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QUIZ 1
The nurse in the endocrinology clinic is reviewing phone
messages from clients. Which client would be priority to call
first?
Client with hyperthyroidism who has a new temperature
reading of 101.5 F (38.6 C)
The health care provider suspects a rotator cuff injury in a
client who is an avid tennis player. The nurse should most likely
assess which of the following?
shoulder pain with arm abduction
The nurse reviews discharge. teaching about residual limb care
for a client who had a lower limb amputation. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? Select all that
apply.
assess the residual limb daily for redness or irritation keep limb
socks and elastic wraps clean and dry
lie on your stomach 3x/day for 30 minutes wash the
residual limb daily with soap and water
The nurse teaches proper foot care with diabetes
mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates that further
teaching is needed?
"I will make sure my flip flops are made of leather."
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The nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is caring for
an unresponsive client who just came from the operating room
following surgery under general anesthetic for colorectal
cancer. The nurse chooses what as the highest priority nursing
diagnosis?
Ineffective airway clearance
A nurse caring for a client who, 30 minutes ago, underwent an
ablation procedure for supraventricular tachycardia in the
cardiac catheterization laboratory. The client has a dressing
over the femoral insertion site with a small amount of oozing
blood. Which action by the nurse causes the charge nurse to
intervene?
Assists to sit on the side of the bed to use the urinal
The nurse receives report on the assigned team of clients on
the oncology unit. All are receiving chemotherapy. Which
client should the nurse check on first?
New onset back pain and weakness in legs
nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube that was placed 2
hours ago for a pneumothorax. Where would the nurse expect,
gentle, continuous bubbling?
Suction control chamber
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A client is being discharged home after an open radical
prostatectomy. Which statement indicates a need for
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further teaching?
"If I get constipated, I will use suppository"
The nurse admitting a client who had mastectomy 6 months
ago and is scheduled for elective surgery.
During the physical assessment, the nurse notices a 0.5 cm
mobile, firm, nontender lymph node in the upper arm. What
action should the nurse take?
Reassure the client that it is an expected finding
A client with a T4 spinal cord injury has a severe throbbing
headache and appears flushed and diaphoretic. Which
priority interventions should the nurse perform? Select all
that apply.
Determine if there is bladder distention Measure
the client's blood pressure Remove constrictive
clothing
The nurse admits a client who fell off a 20-ft (6-m) ladder. On
arrival in the emergency department, the client is arousable
but lethargic. What is the nurse's priority action?
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QUIZ 1
The nurse in the endocrinology clinic is reviewing phone
messages from clients. Which client would be priority to call
first?
Client with hyperthyroidism who has a new temperature
reading of 101.5 F (38.6 C)
The health care provider suspects a rotator cuff injury in a
client who is an avid tennis player. The nurse should most likely
assess which of the following?
shoulder pain with arm abduction
The nurse reviews discharge. teaching about residual limb care
for a client who had a lower limb amputation. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? Select all that
apply.
assess the residual limb daily for redness or irritation keep limb
socks and elastic wraps clean and dry
lie on your stomach 3x/day for 30 minutes wash the
residual limb daily with soap and water
The nurse teaches proper foot care with diabetes
mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates that further
teaching is needed?
"I will make sure my flip flops are made of leather."
NURSING 201 medical surgical nursing exam
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,NURSING 201 medical surgical nursing exam
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The nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is caring for
an unresponsive client who just came from the operating room
following surgery under general anesthetic for colorectal
cancer. The nurse chooses what as the highest priority nursing
diagnosis?
Ineffective airway clearance
A nurse caring for a client who, 30 minutes ago, underwent an
ablation procedure for supraventricular tachycardia in the
cardiac catheterization laboratory. The client has a dressing
over the femoral insertion site with a small amount of oozing
blood. Which action by the nurse causes the charge nurse to
intervene?
Assists to sit on the side of the bed to use the urinal
The nurse receives report on the assigned team of clients on
the oncology unit. All are receiving chemotherapy. Which
client should the nurse check on first?
New onset back pain and weakness in legs
nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube that was placed 2
hours ago for a pneumothorax. Where would the nurse expect,
gentle, continuous bubbling?
Suction control chamber
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,NURSING 201 medical surgical nursing exam
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A client is being discharged home after an open radical
prostatectomy. Which statement indicates a need for
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, NURSING 201 medical surgical nursing exam
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further teaching?
"If I get constipated, I will use suppository"
The nurse admitting a client who had mastectomy 6 months
ago and is scheduled for elective surgery.
During the physical assessment, the nurse notices a 0.5 cm
mobile, firm, nontender lymph node in the upper arm. What
action should the nurse take?
Reassure the client that it is an expected finding
A client with a T4 spinal cord injury has a severe throbbing
headache and appears flushed and diaphoretic. Which
priority interventions should the nurse perform? Select all
that apply.
Determine if there is bladder distention Measure
the client's blood pressure Remove constrictive
clothing
The nurse admits a client who fell off a 20-ft (6-m) ladder. On
arrival in the emergency department, the client is arousable
but lethargic. What is the nurse's priority action?
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