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NURS 2602 Week 1 Exam with Questions and Answers Which were some early struggles for diploma and ADN students with regard to obtaining a BSN? (Select all that apply 4) A. Tuition cost B. Transferring credits C. Part-time programs available D. BSN not required by many hospitals E. Attitudes towards the necessity of a BSN ANSWER A. Tuition cost B. Transferring credits D. BSN not required by many hospitals E. Attitudes towards the necessity of a BSN A nursing instructor is teaching...

NURS 497 Final Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following symptoms are the hallmarks of delirium? a. inattention, fluctuating course, hyperactivity, and altered LOC b. acute onset, fluctuating course, memory loss, and altered LOC c. disorganized thinking, insidious onset, inattention, and altered LOC d. acute onset, fluctuating course, inattention, disorganized thinking, and altered LOC ANSWER d. acute onset, fluctuating course, inattention, disorganized thinking, and altered...

NURS 497 Final Exam with Complete Solutions which of the following diagnoses is often a misdiagnosis for older adult clients with liver disease? a. fulminate hepatic failure b. dementia c. cirrhosis d. epstein barr virus ANSWER B IMPORTANT - which of the following conditions is thought to contribute to the development of obesity? a. insulin excess b. adipocyte failure c. leptin resistance d. malabsorption ANSWER C what is the most common disorder associated with upper GI ble...

NURS 497 Exam 2 with Questions and Answers Which of the following assessment data should the nurse expect for a patient with alcohol use? A) Low blood pressure B) Elevated temperature C) Decreased heart rate D) Abdominal tenderness ANSWER D A newly diagnosed diabetic patient will exhibit which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.) A) Polyphagia B) Loss of muscle mass C) Polydipsia D) Anuria E) Weight loss ANSWER A, C, E Patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes...

NURS 497 Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers What would we expect to find in the general appearance category of the MSE for a patient with bulimia nervosa? ANSWER Wears baggy clothing, long sleeve shirts, long pants May look older than actual age May look overweight, but may also appear an appropriate weight or underweight What would we expect to find in the affect and mood category of the MSE for a patient with bulimia nervosa? ANSWER May be unable to describe mood Ambivalence (a...

NURS 497 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis is based on the measurement of which laboratory value? a. antinuclear antibodies b. creatine kinase (CK) c. aspartate aminotransferase d. white blood cell count ANSWER b. creatine kinase (CK) what test might suggest the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy? a. increased serum creatine kinase b. the presence of troponin 1 c. increased serum myoglobin d. decreased serum dystrophin ANSWER a. increased ser...

NURS 497 Exam One with Questions and Answers Which of the following diagnosis is often misdiagnosis for older adult clients with liver disease? a. fulminate hepatic failure b. cirrhosis c. epstein barr virus d. dementia ANSWER D What statement is true and differentiates crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis? a. there is more rectal bleeding in crohns than colitis b. crohns frequently results in toxic megacolon c. ulcerative colitis is curable with a colecteomy d. Crohns ca...

NURS 497 Actual Exam with Questions and Answers What is aphasia? ANSWER loss of ability to express and comprehend spoken and written language -social withdrawal -loss of ability to communicate in a second language -misunderstandings -inability to communicate needs What is apraxia? ANSWER loss of ability to initiate purposeful movement -difficulty understanding terms such as back, front, up, down -difficulty performing ADLs -inability to perform previously learned tasks What...

NURS 497 Exam 2 with Questions and Verified Answers A nurse holds the hand of a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. What is the nurse's rationale for this intervention? a. to assess for emotional strength b. to assess for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome c. to assess for tachycardia d. to assess for fine tremors ANSWER d. to assess for fine tremors how should the nurse assess a patient for alcohol addiction? a. by referring the client for physician examination b. by using a screen...

NURS 497 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers What is the major mechanism of airflow limitation in a patient diagnosed with emphysema? a.Airway edema b.Loss of elastic recoil c.Infection and inflammation d.Excessive mucus production ANSWER b A 30-year-old is diagnosed with emphysema. What might the changes in this patient's lungs be caused by? a.Fibrotic lung disease b.Destruction of alveolar macrophages c.Viral infections d.α1-antitrypsin deficiency ANSWER d Which Immunoglob...

Colorado Property and Casualty Exam with Complete Solutions An insured has a Personal Auto policy with comprehensive coverage. After a tree falls on the insured's vehicle during a windstorm, the auto is unusable and must be repaired. If the insured incurs any transportation expenses, Part D of the policy will: ANSWER Cover transportation expenses incurred beginning 24 hours after the loss Windstorms and falling objects are covered perils under OTC coverage, so coverage is provided. Cov...

Colorado Insurance Property & Casualty Exam with Questions and Answers Coverage D ANSWER Fair Rental Value Coverage D provides insurance for indirect losses that occur as a result of direct losses to property insured under Coverages A, B, or C that are covered by the policy. The policy pays the fair rental value of that part of the described location that is rented to others, or held for rental to others, at the time of a loss IF the rental unit is unfit for its normal use because of a dire...

Respiratory & Endocrine Systems Exam with Questions and Answers (Choose all options that apply) Which of the following are the most common lower respiratory system disorders? a.) Bronchitis b.) Pneumonia c.) Asthma d.) COPD e.) Influenza ANSWER a.) Bronchitis b.) Pneumonia c.) Asthma d.) COPD (Lower respiratory system diseases are more severe than upper respiratory system diseases. The most common lower respiratory system diseases are asthma, COPD, bronchitis, & pneumonia) M...

Respiratory Disorders Pediatrics Exam with Questions and Answers Pathogenesis of Asthma (ppt) ANSWER The inflammatory process of asthma causes airway changes, and results in asthma symptoms Viruses, allergens, smoke -> mucosal airway inflammation > bronchial hyperresponsiveness -> bronchospasm and > mucus production -> cough Allergens, sensitizers, viruses, air pollutants -> inflammation: chronic eosinophilic bronchitis -> airway responsiveness -> both lead to ...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Exam with Questions and Answers A 6-year-old patient is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize for this patient? A. Observe for labored respirations. B. Monitor closely for lengthening of paroxysms. C. Observe for signs of obstruction. D. Assess for seizures. ANSWER A. Observe for labored respirations. The nurse is teaching the parent of a 9-month-old patient who is diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...

Respiratory System Chapter 9 Exam with Questions and Answers Most lung cancers can be prevented because approximately _____ are due to smoking. a. 90% b. 75% c. 25% d. 10% ANSWER a. 90% Acute rhinitis is passed from one individual to another through: a. chemical fumes b. bacteria c. an allergen d. touch and air droplets ANSWER d. touch and air droplets Abnormal musical sounds heard on inspiration are called: a. hiccoughs b. rhonchi c. rales d. clubbing ANSWER c. rales ...

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders Chapter 09 Exam with Q and A 31. The respiratory system consists of: a. the lungs. b. the chest. c. the conducting airways. d. all of the above. ANSWER D 32. The right lung has _____ lobes. a. one b. two c. three d. four ANSWER C 33. The left lung has _____ lobes. a. one b. two c. three d. four ANSWER B 34. The upper respiratory system includes all of the following EXCEPT the: a. nose. b. lungs. c. pharynx. d. larynx. ANSWER B ...

Respiratory Chapter 38 Exam with Questions and Answers What should be done for a patient experiencing an asthma attack when a bronchodilator does not alleviate symptoms? A. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine (0.3 to 0.5 mL 1:1,000) B. Immediately transfer the patient to a hospital for treatment C. Administer intravenous epinephrine (0.3 to 0.5 mL 1:1,000) D. Utilize adequate stress reduction protocol ANSWER A. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine (0.3 to 0.5 mL 1:1,000) Chronic bron...

VATI Comprehensive Predictor Form A, B, & C, Exam with Questions and Answers A nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus of albumin 5% to a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion. After confirming compatibility, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Use the injection port farthest from the IV catheter insertion site B. Occlude the IV tubing above the injection port C. Check for blood return after medication administration D. Flush the IV tubing with a hepar...

VATI Comprehensive Predictor Form A, B, & C, Exam with Questions and Verified Answers A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following client conditions is a contraindication to this medication? A. Hepatitis C B. Crohn's disease C. Peptic ulcer disease D. Bronchitis ANSWER A. Hepatitis C A nurse is assessing a client who has a long arm cast. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor when assessing for acute compartmen...