CHPN Practice Exam TEST BANK EXAM 2026-2027
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Which of the following actions is recommended for treating elevated
temperature combined with distress in an actively dying patient?
Applying ice packs to the axillae
Sponging the back and extremities with alcohol
Administering acetaminophen suppositories
Increasing fluid intake
Administering acetaminophen suppositories
Acetaminophen suppositories are the treatment of choice as medications
administered rectally are most effective in an actively dying patient.
,A nurse notices a group of unilateral vesicular eruptions with a dermatomal
distribution on a patient's back. Which of the following should be suspected?
Contact dermatitis
Hives
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster
A group of unilateral vesicular eruptions in a dermatomal pattern is known as
herpes zoster.
,A 43-year-old man with a recent progression of multiple sclerosis has been
admitted to hospice. His wife is distressed because he consistently responds to
her in anger, although this is not his usual manner. The nurse should respond by
suggesting which of the following to the wife?
Focus on building new interests for her future.
Confront him and help him to change his attitude.
Plan a full schedule of diversionary activity.
Consider the anger an expression of his fear.
Consider the anger an expression of his fear.
The patient's anger likely stems from his fear due to recent disease progression.
, Increasing doses of morphine is not alleviating pain in a patient with prostate
cancer and bone metastases. Which of the following is MOST appropriate for this
patient?
Anticholinergics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidepressants
Partial agonists
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (which inhibit cycloxygenase and decrease
prostaglandin production) are often effective in conjunction with opioid
analgesics in reducing the pain and the inflammation associated with bone
metastasis.
\COMPLETE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+\Actual
Exam 100% Correct Answers, and Rationale
Which of the following actions is recommended for treating elevated
temperature combined with distress in an actively dying patient?
Applying ice packs to the axillae
Sponging the back and extremities with alcohol
Administering acetaminophen suppositories
Increasing fluid intake
Administering acetaminophen suppositories
Acetaminophen suppositories are the treatment of choice as medications
administered rectally are most effective in an actively dying patient.
,A nurse notices a group of unilateral vesicular eruptions with a dermatomal
distribution on a patient's back. Which of the following should be suspected?
Contact dermatitis
Hives
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster
A group of unilateral vesicular eruptions in a dermatomal pattern is known as
herpes zoster.
,A 43-year-old man with a recent progression of multiple sclerosis has been
admitted to hospice. His wife is distressed because he consistently responds to
her in anger, although this is not his usual manner. The nurse should respond by
suggesting which of the following to the wife?
Focus on building new interests for her future.
Confront him and help him to change his attitude.
Plan a full schedule of diversionary activity.
Consider the anger an expression of his fear.
Consider the anger an expression of his fear.
The patient's anger likely stems from his fear due to recent disease progression.
, Increasing doses of morphine is not alleviating pain in a patient with prostate
cancer and bone metastases. Which of the following is MOST appropriate for this
patient?
Anticholinergics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidepressants
Partial agonists
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (which inhibit cycloxygenase and decrease
prostaglandin production) are often effective in conjunction with opioid
analgesics in reducing the pain and the inflammation associated with bone
metastasis.
