PN Domain 6: Physiological Adaptation (Quiz 1)

Which opportunistic disease is an HIV/AIDS client at risk for?

When teaching a 36-year-old male with a new diagnosis of hepatitis C, which statement by the client indicates he needs further instruction?

Which of the following is a consequence of immobility or extended bed rest?

The nurse is educating a client who will be starting peritoneal dialysis. How much time does a complete exchange cycle of infusion, dwell, and drainage, typically require?

Which atrioventricular (AV) heart block is called Mobitz II?

A client calls the clinic to report the presence of loose stools. Which question should the nurse ask FIRST?

Which group of symptoms BEST indicates that a patient is experiencing pulmonary edema?

A client who recently quit smoking asks the nurse about the risks of developing lung cancer. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

As soon as the morning shift starts, a CNA reports to the nurse that a resident with diabetes has a glucose level of 50. The nurse assesses the client and finds him confused, cold, and clammy. What is the FIRST thing the nurse should do?

When assessing a client with a 12-year history of emphysema, what change can the nurse expect to find?

For a client scheduled for an angiogram, which of the following nursing considerations is correct?

During a routine visit to the internal medicine clinic, a client tells the nurse that despite having little appetite, the client has gained 6 pounds (2.7 kg) during the past week. When performing a physical assessment, the nurse notes that the client has edema in the feet and ankles. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to be the cause?

As a nurse assesses a client with osteoarthritis (OA), what sign can the nurse expect to find?

A client with a diagnosis of possible appendicitis is a direct admit from the clinic. The nurse knows that a positive sign of appendicitis is

A 72-year-old female is admitted with severe diarrhea. The nurse monitors the patient for which acid-base imbalance?

Which option CORRECTLY matches the description of a pressure ulcer with its stage?

A nurse's neighbor calls in a panic to tell the nurse that her 2-year-old son has just eaten a detergent pod. What should the nurse tell the mother to do FIRST?

During a discussion about hypertension, the nurse teaches a client and her spouse about the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Which of the following best describes what they should watch for?

A nurse is invited to speak to the local women's club about ovarian cancer. Which sign or symptom of the disease is the most common?

When assessing a sacral pressure ulcer, the nurse observes that the sore has partial thickness, loss of dermis, and a reddish wound bed. No slough is apparent. What stage is this pressure ulcer?

During an interview with a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), which of the following speech patterns will the nurse anticipate?

After witnessing a motor vehicle crash, the nurse stops to offer emergency assistance. One victim was thrown from his vehicle. Which finding indicates he may have sustained serious head trauma?

Cirrhosis of the liver can promote prolonged bleeding. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate administering to counteract this complication?

Which diagnosis is LEAST likely to carry a risk of third spacing?

In a normal sinus rhythm, what does the P wave of the electrocardiogram (ECG) indicate?