Exam 2: Preface

A patient is undergoing blood gas testing to assess oxygenation and acid-base balance.Which of the blood gas measurements provide the most information about ventilation and is referred to as the respiratory component of acid-base balance?

A nurse is preparing to collect a blood specimen from an 8-year-old patient who requires frequent venipuncture related to a chronic illness.The patient is anxious and pulls his arm away as the nurse begins the prep for the procedure.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).The nurse should recognize that this finding is associated with which of the following? Select all that apply.

An adolescent visits a student health clinic to request a "mono test." The student reports having a sore throat and feeling tired.The student also tells a nurse that a sibling has been diagnosed with mononucleosis recently.The Monospot test is negative.Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient reports sudden onset of pain in the orbital area with blurred vision and a "halo." Based on symptoms and the finding of fixed and dilated pupil upon physical examination by the HCP, the patient is diagnosed with acute angle closure glaucoma.The patient's intraocular pressure (IOP)is 31 mm Hg.Which intervention by a nurse is appropriate?

A nurse reviewing the results of a biophysical profile (BPP)notes that the score is 6.The nurse's initial response should be to:

A nurse is preparing a patient with suspected osteomyelitis for a bone biopsy.Prior to beginning the procedure, the nurse should ensure that the:

A patient is instructed to prepare for a colonoscopy by drinking 4 liters of GoLYTELY after taking metoclopramide (Reglan)10 mg by mouth.A nurse should explain that the purpose of the metoclopramide is to:

A patient is scheduled for an adrenal gland scan.What information should the nurse impart to the patient about this examination prior to the test?

A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal tuberculin skin test to a patient.Which question should the nurse ask the patient to ensure that there are no interfering factors or contraindications for this test?

To minimize injury when performing a heel stick for collection of a specimen from a full-term neonate, a nurse should use an automatic lancet that has a puncture depth that does not exceed:

A patient is suspected of having congenital hypothyroidism, but the primary test used for this purpose provided insufficient information.Which complementary test would be most appropriate for confirming this suspicion?

A nurse is assisting with a cervical biopsy.During the procedure, iodine solution is used to cleanse the cervix and distinguish normal from abnormal tissue.This intervention is known as which of the following?

A postpartum patient who delivered a full-term, healthy neonate has blood drawn for a Kleihauer-Betke test.Based on this information, the nurse should plan care to manage:

A nurse works at a community health clinic that provides screening for people who are at high risk for acquiring a hepatitis B virus (HBV)infection.Which groups are at high risk for acquiring this infection? Select all that apply.

Which description correctly describes the correct technique that a nurse should use to obtain a throat culture?

A patient is suspected of having basal cell carcinoma.Which of the following biopsy procedures should the nurse expect to be performed to assist in diagnosing this condition?

A patient reports to an emergency department with a sudden onset of shortness of breath and right-sided chest pain.The patient has a negative D-dimer test.Based on this result, a nurse should plan interventions to manage:

A needle biopsy of a breast lump shows that a patient has a high HER-2/neu oncoprotein level.Based on this result, the nurse should plan interventions to:

A patient's bone marrow biopsy test results indicate a myeloid-to-erythrocyte ratio (M:E)of 6:1.Which of the following conditions are most likely associated with these findings? Select all that apply.