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CCRN Nursing Exam Prep - Adult Critical Care - Question List

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61.

Kaitlyn, who was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, must take long-term steroids. Through health teaching on the nurse's part, which adverse effect of the medications can be prevented?

  1. Infection
  2. Hyperglycemia
  3. Hirsutism
  4. Delayed growth
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62. A client newly diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia asks the nurse to explain why it hurts so much when an episode occurs. The nurse would explain that the pain of trigeminal neuralgia is the result of which of the following?
  1. Stimulation of the nerve by temperature or pressure
  2. Irritation due to cellular effects of hypoglycemia
  3. Release of epinephrine during the fight-or-flight response
  4. An immune system reaction to cold and influenza
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63. Which of the following clients would indicate that he/she is manifesting chronic renal failure?
  1. A client with a total urinary output of 876 ml over 24 hours
  2. A client with serum potassium level of 4.2 mEq/L
  3. A client with serum creatinine level of 1.1 mg/dL
  4. A client with serum blood urea nitrogen of 25 mg/dL
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64. Which of the following individuals is least likely to be at risk of developing psoriasis?
  1. Kaleya, a 32-year-old African American
  2. Mrs. Johnson, who is experiencing menopause
  3. Mr. Sanchez, who has a family history of the disorder
  4. Peter, who is experiencing a significant amount of emotional distress
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65. While installing Christmas lights on his rooftop, Matt fell from the staircase and sustained a fractured femur. He was placed in a balance skeletal traction with a Thomas splint. To prevent pressure points from occurring around the top of the splint, the most important intervention is to:
  1. Protect the skin with lotion
  2. Keep the client pulled up in bed
  3. Pad the top of the splint with washcloths
  4. Provide a footplate in the bed
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