LETRS Volume 2 Units 5–8 Pre-Test Exam Review LETRS
Exam Questions and Answers.
Pain radiating to right shoulder - --ANSWER---Expected manifestation in acute
cholecystitis
Fruity breath odor - --ANSWER---Finding in a client with diabetic ketoacidosis
Preoperative language barrier - --ANSWER---Action for a nurse caring for a client with
language difference
Total hip arthroplasty - --ANSWER---Pre-procedure actions including allergy check and
consent form verification
Lisinopril - --ANSWER---Instruction for hypertension client on reporting persistent cough
Peripheral IV site - --ANSWER---Red, warm, and painful site requiring IV
discontinuation
Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 - --ANSWER---Expect nonresponsive to commands
Angina Manifestations - --ANSWER---Chest discomfort radiated, pain <15mins, relieved
with rest
Diabetes Mellitus Client - --ANSWER---Plan to see diaphoretic client first
Testicular Self-Examination - --ANSWER---Instruct to examine after a warm shower
Tuberculosis Combination Therapy - --ANSWER---Adherence indicated by negative
sputum culture
Bacterial Meningitis - --ANSWER---Expect severe headache
Pernicious Anemia Teaching - --ANSWER---Client understanding: switch to nasal
cyanocobalamin
Right-Sided Hemiparesis ADLs - --ANSWER---Include combing hair with unaffected arm
COPD Discharge Teaching - --ANSWER---Include pursed lip breathing technique
, Varicose Veins Instruction - --ANSWER---Teach to apply elastic support hose in the
morning
Total Knee Arthroplasty Transfer - --ANSWER---Flex at hip and knees before
transferring
Thoracentesis Teaching - --ANSWER---Lean forward on over bed table for procedure
Alzheimer's Sleep Promotion - --ANSWER---Provide light snack of cheese and crackers
at bedtime
Nicotine Chewing Gum Use - --ANSWER---Recommend no eating/drinking 15min
around gum use
Diabetes Foot Care - --ANSWER---Prop feet up while watching TV
Neurogenic Bladder Interventions - --ANSWER---Include stroking inner thigh in plan for
bladder control
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - --ANSWER---Expect joint pain in the client
GERD Dietary Teaching - --ANSWER---Instruct to avoid peppermint
Enteral Feedings with Medications - --ANSWER---Flush tube with water before and after
each medication
Oxygen Concentrator Safety - --ANSWER---Include maintaining electrical backup
system
Hypoglycemia Management - --ANSWER---Have client drink a glass of milk for glucose
<50mg/dL
Hypertension Dietary Selections - --ANSWER---Instruct to avoid pretzels for sodium
intake
Pheochromocytoma Findings - --ANSWER---Expect hypertension in the client
Gastric Lavage Teaching - --ANSWER---Inform about semi-upright position during the
procedure
Right-Sided Heart Failure Findings - --ANSWER---Expect peripheral edema,
hepatomegaly, abdominal distension
Neutropenia Care - --ANSWER---Include bathing with antimicrobial soap, daily
temperature checks, and avoiding gardening
Exam Questions and Answers.
Pain radiating to right shoulder - --ANSWER---Expected manifestation in acute
cholecystitis
Fruity breath odor - --ANSWER---Finding in a client with diabetic ketoacidosis
Preoperative language barrier - --ANSWER---Action for a nurse caring for a client with
language difference
Total hip arthroplasty - --ANSWER---Pre-procedure actions including allergy check and
consent form verification
Lisinopril - --ANSWER---Instruction for hypertension client on reporting persistent cough
Peripheral IV site - --ANSWER---Red, warm, and painful site requiring IV
discontinuation
Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 - --ANSWER---Expect nonresponsive to commands
Angina Manifestations - --ANSWER---Chest discomfort radiated, pain <15mins, relieved
with rest
Diabetes Mellitus Client - --ANSWER---Plan to see diaphoretic client first
Testicular Self-Examination - --ANSWER---Instruct to examine after a warm shower
Tuberculosis Combination Therapy - --ANSWER---Adherence indicated by negative
sputum culture
Bacterial Meningitis - --ANSWER---Expect severe headache
Pernicious Anemia Teaching - --ANSWER---Client understanding: switch to nasal
cyanocobalamin
Right-Sided Hemiparesis ADLs - --ANSWER---Include combing hair with unaffected arm
COPD Discharge Teaching - --ANSWER---Include pursed lip breathing technique
, Varicose Veins Instruction - --ANSWER---Teach to apply elastic support hose in the
morning
Total Knee Arthroplasty Transfer - --ANSWER---Flex at hip and knees before
transferring
Thoracentesis Teaching - --ANSWER---Lean forward on over bed table for procedure
Alzheimer's Sleep Promotion - --ANSWER---Provide light snack of cheese and crackers
at bedtime
Nicotine Chewing Gum Use - --ANSWER---Recommend no eating/drinking 15min
around gum use
Diabetes Foot Care - --ANSWER---Prop feet up while watching TV
Neurogenic Bladder Interventions - --ANSWER---Include stroking inner thigh in plan for
bladder control
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - --ANSWER---Expect joint pain in the client
GERD Dietary Teaching - --ANSWER---Instruct to avoid peppermint
Enteral Feedings with Medications - --ANSWER---Flush tube with water before and after
each medication
Oxygen Concentrator Safety - --ANSWER---Include maintaining electrical backup
system
Hypoglycemia Management - --ANSWER---Have client drink a glass of milk for glucose
<50mg/dL
Hypertension Dietary Selections - --ANSWER---Instruct to avoid pretzels for sodium
intake
Pheochromocytoma Findings - --ANSWER---Expect hypertension in the client
Gastric Lavage Teaching - --ANSWER---Inform about semi-upright position during the
procedure
Right-Sided Heart Failure Findings - --ANSWER---Expect peripheral edema,
hepatomegaly, abdominal distension
Neutropenia Care - --ANSWER---Include bathing with antimicrobial soap, daily
temperature checks, and avoiding gardening
