NURS 141: Exam 1 Text & ATI Review Questions Williams:
Ch 2, 14, 15 Questions With Complete Solutions
A 160-pound patient is to receive cyclosporine (Neoral) 12.5
mg/kg daily in two divided doses. How many milligrams will
the patient receive with each dose? Correct Answer 454.5 mg
per dose
A 64-year-old patient goes to a clinic for a yearly physical. The
patient has a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis. Which of
the following would be a priority action for the nurse to take to
promote wellness for this patient who has chronic illnesses?
Correct Answer Explain HTN & Osteoarthritis
A 66-year-old woman is seen in an outpatient clinic for routine
care. What teaching should the nurse provide related to bone
health? Correct Answer "You should be taking in at least 1,200
mg of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D in your
diet."
A 94-year-old patient is admitted from home to the hospital with
pneumonia. What factors would lead the nurse to believe the
patient is nearing the end of life? Correct Answer Difficulty
swallowing and weight loss
A dying patient has excessive secretions that are causing
dyspnea. Which medications will best help dry the secretions
and increase comfort? . Correct Answer Scopolamine &
Morphine
,A home health care nurse is preparing to change a dressing on a
patient who had genital warts removed the previous day. Which
intervention should be completed first? Correct Answer
Administer an analgesic.
A husband whose wife has just died cries, "What am I going to
do? She is all I had." What is the best response the nurse can
provide? Correct Answer There is no need to say anything. Just
be present and listen.
A nurse at a provider's office is caring for an older adult client
who is having an annual physical exam. What finding indicates
additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate gland?
Correct Answer -Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
-A digital rectal exam reveals an enlarged & nodular prostate.
-The client reports a weak urine system.
A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing the lab test results for
a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the
following results indicates the client is at risk for heart disease?
Correct Answer -Cholesterol (total) 245 mg/dL
-LDL 140 mg/dL
A nurse has completed instruction related to sexually transmitted
infection risk reduction with a 17-year-old woman. Which
statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been
effective? Correct Answer "I should avoid drinking alcohol
when I will be in situations with potential sex partners."
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the facility's testing process &
procedures for HIV with a new employee. What info should the
, nurse include? Correct Answer The Western blot assay is used
to confirm diagnosis of HIV.
A nurse in a provider's office is providing info to a client who
has dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB). Which of the
following statements by the client indicate understanding of the
info? Correct Answer -"My heavy bleeding can be due to a
hormonal imbalance."
-"My doctor can perform a D&C to find out what's causing my
abnormal bleeding."
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing a client's lab results,
which shows a positive rapid plasma regain (RPR). What tests
will be administered to confirm the diagnosis of syphilis?
Correct Answer Flourescent treponemal antibody absorbed
(FTA-ABS)
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of
a client who has a fibrocystic breast condition. What finding
should the nurse expect? Correct Answer Palpable rubberlike
lump in the upper outer quadrant.
A nurse is assessing a patient and finds small red-purple dots
over most skin surfaces. The patient denies noticing them
before. Which action should the nurse take first? Correct
Answer Report the findings immediately to the registered nurse
or health care provider.
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who began having
chest pain 2 hours ago. What lab finding should the nurse
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