Evolve HESI Med SURG EXAM

Evolve HESI Med SURG EXAM.Questions □ The nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values following administration of chemotherapy. Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? A Serum PTT of 10 seconds. B Serum calcium of 5 mg/dl. Correct C Oxygen saturation of 90%. D Hemoglobin of 10 g/dl. □ TLS results in hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, and hyperphosphatemia. A serum calcium level of 5 (B), which is low, is an indicator of possible tumor lysis syndrome. (A, C, and D) are not particularly related to TLS. Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. □ 2.ID: 6974889585A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of severe acute diverticulitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect this client to exhibit? A Lower left quadrant pain and a low-grade fever. Correct B Severe pain at McBurney's point and nausea. C Abdominal pain and intermittent tenesmus. D Exacerbations of severe diarrhea. □ Left lower quadrant pain occurs with diverticulitis because the sigmoid colon is the most common area for diverticula, and the inflammation of diverticula causes a low- grade fever (A). (B) would be indicative of appendicitis. (C and D) are symptoms exhibited with ulcerative colitis. Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. □ 3.ID: During CPR, when attempting to ventilate a client's lungs, the nurse notes that the chest is not moving. What action should the nurse take first? A Use a laryngoscope to check for a foreign body lodged in the esophagus. B Reposition the head to validate that the head is in the proper position to open the airway. Correct C Turn the client to the side and administer three back blows. D Perform a finger sweep of the mouth to remove any vomitus. □ The most frequent cause of inadequate aeration of the