A person has minor physical injuries after an automobile accident. The person is unable to focus and says, "I feel like something awful is going to happen." This person has nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, and hyperventilation. What is this person's level of anxiety?

A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic

A 14-year-old boy seems to be always eating, although his weight is appropriate for his height. What is the best explanation for this?

A) This is normal because of increase in body mass.
B) This is abnormal and suggestive of future obesity.
C) His caloric intake would have to be excessive.
D) He is substituting food for unfilled needs.

The nurse is monitoring a patient in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) for postoperative fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Which action will be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A) Encourage copious amounts of water.
B) Start an additional intravenous (IV) line.
C) Measure and record all intake and output.
D) Weigh the patient and compare with preoperative weight.

A patient comes into the clinic reporting pain in her O.D. On examination, the nurse sees a pustule at the lid margin that is painful to touch, red, and swollen. What is the correct term for this finding?

A) Chalazion
B) Hordeolum
C) Blepharitis
D) Dacryocystitis

A patient with a cognitive deficit becomes agitated and upset about not being able to remember daily activities.How should the nurse respond to this agitation?

A) Tell the patient not to worry about it.
B) Provide an easy-to-follow calendar and reinforce the information.
C) Explain that becoming upset is not going to help the situation.
D) Remind the patient that now is the time to rest and relax.

A nurse is reviewing results from a urine specimen. What will the nurse expect to see in a patient with a urinary tract infection?

A) Casts
B) Protein
C) Crystals
D) Bacteria