STATISTICS 1 Week 8 Exam Questions with Answers

STATISTICS 1 Week 8 Exam Questions with Answers NUR212_M8EQ0216 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which nursing intervention is a priority for the patient with Graves’ disease who presents to the emergency room with a high fever, extreme tachycardia, sweating, abdominal pain and altered mental status? Begin infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride. Apply a hypothermia blanket or ice packs. submitted Apply humidified oxygen via nasal cannula. Administer aspirin to reduce fever. You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0133 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which statement made to the RN by a patient diagnosed with Myxedema who is non-adherent with dosing of levothyroxine (Synthroid) indicates the need for additional education? "I need to be monitored for cardiac disease." "I need to have routine blood draws while taking this medication.” "I will take my medication as prescribed." “I should take extra Synthroid when I feel very fatigued.” submitted You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0134 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which nursing intervention is a priority when caring for a patient with Hyperparathyroidism? Encourage intake of calcium-rich foods. Monitor for episodes of diarrhea. Discourage the use of stool softeners. Ensure a minimum of 2000 mL fluid intake daily. submitted You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0207 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which assessment finding in the patient following the surgical removal of a Pheochromocytoma requires immediate intervention by the RN? Hypotension submitted Bradycardia Hyperglycemia Oliguria You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0212 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which intervention should the RN implement for the patient receiving long-term prednisone therapy? Encourage foot exercises when in recumbent position. submitted Restrict high-calcium foods. Provide a low-protein diet. Limit consumption of foods high in Vitamin C. You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0137 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN is caring for a patient with Hyperthyroidism who reports nausea, vomiting and the onset of a rash. The RN should collaborate with the pharmacist about which of the patient’s medications? potassium iodide (SSKI) levothyroxine (Synthroid) methimazole (Tapazole) submitted phenytoin (Dilantin) You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0138 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which data findings should the RN expect to find when assessing an adult patient diagnosed with Acromegaly? Extreme fatigue with tingling of the fingers. Excessive dilute urine output. Severe headaches and visual disturbances. submitted Intolerance to heat and cardiac palpitations. You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0139 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which intervention should the RN implement when caring for a patient diagnosed with Addisonian crisis? Infusing intravenous fluid replacement with glucose and electrolytes. submitted Encouraging attendance at physical therapy. Initiating patient-controlled analgesic (PCA). Maintaining a tracheotomy set at bedside for emergency insertion. You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0140 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which instructions should the RN include in discharge teaching for patient with Hypothyroidism and the nursing diagnosis Constipation? Select all that apply. Follow up with primary physician. Gradually increase exercise. Increase daily fluid intake. Consume foods high in fiber. Participate in self-care activities. submitted You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0141 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN instructs the LPN to report which patient data finding when caring for a patient admitted for suspected Graves’ disease? Pallor and brittle nails. Weight gain and anorexia. Bradycardia and hypotension. submitted Nervousness and palpitations. You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0142 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which symptom reported by the patient immediately following the surgical removal of the thyroid and parathyroid gland requires intervention by the RN? Depression Earache Indigestion submitted Foot cramps You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0256 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which intervention should the RN implement for the patient that is one-hour postoperative thyroidectomy? Monitor serum calcium level. Change the surgical dressing. Initiate cool-mist vaporizer. Observe posterior neck for bleeding. submitted You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0145 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN instructs the LPN to report which data findings when caring for the patient with a diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus? Select all that apply. Intense thirst Craving for carbohydrates Oliguria Copious, dilute urine Urine specific gravity of 1.030 submitted You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0146 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which assessment finding in the patient with untreated Hypothyroidism should the RN report to the primary care provider? Oral temperature 95.2°F (35.1°C). submitted Heart rate 98 beats per minute. Respiratory rate 22 per minute. Blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg. You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0147 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which assessment finding for the patient diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism who is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) requires intervention by the RN? Heart rate 100 beats per minute. White blood cell count (WBC) 2,000/mm3. submitted Serum glucose 120 mg/dL. Blood pressure of 142/90 You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. NUR212_M8EQ0148 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which information should the RN include when providing education to the patient prescribed radioactive iodine to manage thyrotoxicosis? Avoid pregnancy for at least 48 hours after treatment ends. Take the medication on an empty stom