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MED SURG HESI BSN 266 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!
The client with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) asks
the nurse why it is necessary to take steroids. Which is the
nurse's best response? - ANSWER- D. Steroids alter the spleen's
recognition of platelets and increase the life of platelets.
A client is to be discharged on prednisone. Which of the
following statements indicates that the client understands
important concepts about the medication therapy? - ANSWER-
C. "I need to wear or carry identification that I am taking
prednisone."
When teaching the client older than age 50 who is receiving
long-term prednisone therapy, the nurse should recommend
which of the following? - ANSWER- A. Take the prednisone
with food.
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The nurse is preparing a teaching plan about increased exercise
for a female client who is receiving long-term corticosteroid
therapy. What type of exercise is most appropriate for this
client? - ANSWER- D. Walking.
The nurse is teaching a female client with a history of acquired
thrombocytopenia about how to prevent and co - ANSWER- B.
"I can count the number of tissues saturated to detect blood loss
during a nosebleed."
A client has been on long-term prednisone therapy. The nurse
should instruct the client to consume a diet high in which of the
following? Select all that apply - ANSWER- B. Protein
D. Potassium
E. Calcium
F. Vitamin D
Platelets should not be administered under which of the
following conditions? - ANSWER- A. The platelet bag is cold.
The nurse is preparing to administer platelets. The nurse should:
- ANSWER- C. Gently rotate the bag.
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Which of the following indicates that a client has achieved the
goal of correctly demonstrating deep breathing for an upcoming
splenectomy? The client: - ANSWER- D. Takes a deep breath in
through the nose, holds it for 5 seconds, and blows out through
pursed lips.
A client is scheduled for an elective splenectomy. Immediately
before the client goes to surgery, the nurse should determine that
the client has: - ANSWER- C. Vital signs recorded.
When receiving a client from the post anesthesia care unit after a
splenectomy, which should the nurse assess next after obtaining
vital signs? - ANSWER- C. Dressing
The client's family asks why the client who had a splenectomy
has a nasogastric (NG) tube. An NG tube is used to: -
ANSWER- C. Decrease abdominal distention.
A client is admitted with an acute onset of shortness of breath. A
diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is made. One common cause
of pulmonary embolism is - ANSWER- C. Deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)
A client with a cerebral embolus is receiving streptokinase. The
nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following
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expected outcomes of this drug therapy? - ANSWER- C.
Dissolved emboli.
A client is on complete bed rest. The nurse should assess the
client for risk for developing which of the following
complications? - ANSWER- D. Thrombophlebitis.
Knee-high sequential compression devices have been prescribed
for a newly admitted client. The client reports new pain
localized in the right calf area that is noted to be slightly
reddened and warm to touch upon initial assessment. The nurse
should first: - ANSWER- B. Leave the compression devices off
and contact the physician to report the assessment findings.
A client is receiving an IV infusion of 5% dextrose in water
(D5W). The skin around the IV insertion site is red, warm to
touch, and painful. The nurse should first: - ANSWER- C.
Discontinue the IV.
The nurse is planning care for a client on complete bed rest. The
plan of care should include all except which of the following: -
ANSWER- D. Maintaining the client in the supine position.
The client is admitted with left lower leg pain, a positive
Homans' sign, and a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C). The nurse
MED SURG HESI BSN 266 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!
The client with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) asks
the nurse why it is necessary to take steroids. Which is the
nurse's best response? - ANSWER- D. Steroids alter the spleen's
recognition of platelets and increase the life of platelets.
A client is to be discharged on prednisone. Which of the
following statements indicates that the client understands
important concepts about the medication therapy? - ANSWER-
C. "I need to wear or carry identification that I am taking
prednisone."
When teaching the client older than age 50 who is receiving
long-term prednisone therapy, the nurse should recommend
which of the following? - ANSWER- A. Take the prednisone
with food.
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The nurse is preparing a teaching plan about increased exercise
for a female client who is receiving long-term corticosteroid
therapy. What type of exercise is most appropriate for this
client? - ANSWER- D. Walking.
The nurse is teaching a female client with a history of acquired
thrombocytopenia about how to prevent and co - ANSWER- B.
"I can count the number of tissues saturated to detect blood loss
during a nosebleed."
A client has been on long-term prednisone therapy. The nurse
should instruct the client to consume a diet high in which of the
following? Select all that apply - ANSWER- B. Protein
D. Potassium
E. Calcium
F. Vitamin D
Platelets should not be administered under which of the
following conditions? - ANSWER- A. The platelet bag is cold.
The nurse is preparing to administer platelets. The nurse should:
- ANSWER- C. Gently rotate the bag.
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Which of the following indicates that a client has achieved the
goal of correctly demonstrating deep breathing for an upcoming
splenectomy? The client: - ANSWER- D. Takes a deep breath in
through the nose, holds it for 5 seconds, and blows out through
pursed lips.
A client is scheduled for an elective splenectomy. Immediately
before the client goes to surgery, the nurse should determine that
the client has: - ANSWER- C. Vital signs recorded.
When receiving a client from the post anesthesia care unit after a
splenectomy, which should the nurse assess next after obtaining
vital signs? - ANSWER- C. Dressing
The client's family asks why the client who had a splenectomy
has a nasogastric (NG) tube. An NG tube is used to: -
ANSWER- C. Decrease abdominal distention.
A client is admitted with an acute onset of shortness of breath. A
diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is made. One common cause
of pulmonary embolism is - ANSWER- C. Deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)
A client with a cerebral embolus is receiving streptokinase. The
nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following
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expected outcomes of this drug therapy? - ANSWER- C.
Dissolved emboli.
A client is on complete bed rest. The nurse should assess the
client for risk for developing which of the following
complications? - ANSWER- D. Thrombophlebitis.
Knee-high sequential compression devices have been prescribed
for a newly admitted client. The client reports new pain
localized in the right calf area that is noted to be slightly
reddened and warm to touch upon initial assessment. The nurse
should first: - ANSWER- B. Leave the compression devices off
and contact the physician to report the assessment findings.
A client is receiving an IV infusion of 5% dextrose in water
(D5W). The skin around the IV insertion site is red, warm to
touch, and painful. The nurse should first: - ANSWER- C.
Discontinue the IV.
The nurse is planning care for a client on complete bed rest. The
plan of care should include all except which of the following: -
ANSWER- D. Maintaining the client in the supine position.
The client is admitted with left lower leg pain, a positive
Homans' sign, and a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C). The nurse
