Kaplan nursing integrated EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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ED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (9
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QUESTION 1 zm




A nurse assesses a postoperative patient 2 days after chest surgery. What findings ind
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icate that the patient requires better pain management (select all that apply)?
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a. Confusion
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b. Hypoglycemia
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c. Poor cough effort
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d. Shallow breathing
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e. Elevated temperature
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ANSWER

A C DE
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QUESTION 2 zm




While ambulating in the room, a patient complains of feeling dizzy. In what order will
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mthe nurse accomplish the following activities?
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a. Have the patient sit down in a chair.
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b. Give the patient something to drink.
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c. Take the patient's blood pressure (BP).
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d. Inform the patient's health care provider.
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ANSWER

A C B D
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QUESTION 3 zm




In what order will the nurse perform these actions when doing a physical assessment
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for a patient admitted with abdominal pain?
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a. Percuss the abdomen to locate any areas of dullness.
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, b. Palpate the abdomen to check for tenderness or masses.
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c. Inspect the abdomen for distention or other abnormalities.
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d. Auscultate the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds.
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ANSWER

C DA B
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QUESTION 4 zm




Which information is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provid
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er about a patient who has been using varenicline (Chantix)?
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a. The patient continues to smoke a few cigarettes every day.
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b. The patient complains of headaches that occur almost daily.
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c. The patient complains of new-onset sadness and depression.
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d. The patient says, "I have decided that I am not ready to quit."
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ANSWER

C



QUESTION 5 zm




Which method should the nurse use to gather the most complete assessment of an old
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er patient?
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a. Review the patient's health record for previous assessments.
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b. Use a geriatric assessment instrument to evaluate the patient.
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c. Ask the patient to write down medical problems and medications.
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d. Interview both the patient and the primary caregiver for the patient.
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ANSWER

B



QUESTION 6 zm




The nurse is preparing to perform a focused assessment for a patient complaining of
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shortness of breath. Which equipment will be needed?
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a. Flashlight
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c. Tongue blades
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b. Stethoscope
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d. Percussion hammer
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ANSWER

B