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jarvis physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
An older woman who is cared for by a concerned family is particularly likely to suffer from which of the following complications after an episode of gastroenteritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Overtreatment of diarrhea can lead to constipation, especially in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with diabetes and notes that the client has a strong odor of acetone on their breath. What action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The acetone odor on the breath is a sign of ketosis, which may indicate that the client’s blood glucose is elevated. Immediate blood glucose monitoring is needed.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has a sulfa allergy can safely take:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan does not contain sulfa and is safe for those with a sulfa allergy.
Question 4 of 5
Which immunization reduces a patient’s risk for infection with the virus that causes painful localized blistering rash?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shingles vaccine reduces the risk of herpes zoster, which causes painful rash.
Question 5 of 5
The National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) criteria for PD require a confirmatory autopsy but would rate as “probable” if three of the four primary clinical features were present. Which of the following lists three primary clinical features of PD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The three primary features of PD are rigidity, bradykinesia, and resting tremor.
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