CAT Exam Practice

Question 1 of 5

The healthcare provider believes that a client who frequently requests pain medication may have a substance abuse problem. Which intervention reflects the healthcare provider's value of client autonomy over veracity?

A. Administer the prescribed analgesic when requested B. Refer the client to a substance abuse program C. Collaborate with the healthcare provider to provide a placebo D. Document the frequency of medication requests

Question 2 of 5

Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client receiving acyclovir (Zovirax) IV for treatment of herpes zoster (shingles)?

A. Initiate cardiac telemetry monitoring B. Maintain continuous pulse oximetry C. Perform capillary glucose measurements D. Monitor serum creatinine levels

Question 3 of 5

A client with a BMI of 60.2 kg/m� is admitted to the intensive care unit 3 weeks after gastric bypass with gastric rupture and impending multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). What should the nurse prepare to implement first?

A. Mechanical ventilation B. Platelet transfusion C. Loop diuretic therapy D. Cyanocobalamin administration

Question 4 of 5

The nurse instructs an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to turn an immobilized elderly client with an indwelling urinary catheter every two hours. What additional action should the nurse instruct the UAP to take each time the client is turned?

A. Empty the urinary drainage bag B. Feed the client a snack C. Offer the client oral fluids D. Assess the breath sounds

Question 5 of 5

Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is diagnosed with myxedema coma?

A. Intravenous administration of thyroid hormones B. Oral administration of hypnotic agents C. Intravenous bolus of hydrocortisone D. Subcutaneous administration of vitamin K

CAT Exam Practice

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