KAPLAN PREDICTOR C EXAM LATEST 2024 WITH ANSWERS GRADED A BY EXPERT

KAPLAN PREDICTOR C EXAM LATEST 2024 WITH ANSWERS GRADED A BY EXPERT

Which of these symptoms should a nurse expect to assess in a client who develops hypoglycemia? - Diaphoresis.

A client is eight hours postoperative after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of these observations, if noted by a nurse, indicates a complication? - BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.

A nurse should assess a child who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) for symptoms of hyperglycemia, which include: - flushed skin and thirst.

Which of these laboratory test results should a nurse monitor for a client who is receiving intravenous heparin therapy at a rate of 1,500 units per hour for the treatment of an acute pulmonary embolism? - Partial thromboplastin time.

Which of these techniques should a nurse use to assess for correct placement of a nasogastric tube prior to administering a feeding? - Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.

A client has shortness of breath when lying down and usually assumes an upright or sitting position in order to breathe more comfortably. A nurse should document this observation as: - orthopnea.

Which of these instructions should a nurse give to a client when collecting a sputum specimen? - "Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."

A client who is receiving radiation therapy has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to diminished taste perception and nausea. Which of these additional nursing diagnoses should a nurse consider for the client? - Risk for deficient fluid volume.

Which of these menus, if chosen by a parent of a child who has celiac disease, would indicate to a nurse that the parent understands the teaching about a gluten-free diet? - Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach.

Which of these statements, if made by a nurse, is non-therapeutic because it disregards a client's feelings and concerns? - "Everything will be okay."

A client tells a nurse, "I am so scared about the interview tomorrow. I just know I will say the wrong thing and not get the job." Which of these responses, if made by the nurse, will create a communication barrier? - "You need to relax, and everything will be fine."

A young healthy adult, who has been exercising in hot weather, has fatigue, loss of appetite, and lightheadedness. Which of these assessments should a nurse make? - Measure the client's body temperature.

Which of these nursing measures is the priority for a child who has hemophilia and who sustains a leg injury? - Administering the missing factor VIII to the child.

A client who has a history of asthma develops an acute asthma attack. Which of these questions should a nurse ask when assessing the etiology of this attack? - "Have you eaten any new foods recently?"

Which of these foods should a nurse suggest that a client who is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia choose for dinner? - Cooked dry beans, green leafy vegetables, and dried fruits.

A nurse in a prenatal clinic performs Leopold's maneuvers on a client who is 8-months-pregnant primarily to: - determine the fetal presentation.

A child is brought to the clinical for serum lead screening because of ingestion of lead-based paint. Which of these manifestations, if present in the child, would indicate early signs of lead toxicity? - Behavior changes.

Which of these recommendations should a nurse make when teaching a client who is to start taking oral prednisone (Deltasone)? - "Take this medicine in the morning with food or milk."

Which of these actions should a nurse take prior to initiating prescribed antibiotic therapy for a client who has a urinary tract infection? - Obtain a urine culture specimen.

When caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula, a nurse should instruct the client: - to breathe through the nose.