NRSG 3320 – Questions With Reviewed Solutions
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A nurse is caring for a C. Weight gain and edema
patient with hypervolemia.
Which of the following
findings should the nurse
expect during assessment?
A. Decreased blood
pressure and weak pulse
B. Dry mucous membranes
and poor skin turgor
C. Weight gain and edema
D. Tachypnea and
decreased urinary output
A patient with B. Seizures due to rapid sodium correction
hyponatremia is receiving
an IV infusion of hypertonic
saline. The nurse monitors
the patient for which of the
following potential
complications?
A. Increased intracranial
pressure
B. Seizures due to rapid
sodium correction
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Pulmonary edema
,What is the most D. Ensuring rest and immobilization of the joint
appropriate nursing
intervention for a patient
with septic arthritis?
A. Performing frequent
neurovascular checks
B. Administering pain
medication as needed
C. Applying cold therapy to
the affected joint
D. Ensuring rest and
immobilization of the joint
A patient presents with a A. Confusion and irritability
serum sodium level of 150
mEq/L. Which of the
following symptoms is most
likely associated with this
electrolyte imbalance?
A. Confusion and irritability
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Hypotension and
bradycardia
D. Hyperactive bowel
sounds and muscle
twitching
Which nursing intervention A. Monitoring lung sounds for crackles
is most important for a
patient with hypovolemia
who is receiving IV fluid
replacement?
A. Monitoring lung sounds
for crackles
B. Observing for signs of
tissue swelling
C. Administering potassium
supplements
D. Checking for signs of
hyperglycemia
, A nurse is caring for a B. Restlessness and lethargy
patient with hypernatremia.
The nurse should monitor
the patient for which of the
following signs?
A. Increased urine output
and dry skin
B. Restlessness and
lethargy
C. Decreased blood
pressure and confusion
D. Fever and frequent
urination
A patient with heart failure B. Restricting fluid intake
is admitted with
hypervolemia. Which
intervention should the
nurse prioritize?
A. Administering
potassium-rich foods
B. Restricting fluid intake
C. Monitoring glucose
levels closely
D. Assessing the patient's
ability to swallow
A patient with severe B. Daily weight
hypovolemia is being
treated with IV fluids. The
nurse should assess which
of the following to
determine if the fluid
therapy is effective?
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Daily weight
C. Hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels
D. Blood glucose levels
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Terms in this set (69)
A nurse is caring for a C. Weight gain and edema
patient with hypervolemia.
Which of the following
findings should the nurse
expect during assessment?
A. Decreased blood
pressure and weak pulse
B. Dry mucous membranes
and poor skin turgor
C. Weight gain and edema
D. Tachypnea and
decreased urinary output
A patient with B. Seizures due to rapid sodium correction
hyponatremia is receiving
an IV infusion of hypertonic
saline. The nurse monitors
the patient for which of the
following potential
complications?
A. Increased intracranial
pressure
B. Seizures due to rapid
sodium correction
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Pulmonary edema
,What is the most D. Ensuring rest and immobilization of the joint
appropriate nursing
intervention for a patient
with septic arthritis?
A. Performing frequent
neurovascular checks
B. Administering pain
medication as needed
C. Applying cold therapy to
the affected joint
D. Ensuring rest and
immobilization of the joint
A patient presents with a A. Confusion and irritability
serum sodium level of 150
mEq/L. Which of the
following symptoms is most
likely associated with this
electrolyte imbalance?
A. Confusion and irritability
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Hypotension and
bradycardia
D. Hyperactive bowel
sounds and muscle
twitching
Which nursing intervention A. Monitoring lung sounds for crackles
is most important for a
patient with hypovolemia
who is receiving IV fluid
replacement?
A. Monitoring lung sounds
for crackles
B. Observing for signs of
tissue swelling
C. Administering potassium
supplements
D. Checking for signs of
hyperglycemia
, A nurse is caring for a B. Restlessness and lethargy
patient with hypernatremia.
The nurse should monitor
the patient for which of the
following signs?
A. Increased urine output
and dry skin
B. Restlessness and
lethargy
C. Decreased blood
pressure and confusion
D. Fever and frequent
urination
A patient with heart failure B. Restricting fluid intake
is admitted with
hypervolemia. Which
intervention should the
nurse prioritize?
A. Administering
potassium-rich foods
B. Restricting fluid intake
C. Monitoring glucose
levels closely
D. Assessing the patient's
ability to swallow
A patient with severe B. Daily weight
hypovolemia is being
treated with IV fluids. The
nurse should assess which
of the following to
determine if the fluid
therapy is effective?
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Daily weight
C. Hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels
D. Blood glucose levels
