CACI 3 UPDATED Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
An antacid is prescribed for a client with gastro esophageal reflux (GERD). The client asks to the
nurse, "How does this help my GERD? What is the best response by the nurse?
A."Antacids decrease the production of gastric secretions."
B."It will improve the emptying of food through your stomach."
C."This medication will coat the lining of your esophagus."
D."Antacids will neutralize the acid in your stomach." - correct answers Antacids will
neutralize the acid in your stomach
A client whose history includes IV drug abuse is admitted to the intensive care unit
(ICU) with Kaposi's sarcoma associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
Observe for adverse medication reactions
Assess for signs of AIDS dementia
Identify signs of opportunistic infections
Locate local HIV support groups - correct answers Identify signs of opportunistic
infections
The nurse reports that a client is at risk for a brain attack (stroke) finding?
Jugular vein distention
Palpable cervical lymph node
Carotid bruit
Nuchal rigidity - correct answers Nuchal rigidity
, Following involvement in a motor vehicle collision, a middle aged adult client is admitted to the
hospital with multiple facial fractures. The client's blood alcohol level is high on admission.
Which PRN prescription should be administer if the clients begins to exhibit signs and symptoms
of delirium tremens (DT s)?
Lorazepam (Ativan) 2mg IM
Chlorpromazine (thorazine) 50 mg IM
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 5 mg IM
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 2 mg IM - correct answers Lorazepam (Ativan) 2mg IM
Two days following abdominal surgery a client c/o of cramping abdominal pain, and the nurse's
inspection of the abdomen indicates slight distention. Which action should the nurse implement
first?
a) encourage pt to ambulate
b) offer ice chips or warm liquids
c) auscultate abdomen
d) assess temperature - correct answers Auscultate abdomen
70. ACUTE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NASUA, PROJECTIBLE VOMITING - correct
answers Severe Headache and Photo Sensitivity
A client tells the nurse that her biopsy results indicate that the cancer cells are well differentiated
How should the nurse respond?
a. Offer the client reassurance that this information indicates that the clients cancer cells are
benign
b. Explain that these tissue cells often respond more effectively to radiation than to
chemotherapy
Correct Answers
An antacid is prescribed for a client with gastro esophageal reflux (GERD). The client asks to the
nurse, "How does this help my GERD? What is the best response by the nurse?
A."Antacids decrease the production of gastric secretions."
B."It will improve the emptying of food through your stomach."
C."This medication will coat the lining of your esophagus."
D."Antacids will neutralize the acid in your stomach." - correct answers Antacids will
neutralize the acid in your stomach
A client whose history includes IV drug abuse is admitted to the intensive care unit
(ICU) with Kaposi's sarcoma associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
Observe for adverse medication reactions
Assess for signs of AIDS dementia
Identify signs of opportunistic infections
Locate local HIV support groups - correct answers Identify signs of opportunistic
infections
The nurse reports that a client is at risk for a brain attack (stroke) finding?
Jugular vein distention
Palpable cervical lymph node
Carotid bruit
Nuchal rigidity - correct answers Nuchal rigidity
, Following involvement in a motor vehicle collision, a middle aged adult client is admitted to the
hospital with multiple facial fractures. The client's blood alcohol level is high on admission.
Which PRN prescription should be administer if the clients begins to exhibit signs and symptoms
of delirium tremens (DT s)?
Lorazepam (Ativan) 2mg IM
Chlorpromazine (thorazine) 50 mg IM
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 5 mg IM
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 2 mg IM - correct answers Lorazepam (Ativan) 2mg IM
Two days following abdominal surgery a client c/o of cramping abdominal pain, and the nurse's
inspection of the abdomen indicates slight distention. Which action should the nurse implement
first?
a) encourage pt to ambulate
b) offer ice chips or warm liquids
c) auscultate abdomen
d) assess temperature - correct answers Auscultate abdomen
70. ACUTE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NASUA, PROJECTIBLE VOMITING - correct
answers Severe Headache and Photo Sensitivity
A client tells the nurse that her biopsy results indicate that the cancer cells are well differentiated
How should the nurse respond?
a. Offer the client reassurance that this information indicates that the clients cancer cells are
benign
b. Explain that these tissue cells often respond more effectively to radiation than to
chemotherapy
