MDC 3 Final Exam Questions and
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what is a priority assessment to address during a blood transfusion? - ANSWERS-chest pain
what will nurse do if the patient is experiencing a reaction to a blood transfusion? - ANSWERS-
stop the transfusion immediately
a nurse is prepping for a blood transfusion, what is the main priority? - ANSWERS-informed
consent is signed
what type of heart sound would you expect to hear on a patient with mitral regurgitation? -
ANSWERS-high-pitched holosystolic murmur
what would a nurse expect for a patient to develop if their mitral regurgitation is left untreated?
- ANSWERS-left-sided heart failure
what does a nurse suggest to a patient with peripheral artery disease about positions and
positioning changes? - ANSWERS-avoid crossing legs at all times
what is a risk for patients with atrial fibrillation? - ANSWERS-embolisms
what type of medications would be best for treatment of heart failure? (SATA) - ANSWERS-ace
inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers, nitrates
what is expected when assessing a patient with autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura? -
ANSWERS-bruising, petechiae
, what are three nursing interventions appropriate for a patient with thrombocytopenia? (SATA) -
ANSWERS-1. avoid IM injections/enemas
2. apply ice to traumatic injuries
3. check urine and stool for presence of occult blood
what is NOT an assessment finding of a patient with leukemia? - ANSWERS-weight gain
what are assessment findings of a patient with leukemia? - ANSWERS-bleeding gums, bone
pain, fatigue, bruising
what are signs and symptoms associated with leukemia (SATA)? - ANSWERS-1. pale skin
2. hematuria (blood in urine)
3. headache and weight loss
what is are potential treatment options for leukemia? (SATA) - ANSWERS-1. stem cell transplant
2. blood transfusion
3. chemotherapy
4. peripheral stem cell transplant
what assessment finding would indicate endocarditis? (SATA) - ANSWERS-1. fever
2. Osler's nodes
3. newly developed heart murmur
what type of patient would be the most at risk for endocarditis? - ANSWERS-recent valve
replacements and recent dental work
Answers13
what is a priority assessment to address during a blood transfusion? - ANSWERS-chest pain
what will nurse do if the patient is experiencing a reaction to a blood transfusion? - ANSWERS-
stop the transfusion immediately
a nurse is prepping for a blood transfusion, what is the main priority? - ANSWERS-informed
consent is signed
what type of heart sound would you expect to hear on a patient with mitral regurgitation? -
ANSWERS-high-pitched holosystolic murmur
what would a nurse expect for a patient to develop if their mitral regurgitation is left untreated?
- ANSWERS-left-sided heart failure
what does a nurse suggest to a patient with peripheral artery disease about positions and
positioning changes? - ANSWERS-avoid crossing legs at all times
what is a risk for patients with atrial fibrillation? - ANSWERS-embolisms
what type of medications would be best for treatment of heart failure? (SATA) - ANSWERS-ace
inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers, nitrates
what is expected when assessing a patient with autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura? -
ANSWERS-bruising, petechiae
, what are three nursing interventions appropriate for a patient with thrombocytopenia? (SATA) -
ANSWERS-1. avoid IM injections/enemas
2. apply ice to traumatic injuries
3. check urine and stool for presence of occult blood
what is NOT an assessment finding of a patient with leukemia? - ANSWERS-weight gain
what are assessment findings of a patient with leukemia? - ANSWERS-bleeding gums, bone
pain, fatigue, bruising
what are signs and symptoms associated with leukemia (SATA)? - ANSWERS-1. pale skin
2. hematuria (blood in urine)
3. headache and weight loss
what is are potential treatment options for leukemia? (SATA) - ANSWERS-1. stem cell transplant
2. blood transfusion
3. chemotherapy
4. peripheral stem cell transplant
what assessment finding would indicate endocarditis? (SATA) - ANSWERS-1. fever
2. Osler's nodes
3. newly developed heart murmur
what type of patient would be the most at risk for endocarditis? - ANSWERS-recent valve
replacements and recent dental work
