrated by a caregiver leaving a nursing home resident alone in his room for long periods at a time with no opportunity for social stimulation?

20 : A nurse receives report on a client who is diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Understanding the complications associated with this condition, which assessment is the priority for the nurse to complete for this client?

23 : A female client with multiple sclerosis is being treated with prednisone and the immunomodulator drug interferon B-la to manage the condition. Which finding is the most important for the nurse to report to the provider?

24 : A client has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina and has a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which statement about this medication should the nurse include in the patient education?

25 : The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's echocardiogram and notes that the ejection fraction is 35%. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be ordered to increase the client's cardiac output?

26 : A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a new prescription for riluzole. The nurse understands that this medication works in which of the following ways?

27 : A client who is undergoing external beam radiation for prostate cancer has developed desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

29 : A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced colon cancer. Which of the following items should be included in the plan of care for this client?

30 : A client with Parkinson's disease is started on Levodopa with Carbidopa (Sinemet). What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?

31 : A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). When reviewing the results of the client's peripheral blood smear, what would the nurse expect to find?

32 : A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cor pulmonale secondary to an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following manifestations is caused by corpulmonale?

33 : Which of the following describes a characteristic of cancer cells?

34 : The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right- sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?

35 : A nurse is discussing treatments and interventions with a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following would assist in preventing exacerbations?

36 : Which pathophysiologic change is found in the brain tissue of people who have Alzheimer's disease?

37 : A nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis which has not responded to medication treatments. Which of the following surgeries can treat myasthenia gravis?

38 : A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. The client's most recent lab results show a white blood cell count of 3,1001mm3, and a platelet count of 280,000/mm3. Based on these lab results, which nursing action is appropriate for this client?

1 :
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?

2 :
A nurse is assessing a client who has Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and notes that the client's breathing is shallow and the client is short of breath. The nurse understands that that the client's respiratory distress is caused by which of the following?

3 :
An older adult client who is having difficulty passing urine is found to have elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The nurse understands that this finding indicates which of the following?

4 :
A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old client who has frequent premature atrial contractions seen on the cardiac monitor. The nurse understands that the client requires additional education when the client selects which of the following items for the breakfast tray?

6 :
A nurse manager is discussing social services for older adults during a staff meeting in a long- term acute care (LTAC) facility. Which statement about Medicare made by one of the employees requires correction by the nurse manager?

7 :
A nurse is obtaining an admission history on a client who has possible asthma with new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may be a cause of the client's bronchoconstriction?

8 :
A nurse is discussing the use of docusate sodium (Colace) with a client who is recovering from a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). What is the rationale for administering this medication during the recovery from a myocardial infarction?

9 :
The classic manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. The nurse understands that a finding related to postural instability includes which of the following?

11 :
A client has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Which statement should the nurse include in the client education?

12 :
A nurse is providing education to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and will begin using fluticasone by metered dose inhaler every 12 hours for maintenance. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

14 :
A client who has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina is placed on multiple medications to manage the condition. The nurse understands that the client is receiving rosuvastatin for which reason?

15 :
A nurse on a telemetry unit receives change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

16 :
Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate for managing relocation stress syndrome in an older adult in addition to supportive long-term care facility?

17 :
A client on a medical-surgical unit has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The nurse understands that in addition to supportive care, which treatment can be used within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset?

18 :
Which type of elder mistreatment is demonstrated by a caregiver leaving a nursing home resident alone in his room for long periods at a time with no opportunity for social stimulation?

20 :
A nurse receives report on a client who is diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Understanding the complications associated with this condition, which assessment is the priority for the nurse to complete for this client?

23 :
A female client with multiple sclerosis is being treated with prednisone and the immunomodulator drug interferon B-la to manage the condition. Which finding is the most important for the nurse to report to the provider?

24 :
A client has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina and has a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which statement about this medication should the nurse include in the patient education?

25 :
The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's echocardiogram and notes that the ejection fraction is 35%. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be ordered to increase the client's cardiac output?

26 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a new prescription for riluzole. The nurse understands that this medication works in which of the following ways?

27 :
A client who is undergoing external beam radiation for prostate cancer has developed desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

29 :
A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced colon cancer. Which of the following items should be included in the plan of care for this client?

30 :
A client with Parkinson's disease is started on Levodopa with Carbidopa (Sinemet). What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?

31 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). When reviewing the results of the client's peripheral blood smear, what would the nurse expect to find?

32 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cor pulmonale secondary to an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following manifestations is caused by corpulmonale?

33 :
Which of the following describes a characteristic of cancer cells?

34 :
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right- sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?

35 :
A nurse is discussing treatments and interventions with a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following would assist in preventing exacerbations?

36 :
Which pathophysiologic change is found in the brain tissue of people who have Alzheimer's disease?

37 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis which has not responded to medication treatments. Which of the following surgeries can treat myasthenia gravis?

38 :
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. The client's most recent lab results show a white blood cell count of 3,1001mm3, and a platelet count of 280,000/mm3. Based on these lab results, which nursing action is appropriate for this client?