Question 1 of 5

A 23-year-old patient is in the clinic and appears anxious. Her speech is rapid. She is fidgety and in constant motion. Which of the following questions or statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to use in this situation to assess attention span?

A. How do you usually feel? Is this normal behaviour for you? B. I am going to say four words. In a few minutes, I will ask you to recall them. C. Please describe the meaning of the phrase, "looking through rose-coloured glasses.' D. Please pick up the pencil in your left hand, move it to your right hand, and place it on the table.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is taking a patient's family history. Important diseases or problems to ask the patient about include:

A. emphysema. B. head trauma. C. mental health issues. D. fractured bones.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic heart failure. The nurse should monitor for which of the following signs of worsening heart failure?

A. Fatigue and shortness of breath. B. Increased urine output. C. Decreased blood pressure. D. Pitting edema and weight gain.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is experiencing hypoglycemia. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?

A. Administering insulin. B. Providing a source of fast-acting carbohydrate. C. Administering an oral hypoglycemic agent. D. Monitoring the patient's blood pressure.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes about managing their condition. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates proper understanding?

A. I will monitor my blood glucose regularly. B. I can stop taking my insulin when my blood glucose is normal. C. I should only use my insulin when I feel symptoms of high blood sugar. D. I will eat sugary foods if I feel tired or weak.

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Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN