MDC IV EXAM 1 Questions and Answers with
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5. A nurse is assessing a client in a. Emesis that is red
postoperative recovery. The client
complains of the following
symptoms. Which of the following
is
abnormal and should be reported
immediately?
a. Emesis that is red
b. Complaint of feeling cold
c. Nausea
d. Complaint of pain
,6. A client's neurological status a. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees
deteriorates over hours, and a
craniotomy is performed to
evacuate a hematoma. Which
nursing
intervention is indicated to help
decrease the threat of increased
intracranial pressure?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30
degrees
b. Cluster nursing interventions to
provide uninterrupted periods of
rest
c. Teach the client to cough and
deep breathe to prevent the
necessity for suctioning
d. Teach the client to hold his
breath
and bear down while repositioning
in
bed.
,7. A client presents to the c. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
emergency
room with complaints of bilateral
lower extremity loss of sensation
that
started in the feet but has now
progressed to the knees and hips.
The nurse interprets these
symptoms
to indicate an immediate workup
for
which of the following diseases?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Simple, partial seizure
c. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
d. Cerebrovascular accident
, 8. The charge nurse is obtaining a. I need to contact your surgeon so your
the questions can be answered
client's signature on a surgical
consent form. The client
states, I didn't really understand
what
my surgeon explained, but I trust
him
completely, which response by the
charge nurse is correct?
a. I need to contact your surgeon
so
your questions can be answered
b. I can answer any questions that
you might have regarding your
surgery.
c. As long as you are comfortable,
then you may sign the consent
form.
d. Maybe you should call your
surgeon to be sure it is okay to
sign
the consent.
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
5. A nurse is assessing a client in a. Emesis that is red
postoperative recovery. The client
complains of the following
symptoms. Which of the following
is
abnormal and should be reported
immediately?
a. Emesis that is red
b. Complaint of feeling cold
c. Nausea
d. Complaint of pain
,6. A client's neurological status a. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees
deteriorates over hours, and a
craniotomy is performed to
evacuate a hematoma. Which
nursing
intervention is indicated to help
decrease the threat of increased
intracranial pressure?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30
degrees
b. Cluster nursing interventions to
provide uninterrupted periods of
rest
c. Teach the client to cough and
deep breathe to prevent the
necessity for suctioning
d. Teach the client to hold his
breath
and bear down while repositioning
in
bed.
,7. A client presents to the c. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
emergency
room with complaints of bilateral
lower extremity loss of sensation
that
started in the feet but has now
progressed to the knees and hips.
The nurse interprets these
symptoms
to indicate an immediate workup
for
which of the following diseases?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Simple, partial seizure
c. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
d. Cerebrovascular accident
, 8. The charge nurse is obtaining a. I need to contact your surgeon so your
the questions can be answered
client's signature on a surgical
consent form. The client
states, I didn't really understand
what
my surgeon explained, but I trust
him
completely, which response by the
charge nurse is correct?
a. I need to contact your surgeon
so
your questions can be answered
b. I can answer any questions that
you might have regarding your
surgery.
c. As long as you are comfortable,
then you may sign the consent
form.
d. Maybe you should call your
surgeon to be sure it is okay to
sign
the consent.
