MODULE 4.5 MIDTERM EXAM NUR212- LIFESPAN
SPRING II- 2021
This is a timed exam. You have 75 minutes to complete this exam. Monitor the timer as
you progress so you do not run out of time.
You must work independently on the exam. Use of references (textbooks, notes,
.other individuals, internet sources, etc.) is not allowed
• You must submit your response to each question, by clicking the "Submit" button on the
left side below each question.
• It is important to note that there is no 'Submit' button for the exam as a whole. Each
response must be submitted individually.
• To exit the exam, click on the "End My Exam" button next to the timer in the top right
hand corner of your screen.
1.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which nursing intervention is a priority for the patient with Graves’ disease who presents
to the emergency room with a high fever, extreme tachycardia, sweating, abdominal pain
and altered mental status?
.Apply a hypothermia blanket or ice packs .A
A. Begin infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.
B. Administer thyroid hormone medications.
2.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which statement made to the RN by a patient diagnosed with Myxedema who is taking
levothyroxine indicates the need for additional education?
A. "I need to have routine blood draws while taking this medication.”
C. "I should call my provider with symptoms of sweating and palpitations.”
”.I should take levothyroxine with meals to minimize GI upset“ .B
3.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which assessment finding would indicate to the RN that the patient is in Stage 1
Hepatic Encephalopathy?
Lethargy .A
Fetor hepaticus .C
D. Stupor
4.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which nursing intervention takes priority when providing care to a patient with Acute
Pancreatitis?
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A. Insert nasogastric tube.
E. Maintaining intake and output.
.Assessment of skin turgor .D
5.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which intervention should the RN implement for the patient receiving long-term
prednisone therapy?
A. Provide a low-protein diet.
.Encourage foot exercises when in recumbent position .E
F. Restrict high-calcium foods.
6.2M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which of the following is recommended regarding exercise in a person with Diabetes
Mellitus?
.Avoid exercise when the blood glucose level exceeds 250 mg/dL .A
G. Inspect feet prior to each exercise session.
H. Exercise before breakfast.
7.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which data findings should the RN expect to find when assessing an adult patient
newly diagnosed with an over-secretion of growth hormone?
A. Height of seven feet ten inches.
.Overgrowth of soft tissue in the extremities .F
I. Intolerance to heat and cardiac palpitations.
8.2M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
The nurse is assessing the laboratory results below of an adult client with Type 1 diabetes
mellitus. Which laboratory result should be reported to the health care provider
immediately for a client who has Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
RESULTS TEST
mg/dL 112 Blood glucose
40mg/24hours Microalbuminuria
6.0% Hemoglobin A1C
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SPRING II- 2021
This is a timed exam. You have 75 minutes to complete this exam. Monitor the timer as
you progress so you do not run out of time.
You must work independently on the exam. Use of references (textbooks, notes,
.other individuals, internet sources, etc.) is not allowed
• You must submit your response to each question, by clicking the "Submit" button on the
left side below each question.
• It is important to note that there is no 'Submit' button for the exam as a whole. Each
response must be submitted individually.
• To exit the exam, click on the "End My Exam" button next to the timer in the top right
hand corner of your screen.
1.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which nursing intervention is a priority for the patient with Graves’ disease who presents
to the emergency room with a high fever, extreme tachycardia, sweating, abdominal pain
and altered mental status?
.Apply a hypothermia blanket or ice packs .A
A. Begin infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.
B. Administer thyroid hormone medications.
2.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which statement made to the RN by a patient diagnosed with Myxedema who is taking
levothyroxine indicates the need for additional education?
A. "I need to have routine blood draws while taking this medication.”
C. "I should call my provider with symptoms of sweating and palpitations.”
”.I should take levothyroxine with meals to minimize GI upset“ .B
3.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which assessment finding would indicate to the RN that the patient is in Stage 1
Hepatic Encephalopathy?
Lethargy .A
Fetor hepaticus .C
D. Stupor
4.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which nursing intervention takes priority when providing care to a patient with Acute
Pancreatitis?
GRADE:7⃣6⃣ 12 Page 1
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SPRING II- 2021
A. Insert nasogastric tube.
E. Maintaining intake and output.
.Assessment of skin turgor .D
5.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which intervention should the RN implement for the patient receiving long-term
prednisone therapy?
A. Provide a low-protein diet.
.Encourage foot exercises when in recumbent position .E
F. Restrict high-calcium foods.
6.2M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which of the following is recommended regarding exercise in a person with Diabetes
Mellitus?
.Avoid exercise when the blood glucose level exceeds 250 mg/dL .A
G. Inspect feet prior to each exercise session.
H. Exercise before breakfast.
7.1M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
Which data findings should the RN expect to find when assessing an adult patient
newly diagnosed with an over-secretion of growth hormone?
A. Height of seven feet ten inches.
.Overgrowth of soft tissue in the extremities .F
I. Intolerance to heat and cardiac palpitations.
8.2M4EN212
2 points possible (graded, results hidden)
The nurse is assessing the laboratory results below of an adult client with Type 1 diabetes
mellitus. Which laboratory result should be reported to the health care provider
immediately for a client who has Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
RESULTS TEST
mg/dL 112 Blood glucose
40mg/24hours Microalbuminuria
6.0% Hemoglobin A1C
GRADE:7⃣6⃣ 12 Page 2
