MED SURG 2 FINAL EXAM (TEST BANK)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
. The nurse is caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia.
Which of the following products would the nurse
anticipate being prescribed? - correct answer-
Cryoprecipitate
A female patient arrives at the HCP's office for a routine
checkup. The nurse notes that the patient is thin, of Asian
descent, and experienced a surgery-induced menopause.
Which test does the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe? -
correct answer- A dual-energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DEXA)
A patient arrives at a clinic with a knee joint that is
noticeably swollen, warm to the touch, and painful. The
HCP plans to perform an arthrocentesis. Given the
patient's symptoms, which is the least likely reason for
the procedure? - correct answer- To
mechanically inhibit the production of synovial fluid
,A patient asks the difference between osteoarthritis and
RA. Which manifestations does the nurse explain are
characteristic of RA? (Select all that apply.) - correct
answer- Early morning stiffness
Autoimmune disease
Low-grade fever
A patient diagnosed with curvature of the spine asks the
nurse why breathing is so much more difficult. Which
answer by the nurse best answers the question? -
correct answer- "The thoracic cage has lost
some flexibility."
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and
undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a
fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a
medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which
condition does the nurse recognize as a possible
complication for this patient? - correct answer-
Delay or absence of healing
, A patient has a bone marrow aspiration from the
posterior iliac crest. Before the procedure, the patient's
vital signs were blood pressure 132/82 mm Hg and pulse
88 beats/min. One hour after the procedure, the blood
pressure is 108/70 mm Hg and pulse is 96 beats/min.
Which assessment is the least important for the patient at
this time? - correct answer- Check the patient's
most recent CBC report.
A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following
surgery for an amputation. Which information will the
nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a
prosthesis? - correct answer- Skin inspection is
performed each time the sock is removed.
A patient is being prepared to receive a prescribed blood
transfusion. What is the best way that the licensed
practical nurse (LPN) can assist the health team to prevent
a transfusion reaction? - correct answer- Assist
the registered nurse (RN) to correctly identify the patient
and the blood product.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
. The nurse is caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia.
Which of the following products would the nurse
anticipate being prescribed? - correct answer-
Cryoprecipitate
A female patient arrives at the HCP's office for a routine
checkup. The nurse notes that the patient is thin, of Asian
descent, and experienced a surgery-induced menopause.
Which test does the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe? -
correct answer- A dual-energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DEXA)
A patient arrives at a clinic with a knee joint that is
noticeably swollen, warm to the touch, and painful. The
HCP plans to perform an arthrocentesis. Given the
patient's symptoms, which is the least likely reason for
the procedure? - correct answer- To
mechanically inhibit the production of synovial fluid
,A patient asks the difference between osteoarthritis and
RA. Which manifestations does the nurse explain are
characteristic of RA? (Select all that apply.) - correct
answer- Early morning stiffness
Autoimmune disease
Low-grade fever
A patient diagnosed with curvature of the spine asks the
nurse why breathing is so much more difficult. Which
answer by the nurse best answers the question? -
correct answer- "The thoracic cage has lost
some flexibility."
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and
undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a
fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a
medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which
condition does the nurse recognize as a possible
complication for this patient? - correct answer-
Delay or absence of healing
, A patient has a bone marrow aspiration from the
posterior iliac crest. Before the procedure, the patient's
vital signs were blood pressure 132/82 mm Hg and pulse
88 beats/min. One hour after the procedure, the blood
pressure is 108/70 mm Hg and pulse is 96 beats/min.
Which assessment is the least important for the patient at
this time? - correct answer- Check the patient's
most recent CBC report.
A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following
surgery for an amputation. Which information will the
nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a
prosthesis? - correct answer- Skin inspection is
performed each time the sock is removed.
A patient is being prepared to receive a prescribed blood
transfusion. What is the best way that the licensed
practical nurse (LPN) can assist the health team to prevent
a transfusion reaction? - correct answer- Assist
the registered nurse (RN) to correctly identify the patient
and the blood product.
