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Adult health nursing -II

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108. A patient with a new ileostomy is being discharged. The nurse should instruct the patient that the stool from an ileostomy will be:

A. Formed and regular

B. Semisolid with occasional gas

C. Liquid to semiliquid and continuous ✓

D. Hard and constipated

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109. A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is prescribed lactulose. The nurse knows this medication works by:

A. Increasing gut motility

B. Decreasing ammonia production and absorption ✓

C. Increasing protein absorption

D. Promoting liver regeneration

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110. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute cholecystitis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

A. Left upper quadrant pain radiating to the back

B. Right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder ✓

C. Epigastric pain relieved by food

D. Periumbilical pain

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111. A patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is prescribed metformin. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Lactic acidosis ✓

C. Weight gain

D. Diarrhea

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112. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The nurse anticipates:

A. Kussmaul respirations

B. Profound dehydration and hyperglycemia ✓

C. Ketoacidosis

D. Bradycardia

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97. A patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed antibiotics. The nurse should also advise the patient to:

A. Limit fluid intake

B. Drink cranberry juice ✓

C. Consume dairy products daily

D. Hold urine for long periods

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98. A patient is suspected of having bladder cancer. Which is the most common presenting symptom?

A. Painful urination

B. Flank pain

C. Hematuria (painless) ✓

D. Polyuria

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99. A nurse is assessing a patient with a detached retina. The patient reports:

A. Flashing lights and floaters ✓

B. Sudden, severe eye pain

C. Double vision

D. Gradual loss of central vision

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100. A patient with glaucoma is prescribed beta-blocker eye drops. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

A. Apply the drops directly to the cornea

B. Pinch the bridge of the nose after instillation ✓

C. Administer the drops once a day in the morning

D. Discontinue if blurred vision occurs

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101. A patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. The nurse should prioritize monitoring of:

A. Blood glucose levels

B. ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases) ✓

C. Urine output

D. Pain level

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102. A nurse is caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation. To prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), the nurse should implement:

A. Frequent suctioning only

B. Daily oral care with chlorhexidine ✓

C. Keeping the head of the bed flat

D. Continuous sedation

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103. A patient with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse about transmission. The nurse explains that TB is primarily spread by:

A. Direct contact with skin lesions

B. Contaminated food and water

C. Airborne droplets ✓

D. Blood transfusions

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104. A nurse is teaching a patient about the proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for asthma. The most important step after inhaling the medication is to:

A. Exhale forcefully

B. Hold breath for 5-10 seconds ✓

C. Rinse mouth immediately

D. Take another puff quickly

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105. A patient with cystic fibrosis is experiencing thick, tenacious secretions. The nurse should prioritize:

A. Administering bronchodilators only

B. Performing chest physiotherapy (CPT) ✓

C. Limiting fluid intake

D. Encouraging high-fat diet

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106. A patient is admitted with a suspected pneumothorax. The nurse should assess for which classic sign?

A. Bilateral crackles

B. Diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side ✓

C. Productive cough

D. Bradypnea

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107. A nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of diverticulitis. Which food should be avoided during this acute phase?

A. Clear liquids

B. Cooked vegetables

C. Nuts and seeds ✓

D. White rice

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96. A nurse is teaching a patient with urinary incontinence about Kegel exercises. The nurse explains these exercises strengthen the:

A. Abdominal muscles

B. Bladder wall

C. Pelvic floor muscles ✓

D. Rectal sphincter

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81. A nurse is preparing a patient for radiation therapy for lung cancer. The nurse should inform the patient that a common side effect is:

A. Weight gain

B. Hair loss all over the body

C. Fatigue ✓

D. Increased appetite

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82. A patient with a malignant tumor develops tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

A. Hypokalemia

B. Hypophosphatemia

C. Hypercalcemia

D. Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia ✓

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Practice Questions

108. A patient with a new ileostomy is being discharged. The nurse should instruct the patient that the stool from an ileostomy will be:

109. A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is prescribed lactulose. The nurse knows this medication works by:

110. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute cholecystitis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

111. A patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is prescribed metformin. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

112. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The nurse anticipates:

97. A patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed antibiotics. The nurse should also advise the patient to:

98. A patient is suspected of having bladder cancer. Which is the most common presenting symptom?

99. A nurse is assessing a patient with a detached retina. The patient reports:

100. A patient with glaucoma is prescribed beta-blocker eye drops. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

101. A patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. The nurse should prioritize monitoring of:

102. A nurse is caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation. To prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), the nurse should implement:

103. A patient with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse about transmission. The nurse explains that TB is primarily spread by:

104. A nurse is teaching a patient about the proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for asthma. The most important step after inhaling the medication is to:

105. A patient with cystic fibrosis is experiencing thick, tenacious secretions. The nurse should prioritize:

106. A patient is admitted with a suspected pneumothorax. The nurse should assess for which classic sign?

107. A nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of diverticulitis. Which food should be avoided during this acute phase?

96. A nurse is teaching a patient with urinary incontinence about Kegel exercises. The nurse explains these exercises strengthen the:

81. A nurse is preparing a patient for radiation therapy for lung cancer. The nurse should inform the patient that a common side effect is:

82. A patient with a malignant tumor develops tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

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