NSG 2400 Exam 4 Study Questions
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A client who has a diagnosis of endometriosis is concerned about the side
effect of hot flashes from her prescribed medications. Which medication
should the nurse explain causes this side effect?
1
Estrogen
2
Leuprolide
3
Diclofenac
4
Ergonovine
2
A client at the women's health clinic tells the nurse that she has
endometriosis. What factors associated with endometriosis does the nurse
anticipate the client will report? Select all that apply.
1
Insomnia
2
Ecchymosis
3
Rectal pressure
4
Abdominal pain
5
Skipped periods
6
Pelvic infections
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The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client with endometriosis.
What consequences can occur as a result of this disorder? Select all that
apply.
1
Menopause
2
Metrorrhagia
3
Impaired fertility
4
Bowel strictures
5
Voiding difficulties
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The parents of a 12-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis (CF) ask the nurse why
he needs a glucose tolerance test. What information should the nurse consider
before replying?
1
Pancreatic scarring predisposes the child to diabetes.
2
The thickened mucus blocks the insulin-secreting glands.
3
The test reveals the degree to which the child adheres to the diet.
4
Adjustments of the dosage of pancreatic enzymes are based on the results of
the test.
1
A nurse is caring for several school-aged children with cystic fibrosis. Why
does the nurse anticipate that these children will probably be small and
underdeveloped for their age?
1
There is muscle atrophy from lack of motor activity.
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There is decreased secretion of pituitary growth hormone.
3
These children digest little food because pancreatic enzymes are blocked.
4
These children have anorexia with minimal amounts of nutritional intake
3
A nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which
schedule of chest physiotherapy (CPT) is best?
1
Three times a day, before meals
2
Three times a day, halfway between meals
3
Two times a day, on awakening and at bedtime
4
Two times a day, after breakfast and after dinner
2
A nurse manager is providing a class on cystic fibrosis for the pediatric staff
nurses. Physiologic adaptations to cystic fibrosis are a result of which
problem?
1
Dysfunction of sweat glands
2
Inactivity of respiratory tract cilia
3
Pathology of mucus-secreting glands
4
Overproduction of endocrine gland activity
3
A nurse is explaining the genetic pattern of inheritance to the parents of a 6-
year-old child with newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis. The parents should be
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taught that the disorder follows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance
and occurs when the parents have what relationship to the disease?
1
One parent has cystic fibrosis
2
Both parents have cystic fibrosis
3
One parent is a carrier of cystic fibrosis
4
Both parents are carriers of cystic fibrosis
4
A nurse is reviewing previous education with the parents and a 12-year-old
child with cystic fibrosis (CF). The disease was diagnosed when the child
was 3 years old and has resulted in one hospitalization for a respiratory
infection. For which potential complications of CF should the family be
alert? Select all that apply.
1
Diabetes
2
Hematuria
3
Nasal polyps
4
Prolapsed rectum
5
Pulmonary infections
6
Urinary tract infections
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A school-aged child with cystic fibrosis has been admitted with a respiratory
infection. The child has been very disruptive and angry with staff and
parents. What does the nurse suspect is the reason for the child's
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