Nursing III Exam III
Chapter 65
The nurse is caring for a client who has sustained multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident. The nurse realizes that the client will have a release of stress hormones that are use
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Nursing III Exam III
Chapter 65
The nurse is caring for a client who has sustained multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident. The nurse realizes that the client will have a release of stress hormones that are useful for all of the following EXCEPT:
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Which of the following is not included in the management of this disorder?
The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with shock, realizes that the stage in which the body attempts to remedy the problem by initiating the homeostatic mechanism would be?
A client experiences a bee sting, complains of difficulty breathing, and shows sign of hypoxia and hypotension. The nurse realizes these are signs of anaphylactic shock, and she should do which of the following first?
A client is diagnosed with failure of the left ventricle to provide adequate delivery of oxygen to the body tissues due to a weakened forward pumping function of the heart. The nurse realizes this client is experiencing:
To assess if the renal system in a client diagnosed with multisystem failure is functioning properly, the nurse would expect to see urine output of:
The nurse realizes that a client, diagnosed with neurogenic shock, is at risk for developing:
A client is diagnosed with septic shock. The nurse realizes that the major cause of this type of shock is:
A client is diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. The nurse should plan interventions to address which of the following potential complications of this disorder?
The nurse is concerned that a client will develop neurogenic shock when which of the following is assessed?
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Which of the following should be included in this plan of care?
A firefighter is brought to the emergency department with complaints of headache, weakness, shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. During the assessment of this client, the nurse realizes the client should be evaluated for:
The nurse is assessing a client for the acute phase of the inflammatory immune response. Which of the following are considered cardinal signs of this response? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is determining if a client is experiencing chronic inflammation. Which of the following are indications for this type of inflammation? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is assessing a client for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Which of the following disease processes are associated with this syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A client is experiencing symptoms associated with distributive shock. What types of shock are included in this category? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Chapter 24
A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for metabolism. This type of cholesterol is called:
A client has a blood pressure of 124/78 mmHg and a triglyceride level of 160 mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the client has:
The nurse measures a client's blood pressure to be 158/92 mmHg. The nurse recognizes that this blood pressure is classified as:
A client is complaining of chest pain that occurs during exercise. This pain is relieved when the client rests. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which type of angina?
A client diagnosed with stable angina is undergoing a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Which of the following results is not expected?
A client is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client about this diagnostic test?
When planning the care of a client diagnosed with stable angina, which of the following would be considered a goal of treatment?
A client is prescribed a beta-blocker for treatment of coronary artery disease. Which of the following is the client most likely going to be prescribed?
A client tells the nurse that using nitroglycerin tablets causes a tingling sensation and a headache. The nurse knows that this is:
A nurse is considering contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which of the following patients is an appropriate candidate for fibrinolytic therapy?
A client is participating in cardiac rehabilitation and is currently engaging in supervised exercise, counseling, and education. The nurse realizes this client is in which phase of cardiac rehabilitation?
A client tells the nurse that he ingests an NSAID when the angina pain gets really bad, and it eliminates the pain. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing:
A client is prescribed nicotinic acid as part of treatment for coronary artery disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this medication?
The nurse is assessing the pain of a client experiencing angina. Which of the following should be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
A client is at risk for coronary artery disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct as modifiable risk factors for this health condition? (Select all that apply.)
A client is diagnosed with angina after describing the type of pain she experiences. Which of the following are characteristics of anginal pain? (Select all that apply.)
A client is experiencing a sudden onset of chest pain. Which of the following will the nurse do to manage this chest pain?
Which of the following will the nurse instruct a client being discharged to home after experiencing an acute myocardial infarction? (Select all that apply.)
Chapter 54
The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with pyelonephritis, realizes that common risk factors for the development of this disorder include all of the following EXCEPT:
A client is diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. During data collection, which assessment finding would the nurse expect to discover?
A client is being prescribed medication to treat polycystic kidney disease. Which of the following medications would be indicated for this client?
A client is diagnosed with resistant polycystic kidney disease. The medications which may be indicated for this client would be:
A client is diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. The nurse realizes that an emergency condition that may occur with this diagnosis would be:
During the admitting assessment process, a client asks, What is oliguria? Based on the nurses knowledge, the best response would be:
A client is diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which of the following diagnostic studies will the
A client has been prescribed a restricted potassium diet. An appropriate snack for the client would be:
A client diagnosed with chronic renal failure is prescribed a diet low in protein. The rationale for this diet is that:
A client diagnosed with chronic renal failure asks the nurse, Whats the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis? Which of the following statements best explains the difference?
The nurse would expect that a client recovering from a kidney transplant would be prescribed all the following medications EXCEPT:
A client diagnosed with acute renal failure from an intrarenal cause should be instructed to:
A client diagnosed with acute renal failure has a magnesium level of 1.0 mg/dL Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
After the nurse provides a client diagnosed with acute renal failure with Kayexalate 30 grams by mouth, the client begins to experience frequent loose bowel movements. Which of the following does this clients response indicate to the nurse?
The nurse is assessing circulation through a clients arteriovenous shunt. Which of the following are signs of a patent site? (Select all that apply.)
For a client to be diagnosed with Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane disease, the nurse realizes that which of the following characteristics must be present? (Select all that apply.)
During discharge teaching with a client diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, the nurse should stress which of the following points? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pyelonephritis. Which of the following are appropriate interventions that the nurse should perform? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Which of the following would be considered expected manifestations of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A client is diagnosed with Wegeners granulomatosis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
Chapter 56
A male client is diagnosed with hyperprolactinemia. The nurse realizes that which of the following clinical manifestations occurs less frequently in men?
A female client is admitted with hyperprolactinemia. Which of the following would not be a clinical manifestation of the disorder in this client?
A client has been instructed regarding a prolactin level to be drawn the next day. Which of the following statements indicate that the client will need further instruction?
An adult client is complaining of vision changes and difficulty speaking because the tongue is larger. The client also states that his shoes no longer fit. Based on these symptoms, the client is most likely to be diagnosed with:
A client is prescribed medication after recovering from surgery to treat acromegaly. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to see prescribed?
A client, complaining of weight gain, has thin extremities, a buffalo hump, and a protruding abdomen. The nurse realizes that this client is most likely to be diagnosed with which disease process?
The nurse is providing instructions to a client receiving treatment for Cushings syndrome. Which of the following instructions would not be appropriate for this client?
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism. Which of the following
A client is diagnosed with primary adrenal insufficiency. The nurse realizes that this disorder affects which of the following glands?
A client tells the nurse that he is so thirsty that he has already consumed four pitchers of water. The clients urine output is 3500 mL in an 8-hour period. The client is recovering from surgery on the pituitary gland. What endocrine disorder is the client most likely experiencing?
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with Graves disease. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this clients care?
A client is hospitalized with an ongoing fever. The nurse learns that the client has had a recent infection. Currently the client is restless, diaphoretic, and agitated with the following vital signs: temperature 106F, pulse 114, blood pressure 180/80 mmHg. Which of the following disorders is the client most likely experiencing?
A pregnant client is receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to see?
A client is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. The nurse should instruct the client regarding signs and symptoms of which of the following?
Which of the following symptoms would suggest to the nurse that a client is experiencing symptoms of pheochromocytoma? (Select all that apply.)
A client is receiving diagnostic tests to determine the presence of a malignant thyroid lesion. Which of the following are symptoms that are usually associated with a malignant thyroid? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse suspects a client is experiencing the early signs of myxedema coma when which of the following is assessed? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with hypercalcemia caused by hyperparathyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse add as interventions to this clients care plan? (Select all that apply.)
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