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Questions # 196:

What happens if folic acid is given to treat anemia without determining its underlying cause?

Options:

Erythropoiesis is inhibited.

Excessive levels of folic acid might accumulate, causing toxicity.

The symptoms of pernicious anemia might be masked, delaying treatment.

Intrinsic factor is destroyed.

Questions # 197:

Which of the following coping mechanisms protects an individual from anxiety?

Options:

denial and fantasy

rationalization and suppression

regression and displacement

reaction formation and projection

Questions # 198:

A client who is newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and beginning medication therapy asks the nurse, “How soon will I see improvement ?” The nurse’s best response is:

Options:

“That varies from client to client.”

“You should discuss that with your physician.”

“You should notice a difference in a few days.”

“It might take several weeks before you notice improvement.”

Questions # 199:

Which statement best describes electrolytes in intracellular and extracellular fluid?

Options:

There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid.

There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium in extracellular fluid.

There is a greater concentration of potassium in extracellular fluid and sodium in intracellular fluid.

There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluid.

Questions # 200:

Melissa Smith came to the Emergency Department in the last week before her estimated date of confinement complaining of headaches, blurred vision, and vomiting. Suspecting PIH, the nurse should best respond to Melissa’s complaints with which of the following statements?

Options:

“The physician will probably want to admit you for observation.”

“The physician will probably order bed rest at home.”

“These are really dangerous signs.”

“The physician will probably prescribe some medicine for you.”

Questions # 201:

In teaching bleeding precautions to a client with leukemia, the PN should include which of the following instructions?

Options:

Use a soft toothbrush.

Use dental floss daily.

Hold pressure on any scrapes for 1–2 minutes.

Use a triple-edged razor.

Questions # 202:

A client newly diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus needs education. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in this education?

Options:

“You can eat anything you want, but no foods with sugar.”

“You need to lose weight, so your diet must be a restricted one.”

“You need a diet and exercise program.”

“You must eliminate all salt, fat, and sugar from your diet.”

Questions # 203:

Which of the following client groups should the nurse recognize as the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population?

Options:

single, adult men

single mothers with 2 or 3 children

runaway adolescents

single, adult women

Questions # 204:

Pulling is easier than pushing. So pulling a client rather than pushing him or her has which of the following advantages?

Options:

reduces workload

decreases opposition from gravity

maintains stability

prevents muscle strain

Questions # 205:

A contraindication for topical corticosteroid use in a client with atopic dermatitis (eczema) is:

Options:

parasite infection.

viral infection.

fungal infection.

spirochete infection.

Questions # 206:

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place following abdominal surgery. The purpose of this tube immediately following surgery is to:

Options:

simplify medication administration.

measure accurate input and output.

prevent accumulation of fluids and gas.

facilitate collection of specimens.

Questions # 207:

Accurate documentation of assessment findings regarding pressure ulcers is very important because:

Options:

the law requires the nurse to document lesions.

the hospital requires the nurse to document lesions.

the physician requires the nurse to document lesions.

the nursing assessment of ulcers is a standard of nursing practice.

Questions # 208:

Which of the following is the most appropriate diet for a client who is unable to swallow?

Options:

nothing by mouth

nasogastric feedings

clear liquids

total parenteral nutrition

Questions # 209:

Which of the following statements is correct regarding rape?

Options:

Most rapes are reported.

Legally, a woman can be raped by her spouse.

Prosecution and conviction for rape is easy.

The most common location of rape is the victim’s own home.

Questions # 210:

Laboratory tests reveal the following electrolyte values for Mr. Smith: Na 135 mEq/L, Ca 8.5 mg/dL, Cl 102 mEq/L, and K 2.0 mEq/L. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the physician because of its potential risk to the client?