A 42 year old client comes to the primary care office for an
annual physical. You obtain his blood pressure readings of
144/90 and 148/90. Based on the JNC classifications, you know
this BP classification is: Correct Answers stage I hypertension
A 66 year old client is admitted to the emergency room with
complaints of chest pain and anxiety. Which of the following is
a strong predisposing factor for angina pectoris? **** Correct
Answers Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
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A client comes to the office you are working and is complaining
of fatigue, muscle weakness, and appears very thin. After
vitals were taken, she has low glucose levels and hypotension.
The nurse suspects which disease could be a potential cause of
these symptoms? Correct Answers Addison's disease
A client is admitted at 0800 with a diagnosis of "rule out MI."
The nurse anticipates the following lab value increases as
primary acute indicators of myocardial infarction. Choose all
that apply: Correct Answers CK-MB and Troponin
A client with CHF is admitted to the hospital on a Thursday
afternoon, upon investigation you discover the patient symptoms
at rest including dyspnea with conversation. What classification
of heart failure are they presenting? Correct Answers NYHA
Class IV
, A nurse is visiting a client at home with ALS. The client was
recently discharged home after a hospitalization for UTI. When
she assess the client, the nurse notes several clinical
manifestations. List the manifestations in terms of importance
with number one being most important, and number four being
least important. Correct Answers - Dyspnea (RR 44/Min)
- Hypotension (BP 100/70)
- Dysphagia when drinking water
- Wound forming on coccyx
A patient admitted to the ED with liver dysfunction is alert and
responsive upon
admission. In the past few hours she has become increasingly
confused and disoriented.
As a nurse what is your main concern? Correct Answers
Hepatic encephalopathy caused by ammonia accumulation
A patient was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Where would the
patient expect to feel
referred pain? Correct Answers Left shoulder
A pregnant client comes in to test her glucose tolerance and gets
diagnosed with
gestational diabetes. She is worried about her health after her
pregnancy, as her nurse
you would inform her she is at higher risk for: Correct Answers
Type 2 diabetes
Amy is a 25 yr old female who was diagnosed with
hypothyroidism. She was prescribed synthroid. She went on
vacation and forgot that medication at home. What could happen