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1. The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy
for a client. The nurse should plan to discontinue the TPN
gradually to reduce the risk of which of the following adverse
effects?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Hypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this!!!
Rationale PDF p.298: Never abruptly stop TPN. Speeding
up/slowing down the rate is contraindicated. An abrupt rate
change can alter blood glucose levels significantly.
Rationale PDF nutrition p.58: don’t discontinue abruptly, must
taper to prevent rebound hypoglycemia
2. A nurse is preparing a client for an ECG. The client is anxious
and says that he is afraid the equipment will give him an electric
shock. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the
nurse?
a. The machine only senses and records electrical currents coming
from your heart – pg.170
➢ Electrocardiography uses an electrocardiograph to
record the electrical activity of the heart over time.
b. The lead wires and cables are insulated for your safety
c. The electrode pads will prevent the conduction of electricity to
your skin
d. The machine voltage delivery is low enough that you won’t feel any
discomfort
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3. A nurse is caring for client who has hypertension and has a new
prescription for lisinopril. The nurse should consult with the
provider about which of the following medications in the client’s
medication administration record?
a. Potassium chloride
b. Levothyroxine
c. Acetaminophen
d. Metformin
4. A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a
client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following
assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is
effective?
a. Elevation in blood pressure
b. Adventitious breath sounds
c. Weight loss of 1.8 kg (4 lb) in the past 24 hr
d. Respiratory rate of 24/min
5. Couldn't paste the picture on here. But it asked where u can
hear pericardial friction rub the best at… Erb’s Point (3rd
Intercostal, Central)
6. A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a
new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the
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nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
STUDY GUIDE A GRADE
1. The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy
for a client. The nurse should plan to discontinue the TPN
gradually to reduce the risk of which of the following adverse
effects?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Hypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this!!!
Rationale PDF p.298: Never abruptly stop TPN. Speeding
up/slowing down the rate is contraindicated. An abrupt rate
change can alter blood glucose levels significantly.
Rationale PDF nutrition p.58: don’t discontinue abruptly, must
taper to prevent rebound hypoglycemia
2. A nurse is preparing a client for an ECG. The client is anxious
and says that he is afraid the equipment will give him an electric
shock. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the
nurse?
a. The machine only senses and records electrical currents coming
from your heart – pg.170
➢ Electrocardiography uses an electrocardiograph to
record the electrical activity of the heart over time.
b. The lead wires and cables are insulated for your safety
c. The electrode pads will prevent the conduction of electricity to
your skin
d. The machine voltage delivery is low enough that you won’t feel any
discomfort
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3. A nurse is caring for client who has hypertension and has a new
prescription for lisinopril. The nurse should consult with the
provider about which of the following medications in the client’s
medication administration record?
a. Potassium chloride
b. Levothyroxine
c. Acetaminophen
d. Metformin
4. A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a
client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following
assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is
effective?
a. Elevation in blood pressure
b. Adventitious breath sounds
c. Weight loss of 1.8 kg (4 lb) in the past 24 hr
d. Respiratory rate of 24/min
5. Couldn't paste the picture on here. But it asked where u can
hear pericardial friction rub the best at… Erb’s Point (3rd
Intercostal, Central)
6. A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a
new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the
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nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
