Question 1 of 5

A client seeks medical evaluation for fatigue, night sweats, and a 20-lb weight loss in 6 weeks. To confirm that the client has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the nurse expects the physician to order:

A. E-rosette immunofluorescence B. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay C. Quantification of T-lymphocytes (ELISA) D. Western blot test with ELISA

Question 2 of 5

What is the primary purpose of the implementation step in the nursing process?

A. To establish priorities for the client�s care B. To carry out the plan of care C. To identify client outcomes D. To validate nursing diagnoses

Question 3 of 5

A nurse has already set the agenda during a patient-centered interview. What will the nurse do next?

A. Begin with introductions. B. Ask about the chief concerns or problems. C. Explain that the interview will be over in a few minutes. D. Tell the patient �I will be back to administer medications in 1 hour.�

Question 4 of 5

A patient reports on admission being �very sick� after taking erythromycin in the past. The patient is to receive erythromycin now. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding giving the antibiotic?

A. Give the antibiotic B. Do not give the antibiotic C. Give half of the dose D. Discontinue the antibiotic

Question 5 of 5

A client asks the nurse what PSA is. The nurse should reply that is stands for:

A. Prostate-specific antigen, which is used to screen for prostate cancer B. Protein serum antigen, which is used to determine protein levels C. Pneumococcal strep antigen, which is bacteria that causes pneumonia D. Papanicolua-specific antigen, which is used to screen for cervical cancer

Nursing Process Final Exam Questions

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN