NUR 2502 Exam 2 Test Bank:
Multidimensional Care III (MDC 3) -
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A client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the following is the
priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers
A. O2 levels
Which of the following positions offers no benefit to relieve dyspnea in a client with chronic
air flow limitation?
A. sitting at the edge of the chair, leaning forward with his arms folded and resting on a table
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
C. Leaning forward in a chair with feet spread apart and elbows placed on knees
D. upright with head slightly flexed, with feet spread apart and shoulders relaxed
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
The nurse knows that which of the following test is not used to identify potential tuberculosis
A. sputum culture
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,B. Chest x-ray
C. Mantoux skin test
D. Saliva swab
D. Saliva swab
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance with
bronchospasms for client with pneumonia. What nursing intervention will help to conduct
refractive air clearance for a client with pneumonia?
A. increase liters of humidified oxygen perfect marks
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
C. Handheld bronchodilator always as needed
D. Prednisone via inhaler or IV to reduce the inflammation
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement by the clients
indicate an understanding of the instructions? SATA
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
C. There will be swelling that will cause a loss of sense of smell
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
F. I will be able to breathing only from my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements
A 27yr old male presents to the E.R with difficulty breathing, respiratory rate is 36 bpm, O2 is
85% on RA. Breaths are diminished bilaterally. Which of the following is a nursing intervention
priority?
A. Complete patient history
B. Secure the airway
C. Draw labs
D. Starts IV
B. Secure the airway
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,Nurse is teaching a client with COPD about energy conservation. What does the nurse advise
the patient to avoid?
A. performing activities at a relaxed pace through the day with rest periods
B. Working on activities that require using the arms at chest level or lower
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
D. Talking and performing activity separately
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding about radiation therapy for neck
cancer?
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
B. There are not side effects other than a hoarse voice
C. Radiation does not cause a dry mouth
D. My throat is not directly affected by radiation
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
Which intervention promotes comfort in dyspnea management for a patient with lung
cancer?
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
B. Place the patient in a supine position with a pillow under the knees and legs
C. Encourage coughing, deep breathing and independence ambulation
D. Provide nitroglycerine as prescribed/provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula or
mask
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
37 year old male client presented to the emergency room with complaints of nasal, facial pain
and bloody discharge. He states the symptoms started approx. 3 mon ago has gotten worse.
He states that he feels like his nose is blocked up all the time. Based on symptoms which of
the following diagnosis test would the nurse anticipate to provide?
A. CT scan of the face
B. Liver function test
C. complete blood counts
D, Tumor mapping
A. CT scan of the face
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, Patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the medicare surgical unit for elective surgery. Which
infection control measure is best for the patients?
A. Best to put 2 clients with CF in the same room
B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
C. Client to be placed on contact isolation
D. Measure that limit close contacts between 2 people with CF are needed
B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
A nurse is caring for a client with end stage emphysema. All of the following are expected
findings except?
A. Increase CO2
B. Decrease PO2
C. decreased pH
D. Increased pH
e. Decreased CO2
C. decreased pH
e. Decreased CO2
nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with asthma and is providing
education on causes and triggers of asthma. Which of the factors is not responsible for
triggering the disease process?
A. Dust/air pollutants
B. Frequent sinus infections
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Animal dander
E. obesity
F. Genetics
B. Frequent sinus infections
E. obesity
F. Genetics
client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the following is the
priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers
A. O2 levels
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Multidimensional Care III (MDC 3) -
Rasmussen College | 2025/2026 Verified
Questions & Answers for Guaranteed
Success
A client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the following is the
priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers
A. O2 levels
Which of the following positions offers no benefit to relieve dyspnea in a client with chronic
air flow limitation?
A. sitting at the edge of the chair, leaning forward with his arms folded and resting on a table
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
C. Leaning forward in a chair with feet spread apart and elbows placed on knees
D. upright with head slightly flexed, with feet spread apart and shoulders relaxed
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
The nurse knows that which of the following test is not used to identify potential tuberculosis
A. sputum culture
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,B. Chest x-ray
C. Mantoux skin test
D. Saliva swab
D. Saliva swab
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance with
bronchospasms for client with pneumonia. What nursing intervention will help to conduct
refractive air clearance for a client with pneumonia?
A. increase liters of humidified oxygen perfect marks
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
C. Handheld bronchodilator always as needed
D. Prednisone via inhaler or IV to reduce the inflammation
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement by the clients
indicate an understanding of the instructions? SATA
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
C. There will be swelling that will cause a loss of sense of smell
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
F. I will be able to breathing only from my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements
A 27yr old male presents to the E.R with difficulty breathing, respiratory rate is 36 bpm, O2 is
85% on RA. Breaths are diminished bilaterally. Which of the following is a nursing intervention
priority?
A. Complete patient history
B. Secure the airway
C. Draw labs
D. Starts IV
B. Secure the airway
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,Nurse is teaching a client with COPD about energy conservation. What does the nurse advise
the patient to avoid?
A. performing activities at a relaxed pace through the day with rest periods
B. Working on activities that require using the arms at chest level or lower
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
D. Talking and performing activity separately
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding about radiation therapy for neck
cancer?
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
B. There are not side effects other than a hoarse voice
C. Radiation does not cause a dry mouth
D. My throat is not directly affected by radiation
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
Which intervention promotes comfort in dyspnea management for a patient with lung
cancer?
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
B. Place the patient in a supine position with a pillow under the knees and legs
C. Encourage coughing, deep breathing and independence ambulation
D. Provide nitroglycerine as prescribed/provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula or
mask
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
37 year old male client presented to the emergency room with complaints of nasal, facial pain
and bloody discharge. He states the symptoms started approx. 3 mon ago has gotten worse.
He states that he feels like his nose is blocked up all the time. Based on symptoms which of
the following diagnosis test would the nurse anticipate to provide?
A. CT scan of the face
B. Liver function test
C. complete blood counts
D, Tumor mapping
A. CT scan of the face
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, Patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the medicare surgical unit for elective surgery. Which
infection control measure is best for the patients?
A. Best to put 2 clients with CF in the same room
B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
C. Client to be placed on contact isolation
D. Measure that limit close contacts between 2 people with CF are needed
B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
A nurse is caring for a client with end stage emphysema. All of the following are expected
findings except?
A. Increase CO2
B. Decrease PO2
C. decreased pH
D. Increased pH
e. Decreased CO2
C. decreased pH
e. Decreased CO2
nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with asthma and is providing
education on causes and triggers of asthma. Which of the factors is not responsible for
triggering the disease process?
A. Dust/air pollutants
B. Frequent sinus infections
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Animal dander
E. obesity
F. Genetics
B. Frequent sinus infections
E. obesity
F. Genetics
client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the following is the
priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers
A. O2 levels
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