ATI RN
jarvis physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with an older adult who is at risk for malnutrition. Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A balanced diet with a variety of foods helps ensure adequate nutrition, including vitamins and minerals, in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
A 78-year-old man has an emergency partial colectomy for lower gastrointestinal bleeding. A localized colonic adenocarcinoma is completely resected. The surgeon did not dissect lymph nodes for metastatic sampling. The patient wants to know if he should have chemotherapy. Should he?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Follow-up with serial carcinoembryonic antigens and CT scans is appropriate after resection of localized disease.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has a sulfa allergy can safely take:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan does not contain sulfa and is safe for those with a sulfa allergy.
Question 4 of 5
The remission rate of depressed patients who are 65 years and older to initial antidepressant treatment is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults have a higher remission rate from antidepressant treatment compared to younger populations.
Question 5 of 5
Examination of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding may be seen in patients that have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism can lead to fine, silky hair due to the effects of thyroid hormones.
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