NURSING TEST

ANCC Med-Surg Certification Questions & Answers d A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is receiving heparin therapy for treatment of DVT. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate taking if the client's aPTT is 96 seconds?a. Increase the heparin infusion flow rate by 2 mL/hrb. continue to monitor the heparin infusion as prescribedc. request a prothrombin timed. stop the heparin infusion a A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is 2 ...

Med-Surg Chapter 20 Questions and Answers correct The nurse is caring for a patient who has AIDS. Which of these outcomes should receive priority? a. Remain free of infection. A patient who has HIV asks the nurse if thinking about dying frequently is common with HIV. What is an appropriate response by the nurse? c. "HIV is now considered a chronic disease with treatment." The nurse is caring for a patient who has HIV. Which of these is one of the common opportunistic infec...

Pretest-medsurg Questions and Answers A patient has been brought to the ED with multiple trauma after a motor vehicle accident. After immediate threats to life have been addressed, the nurse and trauma team should take what action? A) Perform a rapid physical assessment. B) Initiate health education. C) Perform diagnostic imaging. D) Establish the circumstances of the accident. A A patient admitted with a head injury has admission vital signs of temperature 98.6° F (37° C), blo...

Med-Surg Exam 2 Practice Questions plus Answers 1. A nurse in the oncology clinic is providing preoperative education to a client just diagnosed with cancer. The client has been scheduled for surgery in 3 days. What action by the nurse is best? a. Call the client at home the next day to review teaching. b. Give the client information about a cancer support group. c. Provide all the preoperative instructions in writing. d. Reassure the client that surgery will be over soon. A Clients are...

Med Surg Ch 1,2,3,& 4 Questions & Answers Nurse Functions Protection Promotion of Health Prevention of Illness Treatment of Diagnosis Advocacy of Individuals Family, Communication, Population How does a nurse help? Physically, Psychologically Siciologically Spiritually Holistically Nursing Process Assessment, Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evalulation medical diagnosis vs nursing diagnosis Medical Diagnosis: is used to evaluate the cause or etiology of ...

Med Surgical Chapter 1, 8, 9, 13 Questions & Answers The medical-surgical nurse identifies a clinical practice issue and wants to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a change in practice. Which type of study provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change? 1) Randomized control study 2) Quasi-experimental study 3) Case-control study 4) Cohort study a The medical-surgical unit recently implemented a patient-centered care model. Which action implement...

Med Surg Exam 3 Questions and Answers A patient hospitalized with pneumonia is disoriented and confused 3 days after admission. Which information indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than dementia? The patient was oriented and alert when admitted. The patient's speech is fragmented and incoherent. The patient is oriented to person but disoriented to place and time. The patient has a history of increasing confusion over several years. The patient was oriented and...

Med-Surg Final Exam Questions and Answers Clients who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath 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. A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a toxic agent. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Remove we...

Med-Surg Math Questions & Answers A client is prescribed 250 mL of normal saline to infuse over 4 hours via gravity. The facility supplies gravity tubing with a drip factor of 15 drops/mL. At what rate (drops/min) should the nurse set the infusion to deliver? (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ drops/min 16 Xdrops/min= 4 hours x 60 mins = 240 mins 250 mL ÷ 240 mins = 1. x 15 drops=15.625 rounded to 16 drops/min

Med Surg Terms Questions & Answers correct asepsis a condition in which living pathogenic organisms are absent; a state of sterility aldrete score a measurement of recovery after anesthesia that includes gauging consciousness, activity, respiration, and blood pressure. dehiscence a bursting open, splitting, or gaping along natural or sutured lines ambulatory surgery operative procedures performed on patients who are admitted to and discharged from a hospital on the same...

Test #1 Cumulative Study Guide (Med-Surg) Questions & Answers 22. Where can an ABG be drawn from? Select all that apply. a. Artery b. Vein c. Radial d. Brachial e. Femoral f. Median g. Cephalic a. Artery c. Radial d. Brachial e. Femoral 23. Who can draw an ABG? Select all that apply. a. CNA's b. RN's c. LPN's d. RT's e. Pulmonary f. Lab b. RN's d. RT's e. Pulmonary 24. What are the signs and symptoms of hypovolemia? Select all that apply. a....

Med-Surg Chapter 1 Questions and Answers correct Which nursing activities may be safely delegated to competent unlicensed nursing personnel? Select all that apply. A. Discharge teaching B. Blood pressure monitoring C. Gastrostomy feeding D. Urinary catheterization E. Oxygen administration F. Ambulation assistance C. Gastrostomy feeding D. Urinary catheterization Rationale: Choices B and E are already part of the routine care of the AP which does not meet the definitio...

Med Surg Exam 1 Brunner and Suddarth Questions & Answers Definition of chronic conditions An impairment or illness lasting more than 3 months chronic disease medical or health problem with associated symptoms or disabilities that require long-term management; also referred to as noncommunicable disease, chronic condition, or chronic disorder chronic illness the experience of living with a chronic disease or condition; the person's perception of the experience and the person...

med surg Questions & Solutions which communication technique would the nurse implement when communicating with older adults asking the patient for feedback to evaluate understanding of information which task would the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) providing a daily bath for assigned patients which patient need would the nurse acknowledge when providing holistic nursing care Social needs Cultural needs Spiritual needs Physiologic needs which st...

Med Surg Chapter 15 Questions and Answers correct Emergency Surgery Surgery that must be done immediately to save a patient's life, limb, or ability to function. Urgent Surgery Surgery that must be done within 24 to 48 hours to prevent permanent injury to the patient or death. Elective Surgery Surgery that may be necessary but can be planned around the patient's and surgeon's schedule. Ambulatory (Outpatient) Surgery Surgery usually performed in 1 day, with the...

CH 14,15,16 MED SURG Questions and Answers A client is undergoing thoracic surgery. What priority education should the nurse provide to assist in preventing respiratory complications? Splint the incision site using a pillow during deep breathing and coughing exercises. A client scheduled for surgery follows a vegan eating plan. For which potential postoperative complication will the nurse plan care for this client? Delayed wound healing A gunshot wound would be classified under...

Med Surg Module 2 Review Questions and Answers correct Which risk factor is an absolute contraindication to receiving lung transplantation? A. Skin cancer B. Former smoker C. Reversible renal failure D. Chronic active Hep B D. Chronic active Hep B Which wound is described as a penetrating trauma on the chest wall? A. Gunshot wound B. Crush injury wound C. Pedestrian accident wound D. Motor vehicle accident wound A. Gunshot wound The nurse is assessing a patient who has a...

Med Surg Chapter 4 and 5 Questions and Answers correct older patients have more or less surgical complications? Why? infants and older adults are at higher risk for complications of surgery due to either immature body systems or a decline in function of various body systems what things put people at risk for surgical complications? -diabetes and other chronic diseases -advanced age with inactivity -very young person -malnutrition -dehydration -cardiovascular problems -periphera...

Med Surg 1- Exam 3 Questions and Answers The nurse instructs a client about how to increase folic acid in the diet. The nurse determines teaching is effective if the client makes which statement? a) "I like oatmeal for breakfast." b) "My favorite lunch is a spinach salad." c) "I will eat more grapes, apples, and bananas each day." d) "I will eat more chicken." b) "My favorite lunch is a spinach salad." spinach contains 108 mg of folic acid per half-cup s...

Med-Surg Final Practice Questions and Answers Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy? A) Hyperglycemia B) Osteoporosis C) Weight loss D) Increased risk of infection 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) Palpation of the thyroid C) Heart Rate D) Askin...