NUR 2502 / NUR2502 Final Exam Multidimensional Care III / MDC 3 - Rasmussen MDC 3 FINAL

NUR 2502 / NUR2502 Final Exam Multidimensional Care III / MDC 3 - Rasmussen MDC 3 FINAL 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days post-operative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a history of asthma complaining of increased dyspnea. 2. When educating a female client on the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction, the nurse recognizes which of the following should be included in the teaching? A. Women experience intermittent claudication B. Substernal chest pain is the most common symptom in women C. Pain usually resolves with rest and relaxation D. Older adults and women often present with atypical signs and symptoms. 3. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a client in atrial fibrillation with arate of 180 beats per minute? A. Administer medications to slow the rate B. Monitor urine output C. Administer anticoagulants D. Apply compression stockings 4. The nurse educates the client that besides an echocardiogram, which of the following tests is the best tool for diagnosing heart failure?A. Pulmonary artery catheterB. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) C. Radionuclide studies D. Multigated angiophaphic scan (MUGA) 5. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with polycythemia vera. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client and family education? A. Resume normal activity B. Diet high in vitamin K intake C. Decrease fluid intake to no more than 1 liter per day D. Wear support hose while awake 6. The nurse is caring for a client who presented to the emergency department with pulmonaryedema. The client is hypotensive with a pulse oximeter reading of 85% on room air. Which of the following is a nursing priority? A. Administer IV fluids B. Obtain a chest x-ray C. Administer diuretics D. Administer oxygen 7. The nurse is caring for four clients on a post-surgical unit. The nurse understands that monitoring the client for which post-operative compilation takes priority? A. Nausea B. Pneumonia C. Constipation D. Urinary retention8. A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has recently diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following should be included in the client teaching? (SATA) A. Medication teaching B. Low sodium diet C. Weekly weights D. Symptoms to report to the provider E. Fluid restriction 9. The nurse is caring for a client with mitral regurgitation. Which of the following would thenurse anticipate the client to develop if left untreated? A. Left-sided heart failure B. Renal failure C. Right-sided heart failure D. Myocardial Ischemia 10. A nurse is caring for a 65-year old male who recently underwent an aortic valve replacement. Which of the following is a post-operative nursing care priority?