Fundamentals Of Nursing NCLEX Quiz 55

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1.

A nurse is caring for a client with diarrhea and dehydration. The nurse determines that the client has received adequate fluid replacement if the blood urea nitrogen decreases to:
- A.
  
  36 mg/dL.
- B.
  
  27 mg/dL.
- C.
  
  18 mg/dL.
- D.
  
  6 mg/dL.
2.

A client with liver cirrhosis has been advised to follow a high-protein diet. The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of the diet if the total protein level is which of the following values?
- A.
  
  6.9 g/dL.
- B.
  
  4.9 g/dL.
- C.
  
  2.9 g/dL.
- D.
  
  0.9 g/dL.
3.

The nurse is handling a client with chronic pancreatitis. Upon reviewing the client’s record, which of the following serum amylase level is to be expected?
- A.
  
  50 units/L.
- B.
  
  150 units/L.
- C.
  
  350 units/L.
- D.
  
  650 units/L.
4.

A client with diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1c level of 10%. Based on the result, the nurse plans to teach the client about the importance of:
- A.
  
  Maintaining the result.
- B.
  
  Preventing hypoglycemia.
- C.
  
  Preventing hyperglycemia.
- D.
  
  Avoiding infection.
5.

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory result of a client receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) and notes that the result is 2.5 ng/mL. The nurse plans to do which of the following?
- A.
  
  Give the next dose.
- B.
  
  Notify the physician.
- C.
  
  Check the client’s pulse rate.
- D.
  
  Increase the next dose as ordered.
6.

The nurse caring for a client with a serum calcium of 6.8 mg/dL. What would the nurse expect the change on the electrocardiogram (ECG)?
- A.
  
  None. This is a normal calcium level.
- B.
  
  Prolonged QT interval.
- C.
  
  Shortened ST segment.
- D.
  
  Widened T wave.
7.

When providing care for a female client with Addison disease, the nurse should be alert for which of the following laboratory value?
- A.
  
  Potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L.
- B.
  
  Calcium level of 3.3 mEq/L.
- C.
  
  Sodium level of 150 mg/dL.
- D.
  
  Hematocrit level of 25%.
8.

A client has been undergoing radiotherapy for the treatment of mandibular cancer. After a few sessions, the client is diagnosed with Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS). Which of the following findings correlates with TLS?
- A.
  
  Phosphorus level of 6 mg/dL.
- B.
  
  Phosphorus level of 3 mg/dL.
- C.
  
  Phosphorus level of 4 mg/dL.
- D.
  
  Phosphorus level of 2 mg/dL.
9.

A female client went to the clinic with a creatine clearance of 200 mL/min. Which of the following condition of the client can cause the increased level of this test?
- A.
  
  Renal disease.
- B.
  
  Dehydration.
- C.
  
  Congestive heart failure.
- D.
  
  History of high dietary protein intake.
10.

A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) of a child who has been diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Which of the following laboratory result should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
- A.
  
  Platelet count of 30.000/mm3.
- B.
  
  Hemoglobin level of 7.5 g/dL.
- C.
  
  Reticulocyte count of 6.5%.
- D.
  
  Eosinophil count of 700 cells/mm3.