Practice Test

Question 1

The nurse would instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus to notify the health care provider immediately for which event?

A. When dental work needs to be done.
B. Signs of infection develop
C. If injury does not begin to heal within 72 hours.
D. When a new cut or scrape occurs.

Answer 1

B. Signs of infection develop

Question 2

Which statement illustrates the concept of the negative feedback system for control of serum cortisol?

A. A decreased serum cortisol when ACTH secretion is increased.
B. An increased serum cortisol when ACTH secretion is decreased.
C. A decreased secretion of ACTH when serum cortisol is increased.
D. An increased secretion of ACTH when serum cortisol is increased.

Answer 2

C. A decreased secretion of ACTH when serum cortisol is increased.

Question 3

Which patient action indicates a good understanding of dietary restrictions when a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a patient with diabetes?

A. Using nutritive or non-nutritive sweeteners for beverages
B. Consuming 5 carbohydrate servings per day.
C. Preparing meals that consist of 50% protein
D. Drinking one or two glasses of wine before going to bed.

Answer 3

A. Using nutritive or non-nutritive sweeteners for beverages

Question 4

A patients CBC shows a hgb of 200 g/L and a hematocrit if 54%. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine possible causes of this finding?

A. “What is your intake of fruits and vegetables?”
B. “Have you noticed any dark or glossy stools?”
C. Do you have any problem with your vision?”
D. “Has their been any recent weight loss”

Answer 4

D. “Has their been any recent weight loss”