MEDICAL SURGICAL 2024 EXAM PLUS PRACTICE EXAM with correct
questions and answers 100% top score
TEST
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients who are at risk
for coronary heart disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Increase intake of dairy products
b. limit servings of meat per meal to 113 to 170 g ( 4 to 6 oz )
c. cook with coconut oil
d. include fish in the diet two times per week - ✍✍✍-D. Include fish in
the diet two times per week.
Rationale:
When teaching clients at risk for coronary heart disease due to
hypercholesterolemia, it is important to include fish in the diet two
times per week. Fish, particularly fatty fish such as salmon, is a good
source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to have
cardiovascular benefits. Increasing intake of dairy products, limiting
meat servings, and cooking with coconut oil are not specifically
recommended for reducing hypercholesterolemia.
TEST
,Math. Order 15000 units every 12 hours for a patient weighing 80 kg,
available is 10000 units / mL. How many mL should be administered per
dose? - ✍✍✍-1.5 mL (80 kg is just a distraction)
= 1.5
TEST
Client positioning for Thoracentesis position? - ✍✍✍-Leaning forward
Rationale:
The best position is sitting upright and leaning slightly forward with
arms and head resting supported on a table in front of you.
This position allows the provider to access your back and makes it
easier for you to hold still.
If you can't sit, you can lay on your side instead.
The usual site for needle insertion is the posterolateral aspect of the
back over the diaphragm, but under the fluid level.
Ultrasonography or CT can be used to guide the procedure, especially if
the patient is recumbent or supine.
,TEST
Pt has a new order of digoxin, which of the following indicate
understanding the teaching? - ✍✍✍-"I will have potassium level check
periodically"
Rational:
The most common trigger of digoxin toxicity is hypokalemia, which may
occur as a result of diuretic therapy. Dosing errors are also a common
cause of toxicity in the younger population.
TEST
Pt has chronic venous insufficiency, which of the following image
demonstrate venous stasis ulcer - ✍✍✍-
TEST
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a seizure disorder.
Which of the following supplies should the nurse have at the client's
bedside at all times?
a.) Wrist restraints.
b.) Suction equipment.
c.) Backboard.
, d.) Padded tongue blade. - ✍✍✍-b. Suction equipment
Rationale:
Suction equipment to help clear the patient airway
TEST
SLE skin care (SATA), got this one wrong, options area.
a. Pat skin dry gently
b. Lotion to skin twice per day
c. Cleanse the area with astringent- Astringent is to remove oil from the
skin
d. Put on sunscreen with SPF 30 before doing gardening
e. Limit to only 10 mins on bed tanning - ✍✍✍-a. Pat skin dry gently
b. Lotion to skin twice per day
d. Put on sunscreen with SPF 30 before doing gardening.
TEST
Reinforcing teaching about breast health, what should the nurse include
to decrease chances of developing breast cancer? - ✍✍✍-Consume diet
high in antioxidant.
Rationale