MID- NURS EMA1501
Assignment 4 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024/2025
A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. The nurse teaches the
client about post procedure interventions that protect the catheter insertion site. What should the nurse
inform the client of regarding the leg used for catheter insertion?
1
It should be elevated on a pillow.
2
It should be kept extended while on bed rest.
3
It will be positioned dependent to the level of the heart.
4
It will be put through range-of-motion exercises several times an hour. - ANSWER>>>2
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a thiazide diuretic for hypertension. Which food selection
by the client indicates to the nurse that dietary teaching about thiazide diuretics is successful?
1
Apples
2
Broccoli
3
Cherries
4
Cauliflower - ANSWER>>>2
,The nurse is monitoring a client's hemoglobin level. The nurse recalls that the amount of hemoglobin in
the blood has what effect on oxygenation status?
1
Except with rare blood disorders, hemoglobin seldom affects oxygenation status.
2
There are many other factors that affect oxygenation status more than hemoglobin does.
3
A low hemoglobin level causes reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
4
Hemoglobin reflects the body's clotting ability and may or may not affect oxygenation status. -
ANSWER>>>3
On the morning of surgery a client is admitted for resection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. While
awaiting surgery, the client suddenly develops symptoms of shock. Which nursing action is priority?
1
Prepare for blood transfusions.
2
Notify the surgeon immediately.
3
Make the client nothing by mouth (NPO).
4
Administer the prescribed preoperative sedative. - ANSWER>>>2
A client is admitted to the hospital for an emergency cardiac catheterization. What adaptation is the
client most likely to complain of after this procedure?
1
Fear of dying
2
Skipped heartbeats
3
Pain at the insertion site
4
, Anxiety in response to intensive monitoring - ANSWER>>>3
A client is seen in the clinic with sickle cell anemia. A nurse teaches the client about sickle cell anemia.
Which information from the client indicates a correct understanding of the condition?
1
"I have abnormal platelets."
2
"I have abnormal hemoglobin."
3
"I have abnormal hematocrit."
4
"I have abnormal white blood cells." - ANSWER>>>2
The plan of care for a postoperative client who has developed a pulmonary embolus includes monitoring
and bed rest. The client asks why all activity is restricted. The nurse's response should be based on what
principle about bed rest?
1
It prevents the further aggregation of platelets.
2
It enhances the peripheral circulation in the deep vessels.
3
It decreases the potential for further dislodgment of emboli.
4
It maximizes the amount of blood available to damaged tissues. - ANSWER>>>3
A nurse is collecting data from a client with varicose veins who is to have sclerotherapy. What should the
nurse expect the client to report?
1
Feeling of heaviness in both legs
2
Intermittent claudication of the legs
3
Calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot
Assignment 4 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024/2025
A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. The nurse teaches the
client about post procedure interventions that protect the catheter insertion site. What should the nurse
inform the client of regarding the leg used for catheter insertion?
1
It should be elevated on a pillow.
2
It should be kept extended while on bed rest.
3
It will be positioned dependent to the level of the heart.
4
It will be put through range-of-motion exercises several times an hour. - ANSWER>>>2
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a thiazide diuretic for hypertension. Which food selection
by the client indicates to the nurse that dietary teaching about thiazide diuretics is successful?
1
Apples
2
Broccoli
3
Cherries
4
Cauliflower - ANSWER>>>2
,The nurse is monitoring a client's hemoglobin level. The nurse recalls that the amount of hemoglobin in
the blood has what effect on oxygenation status?
1
Except with rare blood disorders, hemoglobin seldom affects oxygenation status.
2
There are many other factors that affect oxygenation status more than hemoglobin does.
3
A low hemoglobin level causes reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
4
Hemoglobin reflects the body's clotting ability and may or may not affect oxygenation status. -
ANSWER>>>3
On the morning of surgery a client is admitted for resection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. While
awaiting surgery, the client suddenly develops symptoms of shock. Which nursing action is priority?
1
Prepare for blood transfusions.
2
Notify the surgeon immediately.
3
Make the client nothing by mouth (NPO).
4
Administer the prescribed preoperative sedative. - ANSWER>>>2
A client is admitted to the hospital for an emergency cardiac catheterization. What adaptation is the
client most likely to complain of after this procedure?
1
Fear of dying
2
Skipped heartbeats
3
Pain at the insertion site
4
, Anxiety in response to intensive monitoring - ANSWER>>>3
A client is seen in the clinic with sickle cell anemia. A nurse teaches the client about sickle cell anemia.
Which information from the client indicates a correct understanding of the condition?
1
"I have abnormal platelets."
2
"I have abnormal hemoglobin."
3
"I have abnormal hematocrit."
4
"I have abnormal white blood cells." - ANSWER>>>2
The plan of care for a postoperative client who has developed a pulmonary embolus includes monitoring
and bed rest. The client asks why all activity is restricted. The nurse's response should be based on what
principle about bed rest?
1
It prevents the further aggregation of platelets.
2
It enhances the peripheral circulation in the deep vessels.
3
It decreases the potential for further dislodgment of emboli.
4
It maximizes the amount of blood available to damaged tissues. - ANSWER>>>3
A nurse is collecting data from a client with varicose veins who is to have sclerotherapy. What should the
nurse expect the client to report?
1
Feeling of heaviness in both legs
2
Intermittent claudication of the legs
3
Calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot
