An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is working with a patient who has been
diagnosed with a benign tumor of the hypothalamus, decreasing hormone production.
The APRN is concerned about effects on renal function. Which renal effect should the
APRN anticipate?
Increase in water excretion
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) assesses a patient with a long history of
infections, mood swings, and gastrointestinal complaints. The patient complains of
increasing fatigue, difficulty walking, and a sore tongue. Lab results indicate a
hemoglobin of 7.8 g/dL.
Which type of anemia should the APRN consider?
, Pernicious anemia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is caring for a patient who experienced a
20% total body surface area (TBSA) burn injury. Current assessment findings include
massive evaporative water losses, a flux of large amounts of fluid and electrolytes in the
tissues, generalized edema, and circulatory hypovolemia. The APRN needs to take
immediate action to prevent irreversible hypovolemic shock and death.
Which priority action should be taken by the APRN?
Administer up to 30 L of lactated ringer solution over 24 hours
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating a 12-month-old patient in a
clinic. The child's parents are worried that the child has had frequent respiratory
problems including persistent cough, wheezing, and thick sputum production. They also
report frequent greasy-looking, bulky stools and constipation. The APRN finds that the
child has been to the clinic with chronic bacterial infections every month since birth.
Which abnormal pathological finding of the pulmonary system should be of concern to
the APRN?
Defective chloride secretion and excess sodium absorption
, A patient is seen by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) at a primary care
clinic for follow-up to discuss abnormal results of testing for peripheral nervous system
impairment.
Which diagnosis should the APRN suspect?
Demyelinating polyneuropathy
A patient presents to a clinic with complaints of frequent nosebleeds. An advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) does an assessment and notes areas of ecchymosis
and petechiae. The APRN questions the patient about current activities and medications
and orders lab studies.
Which lab exam should the APRN order for this patient?
Platelet count
An adolescent male is suffering from severe, sudden pain in his genital region during
football practice. He is embarrassed to seek emergency treatment. However, he is
finding the pain unbearable. His coach appropriately recommends he seek emergency
treatment.
What is a plausible cause of the pain?
Give this one a try later!
diagnosed with a benign tumor of the hypothalamus, decreasing hormone production.
The APRN is concerned about effects on renal function. Which renal effect should the
APRN anticipate?
Increase in water excretion
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) assesses a patient with a long history of
infections, mood swings, and gastrointestinal complaints. The patient complains of
increasing fatigue, difficulty walking, and a sore tongue. Lab results indicate a
hemoglobin of 7.8 g/dL.
Which type of anemia should the APRN consider?
, Pernicious anemia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is caring for a patient who experienced a
20% total body surface area (TBSA) burn injury. Current assessment findings include
massive evaporative water losses, a flux of large amounts of fluid and electrolytes in the
tissues, generalized edema, and circulatory hypovolemia. The APRN needs to take
immediate action to prevent irreversible hypovolemic shock and death.
Which priority action should be taken by the APRN?
Administer up to 30 L of lactated ringer solution over 24 hours
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating a 12-month-old patient in a
clinic. The child's parents are worried that the child has had frequent respiratory
problems including persistent cough, wheezing, and thick sputum production. They also
report frequent greasy-looking, bulky stools and constipation. The APRN finds that the
child has been to the clinic with chronic bacterial infections every month since birth.
Which abnormal pathological finding of the pulmonary system should be of concern to
the APRN?
Defective chloride secretion and excess sodium absorption
, A patient is seen by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) at a primary care
clinic for follow-up to discuss abnormal results of testing for peripheral nervous system
impairment.
Which diagnosis should the APRN suspect?
Demyelinating polyneuropathy
A patient presents to a clinic with complaints of frequent nosebleeds. An advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) does an assessment and notes areas of ecchymosis
and petechiae. The APRN questions the patient about current activities and medications
and orders lab studies.
Which lab exam should the APRN order for this patient?
Platelet count
An adolescent male is suffering from severe, sudden pain in his genital region during
football practice. He is embarrassed to seek emergency treatment. However, he is
finding the pain unbearable. His coach appropriately recommends he seek emergency
treatment.
What is a plausible cause of the pain?
Give this one a try later!
