Nur 211 Exam 1 Questions with Correct
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A 54-year-old male with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma has been admitted to your
unit. The client has chief complains of increasing fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone
pain. Lab work indicates pancytopenia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, and elevated
creatinine. Bone scans and X-Rays have been ordered.
What do you suspect is the cause of these signs and symptoms?
Cancer, decreased kidney function would cause a decrease in excretion of calcium
A 54-year-old male with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma has been admitted to your
unit. The client has chief complains of increasing fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone
pain. Lab work indicates pancytopenia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, and elevated
creatinine. Bone scans and X-Rays have been ordered.
What immediate medical treatment do you anticipate and why?
Isotonic saline
renal function
A 54-year-old male with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma has been admitted to your
unit. The client has chief complains of increasing fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone
pain. Lab work indicates pancytopenia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, and elevated
creatinine. Bone scans and X-Rays have been ordered.
What are nursing interventions?
monitor vitals
fall risk precautions
monitor bones
monitor for hypocalcemia
,cardiac monitor
fluids
FVE
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What questions will the nurse ask when assessing the client's medical history?
intake
current meds
alcohol intake
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What other symptoms might be present?
heart issues
weakness
increased heart rate
paresthesias
vomiting
muscle cramps
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What laboratory and diagnostic tests might be ordered for this client?
CNP
EKG
, A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What type of medical interventions would the nurse expect this client to receive?
heart monitor
K+ via IV infused SLOWLY
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What information will be provided for this client by the nurse before being discharged
and what are the most effective teaching methods for this client?
eat dairy products & red meats
avoid alcohol
K+ supplements
45-year-old construction company owner was brought from work to the ER reporting
dizziness, nausea, weakness, abdominal cramps and headache. During the admission
assessment the following information was obtained.
-Onset of symptoms occurred 3 days ago but were mild until today when client stated he
"almost fell off a building at work"
-Previously diagnosed with hypertension 6 weeks ago
-Has been following a low-sodium diet and had been taking hydrochlorothiazide as
directed since being diagnosed 6 weeks ago
What does the initial data provided by the client suggest?
hyponatremia due to diuretic use
low sodium diet
Answers
A 54-year-old male with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma has been admitted to your
unit. The client has chief complains of increasing fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone
pain. Lab work indicates pancytopenia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, and elevated
creatinine. Bone scans and X-Rays have been ordered.
What do you suspect is the cause of these signs and symptoms?
Cancer, decreased kidney function would cause a decrease in excretion of calcium
A 54-year-old male with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma has been admitted to your
unit. The client has chief complains of increasing fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone
pain. Lab work indicates pancytopenia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, and elevated
creatinine. Bone scans and X-Rays have been ordered.
What immediate medical treatment do you anticipate and why?
Isotonic saline
renal function
A 54-year-old male with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma has been admitted to your
unit. The client has chief complains of increasing fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone
pain. Lab work indicates pancytopenia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, and elevated
creatinine. Bone scans and X-Rays have been ordered.
What are nursing interventions?
monitor vitals
fall risk precautions
monitor bones
monitor for hypocalcemia
,cardiac monitor
fluids
FVE
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What questions will the nurse ask when assessing the client's medical history?
intake
current meds
alcohol intake
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What other symptoms might be present?
heart issues
weakness
increased heart rate
paresthesias
vomiting
muscle cramps
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What laboratory and diagnostic tests might be ordered for this client?
CNP
EKG
, A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What type of medical interventions would the nurse expect this client to receive?
heart monitor
K+ via IV infused SLOWLY
A 68-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of diarrhea for 3
days. The client reports being weak and feels like his heart is racing.
What information will be provided for this client by the nurse before being discharged
and what are the most effective teaching methods for this client?
eat dairy products & red meats
avoid alcohol
K+ supplements
45-year-old construction company owner was brought from work to the ER reporting
dizziness, nausea, weakness, abdominal cramps and headache. During the admission
assessment the following information was obtained.
-Onset of symptoms occurred 3 days ago but were mild until today when client stated he
"almost fell off a building at work"
-Previously diagnosed with hypertension 6 weeks ago
-Has been following a low-sodium diet and had been taking hydrochlorothiazide as
directed since being diagnosed 6 weeks ago
What does the initial data provided by the client suggest?
hyponatremia due to diuretic use
low sodium diet
