BSN 315 NEW EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
A patient is being treated for COPD and is ordered a new RX of an ipratropium inhaler.
Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client needs further
teaching?
A. Primed the inhaler with 7 pumps
B. Attaches spacer device to the inhaler
C. Rinses the mouth after each use
D. Stores the medication at room temp
A client with HF develops hyperaldosteronism and spironalactone is ordered. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in this clients plan of care?
A. Cover your skin before going outside
B. Limit intake of high potassium foods
C. Replace salt with a salt substitute
D. Monitor skin for excessive bruising
B. Limit intake of high potassium foods
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer and is prescribed a new RX of cimetidine. Which
statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction by the nurse?
A. Will call the HCP if experiencing lethargy
B. Will watch for the onset of sexual dysfunction
C. Will reduce cigaretter use to one pack daily
D. Will take medication one hour after antacids
A. Will call the HCP if experiencing lethargy
,A client diagnosed with chemo-induced nausea is prescribed medication,
metoclopramide. Which side effect should be of most concern for the nurse to notify the
physician?
A. Diarrhea
B. Involuntary movements
C. Unusual irratability
D. Nausea
B. Involuntary movements
The nurse admits a client diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The client has a RX to wear a
subq morphine sulfate patch for pain. The client is short of breath and difficult to
arouse. While performing a head to toe assessment the nurse discovers 4 patches on
the clients body. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Monitor BP
B. Administer a narcotic reversal drug
C. Discontinue the morphine patches
D. Administer oxygen face mask
C. Stop the morphine patches
and
The nurse is teaching clients about their new medications How should the nurse
describe the purpose of probenecid a uricosuric agent?
A. Relieves pain and burning during urination
B. Inhibits development of renal calculi
C. Enhances the stream of urine.
, D. Increase urination excretes uric acid in urine.
D. Uric acid has excreted through urination.
A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK)
level. The nurse shold assess the client for the onset of which problem?
A. Excessive bruising
B. Muscle tenderness
C. Peripheral edema
D. Nausea and vomitting
B. Muscle tenderness
A client receives a new RX for levothyroxine. Which statement made by the client
indicates to the nurse the education was effective?
A. Take medication on an empty stomach
B. Avoid the use of iron supplements
C. Administer levothyroxine at bed time
D. Consume foods that are high in iodine.
A. Take medication on an empty stomach
A client with Parkinsons disease who is taking carbidopa/levodpa reports the urine
appears to be darker in color. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Explain the color change is normal
B. Measure the clients urinary output
C. Obtain a specimen for a urine culture
A patient is being treated for COPD and is ordered a new RX of an ipratropium inhaler.
Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client needs further
teaching?
A. Primed the inhaler with 7 pumps
B. Attaches spacer device to the inhaler
C. Rinses the mouth after each use
D. Stores the medication at room temp
A client with HF develops hyperaldosteronism and spironalactone is ordered. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in this clients plan of care?
A. Cover your skin before going outside
B. Limit intake of high potassium foods
C. Replace salt with a salt substitute
D. Monitor skin for excessive bruising
B. Limit intake of high potassium foods
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer and is prescribed a new RX of cimetidine. Which
statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction by the nurse?
A. Will call the HCP if experiencing lethargy
B. Will watch for the onset of sexual dysfunction
C. Will reduce cigaretter use to one pack daily
D. Will take medication one hour after antacids
A. Will call the HCP if experiencing lethargy
,A client diagnosed with chemo-induced nausea is prescribed medication,
metoclopramide. Which side effect should be of most concern for the nurse to notify the
physician?
A. Diarrhea
B. Involuntary movements
C. Unusual irratability
D. Nausea
B. Involuntary movements
The nurse admits a client diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The client has a RX to wear a
subq morphine sulfate patch for pain. The client is short of breath and difficult to
arouse. While performing a head to toe assessment the nurse discovers 4 patches on
the clients body. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Monitor BP
B. Administer a narcotic reversal drug
C. Discontinue the morphine patches
D. Administer oxygen face mask
C. Stop the morphine patches
and
The nurse is teaching clients about their new medications How should the nurse
describe the purpose of probenecid a uricosuric agent?
A. Relieves pain and burning during urination
B. Inhibits development of renal calculi
C. Enhances the stream of urine.
, D. Increase urination excretes uric acid in urine.
D. Uric acid has excreted through urination.
A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK)
level. The nurse shold assess the client for the onset of which problem?
A. Excessive bruising
B. Muscle tenderness
C. Peripheral edema
D. Nausea and vomitting
B. Muscle tenderness
A client receives a new RX for levothyroxine. Which statement made by the client
indicates to the nurse the education was effective?
A. Take medication on an empty stomach
B. Avoid the use of iron supplements
C. Administer levothyroxine at bed time
D. Consume foods that are high in iodine.
A. Take medication on an empty stomach
A client with Parkinsons disease who is taking carbidopa/levodpa reports the urine
appears to be darker in color. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Explain the color change is normal
B. Measure the clients urinary output
C. Obtain a specimen for a urine culture
