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MED-SURG Chapter 27: Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders Question A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs and symptoms characteristic of a myocardial infarction (MI). Which statement describes priorities the nurse should establish while performing the physical assessment? • Assess the client's level of pain and administer prescribed analgesics. Question A client comes to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. An electrocardiogram (E...

MED-SURG Chapter 26: Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems Question Which medication is the drug of choice for sinus bradycardia? • Atropine Question A nursing student is giving to a client with heart failure a medication with a positive inotropic effect on the heart. The student asks what a "positive inotropic" effect is. The correct response would be which of the following? • It increases the force of the myocardial contraction. Question ...

Med-Surg Ch 24: Management of Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease Question A client is being treated in the ED for respiratory distress coupled with pneumonia. The client has no medical history. However, the client works in a coal mine and smokes 10 cigarettes a day. The nurse anticipates which order based on the client's immediate needs? • Administration of antibiotics Question A child is having an asthma attack and the parent can’t remember which inhaler to use for quick ...

Med-Surg Ch 23: Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Question A 73-year-old client is admitted to the pulmonology unit of the hospital. She was admitted with a pleural effusion and was "tapped" to drain the fluid to reduce her mediastinal pressure. How much fluid is typically present between the pleurae, which surround the lungs, to prevent friction rub? • 5 – 15 ml Question A client admitted with multiple traumatic injuries receives massive fl...

Med-Surg Chapter 22: Management of Patients With Upper respiratory Tract Disorders Question A 76-year-old client presents to the ED reporting “laryngitis.” The triage nurse should ask whether the client has a medical history that includes • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Question A client comes into the clinic complaining of hoarseness that has lasted for about a month. What would you suspect? • Laryngeal cancer Question A client comes into the emergency depar...

Med-Surg Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance Question 4 A 64-year-old client is brought in to the clinic feeling thirsty with dry, sticky mucous membranes; decreased urine output; fever; a rough tongue; and is lethargic. Serum sodium level is above 145 mEq/l (145 mmol/L). Should the nurse start salt tablets when caring for this client? • No, sodium intake should be restricted. Question A client admitted with acute anxiety has the following arterial blood gas...

Med-Surg Chapter 12: Pain Management Question A client arrives in the orthopedic clinic with complaints of twisting the right ankle while playing softball. The nurse collects data including complaints of pain and swelling in the right ankle. What intervention will the nurse provide that will decrease vasodilation and reduce localized swelling? • Ice bag Question A client being treated for rheumatoid arthritis has been prescribed a glucocorticosteroid. How should the nurse best ensur...

MED-SURG Chapter 49: Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders Question A client who has just been diagnosed with hepatitis A asks, "How did I get this disease?" What is the nurse's best response? • "You may have eaten contaminated restaurant food." Question A physician orders spironolactone (Aldactone), 50 mg by mouth four times daily, for a client with fluid retention caused by cirrhosis. Which finding indicates that the drug is producing a therapeutic effe...

MED-SURG Chapter 46: Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders Question A nurse is teaching a group of middle-aged men about peptic ulcers. When discussing risk factors for peptic ulcers, the nurse should mention: • alcohol abuse and smoking. Question Which of the following is the most successful treatment for gastric cancer? • Removal of the tumor Question A nurse is teaching a client who has experienced an episode of acute gastritis and knows further ed...

Chapter 45: Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorder Question A client has a new order for metoclorpramide (Reglan). The nurse knows that this medication should not be used long term and only in cases where all other options have been exhausted. This is because this medication has the potential for extrapyramidal side effects. Extrapyramidal side effects include which of the following? • Uncontrolled rhythmic movements of the face or limbs Question The nurse notes th...

Chapter 47: Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders Question A nurse is teaching an older adult client about good bowel habits. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required? • "I need to use laxatives regularly to prevent constipation." Question A client is being treated for diverticulosis. Which information should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan? • Drink at least 8 to 10 large glasses of fluid...

Med-Surg Chapter 19: Postoperative Nursing Management Question A client asks why a drain is in place to pull fluid from the surgical wound. What is the best response by the nurse? • “It assists in preventing infection.” Question A client develops a hemorrhage one-hour post-surgery. The nurse knows this is most likely an intermediary hemorrhage from a vein because it occurred: • within the first few hours and has darkly colored blood that bubbles out slowly. Question A...

MEDSERGE 2 FLASHCARDS A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) A. Increased heart rate B. Increased blood pressure C. Increased respiratory rate D. Increase hematocrit E. Increased temperature Increased heart rate B. Increased blood pressure C. Increased respiratory rate A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin therapy for an artificial heart valve. Which of the following labo...

NUR 265 ADVANCED EXAM 1 REVIEW Anatomy of the Kidney: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. - Normal GFR is 120-125. - If 75% of nephrons quit = renal insufficiency. - Kidneys are sensitive to changes in cardiac output. VOLUME DEPENDENT. A decrease in urine output indicates a decrease in cardiac output. - If the SBP is below 70 for over 40 minutes, the kidney will become hypo then ischemic. - If the SBP drops, the arterioles dilate. If the SBP elevate, arterioles constrict. ...

NUR 265 EXAM 3 REVIEW MENINGITIS Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by: 1. Autoimmune reaction 2. Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain)  direct route of entry 3. Infection: a. Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks) b. Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles) c. Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs Risks: - Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess)...

NR 603 Week 5 Part 1. S CC: STI Check HPI- B.S. 29 y/o, Caucasian female who presents with vaginal irritation, itching, burning, and discharge for 3 days. Pain is described as intermittent dull/burning to vagina that is worse with urination, rates as 6/10. Nothing relieves the pain as nothing has been tried at home. Patient reports vaginal discharge that is thick and clear to yellow in color. She admits to having multiple unprotected heterosexual (vaginal sex only) encounters with 2 men w...

RLGN 104 TEST4 SUBMISSION Status Completed Attempt Score Time Elapsed Question 70 out of 70 points 28 minutes out of 30 minutes 1 According to the Bible, the true gauge of holiness that humans are judged against is the holiness of God. Selected Answer: True Question 2 If Jesus was not resurrected from the dead then the entire Christian faith is worthless. Selected Answer: True Question 3 Imago Dei is a term used to refer to the Selected Answer: Image of God Quest...

RLGN 104 Test 2: Religion: Liberty University RLGN 104 Quiz #2 • Question 1 3.5 out of 3.5 points Making a judgment about an entire group based on the behavior of a few from that group is what type of fallacy? Selected Answer: Overgeneraliza tion • Question 2 3.5 out of 3.5 points “Evidence does not exist to prove humans were created by God therefore man was not created by God” is an example of: Selected Answer: Appeal to Ignorance • Question...

SAUNDERS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR NCLEX THREE 1) The nurse performs an assessment on a client admitted with contact dermatitis. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse look for? Lesions with well-defined geometric margins 2) The nurse is providing home care instructions to the client who just had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma. The nurse provides follow-up teaching and explains to the client to watch for which characteristics of this type of skin carcinoma? Firm, nodular lesion topp...

• Question 1 The nurse is assessing clients on a cardiac unit. Which client does the nurse assess most carefully for developing left-sided heart failure? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: D. Middle-aged woman with aortic stenosis • Question 2 The nurse is caring for four clients with asthma. Which client does the nurse assess first? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: D. Client whose heart rate is 120 beats/min • Question 3 1 out of 1 point...