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Question 1 of 5

Terence suffered form burn injury. Using the rule of nines, which has the largest percent of burns?

A. Face and neck

B. Right upper arm and penis

C. Right thigh and penis

D. Upper trunk

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Upper trunk

Question 2 of 5

Jestoni with chronic renal failure (CRF) is admitted to the urology unit. The nurse is aware that the diagnostic test are consistent with CRF if the result is:

A. Increased pH with decreased hydrogen ions.

B. Increased serum levels of potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 100 mg/dl and serum creatinine 6.5 mg/ dl.

D. Uric acid analysis 3.5 mg/dl and phenolsulfonphthalein (PSP) excretion 75%.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 100 mg/dl and serum creatinine 6.5 mg/ dl.

Question 3 of 5

Mr. Mendoza who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is too weak to move on his own. To help the client avoid pressure ulcers, Nurse Celia should:

A. Turn him frequently.

B. Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises.

C. Reduce the client's fluid intake.

D. Encourage the client to use a footboard.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Turn him frequently.

Question 4 of 5

A female client arrives at the emergency department with chest and stomach pain and a report of black tarry stool for several months. Which of the following order should the nurse Oliver anticipate?

A. Cardiac monitor, oxygen, creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase levels

B. Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen and fibrin split product values.

C. Electrocardiogram, complete blood count, testing for occult blood, comprehensive serum metabolic panel.

D. Electroencephalogram, alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase levels, basic serum metabolic panel

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Electrocardiogram, complete blood count, testing for occult blood, comprehensive serum metabolic panel.

Question 5 of 5

Norma asks for information about osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is correct?

A. Osteoarthritis is rarely debilitating

B. Osteoarthritis is a rare form of arthritis

C. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis

D. Osteoarthritis afflicts people over 60

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis

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