NURS 201 Intermediate Med Surg
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A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation should the nurse
increase the flow rate of the CBI: - CORRECT-ANSWER-when the drainage
becomes bright red
What is the normal response when the patient has a serum sodium level of 152
mEq/L - CORRECT-ANSWER-release of ADH
The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly likely report which
symptom? - CORRECT-ANSWER-difficulty starting flow of urine
,A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The nurse should
monitor the patient's: - CORRECT-ANSWER-blood pressure - Hytrin can cause
orthostatic hypotension
which hormone has effect on all cells in the body? - CORRECT-ANSWER-thyroid
hormone
which is the best way to assess the thyroid gland? - CORRECT-ANSWER-having the
patient swallow water during inspection and palpation of the gland
What are the typical abnormal findings observed to suspect endocrine disorders,
during an endocrine assessment? - CORRECT-ANSWER-excessive facial hair on a
woman, hyper pigmented coloration in lower legs
The patient is admitted to the hospital with a urological problem has an order for
IVP (intravenous pyelogram). The nurse should assess which lab test? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-BUN and creatinine levels
,A 78 year old patient with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism got an order for the
following medications. Which one should the nurse consult the physician prior to
administration? why? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Diazepam (Valium)
Which disease is the most common type of hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Grave's disease
The nurse would place highest priority on which of the nursing diagnosis following
a renal transplant? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Risk for infection related to bone marrow
suppression
What is exophthalamus - CORRECT-ANSWER-bulging and wide-eyed appearance
seen in hyperthyroidism
Why do we give propanolol to a patient with hyperthyroidism - CORRECT-
ANSWER-reduces symptoms such as palpitations, tachycardia, and nervousness
Thyroid disorders affect what? - CORRECT-ANSWER-metabolism
, Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in the older adults? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-because the symptoms are attributed to aging
When teaching a patient with chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH) about long term management of the disorder, the nurse
determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient says: -
CORRECT-ANSWER-I need to shop for foods that are low in sodium and avoid
adding salt to foods (SIADH causes low sodium)
What are the nursing priorities post thyroidectomy? - CORRECT-ANSWER-check
for respiratory distress, monitor for hypocalcemia
What medications should be ready at the bedside post thyroidectomy? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-calcium gluconate
While assessing a patient who has just arrived in the PACU after a thyroidectomy,
the nurse obtains this data. Which info is most important to communicate to the
surgeon? - CORRECT-ANSWER-The patient has increasing swelling of the neck
Midterm Exam Review Questions
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A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation should the nurse
increase the flow rate of the CBI: - CORRECT-ANSWER-when the drainage
becomes bright red
What is the normal response when the patient has a serum sodium level of 152
mEq/L - CORRECT-ANSWER-release of ADH
The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly likely report which
symptom? - CORRECT-ANSWER-difficulty starting flow of urine
,A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The nurse should
monitor the patient's: - CORRECT-ANSWER-blood pressure - Hytrin can cause
orthostatic hypotension
which hormone has effect on all cells in the body? - CORRECT-ANSWER-thyroid
hormone
which is the best way to assess the thyroid gland? - CORRECT-ANSWER-having the
patient swallow water during inspection and palpation of the gland
What are the typical abnormal findings observed to suspect endocrine disorders,
during an endocrine assessment? - CORRECT-ANSWER-excessive facial hair on a
woman, hyper pigmented coloration in lower legs
The patient is admitted to the hospital with a urological problem has an order for
IVP (intravenous pyelogram). The nurse should assess which lab test? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-BUN and creatinine levels
,A 78 year old patient with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism got an order for the
following medications. Which one should the nurse consult the physician prior to
administration? why? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Diazepam (Valium)
Which disease is the most common type of hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Grave's disease
The nurse would place highest priority on which of the nursing diagnosis following
a renal transplant? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Risk for infection related to bone marrow
suppression
What is exophthalamus - CORRECT-ANSWER-bulging and wide-eyed appearance
seen in hyperthyroidism
Why do we give propanolol to a patient with hyperthyroidism - CORRECT-
ANSWER-reduces symptoms such as palpitations, tachycardia, and nervousness
Thyroid disorders affect what? - CORRECT-ANSWER-metabolism
, Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in the older adults? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-because the symptoms are attributed to aging
When teaching a patient with chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH) about long term management of the disorder, the nurse
determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient says: -
CORRECT-ANSWER-I need to shop for foods that are low in sodium and avoid
adding salt to foods (SIADH causes low sodium)
What are the nursing priorities post thyroidectomy? - CORRECT-ANSWER-check
for respiratory distress, monitor for hypocalcemia
What medications should be ready at the bedside post thyroidectomy? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-calcium gluconate
While assessing a patient who has just arrived in the PACU after a thyroidectomy,
the nurse obtains this data. Which info is most important to communicate to the
surgeon? - CORRECT-ANSWER-The patient has increasing swelling of the neck
