NUR 301 Eexam 1 – Questions With Clear Solutions
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The nurse is educating a client with a d
new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse's
teaching about this medication has
been effective?
a. " I will check my blood pressure
weekly while taking this medicine."
b. "If I miss a dose, I will add the
missed pill to the next dose."
c. " I may need to take a calcium
supplement with this medicine"
d. " I will wear a hat and apply
sunscreen before spending time
outside."
The nurse is caring for a client c
receiving daily furosemide. The client's
potassium levels are low, and the
health care provider orders repletion
with an oral potassium supplement.
Which action is most important for the
nurse to take?
a. Aucultate the clients lung sounds in
all fields
b. Obtain hourly weights
c. Place the client on cardiac monitor
d. Offer the client a banana with lunch
,The nurse is caring for a client who b
has an order for spironolactone.
Which information is most important
for the nurse to include in the
teaching plan about this medication?
a. Increase intake of melons,
avocados, bananas and spinach
b. Limit intake of salt substitutes and
sports drinks
c. Take this medication before bed
with 8 ounces of water
d. Weigh weekly at the same time
while wearing similar clothing
The nurse is caring for a client who a,b,c,d,e
has been prescribed a diuretic to
manage hypertension. The nurse
should caution the client about use of
which type of over-the-counter
medication? Select all that apply.
a. Cold medicines
b. Nasal decongestants
c. Ibuprofen
d. Antacids
e. Acetaminophen
The nurse is caring for a client who a
has an order for furosemide to be
administered via intravenous push.
Which action is most important for the
nurse to take first?
a. Determine the clients potassium
and creatine levels
b. Administer the medication slowly at
a rate of 10mg per minute
c. Assess the clients heart rate by
auscultation of the apical pulse
d. Carefully calculate the clients intake
and output for the shift
, A client experiences nausea and b
vomiting after applying a fentanyl
patch for chronic pain. Which of the
following nursing priorities should the
nurse teach the client about long-
term use of a fentanyl patch?
a. Inform the client that there are no
long term side effects of the fentanyl
patch
b. Inform the client that tolerance may
develop
c. Inform the client that the relief of
the fentanyl patch is only temporary
d. Inform the client that multiple
patches may be applied for severe
pain
Which of the following clients must a,b,c
avoid using non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? Select
all that apply.
a. Client with asthma
b. Client with Peptic ulcer disease
c. Client with a recent nephrectomy
d. Client with rheumatoid arthritis
e. Client with gout
During an overdose of a,b
acetaminophen, which of the
following labs must the nurse
monitor? Select all that apply.
a. ALT
b. AST
c. Creatine
d. Glucose
e. Erythrocytes
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Terms in this set (58)
The nurse is educating a client with a d
new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse's
teaching about this medication has
been effective?
a. " I will check my blood pressure
weekly while taking this medicine."
b. "If I miss a dose, I will add the
missed pill to the next dose."
c. " I may need to take a calcium
supplement with this medicine"
d. " I will wear a hat and apply
sunscreen before spending time
outside."
The nurse is caring for a client c
receiving daily furosemide. The client's
potassium levels are low, and the
health care provider orders repletion
with an oral potassium supplement.
Which action is most important for the
nurse to take?
a. Aucultate the clients lung sounds in
all fields
b. Obtain hourly weights
c. Place the client on cardiac monitor
d. Offer the client a banana with lunch
,The nurse is caring for a client who b
has an order for spironolactone.
Which information is most important
for the nurse to include in the
teaching plan about this medication?
a. Increase intake of melons,
avocados, bananas and spinach
b. Limit intake of salt substitutes and
sports drinks
c. Take this medication before bed
with 8 ounces of water
d. Weigh weekly at the same time
while wearing similar clothing
The nurse is caring for a client who a,b,c,d,e
has been prescribed a diuretic to
manage hypertension. The nurse
should caution the client about use of
which type of over-the-counter
medication? Select all that apply.
a. Cold medicines
b. Nasal decongestants
c. Ibuprofen
d. Antacids
e. Acetaminophen
The nurse is caring for a client who a
has an order for furosemide to be
administered via intravenous push.
Which action is most important for the
nurse to take first?
a. Determine the clients potassium
and creatine levels
b. Administer the medication slowly at
a rate of 10mg per minute
c. Assess the clients heart rate by
auscultation of the apical pulse
d. Carefully calculate the clients intake
and output for the shift
, A client experiences nausea and b
vomiting after applying a fentanyl
patch for chronic pain. Which of the
following nursing priorities should the
nurse teach the client about long-
term use of a fentanyl patch?
a. Inform the client that there are no
long term side effects of the fentanyl
patch
b. Inform the client that tolerance may
develop
c. Inform the client that the relief of
the fentanyl patch is only temporary
d. Inform the client that multiple
patches may be applied for severe
pain
Which of the following clients must a,b,c
avoid using non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? Select
all that apply.
a. Client with asthma
b. Client with Peptic ulcer disease
c. Client with a recent nephrectomy
d. Client with rheumatoid arthritis
e. Client with gout
During an overdose of a,b
acetaminophen, which of the
following labs must the nurse
monitor? Select all that apply.
a. ALT
b. AST
c. Creatine
d. Glucose
e. Erythrocytes
