NUR2243 MODULE 1 EAQS QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (FULLY SOLVED)
A 5'8", 225-pound patient with metabolic syndrome has a
blood pressure of 158/96 mm Hg, a high-density lipoprotein
cholesterol level of 39 mg/dL, and a waist size of 44 inches.
Which recommendation does the nurse make to this
patient? - correct answer- "Consume fewer calories to
reduce your weight."
A computed tomography (CT) scan of a patient shows a
small tumor that is confined to one liver lobe. However, the
patient is not a candidate for surgery. Which treatment
does the nurse anticipate to be given by the primary health
care provider? - correct answer- Radiofrequency
ablation
A diabetic patient has a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C)
level of 9.4%. What does the nurse say to the patient
regarding this finding? - correct answer- "What are
you doing differently?"
A lab report for a 47-year-old patient shows the following
results: pH 7.32; bicarbonate 24; PaO 2 77; PaCO 2 48.
These findings are consistent with which acid-base
imbalance? - correct answer- Respiratory acidosis
,A liver is retrieved from a donor for liver transplantation for
a patient with liver cancer. What would be the maximum
duration within which the liver has to be transplanted to the
cancer patient? - correct answer- 8 hours
A new nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with the
following arterial blood gas (ABG) result: pH 7.30; PaCO 2
60 mm Hg; PaO 2 80 mm Hg; bicarbonate 24 mEq/L; and
O 2 saturation 96%. Which of these actions by the new
graduate is indicated? - correct answer- Encourage
the patient to use the incentive spirometer and cough.
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of patients
diagnosed with liver disease. Which patient condition can
be resolved with liver transplantation? Select all that apply.
- correct answer- End-stage liver disease
Autoimmune liver disease
Recurrent bacterial peritonitis
A patient admitted to the emergency department is having
an acute episode of asthmatic bronchitis. The nurse notes
the pH on the most recent arterial blood gas is 7.31. What
is the most likely explanation for this finding? - correct
answer- Acidosis in response to the excessive
retention of carbon dioxide
,A patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis was treated
for metabolic acidosis with intravenous (IV) fluids and
insulin. Which electrolyte imbalance does the nurse monitor
for as the acid-base imbalance resolves? - correct
answer- Hypokalemia
A patient awaiting kidney transplantation states, "I can't
stand this waiting for a kidney, I just want to give up."
Which statement by the nurse is most therapeutic? -
correct answer- "You sound frustrated with the
situation."
A patient being treated for cardiovascular disease has
factors that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes
mellitus. On which health problem should the nurse focus
when assessing this patient? - correct answer-
Metabolic syndrome
A patient currently taking acetazolamide develops
metabolic acidosis. Which nursing interventions are
appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Select all that apply. - correct answer- Monitoring
electrolyte levels
Administering intravenous (IV) fluids
Placing the patient on fall precautions
, A patient diagnosed with hepatitis A asks the nurse how
this disease may have been contracted. Which answer by
the nurse is correct? - correct answer- "You may have
consumed foods contaminated with the virus."
A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has had multiple
episodes of hypoglycemia. What teaching by the nurse is
indicated? - correct answer- Use the fingertip only for
blood glucose checks.
A patient has received teaching about the use of basal
insulin for glucose stabilization. What selection indicates
the teaching has been effective? - correct answer-
Insulin glargine
A patient has undergone liver transplantation for the
treatment of liver cancer. Which findings may indicate
impaired function of the transplanted liver? Select all that
apply. - correct answer- petechiae
ecchymosis
encephalopathy
A patient in acute respiratory distress from an asthma
attack becomes more confused. Respirations remain rapid
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (FULLY SOLVED)
A 5'8", 225-pound patient with metabolic syndrome has a
blood pressure of 158/96 mm Hg, a high-density lipoprotein
cholesterol level of 39 mg/dL, and a waist size of 44 inches.
Which recommendation does the nurse make to this
patient? - correct answer- "Consume fewer calories to
reduce your weight."
A computed tomography (CT) scan of a patient shows a
small tumor that is confined to one liver lobe. However, the
patient is not a candidate for surgery. Which treatment
does the nurse anticipate to be given by the primary health
care provider? - correct answer- Radiofrequency
ablation
A diabetic patient has a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C)
level of 9.4%. What does the nurse say to the patient
regarding this finding? - correct answer- "What are
you doing differently?"
A lab report for a 47-year-old patient shows the following
results: pH 7.32; bicarbonate 24; PaO 2 77; PaCO 2 48.
These findings are consistent with which acid-base
imbalance? - correct answer- Respiratory acidosis
,A liver is retrieved from a donor for liver transplantation for
a patient with liver cancer. What would be the maximum
duration within which the liver has to be transplanted to the
cancer patient? - correct answer- 8 hours
A new nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with the
following arterial blood gas (ABG) result: pH 7.30; PaCO 2
60 mm Hg; PaO 2 80 mm Hg; bicarbonate 24 mEq/L; and
O 2 saturation 96%. Which of these actions by the new
graduate is indicated? - correct answer- Encourage
the patient to use the incentive spirometer and cough.
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of patients
diagnosed with liver disease. Which patient condition can
be resolved with liver transplantation? Select all that apply.
- correct answer- End-stage liver disease
Autoimmune liver disease
Recurrent bacterial peritonitis
A patient admitted to the emergency department is having
an acute episode of asthmatic bronchitis. The nurse notes
the pH on the most recent arterial blood gas is 7.31. What
is the most likely explanation for this finding? - correct
answer- Acidosis in response to the excessive
retention of carbon dioxide
,A patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis was treated
for metabolic acidosis with intravenous (IV) fluids and
insulin. Which electrolyte imbalance does the nurse monitor
for as the acid-base imbalance resolves? - correct
answer- Hypokalemia
A patient awaiting kidney transplantation states, "I can't
stand this waiting for a kidney, I just want to give up."
Which statement by the nurse is most therapeutic? -
correct answer- "You sound frustrated with the
situation."
A patient being treated for cardiovascular disease has
factors that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes
mellitus. On which health problem should the nurse focus
when assessing this patient? - correct answer-
Metabolic syndrome
A patient currently taking acetazolamide develops
metabolic acidosis. Which nursing interventions are
appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Select all that apply. - correct answer- Monitoring
electrolyte levels
Administering intravenous (IV) fluids
Placing the patient on fall precautions
, A patient diagnosed with hepatitis A asks the nurse how
this disease may have been contracted. Which answer by
the nurse is correct? - correct answer- "You may have
consumed foods contaminated with the virus."
A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has had multiple
episodes of hypoglycemia. What teaching by the nurse is
indicated? - correct answer- Use the fingertip only for
blood glucose checks.
A patient has received teaching about the use of basal
insulin for glucose stabilization. What selection indicates
the teaching has been effective? - correct answer-
Insulin glargine
A patient has undergone liver transplantation for the
treatment of liver cancer. Which findings may indicate
impaired function of the transplanted liver? Select all that
apply. - correct answer- petechiae
ecchymosis
encephalopathy
A patient in acute respiratory distress from an asthma
attack becomes more confused. Respirations remain rapid
