Health assessment quiz
Which disorder is caused by the deficiency of antidiuretic hormone ?
Diabetes insipidus
When evaluating fluid loss for a client with burns , which relationship between a client's burned body surface area and fluid loss would the nurse consider ?
Directly proportional
Which is the minimum heart rate of a 14 - year - old ? Record your answer using a whole number .
60 beats per minute
Which blood glucose levels would the nurse identify as hypoglycemia ?
68 mg / dL ( 3.8 mmol / L ) Rationale- Normal blood glucose level for an adult is 72 to 108 mg / dL ( 4-6 mmol / L ) . Clients who have blood glucose levels less than 72 mg / dL ( 4 mmol / L ) may experience hypoglycemia ; 78 mg / dL ( 4.3 mmol / L ) , 88 mg / dL 4.9 mmol / L ) , and 98 mg / dL ( 5.4 mmol / L ) are normal blood glucose levels .
Which heart rate is the maximum normal for a 16 - year - old ? Record your answer using a whole number .
90 beats per minute
Which procedure is shown in the picture ?
A thoracentesis
To which part of the respiratory system would the client's radiology report refer when identifying the angle of Louis ?
Carina
Which medication is the most common cause of extrapyramidal side effects ( EPSs ) ?
Haloperidol
Which organism would the nurse explain was responsible for a client's recent diagnosis of malaria ?
Sporozoa
Which test would the nurse identify as specific for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis ?
Edrophonium chloride test
Which condition is likely in an adolescent displaying low self - esteem who complains of inflamed , red , and painful lesions on his forehead ?
Acne vulgaris
Which required noninvasive assessment and management skills certification would the nurse need to perform airway maintenance and cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) ?
Basic Life Support ( BLS )
Which infection is the most common cause of ophthalmia neonatorum in infants ?
Chlamydia Rationale- Ophthalmia neonatorum is a neonatal eye infection that occurs when the infant passes through the birth canal that is infected . Chlamydia is the most common cause of ophthalmia neonatorum .
Which toxic effect would the nurse find in a client who has overdosed on isocarboxazid ?
Circulatory collapse
Which medication is indicated for treating obsessive - compulsive disorder ?
Clomipramine
Which statement is true regarding antipsychotic medications ?
Clozapine is more effective than other second - generation antipsychotics .
When a client has a superficial tumor involving only 1 vocal cord , which surgery would the nurse anticipate ?
Cordectomy
Which hormone is formed from cholesterol ?
Cortisol
Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn disease ?
Crypt epithelial cells
Thick mucous gland secretions , elevated sweat electrolytes , meconium ileus , and difficulty maintaining and gaining weight are associated with which autosomal recessive disorder ?
Cystic fibrosis The early symptom of cystic fibrosis is meconium ileus , which is impacted stool in the newborn . Thick mucous secretions salty sweat , and difficulty gaining weight because of high caloric demands are characteristics of the condition
Which finding in older adult clients is associated with aging ?
Decrease in height
Which condition is contraindicated for St. John's wort herbal therapy ?
Dementia
Which Korotkoff sound represents the diastolic blood pressure in an adolescent ?
Fifth Rationale- In adolescents , the fifth Korotkoff sound corresponds to the diastolic pressure . The first Korotkoff sound , which is sharp , represents systolic blood pressure , which is heard in all individuals . The third Korotkoff sound is a crisper , more intense tapping . The fourth Korotkoff sound is muffled and low . This sound corresponds to diastolic pressure in the toddler
Which stage is followed by society maintaining orientation , according to Kohlberg's theory ?
Good boy - nice girl orientation
Which characteristic is commonly associated with adolescent depression ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct .
Having suicidal ideation Exhibiting tearfulness Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships
Which assessment after administration of diltiazem to a client with supraventricular tachycardia ( SVT ) and a heart rate of 170 beats / minute indicates that the medication was effective ?
Heart rate of 98 beats / minute
Which factor influences acne in adolescent women the most ?
Hormonal imbalance
Which surgery will a client undergo if the pituitary gland must be removed ?
Hypophysectomy
In which category of fluids would the nurse classify an intravenous solution of 0.45 % sodium chloride ?
Hypotonic Hypotonic solutions are less concentrated ( contain less than 0.85 g of sodium chloride in each 100 mL ) than body fluids . Isotonic solutions are those that cause no change in the cellular volume or pressure because their concentration is equivalent to that of body fluid . Isomeric relates to two compounds that possess the same molecular formula but that differ in their properties or in the position of atoms in the molecules ( isomers Hypertonic solutions contain more than 0.85 g of solute in each 100 mL .
Which age - related effects on the immune system occur in the older client ?
Increased autoantibodies
Which medication may lead to bruxism ?
Levomilnacipran
Which is the etiological factor of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus ( DI ) ?
Lithium therapy
Which medication is the first choice of medication for the treatment of attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) ?
Methylphenidate
Which over - the - counter medication is used to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct .
Miconazole Clotrimazole
Which medication is indicated to treat shift - work sleep disorder ( SWSD ) ?
Modafinil
Which action will the nurse take in a client hospitalized for uncontrolled hypertension and chest pain on a daily diuretic for 2 days whose potassium level this morning is 2.7 mEq / L ( 2.7 mmol / L ) ?
Notify the health care provider that the potassium level is below normal .
Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland ?
Oxytocin
Which gland secretes melatonin ?
Pineal gland
Which is a secondary cause of adrenal insufficiency ?
Pituitary tumors
Which condition contraindicates the use of ginseng herbal therapy ?
Pregnancy
Which antidepressant medication is a selective monoamine oxidase - B inhibitor
Selegiline
Which characteristic of adolescence is exemplified by risk - taking behavior without fear of consequences ?
Sense of invulnerability
Which condition poses an increased risk for injury for an adolescent ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct .
Substance abuse Motor vehicle accidents
Which information about the teenager's developmental stage would be considered before starting a counseling program for 15 - year - old with type 1 diabetes who has a history of noncompliance with the therapy regimen ?
The struggle for identity is typical .
Which statements regarding acne are correct ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct .
Acne may be caused by stress . Family history could be a reason for acne . Propionibacterium acnes causes acne . Acne is commonly found on the face , chest , upper back , and neck .
Which is the most common cause of death among adolescents ?
Accidents
Which emergency severity index ( ESI ) level would be considered a high priority for the nurse caring for clients in the emergency department ( ED ) ?
ESI - 1
A client does not take their medication regularly and is depressed . Which inference can the nurse make about the client's motivational level ?
Not motivated Rationale - If the client is not motivated , then the client may not attempt to eradicate the illness and feel depressed because of the illness . If the client is intrinsically motivated , then the client shows more interest in taking the medications on their own rather than because of pressure from other individuals . The client is motivated extrinsically with or without self - determination when they may take medication regularly when reminded to do so or when pressured.
How will the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of the training after teaching a family member how to administer subcutaneous enoxaparin sodium ?
Observing the family member administering enoxaparin sodium to the client .
Which hormone has both inhibiting and releasing action ?
Prolactin