Question 1
Unit 3 Quiz Questions. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.250 g PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
- a) 0.5 tablet
- b) 1 tablet
- c) 2 tablets
- d) 3 tablets
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.025 mg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
- a) 1/4 tablet
- b) 1/2 tablet
- c) 1 tablet
- d) 2 tablets
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 0.2 g PO to a client. The amount available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
- a) 1 mL
- b) 2 mL
- c) 4 mL
- d) 8 mL
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client with venous insufficiency. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- a) Apply heat to the lower extremities
- b) Elevate the client’s lower extremities
- c) Massage the client’s calves
- d) Encourage the client to sit for long periods
Question 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking oral contraceptives. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to include?
- a) Taking the medication at the same time each day
- b) Using an alternative form of contraception if a dose is missed
- c) Encouraging early ambulation to prevent deep vein thrombosis
- d) Monitoring for changes in weight
Question 6
The nurse is assessing a client new to the clinic. Records brought to the clinic show that the client’s hypertension has not improved. What contributing factor should the nurse first explore in an effort to identify the cause of the client’s inadequate BP control? Unit 3 Quiz Questions
- a) Progressive target organ damage
- b) Possibility of medication interactions
- c) Lack of adherence to prescribed drug therapy
- d) Possible heavy alcohol use or use of recreational drugs
Question 7
A client newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse what happens when uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged. The nurse explains that a client with prolonged, uncontrolled hypertension is at risk for developing which health problem?
- a) Kidney failure
- b) Right ventricular hypertrophy
- c) Glaucoma
- d) Anemia Unit 3 Quiz Questions
Question 8
A community health nurse instructing a group of adults about preventing and treating hypertension. The nurse should encourage these participants to collaborate with their primary care providers and regularly monitor which of the following?
- a) Heart rate
- b) Sodium levels
- c) Potassium levels
- d) Blood lipid levels
Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The healthcare provider orders an international normalized ratio (INR) to monitor the therapeutic levels of warfarin. What is the desired therapeutic INR range for a client with DVT receiving warfarin therapy?
- a) INR between 0.5 and 1.0.
- b) INR between 1.5 and 2.0.
- c) INR between 2.0 and 3.0.
- d) INR between 3.5 and 4.5.
Question 10
A nurse is performing an assessment on a patient admitted with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). During the assessment, the nurse observes a pulsating mass in the patient’s abdominal area. What action should the nurse take first?
- a) Palpate the pulsating mass
- b) Measure the circumference of the pulsating mass.
- c) Auscultate the mass for bruits.
- d) Administer prescribed pain medication.
Question 11
A nurse is preparing to measure a client’s blood pressure. The client just smoked a cigarette and drank a cup of coffee. What is the appropriate action for the nurse in this situation?
- a) Proceed with measuring the blood pressure on the client’s preferred arm.
- b) Wait at least 15 minutes before measuring the blood pressure to allow for the effects of smoking and caffeine to subside.
- c) Measure the blood pressure on the client’s opposite arm.
- d) Request that the client refrains from smoking and drinking coffee for the next 24 hours before blood pressure measurement. Unit 3 Quiz Questions
Question 12
The nurse is caring for a client that has an order for graduated compression stockings to treat the client’s venous insufficiency. What education should the nurse prioritize when introducing this intervention to the client?
- a) The need to take anticoagulants concurrent with using compression stockings
- b) The need to wear the stockings on a “one day on, one day off” schedule
- c) The importance of wearing the stockings around the clock to ensure maximum benefit
- d) The importance of ensuring the stockings are applied evenly with no pressure points
Question 13
A nurse has written a plan of care for a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial insufficiency. One of the nursing diagnoses in the care plan is altered peripheral tissue perfusion related to compromised circulation. Which intervention is the most appropriate for this diagnosis?
- a) Elevate the legs and arms above the heart when resting.
- b) Encourage the client to engage in a moderate amount of exercise.
- c) Encourage extended periods of sitting or standing.
- d) Discourage walking in order to limit pain.
Question 14
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The client is unable to ambulate independently due to severe leg pain. What complication should the nurse monitor for in this client, considering the history of heart failure and limited ambulation?
- a) Hypertension.
- b) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- c) Peripheral edema.
- d) Tachycardia. Unit 3 Quiz Questions
Question 15
A nurse is caring for a client with a known abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). What assessment findings should the nurse be most concerned about as potential signs of an impending AAA rupture?
- a) Hypertension and bradycardia.
- b) Severe back or abdominal pain and diaphoresis.
- c) Increased urinary output and confusion.
- d) Nausea and vomiting.
Question 16
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with intermittent claudication. Which of the following statements accurately describes intermittent claudication?
- a) Intermittent claudication is a sudden, severe cramping pain that occurs primarily at rest.
- b) Intermittent claudication is caused by a blood clot in the arteries of the lower extremities.
- c) Intermittent claudication is a condition characterized by muscle pain or cramping during physical activity.
- d) Intermittent claudication is a type of acute inflammation of the joints in the lower limbs.
Question 17
A nurse is providing education to a client with venous insufficiency. Which self-care measure should the nurse prioritize when teaching the client about managing venous insufficiency?
- a) Elevating the legs above heart level while sitting.
- b) Applying compression stockings as prescribed.
- c) Avoiding the use of moisturizers on the skin.
- d) Encouraging prolonged periods of standing to improve circulation.
Question 18
The nurse is caring for a client who is known to have a high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which preventive actions should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
- a) High-protein diet
- b) Weight loss
- c) Regular exercise
- d) Smoking cessation
- e) Calcium and vitamin D supplementation
- f) Daily acetaminophen
Question 19
The nurse is evaluating a client’s diagnosis of arterial insufficiency with reference to the adequacy of the client’s blood flow. On what physiologic variables does adequate blood flow depend? Select all that apply.
- a) Efficiency of heart as a pump
- b) Adequacy of circulating blood volume
- c) Ratio of platelets to red blood cells
- d) Size of red blood cells
- e) Patency and responsiveness of the blood vessels
- f) Ratio of immature to mature blood cells
Question 20
A nurse is educating a patient about the potential consequences of uncontrolled hypertension (HTN). Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the discussion? Select all that apply.
- a) Stroke
- b) Kidney failure
- c) Osteoporosis
- d) Peripheral vascular disease
- e) Bradycardia
- f) Visual disturbances/blindness
