A patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is receiving
gastrointestinal tube feedings. What must the nurse keep in mind when caring for this patient?
a. Mix drugs to be given with saline
b. Dilute tube feedings with plain water
c. Irrigate the tube with lukewarm water
d. Flush the tube after each use with hypertonic saline correct answers A
What changes does the nurse note in a patient with hypercortisolism upon physical assessment?
a. Excessively dry skin
b. Muscle atrophy in the trunk
c. Absence of hair on the body
d. Presence of fat pads on the shoulders correct answers D
Which process involves the replacement of damaged tissue with scar tissue that aids in wound
healing?
a. Granulation
b. Contraction
c. Resurfacing
d. Re-epithelialization correct answers A
Which syndrome is characterized by the presence of rheumatoid nodules in the lungs?
a. Felty's syndrome
,b. Caplan's syndrome
c. Sjogren's syndrome
d. Carpal tunnel syndrome correct answers B
A patient received insulin aspart at 0700. At what time should the patient be assessed for signs of
hypoglycemia?
a. 0900
b. 1100
c. 1200
d. 1400 correct answers A
A patient receiving insulin aspart should be assessed within _______________ hours of
administration correct answers 1-3
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels during periods of fasting
from food?
a. Insulin
b. Amylin
c. Glucagon
d. Proinsulin correct answers C
During the physical examination, the patient reports a history of latex allergy. Which item may
cause this reaction?
a. Pollens
b. Milk products
, c. Surgical gloves
d. Legumes and nuts correct answers C
What can slow the progression of diabetic neuropathies?
a. Daily exercise
b. Avoiding high-fat foods
c. Controlling blood pressure
d. Normal blood glucose levels correct answers D
Which biologic is approved for administration once a month for patients with rheumatoid
arthritis and psoriatic arthritis?
a. Infliximab
b. Abatacept
c. Etanercept
d. Golimumab correct answers D
Which imaging assessment can identify abnormalities of the sella turcica in a patient with
pituitary problems?
a. Skull x-ray
b. Angiogram
c. Computed tomography (CT)
d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) correct answers A
Which element is a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA)?