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NSG 202 FINAL EXAM | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
The doctor prescribes Zestril (Lisinopril) for a client with heart
failure. The nurse understands the action of this drug to be which
of the following?
A. Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, lowering systemic
vascular resistance
B. Complete eye examination every year
C. Ca125 blood test once a year
A. Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, lowering systemic
vascular resistance
A client who is status post thoracotomy has a chest tube in place
for 6 hours. The client refuses to take deep breaths because of
the pain. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Administer pain medication and encourage the client to take
deep breaths
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B. Ambulate the client in the hallway to promote deep breathing
C. Encourage the client to take shallow breaths to help with the
pain
D. Auscultate the clients anterior and posterior lung fields
A. Administer pain medication and encourage the client to take
deep breaths
A client with emphysema becomes restless and confused. What
step should the nurse take next?
A. Increase the oxygen flow rate to 5L/NC, review chest x-ray
report
B. Sit client up, encourage deep breathing
C. Assess the client's potassium level, BUN level
D. Draw stat ABG's and obtain vital signs
B. Sit client up, encourage deep breathing
While caring for a client preparing for a kidney transplant, the
nurse knows that the client understands teaching on
immunosuppression when she states which of the following?
A. The medications that I take will help prevent my body from
attacking my new kidney
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B. I will have to make sure that I avoid being around people
C. My body will only have a problem with my new kidney if the
donor is not directly related to me
D. My body will treat the new kidney like my original kidney
A. The medications that I take will help prevent my body from
attacking my new kidney
A client has a pacemaker inserted for a third-degree heart block.
The next day the nurse assesses the following BP 138/72, apical
heart rate 88 BPM, urine output 50 ml/hr, serum potassium of 4.2
meq/L. What should the nurse do?
A. Chart the findings
B. Anticipate an order for a beta blocking medication
C. Start a potassium drip per protocol
D. Anticipate change in pacemaker rate
A. Chart the findings
The nurse is conducting a history on a male client to determine
the severity of the symptoms associated with prostate
enlargement. Which finding is cause for prompt action by the
nurse?
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A. Weak urinary stream
B. Cloudy urine
C. Post-void dribbling
D. Urinary hesitancy
B. Cloudy urine
The nurse tells a client the most effective treatments for a rash
for lupus Erythematosus are. SATA
A. Wash with mild soap and water
B. Limited sun exposure
C. Getting the varicella vaccine booster
D. Use of antimalarial drugs
E. Do not apply lotion liberally to dry areas
A, b, d
The nurse provides home care instructions for a client with
systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further instructions?
A. I should do a moderate amount of low impact exercises when I
am fatigued
NSG 202 FINAL EXAM | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
The doctor prescribes Zestril (Lisinopril) for a client with heart
failure. The nurse understands the action of this drug to be which
of the following?
A. Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, lowering systemic
vascular resistance
B. Complete eye examination every year
C. Ca125 blood test once a year
A. Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, lowering systemic
vascular resistance
A client who is status post thoracotomy has a chest tube in place
for 6 hours. The client refuses to take deep breaths because of
the pain. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Administer pain medication and encourage the client to take
deep breaths
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B. Ambulate the client in the hallway to promote deep breathing
C. Encourage the client to take shallow breaths to help with the
pain
D. Auscultate the clients anterior and posterior lung fields
A. Administer pain medication and encourage the client to take
deep breaths
A client with emphysema becomes restless and confused. What
step should the nurse take next?
A. Increase the oxygen flow rate to 5L/NC, review chest x-ray
report
B. Sit client up, encourage deep breathing
C. Assess the client's potassium level, BUN level
D. Draw stat ABG's and obtain vital signs
B. Sit client up, encourage deep breathing
While caring for a client preparing for a kidney transplant, the
nurse knows that the client understands teaching on
immunosuppression when she states which of the following?
A. The medications that I take will help prevent my body from
attacking my new kidney
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B. I will have to make sure that I avoid being around people
C. My body will only have a problem with my new kidney if the
donor is not directly related to me
D. My body will treat the new kidney like my original kidney
A. The medications that I take will help prevent my body from
attacking my new kidney
A client has a pacemaker inserted for a third-degree heart block.
The next day the nurse assesses the following BP 138/72, apical
heart rate 88 BPM, urine output 50 ml/hr, serum potassium of 4.2
meq/L. What should the nurse do?
A. Chart the findings
B. Anticipate an order for a beta blocking medication
C. Start a potassium drip per protocol
D. Anticipate change in pacemaker rate
A. Chart the findings
The nurse is conducting a history on a male client to determine
the severity of the symptoms associated with prostate
enlargement. Which finding is cause for prompt action by the
nurse?
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A. Weak urinary stream
B. Cloudy urine
C. Post-void dribbling
D. Urinary hesitancy
B. Cloudy urine
The nurse tells a client the most effective treatments for a rash
for lupus Erythematosus are. SATA
A. Wash with mild soap and water
B. Limited sun exposure
C. Getting the varicella vaccine booster
D. Use of antimalarial drugs
E. Do not apply lotion liberally to dry areas
A, b, d
The nurse provides home care instructions for a client with
systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further instructions?
A. I should do a moderate amount of low impact exercises when I
am fatigued
