NSG 6998 APEA Predictor Exam Study Guide | NP Certification Prep

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,1. Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the teaching plan
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for a client who had removal of a cataract in the left eye?
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a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours to keep your airway clear."
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b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to strengthen your eye muscles."
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c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent postoperative infec- tion."
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d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing intraocular pres-
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n sure." CORRECT ANSWERS d 2. A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse sh
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ould stop the feeding and take which of
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these actions? n nn




a. Suction the nasogastric tube.n n n nn




b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
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c. Remove the nasogastric tube. n n n nn




d. Check the residual volume. CORRECT ANSWERS D
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3. Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
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a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
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b. The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices toward pregnancy.
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c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant clients.
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d. The nurse can speak several different languages. CORRECT ANSWERS B
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4. Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-month-
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old infant who is diagnosed with dehydration?
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a. Hyperreflexia. nn




b. Tachycardia. nn

,c. Bradypnea. nn




d. Agitation. CORRECT ANSWERS B
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5. When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse plans to determine potential ent
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ry portals, which include
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a. the urinary meatus.
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b. vomitus. nn




c. contaminated water. n nn




d. sexual intercourse. CORRECT ANSWERS A
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6. A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence. Which of these actions should a n
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urse take if the client is agitated?
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a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings. n n n n n nn




b. Lock the client in a secluded room.
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c. Ask the other clients to give feedback regarding the client's behavior.
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d. Ignore the client's inappropriate behavior. CORRECT ANSWERS A
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7. Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a school-
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aged child during a sickle cell crisis episode?
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a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding. n n n n nn




b. Providing pain relief. n n nn




c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers. n n n n n n nn




d. Offering a high calorie diet. CORRECT ANSWERS B
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8. Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a 32-
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week gestation client who had an amniocentesis today?
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a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the test."
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b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
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, c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12 hours."
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d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours." CORRECT ANSWERS B
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9. An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate intake of iron-
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rich foods. Selection of which of these lunches by the client indicates a correct understanding of foods high i
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n iron content? a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich.
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b. Chicken nuggets with rice. n n n nn




c. Tuna salad sandwich.n n nn




d. Beefburger with cheese. CORRECT ANSWERS D n n nn n nnnn nn




10. A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these labora-
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n tory test results supports this diagnosis? a. Elevated serum potassium level.
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b. Elevated serum amylase level. n n n nn




c. Elevated serum sodium level. n n n nn




d. Elevated serum creatinine level. CORRECT ANSWERS B
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11. Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a client who is two-
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hours postoperative after abdominal surgery, should a nurse report immediately?
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