First Aid/ CPR ch 1-7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024

An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition? - Answer- Pulmonary embolism which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - Answer- Quality of the pain Signs of inflammation Ankle range of motion Visible deformities of the joint Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? - Answer- Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - Answer- Hoarseness A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate? - Answer- Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? - Answer- Assess neurovascular status Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education is needed? - Answer- I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) - Answer- Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse