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7. Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

Reduction of Risk Potential: Preventing complications and monitoring for changes
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Question 1 of 20

1. The nurse is performing a test on a client. Which of the following findings indicates a positive test, suggesting normal hearing or sensorineural loss? 

A

New ChoiceBone conduction is greater than air conduction by a 3:1 ratio

B

Air conduction is greater than bone conduction by a 2:1 ratio

C

Air conduction and bone conduction are equal

D

Bone conduction is absent

Question 2 of 20

2. The nurse is reviewing diagnostic results for a client with vision changes. Which of the following conditions is characterized by an abnormal increase in intraocular pressure?

A

Cataracts

B

Detached retina

C

Glaucoma

D

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Question 3 of 20

3. The nurse is evaluating a client’s coagulation studies. Which of the following is the normal conventional value range for prothrombin time  in seconds?

A

5 to 7 seconds

B

15.5 to 18.0 seconds

C

9.5 to 12.0 seconds

D

20 to 25 seconds

Question 4 of 20

4. The nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled bronchoscopy procedure. For how long must the client remain (nothing by mouth) before undergoing this procedure?

A

2 hours

B

4 hours

C

6 hours

D

8 hours

Question 5 of 20

5. The nurse is monitoring a client admitted with jaundice. Which of the following is the normal conventional value range for total serum bilirubin in milligrams per deciliter ?

A

0.1 to 0.4 mg/dL

B

0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL

C

1.5 to 2.5 mg/dL

D

3.0 to 5.0 mg/dL

Question 6 of 20

6. The nurse is preparing a client for a routine lumbar puncture . The client should be positioned in which of the following ways for this procedure? 

A

Semi-Fowler’s position

B

Prone with legs straight

C

Lateral recumbent fetal position

D

Sitting upright on the edge of the bed

Question 7 of 20

7. The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client scheduled for a lower series (Barium enema). What is the primary purpose of placing the client on a low-residue diet prior to this test?

A

To maintain fluid balance

B

To reduce cholesterol intake

C

To maximize bulk in stools

D

To minimize intestinal activity

Question 8 of 20

8. The nurse is reviewing the results of a client's renal function tests. Which of the following is the normal conventional value range for serum creatinine in milligrams per deciliter ?

A

0.3 to 0.6 mg/dL

B

0.7 to 1.4 mg/dL

C

1.5 to 2.5 mg/dL

D

10 to 20 mg/dL

Question 9 of 20

9. The nurse is reviewing the results of a client's renal function tests. Which of the following is the normal conventional value range for (Blood Urea Nitrogen) in milligrams per deciliter ? 

A

5 to 10 mg/dL

B

10 to 20 mg/dL

C

25 to 35 mg/dL

D

40 to 50 mg/dL

Question 10 of 20

10. The nurse is assessing a client for signs of glaucoma. Which of the following diagnostic tests is specifically used to measure intraocular pressure? 

A

Visual fields

B

Snellen chart

C

Tonometry

D

Ophthalmoscopy

Question 11 of 20

11. The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with . Which of the following sequences describes the typical change in pupil color as the condition progresses? 

A

Gray to black to milky white

B

Black to gray to milky white

C

Milky white to gray to black

D

Black to yellow to red

Question 12 of 20

12. The nurse is monitoring a client at risk for increased intracranial pressure . Which of the following is often the earliest and most sensitive sign of increased ?

A

Bradycardia

B

Increased

C

Altered level of consciousness (LOC)

D

Widening pulse pressure

Question 13 of 20

13. The nurse is observing a client post-surgery for signs of complications. Postoperative wound infections are typically anticipated to occur within which of the following time frames?

A

1 to 2 day

B

3 to 5 days

C

8 to 12 days

D

7 to 10 days

Question 14 of 20

14. The nurse is monitoring a client for wound complications after abdominal surgery. The complication of (disruption of the surgical incision) is typically experienced within how many days after surgery?

A

1 to 2 days

B

3 to 4 days

C

5 to 6 days

D

7 to 10 days

Question 15 of 20

15. The nurse is caring for a child admitted with acute . The child is required to be on bedrest if which of the following assessment findings is present?

A

Headache

B

Ringing in the ears

C

Fever is elevated

D

Deafness

Question 16 of 20

16. The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client following a total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following is the most common mechanical complication following this surgery?

A

Thromboembolism

B

Hemorrhage

C

Dislocation of the prosthesis

D

Infection

Question 17 of 20

17. The nurse is verifying the placement of a newly inserted peripherally inserted central catheter . Where should the tip of the be correctly positioned?

A

Subclavian vein

B

Axillary vein

C

Superior vena cava or brachiocephalic veins

D

Right atrium

Question 18 of 20

18. The nurse is assessing a client's fingernails for signs of chronic oxygenation issues. The normal angle of the nail bed in a healthy adult should be which of the following?

A

Greater than 180∘

B

Less than or equal to 160∘

C

170∘

D

180∘

Question 19 of 20

19. The nurse is evaluating a client’s risk for atherosclerosis. Which of the following is the conventional value range for serum triglycerides in milligrams per deciliter ?

A

50 to 100 mg/dL

B

100 to 200 mg/dL

C

250 to 300 mg/dL

D

300 to 450 mg/dL

Question 20 of 20

20. The nurse is planning chest physiotherapy for a client with pneumonia. Postural drainage should generally be performed at which of the following times?

A

After meals

B

2 to 4 times daily before meals and at hs

C

Once daily in the evening

D

Only when the client reports shortness of breath

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