Practice CMSRN Test Bank

A patient has Ascites. What is a sign of Ascites? A. High Epinephrine Levels B. Low Plasma Albumin levels C. High Plasma Oncotic levels D. Low Blood PRessure B. Low Plasma Albumin levels. The lack of pressure from plasma proteins will allow fluid to enter the wrong areas. Cirrhosis may develop in some cases. What makes Ca-MRSA unique compared to other types of MRSA? A. A. It is acquired in a hospital B. It is transmitted through sex C. It is transmitted through blood transfusions D. All of the above A. IT is acquired in a hospital. Community-acquired MRSA usually 48 hours before admission Foreign body aspiration entails an object in the: A. Larynx B. Trachea C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B C. Both A and B. An object in the larynx or trachea blocking the airway. A patient requires supplemental oxygen for a pulmonary treatment. Which of the following is correct about the oxygen that must be administered? A. The oxygen must be consistent B. The pressure should be high C. The pressure should be low D. The oxygen must be fully humidified D. The oxygen must be fully humidified. The humidification will allow the oxygen to circulate throughout the body. What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis? A. An Ultrasound B. A CT Scan C. An MRI D. All of the Above A. An ultrasound. What is one true factor about peptic ulcer disease? A. Stomach pain starts 30 min after eating? B. Malignant tumors may develop C. An endoscopy is needed D. NSAID use may be a concern C. An endoscopy is needed to diagnose peptic ulcer disease. It will take a few hours for stomach pain to develop A person has sickle cell disease. Which of the following is a correct statement based on his or her medical condition? A. The person has less free hemoglobin B. Nitric oxide totals will drop C. Arterial pressure may change D. Sildenafil may resolve blood-related concerns B. Nitric oxide totals will drop. This is due to the sickle cell disease, Hemolysis will develop and free hemoglobin will increase due to the unusual shapes of the blood cells A person who has hepatitis C and significant liver damage may require: A. Antiviral medication B. Bedrest C. A Liver transplant D. A blood transfusion C. A liver transplant. The liver may be unable tp function properly. What form of Hepatitis is transmitted by exposure to contaminated water or food? A. A B. B C. C D. D A. A What is an ideal ICP rating? A. 15 B. 25 C. 35 D. 40 A. 15 the normal range is 20 What test should be performed on a patient experiencing intense fatigue and lethargy? A. A CT Scan B. A Pan culture C. An airway exam D. A fluid test A. A CT Scan. To rule out mental cerebral changes A patient requires intracranial surgery. When should antibiotics be prescribed? A. Before the surgery B. During the surgery C. After the patient is stable D. Avoid adding antibiotics C. After the patient is stable. Antibiotics may not be necessary in every case A patient's spleen has been removed. What vaccine should be administered? A. Recombivax B. Attenuvax C. Tetanus D. Pneumonia D. Pneumonia Vaccine. The spleen controls the immune system. Give the pneumonia vaccine to avoid pneumococcal sepsis from developing Attenuvax is a vaccine that may prevent: A. Chicken pox B. Measles C. Hepatitis D. HIV B. Measels A patient is having a hematoma removed. The patient should receive a Lantus dose the night before. What should happen next? A. Provide the full dose. B. Provide only half the dose. C. Avoid giving the dose D. Contact an attendant about the situation first D. Contact an attendant about the situation first. A patient develops a fever about a week after a surgical procedure. All but which of the following conditions will trigger the fever? A. A line infection B. A urinary tract infection C. Deep vein thrombosis D. An infection in the wound A. A line infection. A line infection is generally not a common cause of post-operative fever within one week of surgery. A mnemonic for remembering the common causes of post-operative fever is the five Ws: wind (atelectasis, aspiration, pneumonia), water (urinary tract infection), walking (deep vein thrombus), wound (wound infection), what the physician caused (drug fever, line infection). Wind is most likely to cause a fever POD 1-2, water is most likely to cause a fever POD 3-5, walking is the most likely to cause a fever POD 5-7, wound is the most likely cause POD 5-9, and complications caused by the physician most likely cause a fever after the first week of surgery Is it appropriate to provide a person who is grieving after a family member's antidepressants? A. Yes B. No C. Depends on the patient's response D. Based on the patient's preference B. No What can result from diabetic ketoacidosis? A. Urinary tract infection B. Stale breath C. Sudden bouts of activity D. All of the above A. urinary tract infection. Excess sugar in the urine can cause urinary tract infection. It may also lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. What form of treatment can help resolve sickle cell anemia? A. A blood transfusion B. Hydrogen Chloride C. Vasodilators D. All of the above A. A blood transfusion metabolic ketoacidosis may be diagnosed when the blood pH level goes over: A. 5.5 B. 6.85 C. 7.45 D. 9.25 C. 7.45 What is the first stage in the Kubler-Ross theory? A. Depression B. Anger C. Denial d. Bargaining C. Denial DABDA denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance What should happen when the Q wave appears on an ECG readout? A. The readout will go up B. The readout will go down C. The depth will appear the same all around D. A stable line will develop B. The readout will go down. The q wave is then followed by the R wave, the highest point in the ECG readout As soon as an HIV diagnosis is made, which vaccine should a patient receive? A. Influenza B. HPV C. Pneumonia D. PCV13 D. PCV13 A patient with magnesium deficiency may experience this condition alongside hypomagnesemia: A. Hypercalcemia B. Hypernatremia C. Hypophosphatemia D. Hypokalemia C. Hypophoshatemia What should a patient avoid consuming in order to prevent listeriosis? A. Carbonated drinks B. Sugary products C. processed meats D. Pasteurized milk C. Processed meats. listeriosis is a serious infection people get after eating contaminated food. Which of the following is part of standard treatment for scabies? A. Handwashing B. Condom C. Lamisil treatment D. Permetherin treatment D. Permethrin treatment A nurse discusses a patient's current medical concerns with her. At what point should the nurse ask the patient questions about her condition's severity? A. During evaluation B. During implementation C. During planning D. During diagnosis C. During planning What form of cancer is common in AIDS In patients A. Lung B. Liver C. Brain D. Skin D. Skin Is it possible for cystic fibrosis to be cured through a lung transplant? A. Yes, provided both lungs are transplanted B. Yes but only one lung needs a transplant C. No, a transplant will not cure cystic fibrosis D. It depends on the patient's age C. No, a transplant will not cure cystic fibrosis A patient with a significant asthma attach will likely experience all but which of the following? A. Chest pains B. Shortness of breath C. Fever D. Tinnitus D. Tinnitus What is noticeable in an absence seizure? A. It develops due to a physical activity B. It may arise during a migraine headache C. It occurs in children more often D. All of the above are applicable C. It occurs in children more often How long can HIV last in a patient's body without treatment before it becomes AIDS? A. One Year B. Three years C. Five years D. Ten years D. Ten years