Question 1

A client says to the nurse, "My doctor told me they are going to do some kind of test on me. I really didn't understand it." The nurse's best response would be

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Options :

A : "Tell me your concerns."

B : "In the future tell your doctor he needs to speak more loudly."

C : "I would not worry about it too much. There is no pain involved."

D : "I'm sure you will be fine once you see what they are doing."

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following nursing interventions would be most important for determining fluid balance in a client with end-stage renal failure?

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Options :

A : Monitor urine specific gravity

B : Measure fluid intake and output

C : Weigh daily

D : Record frequency of bowel movements

Answer: C

Question 3

A 6-year-old is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia. When assessing the child for symptoms of leukemia, the nurse should consider which of these questions?

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Options :

A : What reaction does the child have when tested for the presence of Homan-s sign?

B : What is the color of the child-s sclera?

C : Does the child have a pulse deficit?

D : Does the child have bone pain?

Answer: D

Question 4

A woman is seen in the physician's office because of nutritional anemia. During a nursing history, the client makes all of the following comments. Which comment would be indicative of nutritional anemia?

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Options :

A : "I get a headache about twice a week."

B : "I have trouble sleeping at night."

C : "I get pain in my lower back."

D : "I always feel tired and weak."

Answer: D

Question 5

A nurse in the prenatal clinic has a nutritional conference with a primigravida who is ten weeks pregnant.

Which of these comments, if made by the woman, would be an accurate statement about nutritional needs?

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Options :

A : "Since I don't like to drink milk, I've been using it in my cooking and eating extra cheese."

B : "I'm being careful with my weight. I'll be sure to gain no more than sixteen pounds with the pregnancy."

C : "I'll be using a salt substitute instead of salt throughout my pregnancy."

D : "If I take multivitamins, then it will be all right for me to continue to omit my lunch."

Answer: A