MED125 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, SHREVEPORT TEST
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A 25-year-old client is admitted to a health care facility with
complaints of fever, vomiting, and watery diarrhea for 2 days. On
examination, the client has dry skin, delayed skin turgor, and
hypotension. What is the most likely nursing diagnosis?
Select one:
a. Infective diarrhea
b. Deficient fluid volume
c. Acute gastroenteritis
d. Impaired urinary elimination
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The correct answer is: Deficient fluid volume
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A 25-year-old client with complaints of breast tenderness, mood
swings, bloating, and backache before the onset of menses is
diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What instruction
should the nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of
PMS?
Select one:
a. Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
b. Drink several cups of coffee during the day.
c. Maintain a high-salt diet before and during menstrual periods.
d. Increase the dietary protein and sugar intake.
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The correct answer is: Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
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A 30-year old client is seen at the clinic with a medical diagnosis of
epididymitis. When taking his history, which of the following
information would be most significant?
Select one:
a. Complaints of burning and penile discharge
b. A history of infertility
c. Previous pelvic surgery
d. Complaints of nocturnal frequency and urgency
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, The correct answer is: Complaints of burning and penile discharge
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Which of the following solutions is an isotonic solution? (select
ONE correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. 3% normal saline
b. 0.45% normal saline
c. 0.9% normal saline
d. 0.25% normal
saline Feedback
The correct answer is: 0.9% normal saline
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The nurse is collecting data about a new patient's fluid and
electrolyte balance during an initial comprehensive assessment.
Which of the following are possible indicators of fluid and
electrolyte imbalances? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a. Hunger
b. Poor skin turgor
c. Decreased heart rate
d. Thirst
e. Changes in urine
volume Feedback
The correct answers are: Poor skin turgor, Thirst, Changes in urine
volume
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A patient with hypotension is in the emergency department being
evaluated. The patient's sodium level has come back at 146. What
interventions by the nurse would be most appropriate in caring for
this patient? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
,a. Perform neurological assessments at least every 4 hours
b. Encourage client to perform deep breathing exercises
c. Provide pain medication every 4 hours
d. Administer a hypertonic solution as ordered
e. Limit oral intake of
sodium Feedback
The correct answers are: Perform neurological assessments at least
every 4 hours, Limit oral intake of sodium
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A patient has an order for a bolus dose of intravenous potassium due
to hypokalemia. The nurse is setting up the bolus to administer.
Which information would the nurse include when explaining the
bolus to the patient? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a. The patient should notify the nurse if he feels pain at the IV site
during administration
b. The patient should ensure that he does not develop pain during
urination during the bolus
c. The bolus is being given because the patient's potassium is low
d. The patient will have a cardiac monitor in place when getting the
potassium bolus
e. Flushing, tachycardia and a rash on the face and chest are
common responses to potassium administration
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The correct answers are: The bolus is being given because the
patient's potassium is low, The patient will have a cardiac monitor in
place when getting the potassium bolus, The patient should notify
the nurse if he feels pain at the IV site during administration
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Which of the following is a hypotonic solution? (select ONE
correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. 0.45% normal saline
b. 3% normal saline
c. 0.9% normal saline
, d. Ringers lactate
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The correct answer is: 0.45% normal saline
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Which of the following is a hypertonic solution? (select ONE
correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. Ringers Lactate
b. 0.9% normal saline
c. 0.45% normal saline
d. 3% normal
saline
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The correct answer is: 3% normal saline
Question 10
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Which of the following can be caused by eating too any
Rolaids or tums? (select ONE correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Metabolic acidosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Metabolic
alkalosis
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The correct answer is: Metabolic alkalosis
Question 11
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Which of the following can be caused by hysteria or
mechanical ventilation? (select ONE correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Respiratory Acidosis
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A 25-year-old client is admitted to a health care facility with
complaints of fever, vomiting, and watery diarrhea for 2 days. On
examination, the client has dry skin, delayed skin turgor, and
hypotension. What is the most likely nursing diagnosis?
Select one:
a. Infective diarrhea
b. Deficient fluid volume
c. Acute gastroenteritis
d. Impaired urinary elimination
Feedback
The correct answer is: Deficient fluid volume
Question 2
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A 25-year-old client with complaints of breast tenderness, mood
swings, bloating, and backache before the onset of menses is
diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What instruction
should the nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of
PMS?
Select one:
a. Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
b. Drink several cups of coffee during the day.
c. Maintain a high-salt diet before and during menstrual periods.
d. Increase the dietary protein and sugar intake.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
Question 3
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A 30-year old client is seen at the clinic with a medical diagnosis of
epididymitis. When taking his history, which of the following
information would be most significant?
Select one:
a. Complaints of burning and penile discharge
b. A history of infertility
c. Previous pelvic surgery
d. Complaints of nocturnal frequency and urgency
Feedback
, The correct answer is: Complaints of burning and penile discharge
Question 4
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Which of the following solutions is an isotonic solution? (select
ONE correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. 3% normal saline
b. 0.45% normal saline
c. 0.9% normal saline
d. 0.25% normal
saline Feedback
The correct answer is: 0.9% normal saline
Question 5
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The nurse is collecting data about a new patient's fluid and
electrolyte balance during an initial comprehensive assessment.
Which of the following are possible indicators of fluid and
electrolyte imbalances? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a. Hunger
b. Poor skin turgor
c. Decreased heart rate
d. Thirst
e. Changes in urine
volume Feedback
The correct answers are: Poor skin turgor, Thirst, Changes in urine
volume
Question 6
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A patient with hypotension is in the emergency department being
evaluated. The patient's sodium level has come back at 146. What
interventions by the nurse would be most appropriate in caring for
this patient? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
,a. Perform neurological assessments at least every 4 hours
b. Encourage client to perform deep breathing exercises
c. Provide pain medication every 4 hours
d. Administer a hypertonic solution as ordered
e. Limit oral intake of
sodium Feedback
The correct answers are: Perform neurological assessments at least
every 4 hours, Limit oral intake of sodium
Question 7
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A patient has an order for a bolus dose of intravenous potassium due
to hypokalemia. The nurse is setting up the bolus to administer.
Which information would the nurse include when explaining the
bolus to the patient? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a. The patient should notify the nurse if he feels pain at the IV site
during administration
b. The patient should ensure that he does not develop pain during
urination during the bolus
c. The bolus is being given because the patient's potassium is low
d. The patient will have a cardiac monitor in place when getting the
potassium bolus
e. Flushing, tachycardia and a rash on the face and chest are
common responses to potassium administration
Feedback
The correct answers are: The bolus is being given because the
patient's potassium is low, The patient will have a cardiac monitor in
place when getting the potassium bolus, The patient should notify
the nurse if he feels pain at the IV site during administration
Question 8
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Which of the following is a hypotonic solution? (select ONE
correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. 0.45% normal saline
b. 3% normal saline
c. 0.9% normal saline
, d. Ringers lactate
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The correct answer is: 0.45% normal saline
Question 9
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Which of the following is a hypertonic solution? (select ONE
correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. Ringers Lactate
b. 0.9% normal saline
c. 0.45% normal saline
d. 3% normal
saline
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The correct answer is: 3% normal saline
Question 10
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Which of the following can be caused by eating too any
Rolaids or tums? (select ONE correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Metabolic acidosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Metabolic
alkalosis
Feedback
The correct answer is: Metabolic alkalosis
Question 11
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Which of the following can be caused by hysteria or
mechanical ventilation? (select ONE correct answer)
Select one or more:
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Respiratory Acidosis
