NR 304 Exam 1 Questions – Study Guide and Practice Review Material
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous
infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. The
client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make? - ✔✔Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IV heparin will be
used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is at risk for developing venous
thromboembolism. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following unsafe
actions? - ✔✔Massaging her legs
A nurse on the med-surg unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. Which
of the following surgical procedures places the client at risk for developing deep vein
thrombosis. - ✔✔Hip arthroplasty
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in
the right calf. The nurse anticipates which of the following orders when notifying the provider of
this finding? - ✔✔Obtain a venous duplex ultrasound
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching. - ✔✔Adjust the thermostat
so the environment is warm
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following
symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? - ✔✔Intermittent
claudication
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for a client who will undergo surgery. The nurse
explains that the client will wear anti-embolism stockings during and after the procedure. When
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous
infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. The
client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make? - ✔✔Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IV heparin will be
used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is at risk for developing venous
thromboembolism. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following unsafe
actions? - ✔✔Massaging her legs
A nurse on the med-surg unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. Which
of the following surgical procedures places the client at risk for developing deep vein
thrombosis. - ✔✔Hip arthroplasty
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in
the right calf. The nurse anticipates which of the following orders when notifying the provider of
this finding? - ✔✔Obtain a venous duplex ultrasound
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching. - ✔✔Adjust the thermostat
so the environment is warm
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following
symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? - ✔✔Intermittent
claudication
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for a client who will undergo surgery. The nurse
explains that the client will wear anti-embolism stockings during and after the procedure. When
