CC EAQ Exam Study Questions
154 Questions with 100% Correct Answers – COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How does the human body conserve heat? Select all that apply. - ✔✔By decreasing muscle activity in
the body
Through peripheral
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CC EAQ Exam Study Questions
154 Questions with 100% Correct Answers – COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How does the human body conserve heat? Select all that apply. - ✔✔By decreasing muscle activity in
the body
Through peripheral vasoconstriction in body
By shunting blood away from the skin surface
During the progressive stage of shock, anaerobic metabolism occurs. Which complication should the
nurse anticipate in this client? - ✔✔Metabolic acidosis
Because of multiple physical injuries and emotional concerns, a hospitalized client is at high risk to
develop a stress ulcer (Curling). Which of these is evidence of a stress ulcer? - ✔✔A sudden massive
hemorrhage
What should be the nurse's focus when caring for a client after abdominal surgery? - ✔✔Identifying
signs of bleeding
Which landmark is correct for a nurse to use when auscultating the mitral valve? - ✔✔Left fifth
intercostal space, midclavicular line
When assessing a client, the nurse auscultates a murmur at the second left intercostal space (ICS) along
the sternal border. This reflects sound from which valve? - ✔✔Pulmonic
A client with internal bleeding is in the intensive care unit (ICU) for observation. At the change of shift an
alarm sounds, indicating a decrease in blood pressure. What is the initialnursing action? - ✔✔Perform
an assessment of the client before resuming the change-of-shift report.
The nurse in the emergency department identifies that the admission consent form signed by an alert
but critically ill client is not legible. Which statement best reflects the status of this consent? -
✔✔Consent is legal.A client is experiencing hypovolemic shock with decreased tissue perfusion. Which information should
the nurse consider when planning care? - ✔✔The body initially attempts to compensate by maintaining
peripheral vasoconstriction.
A nurse is developing a health teaching plan for clients with pacemakers. Which activity should the
nurse teach these clients to avoid? - ✔✔Touring a power plant
A nurse is assessing a group of clients. Which client is considered at the highest risk for a dissecting
aneurysm? - ✔✔65-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension
A client with an inferior myocardial infarction has a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. Which goal
achievements are priority? - ✔✔Decrease the workload on the heart and promote maximum coronary
artery filling
A client has a mitral valve replacement, and the nurse provides health teaching to promote optimum
health. Which client statement supports the nurse's conclusion that the client needs further teaching? -
✔✔"I will start a vigorous aerobic exercise program."
A client has surgery to replace a prolapsed mitral valve. What should the nurse teach the client? -
✔✔The signs and symptoms of heart failure
The client is admitted with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia at a rate of 140 beats per minute.
The client's blood pressure is 110/55 mm Hg, and the client is asymptomatic except for a "fluttering
feeling" in the chest. Which treatments should the nurse be prepared to administer? Select all that
apply. - ✔✔Intravenous adenosine
Intravenous beta blockers
Intravenous amiodarone
Intravenous calcium channel blockers
The nurse concludes that a client is experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which physical characteristic
supports this conclusion? - ✔✔OliguriaUpon assessment the nurse discovers a client with heart failure has crackles in lower lung fields and
dyspnea. Upon notifying the primary healthcare provider, the provider prescribes intravenous (IV)
normal saline at 200 mL/hr and furosemide 120 mg orally stat. Which action should the nurse take next?
- ✔✔Question the choice of solution, the amount to be given, and the dose of furosemide that has been
prescribed.
Several individuals who sustained urgent but nonemergent injuries are seated in the emergency
department when an ambulance arrives with a client suspected of having a myocardial infarction. The
nurse must explain to the waiting clients that they will have to wait longer for care. Which is the best
explanation for the nurse to give? - ✔✔"I know you have been waiting, but a client's life depends on
immediate treatment. You will receive the same attention when you are seen."
A nurse is preparing medications. Which client's health problem motivates the nurse to question a
prescription for a beta blocker? - ✔✔Acute heart failure
The nurse is analyzing the client's rhythm when the nurse notes multiple premature ventricular
contractions (PVCs). Each PVC occurs in no particular pattern and looks like all other PVCs. How will the
nurse interpret this finding? - ✔✔Unifocal
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