Endocrinology Exam

Question 1 of 5

The healthcare professional is assessing a client with hypertension. Which client outcome is indicative of effective hypertension management?

A. Absence of pedal edema in the lower legs. B. Absence of complaints of sexual dysfunction. C. No indication of renal impairment. D. Blood pressure reading of 148/94 mm Hg.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has had surgery the previous day. The client tells the nurse, "Breathing in using this thing (incentive spirometer) is a ridiculous waste of time."? What is the nurse's best response?

A. "The spirometer will help you cough effectively."? B. "The spirometer will help your lungs expand."? C. "The spirometer will help prevent blood clots."? D. "The spirometer will improve blood flow in your lungs."?

Question 3 of 5

What intervention is most important to teach the client about identifying the onset of dehydration?

A. Measuring abdominal girth B. Converting ounces to milliliters C. Obtaining and charting daily weight D. Selecting food items with high water content

Question 4 of 5

The healthcare provider is assessing a client before surgery. Which assessments contraindicate the client from having surgery as scheduled? (Select one that does not apply.)

A. Potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L B. International normalized ratio (INR) of 4 C. Prothrombin time (PT) of 30 seconds D. Positive pregnancy test

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has AIDS and is severely immune compromised. Which interventions are used to help prevent infection in this client? (Select one that doesn't apply.)

A. Use sterile gloves and gowns whenever the nursing staff is in contact with the client. B. Keep a blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope in the client's room for his or her use only C. Request that the family take home the fresh flowers that are at the client's bedside D. Assist the client with meticulous oral care after meals and at bedtime.

Endocrinology Exam

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ATI RN

ATI RN