CJE Benchmark Exam #1 Questions & Answers |
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The nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson's disease
who has been admitted to the hospital because of
significant weight loss. Assessment data reveals a
masklike facial expression and slurred speech. A
swallowing evaluation reveals some difficulty swallowing.
The client's daughter asks the nurse, "How am I supposed
to feed him at home?" What is an appropriate response by
the nurse?
1
"He will be scheduled for surgery to have a feeding tube
placed".
,2
"It's best to feed him only three meals a day to reduce the
chance of choking."
3
"Make sure he drinks all liquids through a straw and
recline in chair while eating."
4
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he
sits upright while eating." - ANSWER-"You should add a
thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while
eating."
The nurse received hand-off report on each of these
clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
,1
A client with chronic kidney disease who has a sodium
level of 130 mEq/L.
2
A client with hyperparathyroidism who has a calcium level
of 11.0 mg/dL .
3
A client with dehydration who has a potassium level of 6.0
mEq/L.
4
A client with alcoholism who has a magnesium level of 1.6
mEq/L. - ANSWER-A client with dehydration who has a
potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L.
, The nurse is assessing a client with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) for evidence of exacerbation. Which
new finding is the priority concern?
1
Pregnancy
2
Bilateral hip pain
3
Blurred vision
4
Decreased appetite - ANSWER-Pregnancy
Verified Complete Solutions (Updated 2026/2027)
The nurse is assessing a client with Parkinson's disease
who has been admitted to the hospital because of
significant weight loss. Assessment data reveals a
masklike facial expression and slurred speech. A
swallowing evaluation reveals some difficulty swallowing.
The client's daughter asks the nurse, "How am I supposed
to feed him at home?" What is an appropriate response by
the nurse?
1
"He will be scheduled for surgery to have a feeding tube
placed".
,2
"It's best to feed him only three meals a day to reduce the
chance of choking."
3
"Make sure he drinks all liquids through a straw and
recline in chair while eating."
4
"You should add a thickener all liquids and make sure he
sits upright while eating." - ANSWER-"You should add a
thickener all liquids and make sure he sits upright while
eating."
The nurse received hand-off report on each of these
clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
,1
A client with chronic kidney disease who has a sodium
level of 130 mEq/L.
2
A client with hyperparathyroidism who has a calcium level
of 11.0 mg/dL .
3
A client with dehydration who has a potassium level of 6.0
mEq/L.
4
A client with alcoholism who has a magnesium level of 1.6
mEq/L. - ANSWER-A client with dehydration who has a
potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L.
, The nurse is assessing a client with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) for evidence of exacerbation. Which
new finding is the priority concern?
1
Pregnancy
2
Bilateral hip pain
3
Blurred vision
4
Decreased appetite - ANSWER-Pregnancy
