Impaired achilles reflexes

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Question 1 of 5

Impaired achilles reflexes

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diabetes mellitus impairs Achilles reflexes from peripheral neuropathy.

Question 2 of 5

The one of the following neoplasms of the chest which commonly gives rise to hemoptysis is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Bronchial adenoma (carcinoid) commonly causes hemoptysis due to its vascularity.

Question 3 of 5

A tumor which frequently metastasizes to the lung:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All listed cancers "kidney, thyroid, breast, intestine "commonly metastasize to the lung.

Question 4 of 5

A very high blood protein is likely to be caused by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Dehydration concentrates blood proteins, raising levels.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse in ICU cares for a client with adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's) disease. The client reports nausea and abdominal pain. The blood pressure suddenly drops from 120/74 to 88/48, HR increases from 80 to 100/min and the client appears confused. Which action should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Addisonian Crisis is life-threatening with hypotension and hypoglycemia. Emergency management includes immediate hydrocortisone IVP to replace cortisol.

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