Online Practice B. Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who states, "I don't think my gambling is as
big of a problem as my friends think it is." Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as meeting the diagnostic criteria of gambling disorder? - ANS The client asks others
for money to compensate for gambling losses.
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations
should the nurse identify as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.) -
ANS Magical thinking is correct.
Clang association is correct
Auditory hallucinations is correct.
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage COPD. Which of the following images should the
nurse identify as a late manifestation of this terminal illness? - ANS clubbing fingernails
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a newly admitted client. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of acute cocaine toxicity? -
ANS Agitation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has preeclampsia without severe features. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include? - ANS Use a side-lying position when
resting in bed or on the couch.
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, A nurse is planning care for a client who has a gambling disorder. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - ANS Recommend joining a self-help
group.
FLAGA nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's daughter asks
the nurse if she will have AD as well. Which of the following responses should the nurse make
regarding the genetic predisposition of this disease? - ANS Recommend joining a self-help
group.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's daughter asks the
nurse if she will have AD as well. Which of the following responses should the nurse make
regarding the genetic predisposition of this disease? - ANS "You can be tested for the
presence of apolipoprotein, an indication of an increased risk of developing AD."
A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? - ANS Assist the
client to identify their stage in the grief process.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANS Amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "The government has spies here
monitoring me in my room." Which of the following responses should the nurse give? -
ANS "I understand that you believe the government is here, but I don't see any evidence of
this."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. The nurse should identify that which of the
following findings indicates the client is at risk for a stroke? - ANS Takes a combination oral
contraceptive
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