HESI MED SURG 3/ MED SURG 55 QUESTIONS RN V1 (MOST ANSWER(S)

HESI MED SURG 3/ MED SURG 55 QUESTIONS RN V1 (MOST ANSWER(S) 1. A patient who underwent abdominal surgery complains that coughing makes it feel like his intestines have spilled out. What should the nurse do first? - Assess the abdominal area visually. 2. A patient has been taking Kenalog (a corticosteroid) and reports increased redness. What action should be taken? - Schedule an appointment for further evaluation. 3. A patient had a bronchodilator therapy. What requires further attention? - Positive findings of gastro-occult emesis. 4. A patient taking B12 supplements complains of fatigue. Which lab test should be monitored? - Complete Blood Count (CBC). 5. A patient with Parkinson's disease is walking. What should be confirmed to ensure effectiveness? - Verify the effectiveness of the walking regimen. 6. What is the priority intervention for a patient allergic to bananas? - Replace latex-containing items. 7. How can renal calculi be prevented? - Limit intake of tea and chocolate. 8. If a patient is experiencing Fibrillation-Ventricular (F-vib), what medication should be administered? - Adenosine. 9. A nurse is unable to palpate a pedal pulse in a patient. What should the nurse do next? - Use a doppler device to assess the pedal pulse. 10. A client with a history of COPD has started a walking program. How can the nurse determine if the program is effective? - Evaluate cardiovascular improvements. 11. A post-op client claims to know everything about breathing techniques. How should the nurse respond? - Validate the client's knowledge and ask him to demonstrate his breathing technique for assessment.