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Question 1 of 5

A nurse at a provider's office is discussing routine screenings with a 45-year-old female client who has no specific family history of cancer or diabetes mellitus. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client understands how to proceed?

A. "So I don't need the colon cancer screening for another 2 or 3 years."

B. "For now, I should continue to have a mammogram each year."

C. "Because the doctor just performed a Pap smear, I'll return next year for another one."

D. "I had my glucose test last year, so I won't need it again for 4 years."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "For now, I should continue to have a mammogram each year."

Question 2 of 5

A client is hospitalized for an infection of a surgical wound following abdominal surgery. To promote healing and fight wound infection, the nurse plans to arrange to increase the client's intake of:

A. Vitamin C and Zinc

B. Vitamin B12 and Calcium

C. Vitamin D and Iron

D. Vitamin A and Potassium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Vitamin C and Zinc

Question 3 of 5

While reviewing the medical records of a client with a pressure ulcer, a nurse should expect which of the following findings?

A. Albumin level of 3 g/dL

B. Hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL

C. WBC count of 6,000/mmÂ³

D. Blood glucose level of 100 mg/dL

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Albumin level of 3 g/dL

Question 4 of 5

When assessing a client reporting increased pain after physical therapy, which question should the nurse ask to evaluate the quality of the pain?

A. Is the pain sharp or dull?

B. Does the pain radiate to other areas?

C. Does the pain increase with movement?

D. Can you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Is the pain sharp or dull?

Question 5 of 5

A client with moderate persistent asthma is admitted for a minor surgical procedure. On admission, the peak flow meter is measured at 480 liters/minute. Post-operatively, the client is complaining of chest tightness. The peak flow has dropped to 200 liters/minute. What should the nurse do first?

A. Notify the healthcare provider

B. Administer the PRN dose of Albuterol

C. Apply oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula

D. Repeat the peak flow reading in 30 minutes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer the PRN dose of Albuterol

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