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What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a complication of heart
failure?
Edema in the legs and feet
You were hired to work the medical unit and when you arrive at work the charge
nurse has assigned you to the post surgical unit since they are under staffed.
Which is the most appropriate action?
Report to the post surgical unit
What type of personal protective equipment(Ppe) Is applied prior to entering a
room for a patient with with C diff?
Gown and gloves
When would sucralfate(Carafate) 4 times daily be scheduled for?
1 hour before meals and at bedtime
Your new patient was admitted with Blunt force trauma to the abdomen
Following a motor vehicle accident. A NG Tube is in place for decompression,
however, you note during the assessment that the stomach is rigid and hard
during palpation. What condition do you suspect.
Hemorrhage
What is clubbing of the fingers most likely associated with?
Chronic oxygen deficiency
Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice and a distended
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abdomen. What procedure would you anticipate being performed by the
provider at the bedside for this patient?
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Paracentesis
Is the provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to
your patient and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond?
Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of
practice.
You're patient Recently had a G Tube Placed and interminent enteral Feedings
have been initiated. What symptoms may indicate intolerance to the feedings?
Vomiting and diarrhea
You are caring for a patient post lobotomy With a chest tube in place for
drainage. What is a priority in caring for this patient?
Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How should you
communicate with them when completing the admission assessment?
Use the organizations interpreter services
You are ordered to give Digoxin(lanoxin). Your patience vital signs are BP
130/75, temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, o2 sat 100% on room air. What should you do
next?
HOLD DIGOXIN AND CALL PROVIDER
Your patient tells you I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to be brought
back. You notice on her chart and wrist band that she is a full code. What would