CJE READINESS II EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EtCO₂, or End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide, is a measurement of what?
CORRECT ANSWER : The partial pressure of carbon dioxide
(CO₂) at the end of an exhaled breath; it helps assess ventilation and
respiratory status.
A common complication associated with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is what?
CORRECT ANSWER : Lupus nephritis.
Which laboratory test is essential for monitoring a client with
SLE for complications?
CORRECT ANSWER : Urinalysis.
When a dementia patient discusses a topic that may cause grief,
anxiety, or agitation, what should the nurse do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Show compassion, use therapeutic
communication, and redirect the conversation when appropriate.
, What blood pressure condition is common in chronic kidney
disease (CKD)?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hypertension.
CKD can lead to what condition due to decreased
erythropoietin production?
CORRECT ANSWER : Anemia.
What causes anemia in CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Decreased erythropoietin production.
What may be administered to stimulate red blood cell
production in CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Erythropoietin (EPO).
Impaired kidney function leads to what change in serum
phosphate levels?
CORRECT ANSWER : Increased serum phosphate levels.
What medications prevent absorption of dietary phosphate in
CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Phosphate binders.
, What do phosphate binders do in CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Prevent absorption of dietary phosphate and
help control serum phosphate levels.
What PPE is required for varicella (chickenpox)?
CORRECT ANSWER : Gloves, gown, and respirator/N95 mask.
Mittens are not considered restraints when what two conditions
are met?
CORRECT ANSWER : They are untethered and the client can
physically remove them.
Diaphoresis is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism
or hypothyroidism?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is associated with drowsiness or insomnia?
CORRECT ANSWER : Insomnia.
What eye finding can occur with hyperthyroidism besides
exophthalmos?
CORRECT ANSWER : Injected (red) conjunctiva.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EtCO₂, or End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide, is a measurement of what?
CORRECT ANSWER : The partial pressure of carbon dioxide
(CO₂) at the end of an exhaled breath; it helps assess ventilation and
respiratory status.
A common complication associated with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is what?
CORRECT ANSWER : Lupus nephritis.
Which laboratory test is essential for monitoring a client with
SLE for complications?
CORRECT ANSWER : Urinalysis.
When a dementia patient discusses a topic that may cause grief,
anxiety, or agitation, what should the nurse do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Show compassion, use therapeutic
communication, and redirect the conversation when appropriate.
, What blood pressure condition is common in chronic kidney
disease (CKD)?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hypertension.
CKD can lead to what condition due to decreased
erythropoietin production?
CORRECT ANSWER : Anemia.
What causes anemia in CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Decreased erythropoietin production.
What may be administered to stimulate red blood cell
production in CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Erythropoietin (EPO).
Impaired kidney function leads to what change in serum
phosphate levels?
CORRECT ANSWER : Increased serum phosphate levels.
What medications prevent absorption of dietary phosphate in
CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Phosphate binders.
, What do phosphate binders do in CKD?
CORRECT ANSWER : Prevent absorption of dietary phosphate and
help control serum phosphate levels.
What PPE is required for varicella (chickenpox)?
CORRECT ANSWER : Gloves, gown, and respirator/N95 mask.
Mittens are not considered restraints when what two conditions
are met?
CORRECT ANSWER : They are untethered and the client can
physically remove them.
Diaphoresis is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism
or hypothyroidism?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is associated with drowsiness or insomnia?
CORRECT ANSWER : Insomnia.
What eye finding can occur with hyperthyroidism besides
exophthalmos?
CORRECT ANSWER : Injected (red) conjunctiva.
