NSG 321 V4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NSG 321 V4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombus (DVT), followed by a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE), is receiving heparin via an infusion pump at a rate of 1400 U/hr. The client tells the nurse, “I wish this medicine would hurry up and dissolve this clot in my lung so that I can go home.” What response is best for the nurse to provide? A. “Heparin prevents future blood clot formation, but your risk of bleeding needs to be monitored closely.” 2. A male translator is working with the nurse who is giving discharge instructions to a non-English speaking client. When the translator restates what he nurse is saying, it appears that he is saying much more than what the nurse said. What action should the nurse take? A. Ask the translator if there is a reason for the lengthiness of the translation. 3. A nurse is named as a defendant in a malpractice case. What action should the nurse take? A. Contact the nurse’s professional liability insurance company. 4. A female client admitted to a long-term care facility appears to be confused and frightened. She offers her belongings, including valuable jewelry, to members of the nursing staff if they promise to stay with her and not leave her alone. What action should the nurse implement? A. Make and inventory of the belongings and send the valuables home with a family member