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Basic Nursing Quiz 4
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1A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix), a loop diuretic, for treatment of congestive heart failure. The patient is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance associated with use of this drug?
- AHypomagnesemia
- BHypocalcemia
- CHypokalemia
- DHypophosphatemia
2Which nutritional goal is appropriate for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension? The patient will:
- ALimit his intake of protein
- BRestrict his use of sodium
- CLimit his intake of potassium-rich foods
- DAvoid foods containing gluten
3Patients may be deficient in which vitamin during the winter months?
- AA
- BE
- CD
- DK
4Which nutrient deficiency increases the risk for pressure ulcers?
- AProtein
- BVitamin K
- CFat
- DCarbohydrates
5A patient who was prescribed furosemide (Lasix) is deficient in potassium. Which of the following is an appropriate goal for this patient? The patient will increase his consumption of:
- AEgg yolks, nuts, and sardines
- BEggs, baking soda, and baking powder
- CBananas, peaches, molasses, and potatoes
- DWheat bran, chocolate, eggs, and sardines
6The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis Urinary Incontinence (Total) in an older adult patient admitted after a stroke. Urinary Incontinence places the patient at risk for which complication?
- ARenal calculi
- BBowel incontinence
- CSkin breakdown
- DUTI
7Which organ relies almost exclusively on glucose for energy?
- AHeart
- BBrain
- CLiver
- DPancreas
8A patient complains that she passes urine whenever she sneezes or coughs. How should the nurse document this complaint in the patient’s healthcare record?
- AStress incontinence
- BUrge incontinence
- COverflow incontinence
- DTransient incontinence
9The nurse assesses a patient’s abdomen 4 days after abdominal surgery and notes that bowel sounds are absent. This finding most likely suggest which postoperative complication?
- AParalytic ileus
- BSmall bowel obstruction
- CConstipation
- DDiarrhea
10A patient who underwent surgery 24 hours ago is prescribed a clear liquid diet. The patient asks for something to drink. Which item may the nurse provide for the patient?
- AOrange juice
- BGelatin
- CSkim milk
- DStarbucks coffee with breve
11Which of the following goals is appropriate for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation? The patient increases the intake of:
- ALean meats
- BMilk and cheese
- CBread and pasta
- DFruits and vegetables
12The nurse is assessing a patient who underwent bowel resection 2 days ago. As she auscultates the patient’s abdomen, she notes low-pitched, infrequent bowel sounds. How should she document this finding?
- AHyperactive bowel sounds
- BHypoactive bowel sounds
- CAbdominal bruit sounds
- DNormal bowel sounds
13A patient is diagnosed with an intestinal infection after traveling abroad. The nurse should encourage the intake of which food to promote healing?
- AYogurt
- BBroccoli
- CPasta
- DOatmeal
14Which intervention should the nurse take first to promote micturition in a patient who is having difficulty voiding?
- AInsert an indwelling urinary catheter
- BPour warm water over the patient's perineum
- CNotify the provider immediately
- DInsert an intermittent, straight catheter
15Which is a key treatment intervention for the patient admitted with diverticulitis?
- AAntibiotic therapy
- BNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- CAntacids
- DAntidiarrheal agent
16The student nurse asks the provider if she will prescribe an indwelling urinary catheter for a hospitalized patient who is incontinent. The provider explains that catheters should be utilized only when absolutely necessary because:
- AInsertion is painful for most patients
- BThey are the leading cause of nosocomial infection
- CThey are too expensive for routine use
- DThey contain latex, increasing the risk for allergies
17The nurse instructs a woman about providing a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient correctly understands the procedure?
- A“I will wipe my genital area from front to back before I collect the specimen midstream.”
- B“I will be sure to urinate into the ‘hat’ you placed on the toilet seat.”
- C“I will collect my urine each time I urinate for the next 24 hours.”
- D “I will need to lie still while you put in a urinary catheter to obtain the specimen.”
18The nurse is instructing a patient about performing home testing for fecal occult blood. The nurse should explain that ingestion of which substance may cause a false-negative fecal occult blood test?
- AVitamin D
- BVitamin C
- CIron
- DThalidomide
19A patient has anemia. An appropriate goal for that the patient would be for him to increase his intake of which nutrient?
- ACalcium
- BIron
- CPotassium
- DMagnesium
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