NSG 125 Questions Unit 1 and 2 Answered correctly summer 2022

NSG 125 Practice Questions Unit 1 and 2 1. A client is taking triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) and furosemide (Lasix). What assessment finding requires action by the nurse? A. Cough B. Headache C. Pulse of 62 beats/min D. Potassium of 2.9 mEq/L 2. The nurse is preparing to administer a beta-blocker to the client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which assessment data would cause the nurse to question administering the medication? A. The client has a BP of 110/70. B. The client has an apical pulse of 56. C. The client is complaining of a headache. D. The client’s potassium level is 4.5 mEq/L 3. The nurse is receiving report on a 45 year old client status post MI 2 days ago. The telemetry monitor alarms and the following rhythm is noted. What should document as this rhythm? A. Sinus rhythm B. Sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions C. Sinus rhythm with premature atrial contractions D. Sinus rhythm with a run of ventricular tachycardia4. A client presents to the emergency department with hypoventilation and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute. The ECG monitor displays tachycardia, with a heart rate of 120 beats/minute. Arterial blood gases are drawn and the nurse reviews the results, expecting to note which finding? A. An increased pH and a decreased CO2 B. A decreased pH and an increased CO2 C. A decreased pH and a decreased HCO3 D. An increased pH with an increased HCO3 5. What is the priority goal for a client admitted with left sided heart failure? a. Client’s lung sounds will be clear, weight will return to baseline, and will be able sleep on one pillow by time of discharge. b. Client’s RR will be 12-20/min, HR between 60-100, SBP 100-140 when walking by time of discharge. c. Client will have no pitting edema, jugular vein distention, or abdominal ascites by time of discharge. d. Client will not have chest pain, ST segment changes, or cold clammy skin during hospitalization.