RN Domain 6: Physiological Adaptation (Quiz 1)

A new client tells the nurse that her previous provider told her she has endometriosis, but the client doesn't understand what that means. How should the nurse explain it to the client?

A client presents to the Emergency Department with signs of a myocardial infarction. The client is admitted to the cardiac unit. The next day, the client denies having chest pain. When the nurse reviews the ECG rhythm strip, the PR intervals are 0.16 seconds. How should the nurse interpret this rhythm?

When the nurse observes an isolated premature ventricular contraction (PVC) on a patient's cardiac monitor, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A pediatric nurse is educating the parents of a child with a new diagnosis of asthma about recognizing food triggers. Of the following, which is MOST likely to cause an allergic reaction?

A healthcare provider is teaching a group of students about the characteristics of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following is the underlying cause of this disease?

Which characteristic of a breast lump is most likely to indicate the possibility of cancer?

Soon after admission, a patient displays signs of possible pulmonary edema. Which position is most appropriate for this patient?

A 52-year-old female client presents to the clinic with symptoms of abdominal swelling accompanied by weight loss. She tells the nurse that when she eats, she feels full quickly; also, sex has become painful. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as clinical indications of

Which finding accurately describes Grade 3 pitting edema?

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient admitted with a diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke affecting the right cranial hemisphere. Which assessment finding is consistent with this diagnosis?

A 68-year-old male has a diagnosis of possible abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). When the nurse asks about signs and symptoms, which statement by the client would be most accurate?

A nurse's neighbor tells the nurse that the neighbor's provider recommended that they take docusate sodium (Colace). Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?

Which of the following conditions most commonly causes acute glomerulonephritis?

A patient who recently quit smoking asks a healthcare provider about the risks of developing lung cancer. Which of the following is the healthcare provider's best response?

A previously healthy 60-year-old female is transported by EMS for a complaint of chest pain. EMS places her on an 02 cannula at 2 L/min. On arrival at the Emergency Department, which nursing action is MOST important to address?

The nurse is preparing a patient for a total colectomy and the placement of an ileostomy. The patient asks where the stoma will be located. The nurse identifies which of the following areas as the correct stoma site?

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of central diabetes insipidus, related to insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Which urine specific gravity result supports the diagnosis?

When a client suddenly experiences asystole or pulseless electrical activity (PEA), which vasopressor is administered FIRST?

A 43-year-old client makes an appointment at the OB clinic because she thinks she might be pregnant with her first child. An examination confirms the pregnancy. The client tells the nurse that her last period began on July 12. Using Naegele's Rule, the nurse tells her that her estimated date of delivery (EDD) is

EMS transports a patient with a gunshot wound to the head. The patient is unresponsive and displaying decorticate posturing. Which area of the brain has been damaged?

In order for the nurse to accurately assess the progress of a client in a weight-loss program, which is most effective?

The nurse reviews the daily lab results for a patient with a serious bacterial infection. When reporting the WBC differential to the patient's physician, the physician notes, "There's been a shift to the left." The nurse knows this means

A client is admitted to the unit with ascites secondary to a diagnosis of cirrhosis. The nurse knows that the cause of cirrhotic ascites is

An electrocardiogram strip shows that the PR interval is 6 small boxes in length. The nurse knows this indicates

A patient who has experienced a stroke is being monitored during the acute management phase. The clinician notes that the patient's intracranial pressure (ICP) is 30 mmHg. Which of the following interventions should be performed first?