Mca Managing Care Of Adults Proctored Exam ( Samuel Merit University)

A patient who had a thyroidectomy tells the nurse, “I need to restrict my activities and not return to work for 4 weeks.” Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

Which radiographic diagnostic test is most helpful in confirming gallstones?

A 23-year-old college student is diagnosed with hepatitis A after returning from an international trip. During health education, the nurse explains how hepatitis A is transmitted. Which statement by t

A patient with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who is being admitted to a hospital rehab facility has had several episodes of wandering away from home. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care

What test results would indicate hyperthyroidism?

A patient who is disoriented and reports a headache and muscle cramps is hospitalized with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which laboratory result would the nurse expect?

Which manifestation would the nurse find when assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome? (Select all that apply)

Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that teaching was effective about chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned after having left carotid artery angioplasty and stenting. Which assessment information is of most concern to the nurse?

Mr. Frank, a 67-year-old male, is admitted to the neurology unit with difficulty walking, tremors, and muscle stiffness. He has Parkinson’s disease diagnosed 6 years ago. Which of Mr. Frank’s home med

The head computed tomography (CT) result indicates no bleeding in the brain and the neurologist diagnoses an acute ischemic stroke and orders tPA. Select the appropriate interventions for tPA administ

Which condition would the nurse suspect in a patient recovering from the removal of a brain tumor with an increase in urinary output to 450 ml of very light urine in the past hour?

What is the most common complication for a patient with a seizure disorder?

A patient with a history of T3 spinal cord injury is admitted with dermal ulcers. The patient tells the nurse, “I have a pounding headache and I feel sick to my stomach.” Which action would the nurse

A patient from the emergency department will be transferred to the medical nursing unit. Which equipment should the nurse have available? (Select all that apply)

To prevent autonomic dysreflexia, which nursing action would the home health nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has paraplegia at the T4 level?

Which effect on the central nervous system is related to symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Which intervention may help create a calm and safe environment for the patient with delirium?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in a patient who has been diagnosed with hypoactive delirium?