Comprehensive Assessment exam 2025
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Response to client discontinuing dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER Ask, 'What has
changed to make you decide this?'
Oxycodone adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER Can cause respiratory depression;
monitor vital signs and stop opioids for respiratory rate less than 12/min.
Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER Classified with a reading below normal; systolic <
90 mm Hg.
Transient ischemic attacks - CORRECT ANSWER Identified by symptoms related to the
affected area, such as rapid onset of weakness, numbness, and aphasia.
Democratic leadership - CORRECT ANSWER Includes the group in decision-making
and motivates by supporting achievements.
Interaction of diuretics and ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER Can lead to excessive
reduction in blood pressure and symptomatic hypotension or hyperkalemia.
Dysfunctional grief - CORRECT ANSWER Involves prolonged grief work with severe
manifestations, potentially leading to suicidal ideation and intense feelings of guilt.
Levothyroxine effects - CORRECT ANSWER Used to restore client's metabolic rate;
toxic effects include heat intolerance, tachycardia, weight loss, and hypertension.
Long term effects of NSAIDs - CORRECT ANSWER Include gastric ulcerations,
perforations, hemorrhage, and hypertension.
Authoritative leadership - CORRECT ANSWER Makes decisions for the group,
motivates by coercion, and communicates down the chain of command.
Laissez faire leadership - CORRECT ANSWER Makes few decisions, with motivation
largely the responsibility of individual staff members.
Malnourished COPD patients - CORRECT ANSWER Should limit liquid intake at meal
times, consume protein-rich foods, and maintain an upright position to promote
ventilation.
, Multiple Sclerosis Patient - CORRECT ANSWER Mitoxantrone IV every 3 months;
report sore throat due to risk of severe infection from myelosuppression.
Constipation from opioids - CORRECT ANSWER Advise clients to increase fluid/fiber
intake and physical activity; administer a stimulant laxative or stool softener.
Signs of potential hypovolemia - CORRECT ANSWER Hypotension is a sign in patients
diagnosed with esophageal varices.
Seclusion and restraints - CORRECT ANSWER Must be ordered for the shortest
duration necessary; client assessments should be performed every 15-30 minutes.
Signs for meningococcemia - CORRECT ANSWER Include vomiting, febrile, and
petechial rash.
Sources of potassium - CORRECT ANSWER Include beans, spinach, potatoes, dried
apricots, acorn squash, yogurt, salmon, avocados, mushrooms, and bananas.
Foods to limit when taking Coumadin - CORRECT ANSWER Foods containing Vitamin
K, such as dark leafy greens, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and asparagus.
Teaching points for naltrexone - CORRECT ANSWER Take with meals to suppress GI
distress; monthly IM injections suggested for adherence.
Cor Pulmonale - CORRECT ANSWER Right-sided heart failure due to lung issues.
Alzheimer's Care - CORRECT ANSWER Assist clients with feeding and daily activities.
Subdural Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER Blood collection between brain and dura
mater.
Cerebral Edema - CORRECT ANSWER Swelling of the brain due to fluid accumulation.
Vaginal Discharge - CORRECT ANSWER Increased discharge may indicate
complications in pregnancy.
Subtotal Thyroidectomy - CORRECT ANSWER Surgical removal of part of the thyroid
gland.
Haldol Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER Milk production due to prolactin increase
from medication.
Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis (IPD) - CORRECT ANSWER Dialysis method using the
peritoneum for filtration.
C. difficile Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER Use gowns and gloves for family visiting
infected clients.