NUR 265 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers |
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Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl -✓✓The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a
priority for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client
who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by dehydration which of the
following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels -✓✓The nurse is caring for
a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed oliguria and
increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels -✓✓The nurse is caring for a
client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and tingling in the
hands. Which action should the nurse take first
I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day -✓✓The nurse is talking with a
client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week. Which of the
following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor -✓✓The nurse is
teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client who has returned
from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if
the client has
Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing -
✓✓The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take
Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage -
✓✓The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is
receiving peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is
observed
, Back pain -✓✓The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to assess
2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm -✓✓The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute
pancreatitis. Which results from the box below should the nurse expect to find in the
client
Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg -✓✓The nurse
working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan
to assess a client who has
I will avoid eating foods that are high in fat -✓✓The nurse has provided discharge
teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Position the client with the HOB elevated -✓✓The nurse is developing a POC for a client
who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to have a paracentesis performed. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the POC
I should avoid constipation to decrease my risk of bleeding -✓✓The nurse is providing
discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of the following statements best
indicates that the client has understood the teaching
55yr old who has cirrhosis of the liver and has tachypneic -✓✓The nurse has received
handoff report for the following assigned clients. Which client should the nurse see first
The ammonia level -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and has been
prescribed lactulose. It would indicate that the client is having an expected outcome
from his medication if the client experiences a decrease in
Pancreatitis and has had a temperature of 101.1F for the past hr -✓✓The nurse is
caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to assess the client who has
Administer O2 via NC -✓✓The nurse working in a cardiac unit is admitting a client who
has unstable angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
Sinus tachycardia with PVC's -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 45
min ago with a diagnosis of MI. Which of the following findings should the nurse
anticipate may occur within the first few hrs after an MI
Crackles auscultated to the midline of the lung fields -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client
who experienced an acute MI 24 hrs ago. It would be necessary for the nurse to
immediately notify the PCP if the client has
100% Correct - Galen College of Nursing |
Full Answer Compilation | Study Ready
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl -✓✓The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a
priority for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client
who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by dehydration which of the
following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels -✓✓The nurse is caring for
a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed oliguria and
increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels -✓✓The nurse is caring for a
client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and tingling in the
hands. Which action should the nurse take first
I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day -✓✓The nurse is talking with a
client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week. Which of the
following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor -✓✓The nurse is
teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client who has returned
from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if
the client has
Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing -
✓✓The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take
Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage -
✓✓The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is
receiving peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is
observed
, Back pain -✓✓The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to assess
2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm -✓✓The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute
pancreatitis. Which results from the box below should the nurse expect to find in the
client
Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg -✓✓The nurse
working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan
to assess a client who has
I will avoid eating foods that are high in fat -✓✓The nurse has provided discharge
teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Position the client with the HOB elevated -✓✓The nurse is developing a POC for a client
who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to have a paracentesis performed. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the POC
I should avoid constipation to decrease my risk of bleeding -✓✓The nurse is providing
discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of the following statements best
indicates that the client has understood the teaching
55yr old who has cirrhosis of the liver and has tachypneic -✓✓The nurse has received
handoff report for the following assigned clients. Which client should the nurse see first
The ammonia level -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and has been
prescribed lactulose. It would indicate that the client is having an expected outcome
from his medication if the client experiences a decrease in
Pancreatitis and has had a temperature of 101.1F for the past hr -✓✓The nurse is
caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to assess the client who has
Administer O2 via NC -✓✓The nurse working in a cardiac unit is admitting a client who
has unstable angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
Sinus tachycardia with PVC's -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 45
min ago with a diagnosis of MI. Which of the following findings should the nurse
anticipate may occur within the first few hrs after an MI
Crackles auscultated to the midline of the lung fields -✓✓The nurse is caring for a client
who experienced an acute MI 24 hrs ago. It would be necessary for the nurse to
immediately notify the PCP if the client has
