,A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. The
nurse teaches the client about postprocedure interventions that protect the catheter
insertion site. What should the nurse inform the client of regarding the leg used for
catheter insertion?
1
It should be elevated on a pillow.
2
It should be kept extended while on bed rest.
3
It will be positioned dependent to the level of the heart.
4
It will be put through range-of-motion exercises several times an hour. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-2
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a thiazide diuretic for hypertension.
Which food selection by the client indicates to the nurse that dietary teaching about
thiazide diuretics is successful?
1
Apples
2
Broccoli
3
Cherries
4
Cauliflower - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
The nurse is monitoring a client's hemoglobin level. The nurse recalls that the amount of
hemoglobin in the blood has what effect on oxygenation status?
1
Except with rare blood disorders, hemoglobin seldom affects oxygenation status.
2
There are many other factors that affect oxygenation status more than hemoglobin
does.
3
A low hemoglobin level causes reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
4
Hemoglobin reflects the body's clotting ability and may or may not affect oxygenation
status. - CORRECT ANSWERS-3
, On the morning of surgery a client is admitted for resection of an abdominal aortic
aneurysm. While awaiting surgery, the client suddenly develops symptoms of shock.
Which nursing action is priority?
1
Prepare for blood transfusions.
2
Notify the surgeon immediately.
3
Make the client nothing by mouth (NPO).
4
Administer the prescribed preoperative sedative. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
A client is admitted to the hospital for an emergency cardiac catheterization. What
adaptation is the client most likely to complain of after this procedure?
1
Fear of dying
2
Skipped heartbeats
3
Pain at the insertion site
4
Anxiety in response to intensive monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS-3
A client is seen in the clinic with sickle cell anemia. A nurse teaches the client about
sickle cell anemia. Which information from the client indicates a correct understanding
of the condition?
1
"I have abnormal platelets."
2
"I have abnormal hemoglobin."
3
"I have abnormal hematocrit."
4
"I have abnormal white blood cells." - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
The plan of care for a postoperative client who has developed a pulmonary embolus
includes monitoring and bed rest. The client asks why all activity is restricted. The
nurse's response should be based on what principle about bed rest?
1
It prevents the further aggregation of platelets.
2
It enhances the peripheral circulation in the deep vessels.
3
It decreases the potential for further dislodgment of emboli.
4
nurse teaches the client about postprocedure interventions that protect the catheter
insertion site. What should the nurse inform the client of regarding the leg used for
catheter insertion?
1
It should be elevated on a pillow.
2
It should be kept extended while on bed rest.
3
It will be positioned dependent to the level of the heart.
4
It will be put through range-of-motion exercises several times an hour. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-2
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a thiazide diuretic for hypertension.
Which food selection by the client indicates to the nurse that dietary teaching about
thiazide diuretics is successful?
1
Apples
2
Broccoli
3
Cherries
4
Cauliflower - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
The nurse is monitoring a client's hemoglobin level. The nurse recalls that the amount of
hemoglobin in the blood has what effect on oxygenation status?
1
Except with rare blood disorders, hemoglobin seldom affects oxygenation status.
2
There are many other factors that affect oxygenation status more than hemoglobin
does.
3
A low hemoglobin level causes reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
4
Hemoglobin reflects the body's clotting ability and may or may not affect oxygenation
status. - CORRECT ANSWERS-3
, On the morning of surgery a client is admitted for resection of an abdominal aortic
aneurysm. While awaiting surgery, the client suddenly develops symptoms of shock.
Which nursing action is priority?
1
Prepare for blood transfusions.
2
Notify the surgeon immediately.
3
Make the client nothing by mouth (NPO).
4
Administer the prescribed preoperative sedative. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
A client is admitted to the hospital for an emergency cardiac catheterization. What
adaptation is the client most likely to complain of after this procedure?
1
Fear of dying
2
Skipped heartbeats
3
Pain at the insertion site
4
Anxiety in response to intensive monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS-3
A client is seen in the clinic with sickle cell anemia. A nurse teaches the client about
sickle cell anemia. Which information from the client indicates a correct understanding
of the condition?
1
"I have abnormal platelets."
2
"I have abnormal hemoglobin."
3
"I have abnormal hematocrit."
4
"I have abnormal white blood cells." - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
The plan of care for a postoperative client who has developed a pulmonary embolus
includes monitoring and bed rest. The client asks why all activity is restricted. The
nurse's response should be based on what principle about bed rest?
1
It prevents the further aggregation of platelets.
2
It enhances the peripheral circulation in the deep vessels.
3
It decreases the potential for further dislodgment of emboli.
4
