NR 341 quiz 1 | Questions and Answers with complete solution

The patient was admitted with exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which of the following hemodynamic values would the nurse expect to see? - Decreased CO, increased PAWP The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). Which question is most important for the nurse to ask during the admission interview? - "What over-the-counter medications do you take regularly?" The client diagnosed with ARF has a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which collaborative treatment should the nurse anticipate for the client? - Prepare the client for dialysis. The nurse suspects a client has developed a flail chest based on which assessment data? - Paradoxical respiratory movement. The nurse is caring for a client who develops trachea shift, absence of breath sounds on the left side, and hypotension. A chest tube was inserted on the left side with 1800 mL of blood removed. Which surgical procedure should the nurse anticipate the client will have? - Thoracotomy The client diagnosed with atrial fibrillation has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client on discharge? Choose the most correct answer. - An oral anticoagulant medication. The client diagnosed with a brain tumor was admitted to the intensive care unit with decorticate posturing. Which indicates that the client's condition is becoming worse? - The client has become flaccid and does not respond to stimuli A COPD client with severe respiratory distress is placed on a nonrebreather oxygen mask. What amount of oxygen should the O2 flow meter be placed? - 15 Liters A woman is admitted in status epilepticus. A new nurse knows it is imperative to stop the seizure activity to reduce damage to the brain. Which order would the nurse choose first? - Position to provide adequate airway