EXAM 4 - NURS 313R QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A patient newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease asks about diet
during exacerbations. Which advice is appropriate?
A. "Take antidiarrheals regularly."
B. "Increase fiber intake."
C. "Avoid eating during flare-ups."
D. "Eat small, frequent meals." Correct Answers D. "Eat small,
frequent meals."
A patient on warfarin asks why blood tests are needed. What is
the appropriate response?
A. "To make sure your blood pressure stays normal.
"B. "To ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
C. "To detect potassium imbalances."
D. "To monitor sodium levels." Correct Answers "B. "To
ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
A patient presents with a pulmonary embolism. What is the
priority action?
A. Start broad-spectrum antibiotics
B. Apply oxygen
C. Prepare for chest physiotherapy
D. Encourage coughing Correct Answers B. Apply oxygen
A patient presents with RUQ pain and a positive Murphy's sign.
What condition does the nurse suspect?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Cystic duct stone
C. Duodenal ulcer
, D. Appendicitis Correct Answers B. Cystic duct stone
A patient receiving chemotherapy has a low albumin level. What
is the major concern?
A. Increased urine output
B. Risk for third spacing
C. Dehydration
D. Hypercalcemia Correct Answers B. Risk for third spacing
A patient receiving chemotherapy reports painful ulcers in the
mouth. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Encourage spicy foods
B. Assess oral mucosa
C. Provide lemon glycerin swabs
D. Stop oral hygiene temporarily Correct Answers B. Assess
oral mucosa
A patient taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets states, "My pain
didn't go away after one pill." What should the nurse instruct?
A. Take another pill immediately
B. chew the next tablet
C. Take another after 5 minutes
D. Wait 30 minutes for full effect Correct Answers C. Take
another after 5 minutes
A patient with a duodenal ulcer reports pain 3 hours after meals.
What should the nurse expect about the pain?
A. It worsens with food
B. It is relieved by food
C. It is unaffected by eating
SOLUTIONS
A patient newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease asks about diet
during exacerbations. Which advice is appropriate?
A. "Take antidiarrheals regularly."
B. "Increase fiber intake."
C. "Avoid eating during flare-ups."
D. "Eat small, frequent meals." Correct Answers D. "Eat small,
frequent meals."
A patient on warfarin asks why blood tests are needed. What is
the appropriate response?
A. "To make sure your blood pressure stays normal.
"B. "To ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
C. "To detect potassium imbalances."
D. "To monitor sodium levels." Correct Answers "B. "To
ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
A patient presents with a pulmonary embolism. What is the
priority action?
A. Start broad-spectrum antibiotics
B. Apply oxygen
C. Prepare for chest physiotherapy
D. Encourage coughing Correct Answers B. Apply oxygen
A patient presents with RUQ pain and a positive Murphy's sign.
What condition does the nurse suspect?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Cystic duct stone
C. Duodenal ulcer
, D. Appendicitis Correct Answers B. Cystic duct stone
A patient receiving chemotherapy has a low albumin level. What
is the major concern?
A. Increased urine output
B. Risk for third spacing
C. Dehydration
D. Hypercalcemia Correct Answers B. Risk for third spacing
A patient receiving chemotherapy reports painful ulcers in the
mouth. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Encourage spicy foods
B. Assess oral mucosa
C. Provide lemon glycerin swabs
D. Stop oral hygiene temporarily Correct Answers B. Assess
oral mucosa
A patient taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets states, "My pain
didn't go away after one pill." What should the nurse instruct?
A. Take another pill immediately
B. chew the next tablet
C. Take another after 5 minutes
D. Wait 30 minutes for full effect Correct Answers C. Take
another after 5 minutes
A patient with a duodenal ulcer reports pain 3 hours after meals.
What should the nurse expect about the pain?
A. It worsens with food
B. It is relieved by food
C. It is unaffected by eating
