The nurse makes a visual aid differentiating between mild, moderate, and severe anemia. Which signs and symptoms are manifestations of mild anemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hemoglobin of 14.4 g/dL
b. Palpitations
c. Dyspnea on exertion
d. Pallor
e. Fatigue
Question 2A patient presents to the health clinic with low back pain that radiates into the buttocks and below the knee. The nurse suspects which condition?
a. Herniated disk
b. Muscle spasm in lower back
c. Spinal cord injury
d. Sciatica
Question 3The charge nurse instructs the nursing assistants about the policy concerning call lights. The nurse teaches that patients taking which type of medication require especially prompt call light attention?
a. Diuretics
b. Antibiotics
c. Proton pump inhibitors
d. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs )
Question 4A patient with a nutritional anemia may lack which nutrients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Proteins
b. Vitamin B1
c. Folic acid
d. Zinc
e. Iron
Question 5After selecting an appropriate fluid, which action should the nurse take to correctly flush a PRN lock?
a. Flush forcefully to clear the lumen.
b. Use slow, gentle pressure to clear the lu-men.
c. Flush hard enough to clear resistance.
d. Aspirate for blood return prior to flushing.
Question 6The nurse is instructing a family about chair selection for an older adult with Parkinson disease. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?
a. Choose a chair that is very wide to allow for position changes.
b. Choose a chair with sturdy arms to aid in rising.
c. Choose a chair that is low to the ground to prevent falls.
d. Choose a chair that is soft and deep for added comfort.
Question 7Blood infusions must be started within how many minutes of its arrival on the unit?
a. 10 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 60 minutes
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