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Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 Streb Med Surg Exam 3 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 3 with Complete Solutions

1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized cardioversion to c...

A patient with valve disorder is prescribed an antibiotic prior to dental surgery. Which patient statement indicates an understanding for taking this medication? 1. It's to prevent postoperative pneumonia. 2. It's to prevent an increase in body temperature. 3. It's to prevent a bacterial infection in the heart. 4. It's to prevent infection of the surgical incision. 3. It's to prevent a bacterial infection in the heart. The nurse collecting data from a patient notes an area of the arm...

Med Surg – Final 2023 During a morning assessment, the nurse observes that a patient displays bulging flanks when supine with the knees flexed. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Measure the patient's abdominal girth b. Auscultate each quadrant of the abdomen for 5 min c. Document the findings d. Notify the charge nurse - ANSWER a. Measure the patient's abdominal girth When a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility becomes prog...

Med Surg Final- Exam 4 The nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for a loop diuretic. Which nutritional intervention is most important for the nurse to add to the care plan? Increase intake of leafy green vegetables Increase intake of bananas and potatoes Avoid foods like canned soups and hot dogs Limit caffeine intake - ANSWER Increase intake of bananas and potatoes The patient has been prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food choi...

A patient who has received a maximum dose of nitroglycerin continues to report chest pain. What is the next medication that the nurse should administer to the patient? A. Ticagrelor B. Morphine sulfate C. Docusate D. Esmolol - correct answer B. Morphine Sulfate When planning emergent care for a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI), what should the nurse anticipate administrating? A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine B. Nitroglycerin, lorazepam, oxygen, warfarin C....

Myocardial oxygen consumption increases as which of the following parameters increase? - correct answer Preload, after load, contractility, and heart rate. Which of the following is an example of a female patient experiencing angina? - correct answer "I feel really nauseated and I have terrible pain between my shoulder blades." A patient presents to the hospital with right sided chest pain. The patient's assessment data is the following: A&O x 3, BP 110/60 mm Hg, HR 105, RR 22, SpO2 88%...

Med-Surg Final Practice Questions 2024 Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy? A) Hyperglycemia B) Osteoporosis C) Weight loss D) Increased risk of infection - ANSWER C) Weight loss Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy. Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indicated during your assessment? A) Auscultation of the thyroid B) Palp...

med surg final evolve questions While shopping, a woman is observed to clutch her chest and fall to the ground. A group of people gather around the woman. A few in the group state that they are health care professionals and begin a primary survey by looking for life-threatening injuries. Once it is determined that no life-threatening injuries have occurred, they begin to intervene. The first intervention is: A) Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation B) Look for uncontrolled bleeding C)...

Med-Surg 130 Final Exam The client is admitted into the ED with diaphoresis, pale, clammy skin, and BP of 90/70. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? a. start an IV w/ an 18-gauge catheter b. administer dopamine intravenous infusion c. obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs) d. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter - ANSWER a. start an IV w/ an 18 gauge catheter there are many types of shock but the one common intervention which sh...

Med-Surg Final Exam Clients who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath - ANSWER A nurse on a medical- surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should notify the rapid response team for which of the following clients? Instill activated charcoal, Perform a gastric lavage with aspiration, and infuse IV fluids. - ANSWER A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a toxic agent. Which of t...