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the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoi
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dal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to:
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A. Nasal congestion
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B. Abdominal Tenderness
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C. Muscle Tetany
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D. Oliguria - ANSWER A. Nasal congestion
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why?
removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transsphernoidal approach through the nose. N
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asal congestion further interferes with the airway.
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A client with cancer is a, admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values revel Hgb 12.6, WBC 650
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0, K+1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the client is expe
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riencing which of the following?
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A. Hypernatremia
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B. Hypokalemia
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C. Myelosuppression
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D. Leukocytosis - ANSWER B. Hypokalemia
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why?
Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are within norm
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al limits. making answers A,C and D incorrect
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,A 24 year-
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old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary r
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esponsibility of the nurse? O O O
A. taking the vital signs
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B. obtaining the permit
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C. explaining the procedure
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D. Checking the lab work - ANSWER A. taking the vital signs
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why?
the primary responisblity of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any surgery.
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answers B,C and D are the responsibility of the doctor.
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The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of the left a
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rm, hands, face, and neck. which action should receive priority?
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A. starting an IV?
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B. Applying oxygen
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C.Obtaining blood gas O O O
D. Medicating the client foe pain - ANSWER B. Applying oxygen
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why?
the client with burns to the neck needs airway assessments and supplemental oxygen, so applyi
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ng oxygen is priority. the next action should be to start an IV and medicate for pain.
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,The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription fo
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r alendronate (Fosamax). Which instructions should be given to the client
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A. rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 mins
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B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication
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C. Take medication with water only
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D. Allow at least 1 hour between taking the medicine and taking other medications -
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ANSWER C. Take medication with water only
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why?
Fosmax should be taken with water only. The client should also remain upright for at least 30 mi
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ns after taking the medication.
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The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield thongs. Which e
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quipment should be kept at the bedside? O O O O O O
A. A pair of forceps
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B. A torque wrench
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C. A pair or wire cutters
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D. A screwdriver - ANSWER B. A torque wrench
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why?
A tourque wrench is kept at the bedside to tighten and loosen the screws of crutchfield tongs. T
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his wrench controls the amount of pressure that is placed on the screws.
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, An infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The excpectd weight by 1 year should be:
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A. 10 pounds
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C. 18 pounds
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D. 21 pounds - ANSWER D. 21 pounds
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why?
A birth weight of 7 pounds would indicate 21 pounds in 1 year or triple the his birth weight.
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A client is admitted with a Ewing's sacroma. which symptoms would be expected due to this tu
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mor's location? O
A. Hemiplegia
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B. Aphasia
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C. Nausea
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D. Bone Pain - ANSWER D. Bone Pain
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why?
Sacroma is a type of bone cancer, therefor, bone pain would be expected
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The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol).
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Which labatory value might be a indicate a serious side effect of this drug?
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A. Uric acid of 5mg/dL
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