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Questions # 11:

The nurse knows that the greatest risk for a patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is:

Options:

A.

Hemorrhage leading to hypovolemic shock


B.

Strictures and scarring of the fallopian tube


C.

Adhesions and scarring from blood in the abdomen


D.

Infertility resulting from treatment with a salpingectomy


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Questions # 12:

To maintain the airway and promote respiratory function, the best position for the nurse to place the unconscious patient in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is:

Options:

A.

Supine


B.

Lateral


C.

Trendelenberg


D.

Fowler's


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Questions # 13:

The patient with liver cirrhosis receives 100 ml of 25% serum albumin intravenously. Which of the following findings would best indicate that the albumin is having its desired effect?

Options:

A.

Decreased blood pressure


B.

Increased serum albumin level


C.

Increased urine output


D.

Improved breathing pattern


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Questions # 14:

Pain management for terminally ill patients is most effective when analgesics are given:

Options:

A.

Around the clock


B.

Only when clearly needed


C.

After non-pharmacological methods fail


D.

As the patient requests them


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Questions # 15:

Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:

Options:

A.

Euphoria, hyperactivity and insomnia


B.

Depression, suicidal ideation and hypersomnia


C.

Diaphoresis, nausea and vomiting and tremors


D.

Unsteady gait, nystagmus and profound disorientation


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Questions # 16:

When the nurse is caring for a patient placed on droplet precautions, the nurse should:

Options:

A.

Have the patient wear a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask


B.

Wear a surgical mask when standing within 3 feet (1 meter) of the patient


C.

Assign the patient to a room with monitored negative air pressure


D.

Apply a disposable gown when entering the patient's room


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Questions # 17:

A patient with duodenal peptic ulcer would describe his pain as:

Options:

A.

Generalized burning sensation


B.

Intermittent colicky pain


C.

Gnawing sensation relieved by food


D.

Colicky pain intensified by food


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Questions # 18:

Which of the following is the most appropriate first action for the nurse to take for a pre-schooler who has fallen and has a hematoma formed on the temporal bone?

Options:

A.

Encourage a nap


B.

Give pain medication


C.

Apply ice and monitor vital signs


D.

Allow the child to continue activities


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Questions # 19:

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a possible allergic reaction to a bee sting. What is the first action the nurse should take?

Options:

A.

Quickly use tweezers to remove the stinger


B.

Observe the patient for signs of anaphylaxis


C.

Apply warm compresses to the site of local reaction


D.

Squeeze the venom sac to remove additional venom


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Questions # 20:

A nurse is making rounds taking vital signs. Which of the following vital signs is abnormal?

Options:

A.

11 year old male – 90 b.p.m, 22 resp/min. , 100/70 mm Hg


B.

13 year old female – 105 b.p.m., 22 resp/min., 105/60 mm Hg


C.

5 year old male- 102 b.p.m, 24 resp/min., 90/65 mm Hg


D.

6 year old female- 100 b.p.m., 26 resp/min., 90/70mm Hg


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