Final Exam with correct answers 100% 2026

Final Exam with correct answers 100% 2026 A nurse assesses a client and identifies that the client has pale conjunctivae. Which focused assessment will the nurse complete next? a. Partial thromboplastin time b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit c. Liver enzymes d. Basic metabolic panel (22) - Correct Answer ANS: B Pale conjunctivae signify anemia. The nurse will assess the client's hemoglobin and hematocrit to confirm anemia. The other laboratory results do not relate to this client's potential anemia. A nurse assesses a client who presents with early koilonychias. Which assessments will the nurse complete next? (Select all that apply.) a. Review the client's health history for a diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. b. Palpate the client's nail base for potential edemata and sponginess. c. Ask the client about prolonged contact with chemical irritants. d. Assess the client for signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. e. Request a prescription to assess the client's hemoglobin A1C. (22) - Correct Answer ANS: A, E Early koilonychias manifests as flattening of the nail plate with an increased smoothness of the nail. This is caused by iron deficiency with or without anemia, poorly controlled diabetes, and local injury. Nails with visible edema and sponginess when palpated are associated with clubbing. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may cause clubbing of the nails and chemical irritants are associated with late koilonychias. A nurse is assessing clients with pressure injuries. Which wound description is correctly matched to its description? a. Suspected deep tissue injury: nonblanchable deep purple or maroon. b. Stage 2: may have visible adipose tissue and slough. c. Stage 3: may have a pink or red wound bed. d. Stage 4: wound bed is obscured with eschar or slough. (23) - Correct Answer ANS: A A suspected deep tissue injury is characterized by persistent, nonblanchable purple or maroon discoloration. A stage 2 wound may have a pink of red would bed with granulation tissue. The stage 3 wound may have visible adipose tissue and slough. A stage 4 wound is full-thickness skin loss with exposed or palpable fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or bone. An