Final Exam Review – Rasmussen
University 2026/2027
Question:
After chemotherapy for cancer, a client develops chemotherapy induced
nausea and vomiting (CINV). For this client the nurse should give the
highest priority to which action in the plan of care?
Answer:
Administering an antiemetic as prescribed
Question:
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with fluid-volume deficit.
What assessment data is the highest concern?
BP of 80/40
Temp of 101
Answer:
Blood pressure of 80/40
,Question:
A client underwent a colon resection with colostomy placement. Who would
the surgeon consult post-operatively for colostomy management?
Answer:
Wound, ostomy, and incontinence nurse
Question:
An 8-month-old is hospitalized with severe diarrhea. The nurse knows that
what is the major problem associated with severe diarrhea?
Answer:
Electrolyte imbalance and fluid volume loss
Question:
The nurse is assessing a client that displays a positive Chvostek's sign.
What is this assessment finding a clinical manifestation of?
Answer:
Hypocalcemia
,Question:
A nurse is planning to educate a client diagnosed with fluid volume
overload. What would the nurse educate the client on to determine the
gains and losses in fluid?
Answer:
Monitor daily weight
Question:
What is a life-threatening emergency and serious complication of untreated
or poorly treated hypothyroidism?
Answer:
Myxedema coma
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with cirrhosis. What are
appropriate nursing interventions for this client?
Answer:
Pain management
Limit alcohol intake
, Question:
What nursing intervention can help prevent adrenocortical insufficiency?
Answer:
Reducing high-dose steroid therapy gradually
Question:
A nurse is providing care to a client that is diagnosed with hypokalemia.
After reviewing the client's current medications, what medication could
have contributed to hypokalemia?
Answer:
Loop diuretics
Question:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about hyperglycemia. The nurse
should recognize the client understands the teaching when he identifies
these 3 manifestations specific to hyperglycemia?
Answer:
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia