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NU350 PRACTICE EXAM | WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2025/206 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
In Stage III severe RA, there may be extraarticular soft tissue lesions or nodules present, and
there is subluxation without fibrous or bony ankylosis. The muscle strength is decreased because
there is extensive muscle atrophy. The manifestations are systemic not localized. There is x-ray
evidence of cartilage and bone destruction in addition to osteoporosis. - (ANSWER)A nurse
assesses a 38-year-old patient with joint pain and stiffness who was diagnosed with Stage III
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What characteristics should the nurse expect to observe? SATA
A. Nodules present
B. Consistent muscle strength
C. Localized disease symptoms
D. No destructive changes on x-ray
E. Subluxation of joints without fibrous ankylosis
C - (ANSWER)A patient with RA being seen in the clinic has nodules on the elbows, which
action will the nurse take?
A. draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis
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B. teach pt about injections for the nodules
C. assess nodules for skin breakdown or infection
D. discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodules
C - (ANSWER)Which lab result will the nurse monitor to determine whether Prednisone has
been effective for a 30 year old patient with an acute exacerbation of RA?
A. blood glucose test
B. liver function tests
C. C reactive protein level
D. serum electrolyte levels
C - (ANSWER)Enbrel is prescribed for a pt with stage 2 RA. The nurse determines that this
medication is effective if what is observed?
A. decreased lymphocyte count
B. absence of Rh factor in the blood
C. decreased CRP
D. increased serum immunoglobulin G
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ABE - (ANSWER)A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The client reports increased joint tenderness and swelling. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA
A. Recent influenza
B. Decreased range of motion
C. Hypersalivation
D. Increased blood pressure
E. Pain at rest
B - (ANSWER)Which statement by a pt with systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE) indicates that
the patient has understood the nurse's teaching about the condition?
A. I will exercise even if I am tired
B. I will use sunscreen when I am outside
C. I should avoid taking birth control pills to keep from getting pregnant
D. I should avoid aspirin or NSAIDS
A - (ANSWER)A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "you can experience morning stiffness when you get out bed."
NU350 PRACTICE EXAM | WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2025/206 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
In Stage III severe RA, there may be extraarticular soft tissue lesions or nodules present, and
there is subluxation without fibrous or bony ankylosis. The muscle strength is decreased because
there is extensive muscle atrophy. The manifestations are systemic not localized. There is x-ray
evidence of cartilage and bone destruction in addition to osteoporosis. - (ANSWER)A nurse
assesses a 38-year-old patient with joint pain and stiffness who was diagnosed with Stage III
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What characteristics should the nurse expect to observe? SATA
A. Nodules present
B. Consistent muscle strength
C. Localized disease symptoms
D. No destructive changes on x-ray
E. Subluxation of joints without fibrous ankylosis
C - (ANSWER)A patient with RA being seen in the clinic has nodules on the elbows, which
action will the nurse take?
A. draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis
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B. teach pt about injections for the nodules
C. assess nodules for skin breakdown or infection
D. discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodules
C - (ANSWER)Which lab result will the nurse monitor to determine whether Prednisone has
been effective for a 30 year old patient with an acute exacerbation of RA?
A. blood glucose test
B. liver function tests
C. C reactive protein level
D. serum electrolyte levels
C - (ANSWER)Enbrel is prescribed for a pt with stage 2 RA. The nurse determines that this
medication is effective if what is observed?
A. decreased lymphocyte count
B. absence of Rh factor in the blood
C. decreased CRP
D. increased serum immunoglobulin G
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ABE - (ANSWER)A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The client reports increased joint tenderness and swelling. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA
A. Recent influenza
B. Decreased range of motion
C. Hypersalivation
D. Increased blood pressure
E. Pain at rest
B - (ANSWER)Which statement by a pt with systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE) indicates that
the patient has understood the nurse's teaching about the condition?
A. I will exercise even if I am tired
B. I will use sunscreen when I am outside
C. I should avoid taking birth control pills to keep from getting pregnant
D. I should avoid aspirin or NSAIDS
A - (ANSWER)A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "you can experience morning stiffness when you get out bed."
