FREE Registered Nurse: Reduction of Risk Potential Questions and Answers

Question 1

At the local clinic, the healthcare provider is seeing four patients. Which of these people needs to have their risk for iron deficiency anemia identified by the healthcare professional?

Accepted Answer

The woman of childbearing age, reported a craving for ice.

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The patient who follows a strict vegan diet.

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The patient with diagnosis of chronic renal failure.

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The obese patient with a history of gastric bypass surgery.

Question 2

Monitoring the patient's vital signs is crucial when a healthcare professional is treating a patient with a cardiac dysrhythmia.

Accepted Answer

sodium, potassium, and calcium

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hemoglobin and hematocrit

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PT and INR

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BUN and creatinine

Question 3

A patient arrives to the emergency room with a headache, disorientation, and a blood pressure of 180/130 mmHg. Which other observation supports the diagnosis of a hypertensive emergency?

Accepted Answer

Retinopathy

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Jaundice

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Urinary retention

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Bradycardia

Question 4

Which of the following would a healthcare professional anticipate when analyzing the arterial blood gases (ABGs) of a patient with a 20-year history of chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory acidosis, compensated

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Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated

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Respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated

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Metabolic alkalosis, compensated

Question 5

The healthcare provider would most likely anticipate finding during an evaluation of a patient with acute bleeding

Accepted Answer

tachycardia

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nausea

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hypotension

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jaundice

Question 6

On your floor is a 50-year-old patient who is blind and deaf. What is your primary duty to this patient as the charge nurse?

Accepted Answer

Provide a secure environment for the patient.

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Continually update the patient on the social environment.

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Let others know about the patient's deficits.

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Communicate with your supervisor about your patient safety concerns.

Question 7

A new patient can't take care of their oral hygiene. What guidance should the nurse provide the nurse's assistant out of the following list?

Accepted Answer

"Use a soft toothbrush to brush the patient's teeth after every meal."

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"Rinse the patient's mouth with mouthwash a few times during your shift."

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"Use a soft foam applicator to swab the tongue, gums, and lips every 2 hours."

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"Check the entire mouth each time oral hygiene is done and document your observations."

Question 8

The nurse should initially check the patient's ________ when evaluating a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Accepted Answer

respiratory status

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level of pain

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ability to move

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level of consciousness

Question 9

For several days, your home health patient has been throwing up. She is currently resting in bed when you arrive. Her eyes are lifeless, and she is pale and listless. She is concerned as well. What is the most likely scenario?

Accepted Answer

Hypovolemic shock

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Congestive heart failure

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Multiple sclerosis

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Fecal impaction

Question 10

A 7-year-old girl's bone marrow biopsy will be assisted by a pediatric nurse. The procedure will be done while under conscious sedation. What role does the nurse play primarily?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the child during the procedures

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Documentation of the entire process

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Communication with the child's parents

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Application of the topical anesthetic ointment

At the local clinic, the healthcare provider is seeing four patients.Which of these people needs to have their risk for iron deficiency anemia identified by the healthcare professional?

At the local clinic, the healthcare provider is seeing four patients.
Which of these people needs to have their risk for iron deficiency anemia identified by the healthcare professional?