Multidimensional Care 2-Final Exam
Question 1:
A 56-year-old female presented to the ED with fullness in the chest, dysphagia, and
chest pain. She states that she has been having these symptoms for the past couple
months. Which of the following conditions could it be based on her symptoms?
A. Peptic ulcer disease
B. Gastritis
C. Hiatal hernia
D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Answer: C. Hiatal hernia
Question 2:
A 65-year-old female presents to the ED with epigastric discomfort, loss of appetite,
and weight loss. History of diabetes and alcoholism. What disease does she likely
have?
A. Peptic ulcer disease
B. GI bleeds
C. Gastric cancer
D. Candidiasis
Answer: A. Peptic ulcer disease
Question 3:
A 40-year-old female presents to the ED with upper abdominal pain radiating to her
right shoulder and nausea. Upon assessment her temp is 101.2°F, HR 110, BP
140/82. Based on the presentation, which of the following do you anticipate to be the
patient's diagnosis?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Cholecystitis
C. Appendicitis
, D. Diverticular disease
Answer: B. Cholecystitis
Question 4:
A 44-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with gastric cancer. Sam has a wife
and three small children. They are having a difficult time dealing with the diagnosis.
Which of the following is a priority for this patient?
A. Educate on treatment options
B. Consult the dietician regarding nutritional needs
C. Monitor lab values for abnormalities
D. Consult social services to provide support to Sam and his family
Answer: D. Consult social services to provide support to Sam and his family
Question 5:
A client assessment reveals fatigue, poor memory, and stiff muscles with labs
showing an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. The nurse knows that these are
manifestations of which disorder?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism
Answer: A. Hypothyroidism
Question 6:
A client with diabetes has a blood glucose of 640 and reports always being thirsty
and having to void. The nurse knows that which terms describe the subjective
finding?
A. Polydipsia and polyphagia
B. Polydipsia and polyuria
C. Polycoria and polyuria
D. Polyphagia and polyesthesia
Question 1:
A 56-year-old female presented to the ED with fullness in the chest, dysphagia, and
chest pain. She states that she has been having these symptoms for the past couple
months. Which of the following conditions could it be based on her symptoms?
A. Peptic ulcer disease
B. Gastritis
C. Hiatal hernia
D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Answer: C. Hiatal hernia
Question 2:
A 65-year-old female presents to the ED with epigastric discomfort, loss of appetite,
and weight loss. History of diabetes and alcoholism. What disease does she likely
have?
A. Peptic ulcer disease
B. GI bleeds
C. Gastric cancer
D. Candidiasis
Answer: A. Peptic ulcer disease
Question 3:
A 40-year-old female presents to the ED with upper abdominal pain radiating to her
right shoulder and nausea. Upon assessment her temp is 101.2°F, HR 110, BP
140/82. Based on the presentation, which of the following do you anticipate to be the
patient's diagnosis?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Cholecystitis
C. Appendicitis
, D. Diverticular disease
Answer: B. Cholecystitis
Question 4:
A 44-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with gastric cancer. Sam has a wife
and three small children. They are having a difficult time dealing with the diagnosis.
Which of the following is a priority for this patient?
A. Educate on treatment options
B. Consult the dietician regarding nutritional needs
C. Monitor lab values for abnormalities
D. Consult social services to provide support to Sam and his family
Answer: D. Consult social services to provide support to Sam and his family
Question 5:
A client assessment reveals fatigue, poor memory, and stiff muscles with labs
showing an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. The nurse knows that these are
manifestations of which disorder?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism
Answer: A. Hypothyroidism
Question 6:
A client with diabetes has a blood glucose of 640 and reports always being thirsty
and having to void. The nurse knows that which terms describe the subjective
finding?
A. Polydipsia and polyphagia
B. Polydipsia and polyuria
C. Polycoria and polyuria
D. Polyphagia and polyesthesia
