Nursing Elites

1. What is the function of aldosterone?

• A. Regulates body temperature.
• B. Decreases blood pressure.
• C. Increases sodium reabsorption.
• D. Promotes water excretion.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys, which leads to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure. Choice A is incorrect as aldosterone does not regulate body temperature. Choice B is incorrect as aldosterone increases blood pressure by increasing sodium reabsorption. Choice D is incorrect as aldosterone promotes water retention by increasing sodium reabsorption.

2. A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed a central vascular access device. Which statement should the nurse include in this clients teaching?

• A. You will need to wear a sling on your arm while the device is in place
• B. There is no risk of infection because sterile technique will be used during insertion.
• C. . Ask all providers to vigorously clean the connections prior to accessing the device.
• D. You will not be able to take a bath with this vascular access device.

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. . A nurse assesses a client who had an intraosseous catheter placed in the left leg. Which assessment finding is of greatest concern?

• A. The catheter has been in place for 20 hours.
• B. . The client has poor vascular access in the upper extremities.
• C. The catheter is placed in the proximal tibia.
• D. The clients left lower extremity is cool to the touch.

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate metabolic alkalosis. Which action should the nurse take?

• A. Monitor daily hemoglobin and hematocrit values.
• B. Administer furosemide (Lasix) intravenously.
• C. Encourage the client to take deep breaths.
• D. Teach the client fall prevention measures.

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. You are caring for a patient with a secondary diagnosis of hypermagnesemia. What assessment finding would be most consistent with this diagnosis?

• A. Hypertension
• B. Kussmaul respirations
• C. Increased DTRs
• D. Shallow respirations

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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