CRNE Exam Prep - Question List

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16. Jane is a 54-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with pulmonary edema. Furosemide, given through intravenous route, is ordered to the client. The nurse caring for the client reviews Jane’s chart and finds out that she is also ordered to take digoxin. Which of the following is the priority action of the nurse?
  1. Check the client’s most recent potassium level.
  2. Check the client’s pulse rate.
  3. Contact the physician and verify the order.
  4. Check the client’s creatinine levels.
17. A client who has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, angina, and myocardial infarction is diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. The nurse assessing the client identifies all of the following as symptoms of left-sided heart failure EXCEPT:
  1. Orthopnea
  2. Presence of crackles on auscultation
  3. Enlargement of the liver
  4. Cough with frothy sputum
18. A client is admitted to the facility due to right-sided heart failure. The nurse notes that the client demonstrates distention of the jugular vein. The nurse places the head of the bed in which of the following positions to obtain the most accurate jugular venous pressure reading?
  1. Raised to 45degrees
  2. Raised to 90degrees
  3. Raised between 15 and 30degrees
  4. Raised between 45 and 90degrees
19. A female client complains of vaginal burning and itching. Vaginal discharge with a cottage-cheese-like appearance is reported. History reveals that the client is on antibiotic therapy. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing which of the following vaginal infections?
  1. Gonorrhea
  2. Bacterial vaginosis
  3. Trichomoniasis
  4. Candidiasis
20. A nurse is assigned to care for a client who was recently admitted due to dyspnea. The chart notes that the client has an endotracheal tube in place. Suctioning is ordered every four hours. The nurse keeps in mind that prior to suctioning, which of the following is performed first?
  1. Hyperoxygenate the client with 100% oxygen.
  2. Place saline solution down the endotracheal tube.
  3. Encourage the client to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises.
  4. Deflate the cuff on the endotracheal tube.

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