NUR 233 Exam 2 Questions And 100%
Correct Answers
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who was diagnosed with peripheral arterial
disease. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is required if the patient states
which of the following?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can stop smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group." - ANSWER B- we don't
want patient to stop walking
A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider
did not prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription as soon as
possible."
b
"Antibiotics are given for viruses, and your cultures are positive for a bacterial
infection."
c
,"Antibiotics are not effective against the bacteria that caused your upper respiratory
infections."
d
"Upper respiratory infections are usually viral and thus would not be treated with
antibiotics." - ANSWER d
"Upper respiratory infections are usually viral and thus would not be treated with
antibiotics."
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart
failure. The client presents with conversational dyspnea and shortness of breath. The
initial nursing priority is to:
a
Assess and implement orders from the primary care provider for therapies.
b
Perform an abbreviated assessment of the client's breathing, circulatory, and
oxygenation status.
c
Take an accurate history from the family about the client's present symptoms.
d
Administer oxygen to the client via nasal cannula. - ANSWER B
Which is the best nursing action to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1
hypertension in initiating any dietary changes that may be necessary?
a
Gather a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of foods that a client can use that are low in sodium.
c
, Assist the patient with calling to schedule an appointment with a registered dietician
d
Instruct the patient about those foods that contain a high amount of potassium. -
ANSWER A - Gather a detailed diet history.
If left untreated, heart failure can become Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).
Signs and symptoms of ADHF include(Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
shortness of breath.
c
decreased oxygen saturation readings.
d
crackles and wheezes on auscultation.
e
increased PCO2 (late finding).
f
blood-tinged frothy sputum.
g
diaphoresis.
h
warm moist skin.
i
bradycardia.
j
Correct Answers
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who was diagnosed with peripheral arterial
disease. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is required if the patient states
which of the following?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can stop smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group." - ANSWER B- we don't
want patient to stop walking
A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider
did not prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription as soon as
possible."
b
"Antibiotics are given for viruses, and your cultures are positive for a bacterial
infection."
c
,"Antibiotics are not effective against the bacteria that caused your upper respiratory
infections."
d
"Upper respiratory infections are usually viral and thus would not be treated with
antibiotics." - ANSWER d
"Upper respiratory infections are usually viral and thus would not be treated with
antibiotics."
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart
failure. The client presents with conversational dyspnea and shortness of breath. The
initial nursing priority is to:
a
Assess and implement orders from the primary care provider for therapies.
b
Perform an abbreviated assessment of the client's breathing, circulatory, and
oxygenation status.
c
Take an accurate history from the family about the client's present symptoms.
d
Administer oxygen to the client via nasal cannula. - ANSWER B
Which is the best nursing action to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1
hypertension in initiating any dietary changes that may be necessary?
a
Gather a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of foods that a client can use that are low in sodium.
c
, Assist the patient with calling to schedule an appointment with a registered dietician
d
Instruct the patient about those foods that contain a high amount of potassium. -
ANSWER A - Gather a detailed diet history.
If left untreated, heart failure can become Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).
Signs and symptoms of ADHF include(Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
shortness of breath.
c
decreased oxygen saturation readings.
d
crackles and wheezes on auscultation.
e
increased PCO2 (late finding).
f
blood-tinged frothy sputum.
g
diaphoresis.
h
warm moist skin.
i
bradycardia.
j
