N330 Exam #3 questions with correct answers
The nurse is instructing a client with Parkinson's disease about
preventing falls. Which client statement reflects a need for further
teaching? Correct Answer-"I don't need to use my walker to get to the
bathroom."
Carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed for a client with Parkinson's disease.
The nurse monitors the client for side and adverse effects of the
medication. Which finding indicates that the client is experiencing an
adverse effect? Correct Answer-Impaired voluntary movements
A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etanercept, which is most important for the
nurse to assess? Correct Answer-The white blood cell counts and
platelet counts
In monitoring a client's response to disease-modifying antirheumatic
drugs (DMARDs), which assessment findings would the nurse consider
acceptable responses? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-1.Control of
symptoms during periods of emotional stress
2.Normal white blood cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts
3.Radiological findings that show no progression of joint degeneration
4.An increased range of motion in the affected joints 3 months into
therapy
A client with diabetes mellitus is told that amputation of the leg is
necessary to sustain life. The client is very upset and tells the nurse,
, "This is all my primary health care provider's fault. I have done
everything I've been asked to do!" Which nursing interpretation is best
for this situation? Correct Answer-An expected coping mechanism
The nurse has provided instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
rheumatoid arthritis about measures to protect the joints. Which
statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? Correct
Answer-"Pain or fatigue is expected, and I should try to continue with
the activity if this occurs."
The nurse provides instructions to a client with bilateral deformities of
the joints of the fingers due to rheumatoid arthritis. When providing
teaching about the disease process, the nurse should inform the client
that the changes are most likely due to what type of response? Correct
Answer-Autoimmune
The clinic nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis
of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse checks for which assessment
finding that is associated with RA? Correct Answer-Systemic symptoms
such as fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss
The nurse is gathering subjective and objective data from a client with a
diagnosis of suspected rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse would
expect to note which early signs and symptoms of RA? Select all that
apply. Correct Answer-Fatigue & morning stiffness
The home health nurse has been discussing interventions to prevent
constipation in a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse determines that
The nurse is instructing a client with Parkinson's disease about
preventing falls. Which client statement reflects a need for further
teaching? Correct Answer-"I don't need to use my walker to get to the
bathroom."
Carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed for a client with Parkinson's disease.
The nurse monitors the client for side and adverse effects of the
medication. Which finding indicates that the client is experiencing an
adverse effect? Correct Answer-Impaired voluntary movements
A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etanercept, which is most important for the
nurse to assess? Correct Answer-The white blood cell counts and
platelet counts
In monitoring a client's response to disease-modifying antirheumatic
drugs (DMARDs), which assessment findings would the nurse consider
acceptable responses? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-1.Control of
symptoms during periods of emotional stress
2.Normal white blood cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts
3.Radiological findings that show no progression of joint degeneration
4.An increased range of motion in the affected joints 3 months into
therapy
A client with diabetes mellitus is told that amputation of the leg is
necessary to sustain life. The client is very upset and tells the nurse,
, "This is all my primary health care provider's fault. I have done
everything I've been asked to do!" Which nursing interpretation is best
for this situation? Correct Answer-An expected coping mechanism
The nurse has provided instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
rheumatoid arthritis about measures to protect the joints. Which
statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? Correct
Answer-"Pain or fatigue is expected, and I should try to continue with
the activity if this occurs."
The nurse provides instructions to a client with bilateral deformities of
the joints of the fingers due to rheumatoid arthritis. When providing
teaching about the disease process, the nurse should inform the client
that the changes are most likely due to what type of response? Correct
Answer-Autoimmune
The clinic nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis
of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse checks for which assessment
finding that is associated with RA? Correct Answer-Systemic symptoms
such as fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss
The nurse is gathering subjective and objective data from a client with a
diagnosis of suspected rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse would
expect to note which early signs and symptoms of RA? Select all that
apply. Correct Answer-Fatigue & morning stiffness
The home health nurse has been discussing interventions to prevent
constipation in a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse determines that
