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jarvis physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with diabetes and notes that the client has a strong odor of acetone on their breath. What action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The acetone odor on the breath is a sign of ketosis, which may indicate that the client�s blood glucose is elevated. Immediate blood glucose monitoring is needed.
Question 2 of 5
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headaches relieved with mild, infrequent analgesic use typically don�t require urgent investigation.
Question 3 of 5
During an acute attack of gout, the nurse practitioner knows NOT to prescribe:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol should not be used during an acute gout attack as it may worsen symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Rapid Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing would be appropriate for a patient with complaints of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute HIV symptoms may include fever, headache, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy.
Question 5 of 5
The National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) criteria for PD require a confirmatory autopsy but would rate as �probable� if three of the four primary clinical features were present. Which of the following lists three primary clinical features of PD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The three primary features of PD are rigidity, bradykinesia, and resting tremor.
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