PN-1 Final Exam Questions and Answers,
Case Study . C C
1. What key nursing diagnoses preoperatively would the nurse include for this client:
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A. Pain related to surgery.
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B. Altered body image.
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C. Cardiac output drop.
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D. All of the above.
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2. Clients who have experienced an amputation of a limb experience phantom pain. This can be
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described in the following way:
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A. Burning, throbbing, itching sensation in the existing limb.
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B. It is in the client's mind as they remember their limb.
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C. It is a temporary discomfort and does not require intervention.
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D. It happens only immediately after surgery. - ANS >> C. Cardiac output drop.
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C. It is a temporary discomfort and does not require intervention.
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Case Study #2 C C
An older gentleman is admitted to the hospital in complete collapse. His blood pH is 7.6 Medical
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history reveals that this client is a chronic alcoholic.
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Questions 3 - 4 refer to this case study. C C C C C C C C
3. What diagnosis would you give this gentleman?
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A. Metabolic acidosis
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B. Metabolic alkalosis
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C. Respiratory acidosis
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,D. Respiratory alkalosis
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4. Clients with chronic alcohol dependency may have which of the following electrolyte and acid-base
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balancers?
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A. Decreased in potassium.
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B. Did you sign the student handbook?
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C. Increased potassium.
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D. Decreased calcium. - ANS >> C. Respiratory acidosis
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C. Increased potassium.
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Case Study # 3
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Mrs. Duncan is a 36-year-old woman who burned her hand in steam in a cooking accident. She has
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been told by her physician that her hand will take less than 3 weeks to heal.
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Questions 5 - 7 refer to this case study.
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5. What depth of burn does Mrs. Duncan likely have?
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A. Full thickness fourth degree
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B. Superficial partial-thickness
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C. Deep full thickness
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D. Deep partial-thickness
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6. Mrs. Duncan's burn area is a possible site for because of the injury depth.
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A. Pain
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B. Scarring
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C. Hyperpigmentation
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, D. All of the above
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7. Because Mrs. Duncan's burn covers only a small area of the body surface, it will probably not lead
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to the same serious complication of extensive burns, which is:
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A. Pain
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B. Scarring
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C. Hyperthermia
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D. Hypovolemia - ANS >> B. Superficial partial-thickness
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C. Hyperpigmentation
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C. Hyperthermia
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Case Study # 4
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Judy is a 62-year-old smoker. Her physician has diagnosed her with emphysema which has caused her
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Cto hyperventilate. She is tired and sedentary.
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Questions 8 - 9 refer to this case study.
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8. Besides having difficulty breathing, what other condition is Judy likely to experience?
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A. Metabolic acidosis
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B. Metabolic alkalosis
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C. Respiratory acidosis
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D. Respiratory alkalosis
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9. What breathing techniques would the PN advise Judy to help resolve this condition?
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A. Shallow breathing.
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B. Deep breathing.
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Case Study . C C
1. What key nursing diagnoses preoperatively would the nurse include for this client:
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A. Pain related to surgery.
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B. Altered body image.
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C. Cardiac output drop.
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D. All of the above.
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2. Clients who have experienced an amputation of a limb experience phantom pain. This can be
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described in the following way:
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A. Burning, throbbing, itching sensation in the existing limb.
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B. It is in the client's mind as they remember their limb.
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C. It is a temporary discomfort and does not require intervention.
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D. It happens only immediately after surgery. - ANS >> C. Cardiac output drop.
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C. It is a temporary discomfort and does not require intervention.
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Case Study #2 C C
An older gentleman is admitted to the hospital in complete collapse. His blood pH is 7.6 Medical
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history reveals that this client is a chronic alcoholic.
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Questions 3 - 4 refer to this case study. C C C C C C C C
3. What diagnosis would you give this gentleman?
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A. Metabolic acidosis
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B. Metabolic alkalosis
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C. Respiratory acidosis
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,D. Respiratory alkalosis
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4. Clients with chronic alcohol dependency may have which of the following electrolyte and acid-base
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balancers?
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A. Decreased in potassium.
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B. Did you sign the student handbook?
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C. Increased potassium.
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D. Decreased calcium. - ANS >> C. Respiratory acidosis
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C. Increased potassium.
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Case Study # 3
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Mrs. Duncan is a 36-year-old woman who burned her hand in steam in a cooking accident. She has
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been told by her physician that her hand will take less than 3 weeks to heal.
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Questions 5 - 7 refer to this case study.
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5. What depth of burn does Mrs. Duncan likely have?
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A. Full thickness fourth degree
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B. Superficial partial-thickness
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C. Deep full thickness
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D. Deep partial-thickness
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6. Mrs. Duncan's burn area is a possible site for because of the injury depth.
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A. Pain
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B. Scarring
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C. Hyperpigmentation
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, D. All of the above
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7. Because Mrs. Duncan's burn covers only a small area of the body surface, it will probably not lead
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to the same serious complication of extensive burns, which is:
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A. Pain
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B. Scarring
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C. Hyperthermia
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D. Hypovolemia - ANS >> B. Superficial partial-thickness
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C. Hyperpigmentation
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C. Hyperthermia
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Case Study # 4
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Judy is a 62-year-old smoker. Her physician has diagnosed her with emphysema which has caused her
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Cto hyperventilate. She is tired and sedentary.
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Questions 8 - 9 refer to this case study.
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8. Besides having difficulty breathing, what other condition is Judy likely to experience?
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A. Metabolic acidosis
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B. Metabolic alkalosis
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C. Respiratory acidosis
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D. Respiratory alkalosis
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9. What breathing techniques would the PN advise Judy to help resolve this condition?
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A. Shallow breathing.
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B. Deep breathing.
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