Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes about managing their condition. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the need for further education?

A. I will monitor my blood glucose regularly. B. I will exercise regularly to help manage my condition. C. I will stop taking my insulin when my blood glucose is normal. D. I will eat a balanced diet to manage my blood glucose.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 75-year-old male patient. At the beginning of the mental status portion of the assessment, the nurse expects that this patient:

A. Will have no decrease in any of his abilities, including response time. B. Will have difficulty on tests of remote memory because this typically decreases with age. C. May take a little longer to respond, but his general knowledge and abilities should not have declined. D. Will have had a decrease in his response time because of language loss and a decrease in general knowledge.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with asthma. The nurse should educate the patient to avoid which of the following triggers?

A. Cold, dry air. B. Warm, humid air. C. Excessive physical activity. D. All of the above.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a patient about managing high cholesterol. Which of the following dietary changes would be most beneficial for lowering cholesterol?

A. Increasing intake of saturated fats. B. Decreasing intake of dietary fiber. C. Decreasing intake of trans fats. D. Increasing intake of processed sugars.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is about to perform an assessment of a patient's lungs. Which of the following is the most appropriate action before auscultation?

A. Ask the patient to take deep breaths B. Have the patient sit upright C. Examine for symmetry D. Ask the patient to lie flat and breathe normally

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Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN