NURS 211 ACTUAL EXAM 3 NEWEST VERSION WITH
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The nurse is admitting a 1
client diagnosed with
R/O SLE. Which assessment
data observed by
the nurse support the
diagnosis of SLE?
1. Pericardial friction rub and
crackles in the lungs.
2. Muscle spasticity and
bradykinesia.
3. Hirsutism and clubbing of
the fingers.
4. Somnolence and weight
gain.
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,8/8/25, 6:12 AM NUR 211 Exam 3
The client diagnosed with an 3
acute exacerbation
of SLE is prescribed high-dose
steroids.
Which
statement best explains the
scientific rationale
for using high-dose steroids
in treating SLE?
1. The steroids will
increase the body's
ability to
fight the infection.
2. The steroids will decrease
the chance of the
SLE spreading to other
organs.
3. The steroids will suppress
tissue
inflammation, which
reduces damage to organs.
4. The steroids will prevent
scarring of skin tissues
associated with SLE.
The nurse enters the room 4
of a female client
diagnosed with SLE and
finds the client crying.
Which statement is the most
therapeutic response?
1. "I know you are upset, but
stress makes the
SLE worse."
2. "Please explain to me
why you are crying."
3. "I recommend going to an
SLE support group."
4. "I see you are crying. We
can talk if you would
like."
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,8/8/25, 6:12 AM NUR 211 Exam 3
The nurse is assessing a 3
client with cutaneous
lupus erythematosus. Which
intervention should
be implemented?
1. Use astringent lotion on
the face and skin.
2. Inspect the skin weekly for
open areas or rashes.
3. Dry the skin thoroughly by
patting.
4. Apply anti-itch medication
between the toes.
The nurse is caring for 1
clients on a medical floor.
Which client should be
assessed first?
1. The client diagnosed
with SLE who is
complaining of chest
pain.
2. The client diagnosed
with MS who is
complaining of pain at a
"10."
3. The client diagnosed
with myasthenia gravis
who has dysphagia.
4. The client diagnosed with
GB syndrome who
can barely move his toes.
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, 8/8/25, 6:12 AM NUR 211 Exam 3
The nurse and a female 2
unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) are caring
for a group of clients
on a medical floor. Which
action by the UAP
warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse?
1. The UAP washes her
hands before and after
performing vital signs on a
client.
2. The UAP dons sterile
gloves prior to removing
an indwelling catheter
from a client.
3. The UAP raises the head
of the bed to a high
Fowler's position for a client
about to eat.
4. The UAP uses a fresh
plastic bag to get ice for
a client's water pitcher.
The client recently diagnosed 4
with SLE asks the nurse,
"What is SLE and how did I
get it?"
Which statement best
explains the scientific
rationale for the nurse's
response?
1. SLE occurs because the
kidneys do not filter
antibodies from the blood.
2. SLE occurs after a viral
illness as a result of
damage to the endocrine
system.
3. There is no known
identifiable reason for a
client to develop SLE.
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