Complex Concept Exam 1 Practice Questions With Complete Solutions

Complex Concept Exam 1 Practice Questions With
Complete Solutions

A client at the gastrointestinal clinic follows up for a gastric
ulcer. The nurse recommends which lifestyle modification?
Select All That Apply

A. Avoid large meals.
B. Do not use caffeine.
C. Avoid alcohol intake.
D. Do not use ibuprofen.
E. Stop smoking cigarettes. Correct Answers B, C, D, E

A client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
asks the nurse whether the client's children will get the disease.
The nurse provides which information to the client? Select All
That Apply

A. "SLE is more common in Caucasians."

B. "SLE runs in families."

C. "SLE is more common in females than in males."

D. "SLE is more common in underweight people."

E. "SLE is usually diagnosed after age 50." Correct Answers B,
C,

,A client follows up in the clinic for ulcerative colitis (UC) and
asks about dietary restrictions. Which food does the nurse tell
the client may cause discomfort?

A. Grapes
B. Beans
C. Soy
D. Salmon Correct Answers B
- A high-fiber diet promotes loose stools and diarrhea and
should be avoided.

A client in severe respiratory distress is prescribed continuous
albuterol nebulizers. For which side effect does the nurse
monitor the client?
Select All That Apply

hyperkalemia
tremors
wheezing
excessive salivation
dizziness Correct Answers tremors
dizziness

A client is admitted due to pneumonia associated with influenza.
Which nursing interventions promote airway patency? Select All
That Apply
A. Provide a quiet environment.

B. Schedule activities after nebulizer treatments.

C. Increase the client's fluid intake.

, D. Turn the client frequently.

E. Apply chest physiotherapy. Correct Answers C, D, E

A client is admitted for respiratory distress and suspected
pneumonia. Which assessment findings consistent with this
diagnosis require continued monitoring? Select All That Apply
A. Chest pain with inspiration

B. Temperature 101.4 °F (38.56 °C)

C. Dyspnea with ambulation

D. Blood pressure 109/78 mmHg

E. Respiratory crackles and wheezes Correct Answers A, B, C,
E

A client is admitted with pneumonia. Which nursing
intervention does the nurse start to assist with airway clearance?
Select All That Apply

A. Position the client in semi-Fowler.
B. Encourage client to turn side-to-side frequently.
C. Provide adequate hydration.
D. Encourage the use of incentive spirometry.
E. Encourage deep breathing and coughing exercises. Correct
Answers A, B, C, D, E