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5. A nurse is assessing a client in postoperative recovery.
The client complains of the following symptoms. Which of
the following is abnormal and should be reported
immediately?
a. Emesis that is red
b. Complaint of feeling cold
c. Nausea
d. Complaint of pain - Answer-a. Emesis that is red
6. A client's neurological status deteriorates over hours,
and a craniotomy is performed to
evacuate a hematoma. Which nursing intervention is
indicated to help decrease the threat of increased
intracranial pressure?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees
b. Cluster nursing interventions to provide uninterrupted
periods of rest
c. Teach the client to cough and deep breathe to prevent
the necessity for suctioning
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d. Teach the client to hold his breath and bear down while
repositioning in bed. - Answer-a. Elevate the head of the
bed 30 degrees
7. A client presents to the emergency room with
complaints of bilateral lower extremity loss of sensation
that started in the feet but has now progressed to the
knees and hips. The nurse interprets these symptoms to
indicate an immediate workup for which of the following
diseases?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Simple, partial seizure
c. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
d. Cerebrovascular accident - Answer-c. Guillain-Barre
Syndrome
8. The charge nurse is obtaining the client's signature on a
surgical consent form. The client
states, I didn't really understand what my surgeon
explained, but I trust him completely, which response by
the charge nurse is correct?
a. I need to contact your surgeon so your questions can
be answered
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b. I can answer any questions that you might have
regarding your surgery.
c. As long as you are comfortable, then you may sign the
consent form.
d. Maybe you should call your surgeon to be sure it is
okay to sign the consent. - Answer-a. I need to contact
your surgeon so your questions can be answered
9. A client has a head injury and is presenting with signs
and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. Which
nursing intervention would be helpful in reducing this
pressure?
a. Place the neck in a neutral position to promote venous
drainage
b. Suction hourly to stimulate the cough reflex
c. Add extra blankets to keep the client warm.
d. Turn the client frequently to prevent skin impairment -
Answer-a. Place the neck in a neutral position to promote
venous drainage
10. A client has recently suffered a stroke with left-sided
weakness. The nurse assesses for
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dysphagia, especially with thin liquids. Which nursing
intervention is most helpful in assisting this patient to
swallow safely?
a. The client should avoid all liquids.
b. Instructing to tuck the chin when swallowing
c. Give sips of water with each bite
d. Turn head to the left. - Answer-b. Instructing to tuck the
chin when swallowing
11. A client has a comminuted fracture of T6-T7, resulting
in paraplegia. The nurse educates the client on preventing
autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following is the priority
intervention in this medical emergency?
a. Scheduled bladder and bowel training
b. Choosing foods to prevent nausea
c. Avoiding food allergies
d. Preventing electrolyte imbalances - Answer-a.
Scheduled bladder and bowel training
12. The nurse develops a care plan for a client recovering
from surgery. What nursing interventions will the nurse
include to minimize the effects of venous stasis?
MDC 4 Exam 1 Newest 2025/2026 Complete 150
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers) |Already Graded A+||Newest Version!!!
5. A nurse is assessing a client in postoperative recovery.
The client complains of the following symptoms. Which of
the following is abnormal and should be reported
immediately?
a. Emesis that is red
b. Complaint of feeling cold
c. Nausea
d. Complaint of pain - Answer-a. Emesis that is red
6. A client's neurological status deteriorates over hours,
and a craniotomy is performed to
evacuate a hematoma. Which nursing intervention is
indicated to help decrease the threat of increased
intracranial pressure?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees
b. Cluster nursing interventions to provide uninterrupted
periods of rest
c. Teach the client to cough and deep breathe to prevent
the necessity for suctioning
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d. Teach the client to hold his breath and bear down while
repositioning in bed. - Answer-a. Elevate the head of the
bed 30 degrees
7. A client presents to the emergency room with
complaints of bilateral lower extremity loss of sensation
that started in the feet but has now progressed to the
knees and hips. The nurse interprets these symptoms to
indicate an immediate workup for which of the following
diseases?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Simple, partial seizure
c. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
d. Cerebrovascular accident - Answer-c. Guillain-Barre
Syndrome
8. The charge nurse is obtaining the client's signature on a
surgical consent form. The client
states, I didn't really understand what my surgeon
explained, but I trust him completely, which response by
the charge nurse is correct?
a. I need to contact your surgeon so your questions can
be answered
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b. I can answer any questions that you might have
regarding your surgery.
c. As long as you are comfortable, then you may sign the
consent form.
d. Maybe you should call your surgeon to be sure it is
okay to sign the consent. - Answer-a. I need to contact
your surgeon so your questions can be answered
9. A client has a head injury and is presenting with signs
and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. Which
nursing intervention would be helpful in reducing this
pressure?
a. Place the neck in a neutral position to promote venous
drainage
b. Suction hourly to stimulate the cough reflex
c. Add extra blankets to keep the client warm.
d. Turn the client frequently to prevent skin impairment -
Answer-a. Place the neck in a neutral position to promote
venous drainage
10. A client has recently suffered a stroke with left-sided
weakness. The nurse assesses for
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dysphagia, especially with thin liquids. Which nursing
intervention is most helpful in assisting this patient to
swallow safely?
a. The client should avoid all liquids.
b. Instructing to tuck the chin when swallowing
c. Give sips of water with each bite
d. Turn head to the left. - Answer-b. Instructing to tuck the
chin when swallowing
11. A client has a comminuted fracture of T6-T7, resulting
in paraplegia. The nurse educates the client on preventing
autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following is the priority
intervention in this medical emergency?
a. Scheduled bladder and bowel training
b. Choosing foods to prevent nausea
c. Avoiding food allergies
d. Preventing electrolyte imbalances - Answer-a.
Scheduled bladder and bowel training
12. The nurse develops a care plan for a client recovering
from surgery. What nursing interventions will the nurse
include to minimize the effects of venous stasis?
