EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAMINATION
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports
sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the client
appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse
should further assess the client for which condition? -
ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
In preparing to administer intravenous albumin to a client
following surgery, what is the priority nursing intervention?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Set the infusion pump to
infuse the albumin within four hours
,Administer through a large gauge catheter
Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
Assess for increased bleeding after administration
The nurse working in a postoperative surgical clinic is
assessing a woman who had a left radical mastectomy for
breast cancer. Which factor puts this client at greatest risk
for developing lymphedema? - ANSWER-She sustained
an insect bite to her left arm yesterday
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a
female client diagnosed with pelvic relaxation disorder? -
,ANSWER-Encourage the client to perform Kegel
exercises 10 times daily
Despite several eye surgeries, a 78-year-old client who
lives alone has persistent vision problems. The visiting
nurse is discussing painting the house with the client. The
nurse suggests that the edge of the steps should be
painted which color? - ANSWER-Medium yellow
What types of medication should the nurse expect to
administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress
episode? - ANSWER-Bronchodilators and steroids
, A 46 year old female client is admitted for acute renal
failure secondary to diabetes and hypertension. Which test
is the best indicator of adequate glomerular filtration? -
ANSWER-Serum creatinine
Two days postoperative, a male client reports aching pain
in his left leg. The nurse assesses redness and warmth on
the lower left calf. What intervention should be most
helpful to this client? - ANSWER-Advise the client to
remain in bed with the leg elevated
Healthcare workers must protect themselves against
becoming infected with HIV. The Center for Disease
Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in
relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports
sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the client
appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse
should further assess the client for which condition? -
ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
In preparing to administer intravenous albumin to a client
following surgery, what is the priority nursing intervention?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Set the infusion pump to
infuse the albumin within four hours
,Administer through a large gauge catheter
Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
Assess for increased bleeding after administration
The nurse working in a postoperative surgical clinic is
assessing a woman who had a left radical mastectomy for
breast cancer. Which factor puts this client at greatest risk
for developing lymphedema? - ANSWER-She sustained
an insect bite to her left arm yesterday
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a
female client diagnosed with pelvic relaxation disorder? -
,ANSWER-Encourage the client to perform Kegel
exercises 10 times daily
Despite several eye surgeries, a 78-year-old client who
lives alone has persistent vision problems. The visiting
nurse is discussing painting the house with the client. The
nurse suggests that the edge of the steps should be
painted which color? - ANSWER-Medium yellow
What types of medication should the nurse expect to
administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress
episode? - ANSWER-Bronchodilators and steroids
, A 46 year old female client is admitted for acute renal
failure secondary to diabetes and hypertension. Which test
is the best indicator of adequate glomerular filtration? -
ANSWER-Serum creatinine
Two days postoperative, a male client reports aching pain
in his left leg. The nurse assesses redness and warmth on
the lower left calf. What intervention should be most
helpful to this client? - ANSWER-Advise the client to
remain in bed with the leg elevated
Healthcare workers must protect themselves against
becoming infected with HIV. The Center for Disease
Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in
relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include
