The nurse is performing a shift assessment on a patient with aldosteronism. A sign that the patient's condition is not yet controlled would be:
A) Anuria
B) Oliguria
C) Polyuria
D) Proteinuria
Question 2A patient is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. What would be important information for the nurse to give the patient who is prescribed corticosteroid therapy?
A) The patient's diet should be low protein with ample fat.
B) There will be no change in appearance.
C) The patient is at an increased risk for developing infection.
D) The patient is at a decreased risk for development of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.
Question 3A 77-year-old man is receiving care in the neurological intensive care unit following an ischemic stroke. The patient is breathing spontaneously but has not yet regained consciousness.
How should the nurses in the neuro ICU best position this patient?
A) In the high Fowler's position with a pillow under his knees
B) Side-lying with the head of the bed slightly elevated
C) Supine with pillows supporting his extremities
D) In the semi-Fowler's position
Question 4The nurse is caring for a patient with Addison's disease. The patient is scheduled for discharge in the morning. When teaching the patient about hormone replacement, the nurse instructs that too low a dose may be indicated by what?
A) Weight gain
B) Dizziness
C) Increase in systolic blood pressure
D) Headache
Question 5A nurse who provides care at a community clinic is in contact with a diverse group of patients. Which of the following individuals most clearly displays risk factors for stroke?
A) A man who is receiving oral antibiotics for the treatment of a chlamydial infection
B) A woman who has osteoporosis, a history of fractures, and a family history of stroke
C) An obese woman with a history of atrial fibrillation and type 2 diabetes
D) A 70-year-old man who has benign prostatic hyperplasia and early stage Alzheimer's disease
Question 6An emergency department (ED) nurse has administered an ordered bolus of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to a male patient who was diagnosed with stroke.
During the administration of tPA, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to what problem?
A) Fluid overload
B) Peripheral edema
C) Hemorrhage
D) Acute pain
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