ati extra questions to study

A nurse is assisting with the planning of an in-service session about nutrition. How many of the amino acids must be obtained from dietary intake?

9

Shallow crater in epidermis of sacral area. The clients pressure ulcer is at what stage.

2

you want a fasting blood glucose to be between

70-110 which indicates the client has their diabetes under control

celiac diet

Avoid gluten so foods such as wheat, rye, barley.

Which of the following disorders should the nurse identify as increasing the metabolic needs of the client? (Select all that apply.)

COPD, cancer, parkinsons, major burns

pernicious anemia

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The client who has hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome would have

a blood glucose level greater than 250 mg/dL, which can cause severe dehydration from osmotic diuresis.

to prevent an addisonian crisis, the nurse should expect the provider to prescribe

hydrocortisone

Addison's disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the

adrenal gland (adrenal cortex). Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and, in some cases, aldosterone.

incomplete proteins include

lentils, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.

with a client who has elevated thyroid stimulating hormone levels what should the nurse expect?

bradycardia

protein

builds and repairs body tissue

A nurse is preparing a 24-hour urine specimen for a client with suspected pheochromocytoma. Which of the following laboratory tests from the 24-hour urine specimen should the nurse use to determine the client's condition?

catecholmaine metabolites

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects?

compensate for decreased cortisol levels

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has protein-calorie malnutrition. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

decreased albumin

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and a capillary blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

diaphoresis

purpose of bile

digest fats

basal cell carcinoma originates from the

epidermis

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has been diagnosed with an Addisonian crisis and has a blood pressure of 74/42 mmHg. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?

hydrocortisone

Increased urination (polyuria) is a manifestation of

hyperglycemia due to a deficiency of insulin, which can lead to osmotic diuresis.

An elevated TSH level indicates

hypothyroidism, which is characterized by weight gain, bradycardia, cold intolerance, paresthesia, hearing loss, depression, and many other manifestations.

a client has a snakebite on her arm, what actions should the nurse take?

immobilize the limb at the level of the heart

manifestations of acromegaly?

increased head size

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings indicate that the client has hyperglycemia?

increased urination

hydrotherapy

involves the use of a special shower table

A nurse is assisting with the planning of an in-service training session regarding nutrition. Which of the following minerals should the nurse include as a factor in oxygen transportation?

iron

A nurse is caring for a client who has been applying silver sulfadiazine cream to a deep partial-thickness arm burn for the past 2 weeks. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

leukopenia

most serious form of cancer

melanoma

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect and takes intermittent-acting insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

monitor the clients nighttime blood glucose levels

kosher diet

no shellfish, no meat and milk together, only fish with fins and scales, no pork

protein transport

nutrients such as fats and fat soluble vitamins throughout the body

protein in the form of hemoglobin transports

oxygen, in the form of albumin

A nurse is caring for a client who has urolithiasis and requires further diagnostic testing after an initial assessment indicated hypercalcemia. The nurse should explain that which of the following structures controls calcium concentration?

parathyroid gland

what enzyme has a role in the digestion of protein?

pepsin

diabetes insipidus monitor for

polyuria

A client who has Addison's disease requires a diet that is low in

potassium and high in sodium, carbohydrates, and protein.

A client who has cirrhosis requires

protein to compensate for the weight loss as a result of the disease. Increasing protein intake from animal or plant sources will also provide more energy.

Dairy products are good sources of

protein. Mixing powdered skim milk into milk, adding cheese to vegetables, and mixing yogurt into fresh fruit can provide the client with additional protein.

a client who just had a TIA should be advised to

reduce dietary sodium

kosher diets involve

restrictions regarding how food must be prepared

which nutrient regulates extracellular fluid volume?

sodium

what wound heals by primary intention?

surgical incision - closed mechanically leaving well approximated edges and minimal scarring

Indications of impending airway instruction include

tachycardia, tachypnea, increasing restlessness, flaring nares, and intercostal retractions.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)

take allopurinal as prescribed, exercise several times a week and limit intake of foods high in purine.

recommended dietary allowance (RDA) defines

the level of nutrient intake that meets the needs of healthy people in various groups.

clients with chronic pancreatitis should limit

their fat intake (ice cream)

Pheochromocytoma is a

tumor of the adrenal gland that causes excess release of the catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), which are hormones that regulate blood pressure and heart rate.

indication of malignancy of a mole

ulceration

what nutrients promotes wound healing

vitamin C

a client who has scurvy has what vitamin deficiency

vitamin c

Expected findings associated with hypoglycemia include

weakness, hunger, diaphoresis, nausea, shakiness, and confusion.