MS3 Exam 2 Questions With Correct
Answers
26. A patient is being discharged 4 days after hip replacement surgery using the
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posterior approach. Which patient action requires immediate intervention by the
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nurse?
a.The patient uses crutches with a swing-to gait.
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b.The patient leans over to pull shoes and socks on.
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c.The patient sits straight up on the edge of the bed.
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d.The patient bends over the sink while brushing teeth. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-b
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A 50-year-old patient is being discharged after a week of IV antibiotic therapy for
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acute osteomyelitis in the right leg. Which information will be included in the
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discharge teaching? |
a.How to apply warm packs to the leg to reduce pain
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b.How to monitor and care for the long-term IV catheter
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c.The need for daily aerobic exercise to help maintain muscle strength
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d.The reason for taking oral antibiotics for 7 to 10 days after discharge - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-b
In which order will the nurse take these actions when caring for a patient in the
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emergency department with a right leg fracture after a motor vehicle crash? (Put
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a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D, E, F].
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a. Obtain x-rays.
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, b. Check pedal pulses.
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c. Assess lung sounds.
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d. Take blood pressure.
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e. Apply splint to the leg.
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f. Administer tetanus prophylaxis. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C D B E A F
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When administering alendronate (Fosamax)(a Bisphosphonate) to a patient with
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osteoporosis, the nurse will | | |
a. ask about any leg cramps or hot flashes.
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b. assist the patient to sit up at the bedside.
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c. be sure that the patient has recently eaten.
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d. administer the ordered calcium carbonate. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-b
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Which menu choice by a patient with osteoporosis indicates that the nurse's
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teaching about appropriate diet has been effective?
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a. Pancakes with syrup and bacon
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b. Whole wheat toast and fruit jelly
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c. Two-egg omelet and a half grapefruit
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d. Oatmeal with skim milk and fruit yogurt - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-d
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Which assessment finding for a patient using naproxen (Naprosyn) to treat
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osteoarthritis is likely to require a change in medication?
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a. The patient has gained 3 lb.
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b. The patient has dark-colored stools.
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Answers
26. A patient is being discharged 4 days after hip replacement surgery using the
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
posterior approach. Which patient action requires immediate intervention by the
| | | | | | | | | |
nurse?
a.The patient uses crutches with a swing-to gait.
| | | | | | |
b.The patient leans over to pull shoes and socks on.
| | | | | | | | |
c.The patient sits straight up on the edge of the bed.
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d.The patient bends over the sink while brushing teeth. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-b
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A 50-year-old patient is being discharged after a week of IV antibiotic therapy for
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
acute osteomyelitis in the right leg. Which information will be included in the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
discharge teaching? |
a.How to apply warm packs to the leg to reduce pain
| | | | | | | | | |
b.How to monitor and care for the long-term IV catheter
| | | | | | | | |
c.The need for daily aerobic exercise to help maintain muscle strength
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d.The reason for taking oral antibiotics for 7 to 10 days after discharge - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-b
In which order will the nurse take these actions when caring for a patient in the
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emergency department with a right leg fracture after a motor vehicle crash? (Put
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a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D, E, F].
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a. Obtain x-rays.
| |
, b. Check pedal pulses.
| | |
c. Assess lung sounds.
| | |
d. Take blood pressure.
| | |
e. Apply splint to the leg.
| | | | |
f. Administer tetanus prophylaxis. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C D B E A F
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When administering alendronate (Fosamax)(a Bisphosphonate) to a patient with
| | | | | | | | |
osteoporosis, the nurse will | | |
a. ask about any leg cramps or hot flashes.
| | | | | | | |
b. assist the patient to sit up at the bedside.
| | | | | | | | |
c. be sure that the patient has recently eaten.
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d. administer the ordered calcium carbonate. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-b
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Which menu choice by a patient with osteoporosis indicates that the nurse's
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teaching about appropriate diet has been effective?
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a. Pancakes with syrup and bacon
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b. Whole wheat toast and fruit jelly
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c. Two-egg omelet and a half grapefruit
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d. Oatmeal with skim milk and fruit yogurt - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-d
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Which assessment finding for a patient using naproxen (Naprosyn) to treat
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osteoarthritis is likely to require a change in medication?
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a. The patient has gained 3 lb.
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b. The patient has dark-colored stools.
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