176 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
100 units NPH insulin in 500 mL normal saline; titrate to blood glucose correct
answer In the care of a patient with DKA, the nurse is most likely to contact the
healthcare provider for clarification of which prescription?
Administer 50% glucose per emergency protocol. correct answer A nurse hears in
shift report that a diabetoc patient has had nothing by mouth since midnight for a
surgical procedure that should happen this morning. On assessment, the patient
is irritable and his skin is cool and clammy. His BG is 45 mg/dL. What should the
nurse do first?
Administration of intravenous insulin. correct answer Which intervention is most
appropriate for the patient having Kussmaul respirations due to DKA?
Allow the insulin to warm to room temperature before injecting it. correct answer
Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to a diabetic patient who self-injects
insulin to prevent local irritation at the injection site?
As neurons are lost with aging, there is deterioration in neurologic function.
correct answer What term most accurately describes age-related changes of the
neurologic system?
Assessment of skin turgor, daily weight, monitor I&O correct answer Which
nursing interventions should be employed for a patient with diabetes insipidus?
Change in LOC correct answer What is the earliest sign of of ICP?
, cognition, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, hormonal regulation correct answer
Which of the following processes have the strongest links to ICR?
Decrease the total percentage of calories from proteins. correct answer When
assisting in planning care for a diabetic patient with microalbuminuria, which goal
to reduce the progression to renal failure should be included in the plan?
Diabetes mellitus correct answer Which endocrine disorder is associated with
long term complications of retinopathy; amputation of lower extremity; and
cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, and stroke?
Dilute, with specific gravity of 1.001-1.005 correct answer Urine excreted by a
patient with diabetes insipidus will exhibit which characteristics?
Dopamine correct answer What neurotransmitter primarily affects motor function
and is involved in gross subconscious movements of the skeletal muscles?
Encouraging a well-balanced diet high in fiber and adequate fluids correct answer
The nurse is caring for a patient with MS. What appropriate nursing care should
be implemented?
family correct answer The nurse manager of a neuro-medical surgical unit
reviewing potential manifestations of seizures with an orientee should become
concerned if the new nurse included which of the following dysfunctions as a
manifestation?
Fever accompanied by decreased responsiveness correct answer An infant born
with hydrocephalus is to be discharged after insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal
shunt. Knowing the most common complication of this type of surgery, what
100 units NPH insulin in 500 mL normal saline; titrate to blood glucose correct
answer In the care of a patient with DKA, the nurse is most likely to contact the
healthcare provider for clarification of which prescription?
Administer 50% glucose per emergency protocol. correct answer A nurse hears in
shift report that a diabetoc patient has had nothing by mouth since midnight for a
surgical procedure that should happen this morning. On assessment, the patient
is irritable and his skin is cool and clammy. His BG is 45 mg/dL. What should the
nurse do first?
Administration of intravenous insulin. correct answer Which intervention is most
appropriate for the patient having Kussmaul respirations due to DKA?
Allow the insulin to warm to room temperature before injecting it. correct answer
Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to a diabetic patient who self-injects
insulin to prevent local irritation at the injection site?
As neurons are lost with aging, there is deterioration in neurologic function.
correct answer What term most accurately describes age-related changes of the
neurologic system?
Assessment of skin turgor, daily weight, monitor I&O correct answer Which
nursing interventions should be employed for a patient with diabetes insipidus?
Change in LOC correct answer What is the earliest sign of of ICP?
, cognition, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, hormonal regulation correct answer
Which of the following processes have the strongest links to ICR?
Decrease the total percentage of calories from proteins. correct answer When
assisting in planning care for a diabetic patient with microalbuminuria, which goal
to reduce the progression to renal failure should be included in the plan?
Diabetes mellitus correct answer Which endocrine disorder is associated with
long term complications of retinopathy; amputation of lower extremity; and
cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, and stroke?
Dilute, with specific gravity of 1.001-1.005 correct answer Urine excreted by a
patient with diabetes insipidus will exhibit which characteristics?
Dopamine correct answer What neurotransmitter primarily affects motor function
and is involved in gross subconscious movements of the skeletal muscles?
Encouraging a well-balanced diet high in fiber and adequate fluids correct answer
The nurse is caring for a patient with MS. What appropriate nursing care should
be implemented?
family correct answer The nurse manager of a neuro-medical surgical unit
reviewing potential manifestations of seizures with an orientee should become
concerned if the new nurse included which of the following dysfunctions as a
manifestation?
Fever accompanied by decreased responsiveness correct answer An infant born
with hydrocephalus is to be discharged after insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal
shunt. Knowing the most common complication of this type of surgery, what
