Nursing Exam Questions PDF

1\) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client\'s serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1\. Calcium chloride 2\. Calcium gluconate 3\. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4\. Large doses of...

1\) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client\'s serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1\. Calcium chloride 2\. Calcium gluconate 3\. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4\. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER\--3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 2.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? 1\. Notifying the registered nurse 2\. Discontinuing the medication 3\. Informing the client that this is normal 4\. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site - ANSWER\--3. Informing the client that this is normal 6.) The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates that a systemic effect has occurred? 1.Hyperventilation 2.Elevated blood pressure 3.Local pain at the burn site 4.Local rash at the burn site - ANSWER\--1.Hyperventilation 3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 1\. Tinnitus 2\. Diarrhea 3\. Constipation 4\. Decreased respirations - ANSWER\--1. Tinnitus 4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied: 1\. Immediately before swimming 2\. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun 3\. Immediately before exposure to the sun 4\. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun - ANSWER\--4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? 1\. Milk 2\. Water 3\. Apple juice 4\. Orange juice - ANSWER\--4. Orange juice 7.) Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed? 1\. Platelet count 2\. Triglyceride level 3\. Complete blood count 4\. White blood cell count - ANSWER\--2. Triglyceride level 8.) A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP) prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client\'s medication record and would contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication? 1\. Vitamin A 2\. Digoxin (Lanoxin) 3\. Furosemide (Lasix) 4\. Phenytoin (Dilantin) - ANSWER\--1. Vitamin A 10.) The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The nurse notes that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the medication prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for: 1\. Acne 2\. Eczema 3\. Hair loss 4\. Herpes simplex - ANSWER\--1. Acne 11.) The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the client with a partialthickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication. Which statement made by the client indicates a lack of understanding about the treatments? 1\. \"The medication is an antibacterial.\" 2\. \"The medication will help heal the burn.\" 3\. \"The medication will permanently stain my skin.\" 4\. \"The medication should be applied directly to the wound.\" - ANSWER\--3. \"The medication will permanently stain my skin.\" 9.) The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse would monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the medication were being applied to which of the following body areas? 1\. Back Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 2\. Axilla 3\. Soles of the feet 4\. Palms of the hands - ANSWER\--2. Axilla 12.) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic medication. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the insertion site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling and that the rate of infusion of the medication has slowed. The nurse should take which appropriate action? 1\. Notify the registered nurse. 2\. Administer pain medication to reduce the discomfort. 3\. Apply ice and maintain the infusion rate, as prescribed. 4\. Elevate the extremity of the IV site, and slow the infusion. - ANSWER\--1. Notify the registered nurse. 13.) The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed? 1\. Echocardiography 2\. Electrocardiography 3\. Cervical radiography 4\. Pulmonary function studies - ANSWER\--4. Pulmonary function studies 14.) The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan (Myleran). Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this medication? 1\. Clotting time 2\. Uric acid level 3\. Potassium level 4\. Blood glucose level - ANSWER\--2. Uric acid level 16.) The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client receiving an antineoplastic medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse tells the client: 1\. To take aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) as needed for headache 2\. Drink beverages containing alcohol in moderate amounts each evening 3\. Consult with health care providers (HCPs) before receiving immunizations 4\. That it is not necessary to consult HCPs before receiving a flu vaccine at the local health fair - ANSWER\--3. Consult with health care providers (HCPs) before receiving immunizations 17.) The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine (Oncovin). The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates a side effect specific to this medication? 1\. Diarrhea 2\. Hair loss 3\. Chest pain 4\. Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes - ANSWER\--4. Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes 18.) The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who will be receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with the registered nurse regarding the administration of the medication if which of the following is documented in the client\'s history? 1\. Pancreatitis 2\. Diabetes mellitus 3\. Myocardial infarction 4\. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - ANSWER\--1. Pancreatitis 15.) The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide (VePesid). The nurse who is assisting in caring for the client during its administration understands that which side effect is specifically associated with this medication? 1\. Alopecia 2\. Chest pain 3\. Pulmonary fibrosis 4\. Orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER\--4. Orthostatic hypotension 19.) Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse understands that the primary action of this medication is to: 1\. Increase DNA and RNA synthesis. 2\. Promote the biosynthesis of nucleic acids. 3\. Increase estrogen concentration and estrogen response. 4\. Compete with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors. \- ANSWER\--4. Compete with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors. 20.) The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication? Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 1\. Glucose level 2\. Calcium level 3\. Potassium level 4\. Prothrombin time - ANSWER\--2. Calcium level 21.) A nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving cisplatin. Select the adverse effects that the nurse monitors for that are associated with this medication. Select all that apply. 1\. Tinnitus 2\. Ototoxicity 3\. Hyperkalemia 4\. Hypercalcemia 5\. Nephrotoxicity 6\. Hypomagnesemia - ANSWER\--1. Tinnitus 2\. Ototoxicity 5\. Nephrotoxicity 6\. Hypomagnesemia 22.) A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes that calcium gluconate is prescribed for the client. The nurse determines that this medication has been prescribed to: 1\. Treat thyroid storm. 2\. Prevent cardiac irritability. 3\. Treat hypocalcemic tetany. 4\. Stimulate the release of parathyroid hormone. - ANSWER\--3. Treat hypocalcemic tetany.. 23.) A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse teach when carrying out plans for discharge? 1\. Keep insulin vials refrigerated at all times. 2\. Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically. 3\. Increase the amount of insulin before unusual exercise. 4\. Monitor the urine acetone level to determine the insulin dosage. - ANSWER\--2. Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically.. 24.) A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if performed by the client, indicates the need for further teaching? 1\. Withdraws the NPH insulin first Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 2\. Withdraws the regular insulin first 3\. Injects air into NPH insulin vial first 4\. Injects an amount of air equal to the desired dose of insulin into the vial - ANSWER\--1. Withdraws the NPH insulin first 25.) A home care nurse visits a client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily. The client asks the nurse how to store the unopened vials of insulin. The nurse tells the client to: 1\. Freeze the insulin. 2\. Refrigerate the insulin. 3\. Store the insulin in a dark, dry place. 4\. Keep the insulin at room temperature. - ANSWER\--2. Refrigerate the insulin. 26.) Glimepiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus. A nurse reinforces instructions for the client and tells the client to avoid which of the following while taking this medication? 1\. Alcohol 2\. Organ meats 3\. Whole-grain cereals 4\. Carbonated beverages - ANSWER\--1. Alcohol 27.) Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a client with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the client\'s medical record and would question the prescription if which of the following is noted in the client\'s history? 1\. Neuralgia 2\. Insomnia 3\. Use of nitroglycerin 4\. Use of multivitamins - ANSWER\--3. Use of nitroglycerin 28.) The health care provider (HCP) prescribes exenatide (Byetta) for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who takes insulin. The nurse knows that which of the following is the appropriate intervention? 1\. The medication is administered within 60 minutes before the morning and evening meal. 2\. The medication is withheld and the HCP is called to question the prescription for the client. 3\. The client is monitored for gastrointestinal side effects after administration of the medication. 4\. The insulin is withdrawn from the Penlet into an insulin syringe to prepare for administration. - ANSWER\--2. The medication is withheld and the HCP is called to question the prescription for the client. 29.) A client is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily every morning. The nurse reinforces instructions for the client and tells the client that the most likely time for a hypoglycemic reaction to occur is: 1\. 2 to 4 hours after administration 2\. 4 to 12 hours after administration 3\. 16 to 18 hours after administration 4\. 18 to 24 hours after administration - ANSWER\--2. 4 to 12 hours after administration 30.) A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic. The client\'s diabetes mellitus previously had been well controlled with glyburide (DiaBeta) daily, but recently the fasting blood glucose level has been 180 to 200 mg/dL. Which medication, if added to the client\'s regimen, may have contributed to the hyperglycemia? 1\. Prednisone 2\. Phenelzine (Nardil) 3\. Atenolol (Tenormin) 4\. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) - ANSWER\--1. Prednisone 31.) A community health nurse visits a client at home. Prednisone 10 mg orally daily has been prescribed for the client and the nurse reinforces teaching for the client about the medication. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates that further teaching is necessary? 1\. \"I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it.\" Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 2\. \"I need to take the medication every day at the same time.\" 3\. \"I need to avoid coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate in my diet.\" 4\. \"If I gain more than 5 pounds a week, I will call my doctor.\" - ANSWER\--1. \"I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it.\" 32.) Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse monitors the client after medication administration for which therapeutic response? 1\. Decreased urinary output 2\. Decreased blood pressure 3\. Decreased peripheral edema 4\. Decreased blood glucose level - ANSWER\--1. Decreased urinary output 33.) The home health care nurse is visiting a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client is prescribed repaglinide (Prandin) and metformin (Glucophage) and asks the nurse to explain these medications. The nurse should reinforce which instructions to the client? Select all that apply. 1\. Diarrhea can occur secondary to the metformin. 2\. The repaglinide is not taken if a meal is skipped. 3\. The repaglinide is taken 30 minutes before eating. Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 4\. Candy or another simple sugar is carried and used to treat mild hypoglycemia episodes. 5\. Metformin increases hepatic glucose production to prevent hypoglycemia associated with repaglinide. 6\. Muscle pain is an expected side effect of metformin and may be treated with acetaminophen (Tylenol). - ANSWER\--1. Diarrhea can occur secondary to the metformin. 2\. The repaglinide is not taken if a meal is skipped. 3\. The repaglinide is taken 30 minutes before eating. 4\. Candy or another simple sugar is carried and used to treat mild hypoglycemia episodes. 34.) A client with Crohn\'s disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab (Remicade). The nurse assisting in caring for the client should take which action to monitor the effectiveness of treatment? 1\. Monitoring the leukocyte count for 2 days after the infusion 2\. Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements 3\. Checking serum liver enzyme levels before and after the infusion 4\. Carrying out a Hematest on gastric fluids after the infusion is completed - ANSWER\--2. Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements 35.) The client has a PRN prescription for loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium). The nurse understands that this medication is used for which condition? Downloaded at Knoowy - Upload your own study documents and earn money 1\. Constipation 2\. Abdominal pain 3\. An episode of diarrhea 4\. Hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage - ANSWER\--3. An episode of diarrhea 36.) The client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). For which condition should this medication be administered to the postoperative client? 1\. Paralytic ileus 2\. Incisional pain 3\. Urinary retention 4\. Nausea and vomiting - ANSWER\--4. Nausea and vomiting 37.) The client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed? 1\. Weight loss 2\. Relief of heartburn 3\. Reduction of steatorrhea 4\. Absence of abdominal pain - ANSWER\--3. Reduction of steatorrhea 38.) An older client recently has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication? 1\. Tremors 2\. Dizziness 3\. Confusion 4\. Hallucinations - ANSWER\--3. Confusion 39.) The client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The nurse schedules the medication for which times? 1\. With meals and at bedtime 2\. Every 6 hours around the clock 3\. One hour after meals and at bedtime 4\. One hour before meals and at bedtime - ANSWER\--4. One hour before meals and at bedtime 40.) The client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol (Cytotec). The nurse determines that the medication is having the intended therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted? 1\. Resolved diarrhea 2\. Relief of epigastric pain 3\. Decreased platelet count 4\. Decreased white blood cell count - ANSWER\--2. Relief of epigastric pain