Question: The nurse is assessing a patient with abdominal pain. How will the nurse document ecchymosis around the area of umbilicus? 

Question: While administering a blood transfusion, which IV solution is appropriate to infuse with blood components? 

Question: Which risk factor would the nurse specifically ask about when a patient is being admitted with acute pancreatitis? 

Question: Which finding indicates to the nurse that lactulose is effective for an older adult who has advanced cirrhosis? 

Question: Which statement correctly matches inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) type with a classic stool pattern during an acute exacerbation? 

Question: A patient with possible disseminated intravascular coagulation arrives in the emergency department with a blood pressure of 82/40, temperature of 102°F (38.9°C), and severe back pain. Which prescribed action will the nurse implement first? 

Question: A patient with thrombocytopenia asks which over-the-counter medication should be avoided. Which medication should the nurse tell the patient to avoid? 

Question: The nurse is verifying blood compatibility before administering packed red blood cells. Which pairing is correct? 

Question: Which action would the admitting nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has neutropenia? 

Question: Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is being admitted with a C. difficile infection?