NUR 4717C (NUR4717C)

1. A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has frostbite. The client has small blisters that contain blood, and the skin of the affected area does not blanch. The nurse should classify this injury as which of the following? a. First-degree frostbite b. Second-degree frostbite c. Third-degree frostbite d. Fourth-degree frostbite 2. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a snakebite on her arm. Which of the following interventions should thenurse implemen...

1. A nurse is preforming a preoperative assessment of a client about to undergo a cholecystectomy. The nurse should identify a risk for a latex allergy when the client reports an allergy to which of the following foods? A. Cabbage B. Oatmeal C. Milk D. Bananas 2. A nurse is assessing a client who has an exacerbation of herpes zoster. Which of the following manifestations of the client's skin should the nurse expect? a. Confluent, honey-colored, crusted lesions b. Large, tender nodules...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is about to receive a unit of packed RBC’s and states, “This is my third unit of blood today. I don’t want to get some disease from all this blood.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. It is impossible for you to get an infection from donor blood b. Donated blood is carefully screened for infectious diseases c. The U.S. blood supply is among the safest in the world d. Why not ask your doctor about other treatment options An...

1. A nurse is collecting a health history from a client. Which of the following findings is the highest risk factor for the client developing bladder cancer? A. The client is a hairdresser. B. The client uses tobacco. C. The client is over 60 years of age. D. The client has frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) 2. A nurse is planning a presentation at a community center about risk factors for cancer. Which of the following types of cancer should the nurse include when discussing famil...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Thick, white coating on the client's tongue B. Decreased pulse rate C. Paresthesias in the hands and feet D. Joint pain in the extremities 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing conservative treatment for deep-vein thrombosis. The client asks the nurse what will happen to the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "Your body has...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The client appears alert and engaged during a visit but does not respond verbally to questions. The nurse should document this as which of the following alterations? · Expressive aphasia 2. A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of mastoiditis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? · Swelling behind the affected ear 3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family ...

1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has diverticulitis about preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?a. Foods high in Vitamin C b. Foods low in fat c. Foods high in fiber d. Foods low in calories 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following gastric surgery and has an NG tube inserted. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. Dryness of mucous membranes b. Hypoact...

1. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. In which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect to see an elevation? A. Amylase B. Potassium C. Calcium D. Hematocrit 2. A nurse is planning care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) with mild manifestations. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following medications? A. Chlorpropamide B. Tolvaptan C. Vasopr...

1. A patient/client has been brought to the emergency department with multiple trauma after a motor vehicle accident. After the nurse stabilizes the patient, which of the following would the nurse perform? (Select all that apply) a. Assist the physician with insertion of a chest tube b. Draw blood for a type and cross c. Perform a rapid physical assessment d. Splint fractures e. Checks IV for patency Answer: B, C, D, E 2. An older adult patient/client has been admitted to your unit with...

1. A nurse is assessing four clients for fluid balance. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is exhibiting manifestations of dehydration? a. A client who has a urine specific gravity of 1.010 b. A client who has a weight gain of 2.2 kg (2 lb) in 24 hr c. A client who has a hematocrit of 45% d. A client who has a temperature of 39 C (102 F) Answer: d 2. A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a client. Which of the following findings ...