Nursing Practice Questions - Medical Scenarios and Answer Solutions

This document contains a series of nursing practice questions designed to assess understanding of various medical scenarios and related nursing interventions. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including cardiovascular health, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, diabetes management, and the care of patients experiencing delirium and dementia. Each question presents a clinical scenario, followed by multiple-choice answer options, allowing for self-assessment of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. The questions address topics such as medication administration, patient assessment, and the application of nursing principles in different healthcare settings. The content is useful for nursing students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of common medical conditions and improve their ability to provide effective patient care. The questions cover topics such as medication administration, patient assessment, and the application of nursing principles in different healthcare settings.

1. Mr Jan is concerned that because she had a myocardial infarction, she will not be able to
enjoy active living in future.which of the following is the PN best response
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2. Isotonic exercises are intended to achieve which of the f0llowing in the client with
impaired mobility
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3. Which of the following is the physiological outcomes of immobility?
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4. In order to manage /control orthostatic hypotension while assisting the client in
ambulating,the nurse should do the following
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6. A patient on prolonged bed rest is at an increased risk to develop this common
complication of immobility if preventive measure are not taken:
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7. CMr Jan is concerned that because she had a myocardial infarction, she will not be able
to enjoy active living in future.which of the following is the PN best response
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8. The PN understands that the most obvious signs of pronged immobility are often
manifested in the musculoskeletal system.which of the following assessment findings
describes contractures
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9. In order to manage/control Orthostatic hypotension while assisting clients to ambulate,
the nurse should do which of the following
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10. The nurse believed that Mr.bee who has been immobile, has developed a deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in his right leg.which of the following assessment findings is
consistent with DVT
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15. Which of the following statements about dementia is correct
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16. A son of the patient with Alzheimer's lives in another city came to visit his father and
feels so frustrated when he learns that his father is in severe conditions and tells the nurse
I am not helpful and I don’t feel well about this situation what is the best nursing
response
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17. A 70-year-old client was newly diagnosed with early stage of Alzheimer's disease. As
the RPN assigned to care for the client, the main goal is the nursing care plan is focused
on

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18. Mr Pierotti was diagnosed with early stage of Alzheimer's disease.he is showing
episodes of emotional ability.which is the most appropriate nursing intervention
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22. Which of the following statements about dementia is correct
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31. A client tells the nurse during the admission history that an oral hypoglycemic agent is
taken daily. for which of the following condition would an oral hypoglycemic agent may
be prescribed
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32. Mr Jones is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. which insulin should the nurse expect
the health care provider to prescribe
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35. A nurse is teaching a client how to mix regular insulin with NPH in the same
syringe.which of the following actions, if performed by the client would indicate a need
for further teaching
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36. A client with Diabetes demonstrates acute anxiety when admitted to the hospital for
treatment of hyperglycemic. the most appropriate intervention to reduce the anxiety is
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37. A patient with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis is being treated in the ED. which
among the following findings confirms the diagnosis
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The nurse is teaching about the control of Diabetes and includes the signs and symptoms
of hypoglycemia. Which of the following would be included in the teaching?
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38. What is the immediate danger for the diabetic patient with severe ketoacidosis?
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46. The patient lab results include sodium, potassium, and one of the following foods should
be restricted in the diet
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47. One of the most common electrolyte imbalance is
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55. The nurse is assigned to Mr Pierotti, who is admitted due to skin infections and in good
health for the past 3 days. the serum potassium is 4.5mmol/L.today level increased to
6.0mmol/L.which of the following is the next appropriate nursing intervention
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62. The patient in GCS has changed from 10 to 8.which interpretation best describes this
GCS score
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63. When speaking with someone with aphasia it is important to
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67. A patient with Parkinson’s disease was prescribed carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). she
asked the nurse ‘why am I taking these two medications ‘your best response is
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Levodopa (Sinemet)is a medication that is used when a person has a diagnosis of
Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following (…)?
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