APEA 3P PREDICTOR TEST BANK
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
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Question 1: A newborn is placed under fluorescent light as part of
the treatment for physiologic jaundice. During the duration of the
newborn's treatment, a nurse should: a. cover the newborn's
closed eyes with patches. b. measure the newborn's pulse and
respirations every two hours. c. keep the newborn under the light at
all times, even during the feedings. d. notify the physician if the
newborns stools become greenish yellow.
Answer:
a. cover the newborn's closed eyes with patches.
Question 2: Which of these symptoms should a nurse expect to
assess in a client who develops hypoglycemia? a. Fruity breath
odor. b. Polyuria. c. Diaphoresis. d. Flushed skin.
Answer:
c. Diaphoresis.
Question 3: A client is eight hours postoperative after a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of these
observations, if noted by a nurse, indicates a complication? a.
Hourly urine output of 90 mL. b. Reports of bladder spasms. c. BP
92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute. d. Pink-tinged urine output.
Answer:
c. BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.
,Question 4: A nurse should assess a child who has diabetes
mellitus (type 1) for symptoms of hyperglycemia, which include: a.
flushed skin and thirst. b. irritability and hunger. c. sweating and
jitteriness. d. lethargy and tremors.
Answer:
a. flushed skin and thirst.
Question 5: Which of these laboratory test results should a nurse
monitor for a client who is receiving intravenous heparin therapy at
a rate of 1,500 units per hour for the treatment of an acute
pulmonary embolism? a. Partial thromboplastin time. b. Clot
retraction time. c. Platelet levels. d. Bleeding time.
Answer:
a. Partial thromboplastin time.
Question 6: Which of these techniques should a nurse use to
assess for correct placement of a nasogastric tube prior to
administering a feeding? a. Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure
the pH. b. Slowly inject 50 mL of saline and observe for resistance.
c. Inject 20 mL of water and listen for gurgling sounds. d. Observe
for bubbles after submerging the end of the tube in a cup of water.
Answer:
a. Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.
Question 7: A client has shortness of breath when lying down and
usually assumes an upright or sitting position in order to breathe
more comfortably. A nurse should document this observation as: a.
dyspnea. b. bradypnea. c. orthopnea. d. apnea.
Answer:
, c. orthopnea.
Question 8: Which of these instructions should a nurse give to a
client when collecting a sputum specimen? a. "Take a deep breath,
then cough and spit into this container." b. "Gargle with antiseptic
mouthwash before you spit into this container. c. "Spit whatever
sputum you have in your mouth into this container." d. "Drink some
fluids to loosen your secretions and the spit into this container."
Answer:
a. "Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."
Question 9: A client who is receiving radiation therapy has a
nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body
requirements related to diminished taste perception and nausea.
Which of these additional nursing diagnoses should a nurse
consider for the client? a. Risk for aspiration. b. Ineffective
protection. c. Risk for deficient fluid volume. d. Altered tissue
perfusion.
Answer:
c. Risk for deficient fluid volume.
Question 10: Which of these menus, if chosen by a parent of a child
who has celiac disease, would indicate to a nurse that the parent
understands the teaching about a gluten-free diet? a. Broiled steak,
baked potato, and spinach. b. Pork chop, egg noodles, and green
peas. c. Fried chicken, white roll, and mixed vegetables. d. Baked
macaroni with cheddar cheese and corn.
Answer:
, a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach.
Question 11: Which of these statements, if made by a nurse, is
non-therapeutic because it disregards a client's feelings and
concerns? a. "You appear anxious and tense." b. "Everything will
be okay." c. "I notice you're biting your nails." d. "I'm not sure I
understand what you're saying."
Answer:
b. "Everything will be okay."
Question 12: A client tells a nurse, "I am so scared about the
interview tomorrow. I just know I will say the wrong thing and not
get the job." Which of these responses, if made by the nurse, will
create a communication barrier? a. "Would you like to practice the
interview?" b. "Have you thought about some possible questions
that may be asked in the interview?" c. "Tell me more about your
concerns." d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine."
Answer:
d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine."
Question 13: A young healthy adult, who has been exercising in hot
weather, has fatigue, loss of appetite, and lightheadedness. Which
of these assessments should a nurse make? a. Determine the
client's preferred diet. b. Measure the client's body temperature. c.
Auscultate the lungs. d. Ascertain the client's typical sleep pattern.
Answer:
b. Measure the client's body temperature.
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A newborn is placed under fluorescent light as part of
the treatment for physiologic jaundice. During the duration of the
newborn's treatment, a nurse should: a. cover the newborn's
closed eyes with patches. b. measure the newborn's pulse and
respirations every two hours. c. keep the newborn under the light at
all times, even during the feedings. d. notify the physician if the
newborns stools become greenish yellow.
Answer:
a. cover the newborn's closed eyes with patches.
Question 2: Which of these symptoms should a nurse expect to
assess in a client who develops hypoglycemia? a. Fruity breath
odor. b. Polyuria. c. Diaphoresis. d. Flushed skin.
Answer:
c. Diaphoresis.
Question 3: A client is eight hours postoperative after a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of these
observations, if noted by a nurse, indicates a complication? a.
Hourly urine output of 90 mL. b. Reports of bladder spasms. c. BP
92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute. d. Pink-tinged urine output.
Answer:
c. BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.
,Question 4: A nurse should assess a child who has diabetes
mellitus (type 1) for symptoms of hyperglycemia, which include: a.
flushed skin and thirst. b. irritability and hunger. c. sweating and
jitteriness. d. lethargy and tremors.
Answer:
a. flushed skin and thirst.
Question 5: Which of these laboratory test results should a nurse
monitor for a client who is receiving intravenous heparin therapy at
a rate of 1,500 units per hour for the treatment of an acute
pulmonary embolism? a. Partial thromboplastin time. b. Clot
retraction time. c. Platelet levels. d. Bleeding time.
Answer:
a. Partial thromboplastin time.
Question 6: Which of these techniques should a nurse use to
assess for correct placement of a nasogastric tube prior to
administering a feeding? a. Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure
the pH. b. Slowly inject 50 mL of saline and observe for resistance.
c. Inject 20 mL of water and listen for gurgling sounds. d. Observe
for bubbles after submerging the end of the tube in a cup of water.
Answer:
a. Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.
Question 7: A client has shortness of breath when lying down and
usually assumes an upright or sitting position in order to breathe
more comfortably. A nurse should document this observation as: a.
dyspnea. b. bradypnea. c. orthopnea. d. apnea.
Answer:
, c. orthopnea.
Question 8: Which of these instructions should a nurse give to a
client when collecting a sputum specimen? a. "Take a deep breath,
then cough and spit into this container." b. "Gargle with antiseptic
mouthwash before you spit into this container. c. "Spit whatever
sputum you have in your mouth into this container." d. "Drink some
fluids to loosen your secretions and the spit into this container."
Answer:
a. "Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."
Question 9: A client who is receiving radiation therapy has a
nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body
requirements related to diminished taste perception and nausea.
Which of these additional nursing diagnoses should a nurse
consider for the client? a. Risk for aspiration. b. Ineffective
protection. c. Risk for deficient fluid volume. d. Altered tissue
perfusion.
Answer:
c. Risk for deficient fluid volume.
Question 10: Which of these menus, if chosen by a parent of a child
who has celiac disease, would indicate to a nurse that the parent
understands the teaching about a gluten-free diet? a. Broiled steak,
baked potato, and spinach. b. Pork chop, egg noodles, and green
peas. c. Fried chicken, white roll, and mixed vegetables. d. Baked
macaroni with cheddar cheese and corn.
Answer:
, a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach.
Question 11: Which of these statements, if made by a nurse, is
non-therapeutic because it disregards a client's feelings and
concerns? a. "You appear anxious and tense." b. "Everything will
be okay." c. "I notice you're biting your nails." d. "I'm not sure I
understand what you're saying."
Answer:
b. "Everything will be okay."
Question 12: A client tells a nurse, "I am so scared about the
interview tomorrow. I just know I will say the wrong thing and not
get the job." Which of these responses, if made by the nurse, will
create a communication barrier? a. "Would you like to practice the
interview?" b. "Have you thought about some possible questions
that may be asked in the interview?" c. "Tell me more about your
concerns." d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine."
Answer:
d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine."
Question 13: A young healthy adult, who has been exercising in hot
weather, has fatigue, loss of appetite, and lightheadedness. Which
of these assessments should a nurse make? a. Determine the
client's preferred diet. b. Measure the client's body temperature. c.
Auscultate the lungs. d. Ascertain the client's typical sleep pattern.
Answer:
b. Measure the client's body temperature.
