Final Exam
1. A client with diverticulitis is now having increased abdominal pain. What do you
suspect?
- Gastrointestinal perforation
2. A client with an NG tube set to low intermittent suction is complaining of abdominal
pain. What will the nurse do first?
- Check patency of NG tube
3. A client is post op day two following a colon resection. What are common S/S seen with
peritonitis?
- Fever, elevated HR and hypotension
4. Which lab value would indicate inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion?
- Decreased serum sodium
5. A client is suspected to be in DKA. Which medication do you anticipate using IV to treat
this patient?
, - regular insulin
6. A young male is recently diagnosed with pancreatitis has severe pain. What are the best
treatment options?
- IV fluids and NPO
7. Nursing interventions for a newly diagnosed anorectal abscess
- pain management and sitz bath
8. A nurse has an order for metformin 1g BID. Available is 500 MG. How many tablets
should the nurse administer?
- 2
9. Which finding requires urgent attention following an ileostomy placement?
- bluish stoma
10. What is a common lab associated with Cushing's disease?
- Elevated urine cortisol level