NUR 102 - QUIZ / EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
4.
What physiological process commonly occurs
during dehydration?
A)
Increase in sodium and electrolyte disturbance
B)
Increased capillary permeability
C)
Loss of proteins in the plasma of the blood
D)
Obstruction of venous blood or lymphatic return
Correct Answers A)
Increase in sodium and electrolyte disturbance
A 16-year-old presents at the emergency room
with altered mental status, bradycardia, and
cardiac dysrhythmia caused by uncontrolled
diabetes mellitus. What acid-base imbalance is
most likely occurring in this client?
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
,Respiratory acidosis Correct Answers Metabolic
acidosis
A 25-year-old client with symptoms of excessive
thirst and an increase in urine is diagnosed with
diabetes insipidus. For which of the following
client's hormone levels should the nurse monitor?
A)
Thyroxine
B)
Vasopressin
C)
Insulin
D)
Glucagon Correct Answers B)
Vasopressin
A 40-year-old client has an episode of vomiting. On
observation of the vomitus, yellowish-green color
was noticed. What is the most likely cause of this
finding?
A)
Forcing back of intestinal contents
,B)
Presence of bile pigments and salts
C)
Bleeding in the lower digestive tract
D)
Bleeding inside the stomach Correct Answers B)
Presence of bile pigments and salts
A 45-year-old diabetic client has to void urine more
often than usual. However, the volume of urine is
not increased. Based on this information, what
term should the nurse use to describe the client's
condition in the electronic medication record?
A)
Incontinence
B)
Dysuria
C)
Frequency
D)
Polyuria Correct Answers C)
Frequency
, A client approaching older adulthood talks to a
nurse regarding overdependence on other people.
The client also expresses the wish to achieve more
independence during old age. Which key element
can the nurse encourage to help the client attain
more independence in older adulthood?
Financial stability
Reviewing life
Focus on adjustments
Reminiscence Correct Answers Financial stability
A client arrives at a healthcare facility complaining
that her daughter frequently sucks her thumb. The
client wants to know about the adverse effect of
thumb sucking. What would be the best response
from the nurse to the client?
A)
"Thumb sucking in children may cause ulcers in the
mouth."
B)
"Thumb sucking in children may lead to thrush."
C)
"Thumb sucking in children may cause permanent
damage to the child's mouth structure."
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
4.
What physiological process commonly occurs
during dehydration?
A)
Increase in sodium and electrolyte disturbance
B)
Increased capillary permeability
C)
Loss of proteins in the plasma of the blood
D)
Obstruction of venous blood or lymphatic return
Correct Answers A)
Increase in sodium and electrolyte disturbance
A 16-year-old presents at the emergency room
with altered mental status, bradycardia, and
cardiac dysrhythmia caused by uncontrolled
diabetes mellitus. What acid-base imbalance is
most likely occurring in this client?
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
,Respiratory acidosis Correct Answers Metabolic
acidosis
A 25-year-old client with symptoms of excessive
thirst and an increase in urine is diagnosed with
diabetes insipidus. For which of the following
client's hormone levels should the nurse monitor?
A)
Thyroxine
B)
Vasopressin
C)
Insulin
D)
Glucagon Correct Answers B)
Vasopressin
A 40-year-old client has an episode of vomiting. On
observation of the vomitus, yellowish-green color
was noticed. What is the most likely cause of this
finding?
A)
Forcing back of intestinal contents
,B)
Presence of bile pigments and salts
C)
Bleeding in the lower digestive tract
D)
Bleeding inside the stomach Correct Answers B)
Presence of bile pigments and salts
A 45-year-old diabetic client has to void urine more
often than usual. However, the volume of urine is
not increased. Based on this information, what
term should the nurse use to describe the client's
condition in the electronic medication record?
A)
Incontinence
B)
Dysuria
C)
Frequency
D)
Polyuria Correct Answers C)
Frequency
, A client approaching older adulthood talks to a
nurse regarding overdependence on other people.
The client also expresses the wish to achieve more
independence during old age. Which key element
can the nurse encourage to help the client attain
more independence in older adulthood?
Financial stability
Reviewing life
Focus on adjustments
Reminiscence Correct Answers Financial stability
A client arrives at a healthcare facility complaining
that her daughter frequently sucks her thumb. The
client wants to know about the adverse effect of
thumb sucking. What would be the best response
from the nurse to the client?
A)
"Thumb sucking in children may cause ulcers in the
mouth."
B)
"Thumb sucking in children may lead to thrush."
C)
"Thumb sucking in children may cause permanent
damage to the child's mouth structure."
