MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY B 2023
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the purpose of administering lactulose to a patient with
cirrhosis of the liver? Answer: Inhibits ammonia production
⩥ Which type of insulin is used for intravenous administration Answer:
Regular
⩥ What is the recommended liter flow of oxygen when utilizing a
simple face mask? Answer: 10-12L
⩥ Which of the following is a side effect of atropine Answer:
Generalized excitement
⩥ Which of the following nursing actions would be most helpful in
promoting communication in a patient experiencing aphasia? Answer:
use short sentences
⩥ Which of the following techniques is useful when resistance is met
while inserting an indwelling urinary catheter Answer: Pt can cough or
strain and if resistance remains stop procedure leave catheter in place
and insert another into the urethral meatus
, ⩥ What time of day is a patient at greatest risk of experiencing silent
ischemia? Answer: Early morning hours
⩥ Which class of diuretic can decrease calcium in the body Answer:
Loop diuretic - Lasix
⩥ Which emergency medication may cause cerebral hemorrhage
Answer: epinephrine
⩥ When does the anticoagulant activity of intravenous heparin begin?
Answer: Immediately
⩥ If a patient is receiving a TPN with lipids, the tubing should be
replace every Answer: 24 hrs
⩥ How long should the patient be encourage to retain a bisacodyl rectal
suppository to relieve constipatition Answer: 15-20 minutes
⩥ Why are MAOIs considered a last resort antidepressant? Answer:
Interacts with certain foods and beverages
⩥ Which type of antidepressant can block the reuptake of dopamine
when prescribed at higher doses? Answer: SNRIs
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the purpose of administering lactulose to a patient with
cirrhosis of the liver? Answer: Inhibits ammonia production
⩥ Which type of insulin is used for intravenous administration Answer:
Regular
⩥ What is the recommended liter flow of oxygen when utilizing a
simple face mask? Answer: 10-12L
⩥ Which of the following is a side effect of atropine Answer:
Generalized excitement
⩥ Which of the following nursing actions would be most helpful in
promoting communication in a patient experiencing aphasia? Answer:
use short sentences
⩥ Which of the following techniques is useful when resistance is met
while inserting an indwelling urinary catheter Answer: Pt can cough or
strain and if resistance remains stop procedure leave catheter in place
and insert another into the urethral meatus
, ⩥ What time of day is a patient at greatest risk of experiencing silent
ischemia? Answer: Early morning hours
⩥ Which class of diuretic can decrease calcium in the body Answer:
Loop diuretic - Lasix
⩥ Which emergency medication may cause cerebral hemorrhage
Answer: epinephrine
⩥ When does the anticoagulant activity of intravenous heparin begin?
Answer: Immediately
⩥ If a patient is receiving a TPN with lipids, the tubing should be
replace every Answer: 24 hrs
⩥ How long should the patient be encourage to retain a bisacodyl rectal
suppository to relieve constipatition Answer: 15-20 minutes
⩥ Why are MAOIs considered a last resort antidepressant? Answer:
Interacts with certain foods and beverages
⩥ Which type of antidepressant can block the reuptake of dopamine
when prescribed at higher doses? Answer: SNRIs
