Exam 1: About This Book

A patient has a parathormone (PTH)level of 6 pg/mL.Which observations should a nurse relate to this finding when interpreting the patient's electrocardiogram?

A nurse is preparing a patient for coronary angiography.Which of the following factors should the nurse be aware of that might impair clear imaging in this test? Select all that apply.

A toddler with developmental delays in walking undergoes diagnostic evaluation for a waddling gait.The patient has a very high creatine kinase (CK)level and is experiencing muscle wasting in the lower extremities.Based on this information, which condition should the nurse plan to manage?

A patient's serum calcium level is 11.6 mg/dL and serum phosphorus is 2.5 mg/dL.Electrolytes and CBC are all within normal limits.Which additional laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate?

A patient is found to have an increased anion gap of 20 mmol/L.This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

A patient's laboratory test results indicate increased levels of intrinsic factor antibodies.The nurse is aware that this finding is associated with which of the following conditions?

A nurse is preparing a patient who is at 15 weeks' gestation for amniocentesis.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Results from a patient's genetic testing indicate mutations in the KRAS gene.This finding is most associated with which of the following?

A patient on a ventilator has an order for arterial blood gases with an alveolar/arterial oxygen ratio (a/A ratio).When sending the specimen to the laboratory, which information about the patient should the nurse include?

A patient who is treated in an emergency department following a sexual assault is concerned about the possibility of infection with HIV.The patient requests a blood test to determine if HIV infection has occurred.The results are negative.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is assisting with an arthroscopic procedure of the ankle.Which of the following interventions should be performed? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assisting with an abdominal angiography procedure.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

A patient has an elevated aldolase level.This finding would be consistent with which of the following conditions?

A patient has a serum calcium level that has increased from 9.6 mg/dL to 10.3 mg/dL.When reviewing the patient's medications, a nurse should recognize that this increase may be related to:

An adult patient being treated for a chronic wound infection has a zinc level of 45 mcg/dL.Based on this information, the nurse should instruct this patient to:

A nurse is giving instructions to a patient in preparation for an intravenous pyelography procedure.Which of the following should the nurse mention? Select all that apply.

A lethargic neonate has a blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL.Which intervention by a nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is reviewing a newborn patient's arterial blood gas results.Which pH result should the nurse identify as a "critical" value that should be reported immediately to the requesting health-care provider?

A nurse is preparing to perform venipuncture to collect a sample for an acetylcholine receptor antibody test.For which of the following is this test indicated? Select all that apply.

A patient's laboratory test results indicate toxic levels of the aminoglycoside antibiotic gentamicin.Which of the following complications associated with gentamicin toxicity should the nurse assess for?