NUR 2790 Final Exam Guide 2023 (Questions with Correct Answers) Graded A+

NUR 2790 Final Exam Guide 2023 (Questions with Correct Answers) Graded A+. A client, diagnosed with an ankle sprain, is prescribed ibuprofen to control pain and inflammation. What instruction should the client receive concerning this medication? A. "Take on an empty stomach to maximize its effect." B. "Take with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation." C. "Wear sunscreen if outside to prevent a burn." D. “Bleeding is not a problem with this medication." 33. A client, experiencing a fractured arm, asks the nurse why the splint is being applied. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client? A. "It immobilizes the muscles and joints." B. "It prevents the need for surgery." C. "It reduces the need for a cast." D. "It reduces bleeding, swelling and pain." 1. A client has had a cast applied to immobilize a right ulnar fracture. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important? A. Giving pain medication B. Starting discharge teaching C. Checking capillary refill time D. Calling physical therapy for a sling 35. A client with a right arm cast is experiencing signs of a serious complication. Which of the following would cause the nurse the most concern? A. Severe pain to the right arm continues after receiving pain medication B. Itching under the cast C. Finger movement D. Capillary refill time less than 3 seconds 36. A client has been wearing a splint for carpal tunnel syndrome for 7 weeks. The nurse realizes that which of the following would be the next course of treatment for this client? A. Corticosteroid injection B. Casting C. Exercises D. Surgery 37. The nurse is planning care for a client recovering from a meniscal injury. Which of the following should be included as strategies to avoid future injuries? A. Avoid skiing. B. Wear similar shoes for all activities. C. Avoid hamstring muscle exercises. D. Stretch before and after exercise. 38. A client with an ankle sprain is instructed to follow RICE. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this process? A. "Apply an elastic bandage to the site." B. "Apply ice to the ankle once a day." C. "Maintain your normal level of activity." D. "Elevate the extremity every day for 20 to 30 minutes." 39. The nurse is instructing a client on ways to prevent the onset of stress fractures. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? A. Increase intensity of training 10% each day B. Avoid overtraining C. Limit warm up exercises D. Avoid shock absorbing footwear 40. The nurse suspects a client, recovering from hip replacement surgery, is experiencing an infection when which of the following is assessed? A. Pain with movement B. Foot intact to sensation and motion C. Blood pressure 110/68 mmHg D. Client using crutches to ambulate 41. The nurse is concerned that a client is demonstrating signs of compartment syndrome. Which of the following is considered a classical symptom of this disorder? (Select all that apply.) A. Paraplegia B. Pain C. Pulselessness D. Pressure E. Paresthesia F. Pink 42. Disease processes that predispose pts to pathological fracturesA client with osteoporosis suffers a fracture, then falls. This type of fracture is called: Selected Answer: Pathological fracture Answers: Pathological fracture Greenstick fracture Comminuted fracture Impacted fracture 43. Pt with #pelvis, dyspnea, and restlessness- what are S/S fat emboli: Sz, upper body petechiae, temp A client, recovering from a fractured pelvis, begins to have dyspnea and restlessness. The nurse is concerned that the client is experiencing a fat emboli when which of the following are assessed? SATA Upper body petechia Seizures Temp 102 MISCELLANEOUS 44. The nurse is admitting an older adult with decompensated congestive heart failure. The nursing assessment reveals adventitious lung sounds, dyspnea, and orthopnea. The nurse should question which doctor's order? A. Oxygen via face mask at 8 L/min B. Intravenous (IV) 500 mL of 0.9% NaCl at 125 mL/hr C. Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg PO now D. KCl 20 mEq PO two times per day