1 of 99
Term
A client who received several units of blood for a hemorrhagic event
is reporting muscle cramps and tingling sensation. Which action
should the practical nurse implement?
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B. Review laboratory results for liver A. Check blood glucose and
enzymes. electrolyte levels.
D. Review laboratory results
C. Assess kidney function and
for serum calcium and
creatinine levels.
magnesium levels.
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2 of 99
,Term
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the admission laboratory results
for a client with cirrhosis of the liver. Which finding should the
practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider?
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C. Elevated serum ammonia B. Hemoglobin of 10 grams/dl
D. Fingerstick glucose level D. Absense of blood in the stool.
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3 of 99
Term
Which actions should the practical nurse implement for a client
whose fractured tibia is causing swelling of the lower leg?
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B. Compression and massage. A. Heat application and rest.
C. Ice application and
D. Stretching and bracing.
elevation.
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, 4 of 99
Term
A male client receives the negative results for his recent fecal occult
blood test and calls the clinic to cancel his colonoscopy scheduled
for the next day. Which information should the practical nurse
provide?
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B. A negative result for occult
C. A negative result indicates no
blood does not rule out
need for future screenings.
lesions in the colon.
D. A negative result suggests
A. A negative result guarantees no
immediate cancellation of all colon
colon issues.
tests.
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5 of 99
Term
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing preoperative instructions with a
male client who is having surgery today. What question should the
PN ask the client to best evaluate his understanding of the surgery?
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, D. Do you understand the risks of B. How will you manage your diet
the procedure? after surgery?
A. What are your expectations for C. What do you know about
recovery time? the surgery you are having?
Don't know?
6 of 99
Term
A male client who is unconscious after blunt trauma to the head
during a baseball game is admitted for observation for possible
epidural hematoma. The client is awake and oriented at each hourly
check and becomes more difficult to arouse. Which additional
finding should the practical nurse report?
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A. Crying C. Vomiting
B. Diarrhea D. Headache
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7 of 99
Term
Term
A client who received several units of blood for a hemorrhagic event
is reporting muscle cramps and tingling sensation. Which action
should the practical nurse implement?
Give this one a try later!
B. Review laboratory results for liver A. Check blood glucose and
enzymes. electrolyte levels.
D. Review laboratory results
C. Assess kidney function and
for serum calcium and
creatinine levels.
magnesium levels.
Don't know?
2 of 99
,Term
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the admission laboratory results
for a client with cirrhosis of the liver. Which finding should the
practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider?
Give this one a try later!
C. Elevated serum ammonia B. Hemoglobin of 10 grams/dl
D. Fingerstick glucose level D. Absense of blood in the stool.
Don't know?
3 of 99
Term
Which actions should the practical nurse implement for a client
whose fractured tibia is causing swelling of the lower leg?
Give this one a try later!
B. Compression and massage. A. Heat application and rest.
C. Ice application and
D. Stretching and bracing.
elevation.
Don't know?
, 4 of 99
Term
A male client receives the negative results for his recent fecal occult
blood test and calls the clinic to cancel his colonoscopy scheduled
for the next day. Which information should the practical nurse
provide?
Give this one a try later!
B. A negative result for occult
C. A negative result indicates no
blood does not rule out
need for future screenings.
lesions in the colon.
D. A negative result suggests
A. A negative result guarantees no
immediate cancellation of all colon
colon issues.
tests.
Don't know?
5 of 99
Term
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing preoperative instructions with a
male client who is having surgery today. What question should the
PN ask the client to best evaluate his understanding of the surgery?
Give this one a try later!
, D. Do you understand the risks of B. How will you manage your diet
the procedure? after surgery?
A. What are your expectations for C. What do you know about
recovery time? the surgery you are having?
Don't know?
6 of 99
Term
A male client who is unconscious after blunt trauma to the head
during a baseball game is admitted for observation for possible
epidural hematoma. The client is awake and oriented at each hourly
check and becomes more difficult to arouse. Which additional
finding should the practical nurse report?
Give this one a try later!
A. Crying C. Vomiting
B. Diarrhea D. Headache
Don't know?
7 of 99
Term
