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PN 4006 MIDTERM EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
PN 4006 MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTION: The nurse is aware that it is important to break the chain of infection. Which of the
following is an example of a nursing intervention implemented to reduce a reservoir of
infection for a client?
Select one:
a. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing
b. Wearing disposable gloves
c. Isolating the client's articles
d. Changing soiled dressings - ANSWER-d. Changing soiled dressings
QUESTION: During the neurological component of the physical examination, the nurse tests the
function of the client's cranial nerves. In testing cranial nerve III, the nurse determines the
client's ability to do which one of the following?
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Select one:
a. Smile and frown
b. Read printed material
c. Identify sweet and sour tastes
d. React to light with changes in pupil size - ANSWER-d. React to light with changes in pupil size
QUESTION: A rapid infusion of blood has been given to the client. The nurse assesses the client
for which one of the following?
Select one:
a. Diaphoresis
b. Anxiety
c. Hypertension and tachycardia
d. Nausea and vomiting - ANSWER-c. Hypertension and tachycardia
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QUESTION: A client complains of a headache and chills during a blood transfusion. Which one of
the following actions should the nurse take immediately?
Select one:
a. Check the vital signs.
b. Stop the blood transfusion.
c. Slow the rate of blood flow.
d. Notify the physician and blood bank personnel. - ANSWER-b. Stop the blood transfusion.
QUESTION: Which of the following is an unexpected value that the nurse, in reviewing the
results of the client's blood work, should report to the physician?
Select one:
a. Calcium, 1.9 mmol/L
b. Sodium, 140 mmol/L
c. Potassium, 3.5 mmol/L
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d. Magnesium, 1.8 mmol/L - ANSWER-a. Calcium, 1.9 mmol/L
QUESTION: A client has intravenous (IV) therapy for the administration of antibiotics and is
stating that the IV site "hurts and is swollen." Which of the following information assessed on
the client indicates the presence of phlebitis, as opposed to infiltration?
Select one:
a. Intensity of the pain
b. Warmth of integument surrounding the IV site
c. Amount of subcutaneous edema
d. Skin discoloration of a bruised nature - ANSWER-b. Warmth of integument surrounding the
IV site
QUESTION: Which of the following is the most common electrolyte imbalance?
Select one:
a. Hypokalemia
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PN 4006 MIDTERM EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
PN 4006 MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTION: The nurse is aware that it is important to break the chain of infection. Which of the
following is an example of a nursing intervention implemented to reduce a reservoir of
infection for a client?
Select one:
a. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing
b. Wearing disposable gloves
c. Isolating the client's articles
d. Changing soiled dressings - ANSWER-d. Changing soiled dressings
QUESTION: During the neurological component of the physical examination, the nurse tests the
function of the client's cranial nerves. In testing cranial nerve III, the nurse determines the
client's ability to do which one of the following?
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Select one:
a. Smile and frown
b. Read printed material
c. Identify sweet and sour tastes
d. React to light with changes in pupil size - ANSWER-d. React to light with changes in pupil size
QUESTION: A rapid infusion of blood has been given to the client. The nurse assesses the client
for which one of the following?
Select one:
a. Diaphoresis
b. Anxiety
c. Hypertension and tachycardia
d. Nausea and vomiting - ANSWER-c. Hypertension and tachycardia
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QUESTION: A client complains of a headache and chills during a blood transfusion. Which one of
the following actions should the nurse take immediately?
Select one:
a. Check the vital signs.
b. Stop the blood transfusion.
c. Slow the rate of blood flow.
d. Notify the physician and blood bank personnel. - ANSWER-b. Stop the blood transfusion.
QUESTION: Which of the following is an unexpected value that the nurse, in reviewing the
results of the client's blood work, should report to the physician?
Select one:
a. Calcium, 1.9 mmol/L
b. Sodium, 140 mmol/L
c. Potassium, 3.5 mmol/L
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d. Magnesium, 1.8 mmol/L - ANSWER-a. Calcium, 1.9 mmol/L
QUESTION: A client has intravenous (IV) therapy for the administration of antibiotics and is
stating that the IV site "hurts and is swollen." Which of the following information assessed on
the client indicates the presence of phlebitis, as opposed to infiltration?
Select one:
a. Intensity of the pain
b. Warmth of integument surrounding the IV site
c. Amount of subcutaneous edema
d. Skin discoloration of a bruised nature - ANSWER-b. Warmth of integument surrounding the
IV site
QUESTION: Which of the following is the most common electrolyte imbalance?
Select one:
a. Hypokalemia
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