Quiz 4
1. An immobilized client is suspected of having atelectasis. This is assessed by the nurse
upon auscultation as:
Diminished breath sounds
2. The nurse is caring for a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the right lower
extremity. What other body system should the nurse carefully monitor in the patient?
Respiratory
3. The patient’s serum potassium level is 2.2 mEq/L, what is the priority action for the
nurse to take.
Initiate cardiac monitoring.
4. The practical nurse applies an elastic wrap to the client's sprained left ankle. one hour
after applying the bandage, the client complains of severe discomfort and tingling. what
is the PNs priority nursing action?
Assess the circulation, sensation, and movement in the left foot.
5. When assisting the client with a bath, the PN notices that one of the client's calves is
bigger than the other. what should the PN do next?
Examine the calf carefully and ask if they have any pain.
6. The practical nurse is caring or a patient with acute hypernatremia. what should the
nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
maintain IV access
conduct frequent neurologic checks
orient to time, place and person every 2 hours
7. The nurse is teaching the client with impaired mobility how to use his walker safely.
during the teaching session, the nurse tells the client to move the walker about ___
while weight bearing on both legs
15 cm
8. Which of the following foods is most rich in potassium for the nurse to give to a client
with hypokalemia?
Avocado, potato, banana, beef
9. The patient is diagnosed with hypovolemia. what IV fluids should the nurse anticipate
administering?
ringers lactate solution
10. which of the following findings confirm an acid-base imbalance of respiratory alkalosis
with partial compensation?
1. An immobilized client is suspected of having atelectasis. This is assessed by the nurse
upon auscultation as:
Diminished breath sounds
2. The nurse is caring for a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the right lower
extremity. What other body system should the nurse carefully monitor in the patient?
Respiratory
3. The patient’s serum potassium level is 2.2 mEq/L, what is the priority action for the
nurse to take.
Initiate cardiac monitoring.
4. The practical nurse applies an elastic wrap to the client's sprained left ankle. one hour
after applying the bandage, the client complains of severe discomfort and tingling. what
is the PNs priority nursing action?
Assess the circulation, sensation, and movement in the left foot.
5. When assisting the client with a bath, the PN notices that one of the client's calves is
bigger than the other. what should the PN do next?
Examine the calf carefully and ask if they have any pain.
6. The practical nurse is caring or a patient with acute hypernatremia. what should the
nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
maintain IV access
conduct frequent neurologic checks
orient to time, place and person every 2 hours
7. The nurse is teaching the client with impaired mobility how to use his walker safely.
during the teaching session, the nurse tells the client to move the walker about ___
while weight bearing on both legs
15 cm
8. Which of the following foods is most rich in potassium for the nurse to give to a client
with hypokalemia?
Avocado, potato, banana, beef
9. The patient is diagnosed with hypovolemia. what IV fluids should the nurse anticipate
administering?
ringers lactate solution
10. which of the following findings confirm an acid-base imbalance of respiratory alkalosis
with partial compensation?
