NUR 2790 Exam 3 RN3

NUR 2790 Exam 3 RN3 1. A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for metabolism. This type of cholesterol is called: 1. high-density lipoprotein. 2. low-density lipoprotein. 3. very-high-density lipoprotein. 4. very-low-density lipoprotein. 2. A client has a blood pressure of 132/82 mmHg and a triglyceride level of 160 mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the client has: 1 an optimal blood pressure and triglyceride level. 2 .a prehypertensive blood pressure and an optimal triglyceride level. 3 .a prehypertensive blood pressure and a borderline high triglyceride level. I hypertension and a high triglyceride level. 3. A client is complaining of chest pain that occurs during exercise. This pain is relieved when the client rests. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which type of angina? 1. Prinzmetals variant angina 2. Silent angina 3. Stable angina 4. Unstable angina 4. A nurse is considering contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which of the following patients is an appropriate candidate for fibrinolytic therapy? 1 .A patent with a peptic ulcer disease 2. A patient with a history of hemorrhagic stroke 3 .A patient with a history of a motor vehicle accident 1 year ago 4. A patient with inflammatory bowel disease 5. A client is at risk for coronary artery disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct as modifiable risk factors for this health condition? (Select all that apply.) 1. Alcohol consumption 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Family history 4. Gender 5. Low daily fruit intake 6. Psychosocial index 6. A client is experiencing a sudden onset of chest pain. Which of the following will the nurse do to manage this chest pain? 1. Administer intravenous morphine as prescribed. 2. Provide oxygen. 3. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. 4. Position the client on the left side. 5. Administer nitroglycerin as prescribed. 6. Administer aspirin as prescribed. 15. The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.) 1. Monitor intravenous fluid replacement 2. Monitor vital signs 3. Assess for manifestations of fluid overload 4. Monitor white blood cell count and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels 5. Position for comfort 6. Assist to a sitting position 19. A client in shock is apprehensive and slightly confused. What action by the nurse is best? a. Offer to remain with the client for awhile. b. Prepare to administer antianxiety medication. c. Raise all four siderails on the clients bed. d. Tell the client everything possible is being done. 20. A client is in the early stages of shock and is restless. What comfort measures does the nurse delegate to the nursing student? (Select all that apply.) a. Bringing the client warm blankets b. Giving the client hot tea to drink c. Massaging the clients painful legs d. Reorienting the client as needed e. Sitting with the client for reassurance ...Continued....