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[单项选择]A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder is suffering from schizophrenia with elements of which of the following disorders
A. Thought disorder.
B. Amnestic disorder.
C. Personality disorder.
D. Mood disorder.
[单项选择]A client diagnosed with gestational diabetes has been admitted for induction of labor at 38 weeks. The client asks the nurse, "My previous labors started on their own. How will this induction of labor be different from my last labor" Upon which theory would the nurse base her response
A. An induction causes the contractions to be more intense during the first stage of labor.
B. The risk of uterine rupture is less because the oxytocin (Pitocin) is controlled with an infusion pump.
C. The goal of induction is to produce a contractile pattern similar to that observed in spontaneous labor.
D. During an induction, fetal monitoring begins as soon as oxytocin is started, whereas in a spontaneous labor, monitoring begins when signs of distress occur.
[单项选择]A client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has been started on propylthiouracil (PTU) as drug therapy. The nurse should closely observe the client for which of the following side effects
A. Unusual bleeding or bruising.
B. Hypertension.
C. Hypokalemia.
D. Peripheral edem
[单项选择]A client diagnosed with tuberculosis is taking the prescribed chemotherapy of isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide. The nurse should evaluate the client for signs of which of the following commonly occurring toxicities
A. Ototoxicity.
B. Nephrotoxicity.
C. Optic neuritis.
D. Hepatotoxieity.
[单项选择]When caring for an adolescent client diagnosed with depression, the nurse should remember that depression manifests differently in adolescents and adults. In an adolescent, signs and symptoms of depression are likely to include which of the following
A. Helplessness, hopelessness, hypersomnolence, and anorexia.
B. Truancy, a change of friends, social withdrawal, and oppositional behavior.
C. Curfew breaking, stealing from family members, truancy, and oppositional behavior.
D. Hypersomnolence, obsession with body image, and valuing of peers’ opinions.
[单项选择]A client diagnosed as having panic disorder with agoraphobia is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. Until her admission, she had been a virtual prisoner in her home for 5 weeks, afraid to go outside even to buy food. Which of the following should be the nurse’s overall goal of care
A. To help the client perform self-care activities.
B. To help the client function effectively in her environment.
C. To help control the client’s symptoms.
D. To help the client participate in group therapy.
[单项选择]A client diagnosed with a peptic ulcer undergoes an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to help the physician visualize the ulcer’s location and severity. Immediately after the endoscopy, what would be a priority for the nurse to assess
A. Return of the gag reflex.
B. Bowel sounds.
C. Peripheral pulses.
D. Intake and output.
[单项选择]The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which of the following signs or symptoms should the nurse expect to find
A. Rigid abdomen, Levine’s sign, pain relief leaning forward.
B. Rebound tenderness, McBurney’s sign, low-grade fever.
C. Right lower quadrant pain, Chvostek’s sign, muscle guarding.
D. Periumbilical pain, Trousseau’s sign, pain relief with pressur
[单项选择]A client is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect clinical manifestations similar to()
A. hypovolemic shock.
B. adrenergic stimulation.
C. benzodiazepine overdose.
D. Addison’s disease.
[单项选择]A client is diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disk at the L-5 interspace. Which of the following symptoms would most likely be the one that first caused the client to seek health care
A. Loss of voluntary muscle control.
B. Loss of bladder control.
C. Back pain that is relieved with resting.
D. Back pain that radiates to the shoulders.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. When the client verbalizes disapproval of her physical features, the nurse should()
A. encourage verbalizations about fears and stressful life situations.
B. agree with the client because she feels a specific physical feature is awful.
C. ignore the comment and talk about less threatening issues.
D. compliment the client on her appearance.
[单项选择]A family member is caring for a client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following is most likely to cause the caregiver depression and role strain
A. The caregiver had a close relationship with the client before diagnosis of the illness.
B. The caregiver has no formal support, such as a visiting nurse or day care worker.
C. The caregiver understands the full reality of the disease and its inevitable progression.
D. The caregiver feels unable to control the client and unable to cope with caregivin
[单项选择]A client with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus is learning about diabetic foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates further instruction is needed
A. "I should use lotions. "
B. "I should use antiperspirants. "
C. "I should use foot soaks. "
D. "I should use nail files. "
[单项选择]A female client has just been diagnosed with condylomata acuminata (genital warts). What information is appropriate to tell this client
A. This condition puts her at a higher risk for cervical cancer; therefore, she should have a Papanicolaou (Pap) test annually.
B. The most common treatment is metronidazole (Flagyl), which should eradicate the problem within 7 to 10 days.
C. The potential for transmission to her sexual partner will be eliminated if condoms are used every time they have sexual intercourse.
D. The human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes condylomata aeuminata, can’t be transmitted during oral sex.
[单项选择]A 22-year-old client is diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which behavior is most likely evidence of ineffective individual coping
A. Inability to make choices and decisions without advice.
B. Showing interest only in solitary activities.
C. Avoiding developing relationships.
D. Recurrent self-destructive behavior with history of depression.
[单项选择]About one million Americans are diagnosed annually with skin cancer( )
A. every year
B. severely
C. actively
D. every month
[单项选择]When assessing a toddler diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, which of the following would the nurse expect to find
A. Toe-walking.
B. Drooling.
C. Facial grimacing.
D. Wide-based gait.