MED SURG Final NCLEX
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A student nurse is preparing blood for an A Positive patient who needs to
receive a blood transfusion. The nurse intervenes after which statement?
A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal recipient",
therefore you can receive any type of blood.
B. "A positive blood types can receive A+, A-, O+ and O-"
C. "Testing your blood type helps us determine what type of blood you need. Not
all blood types are the same and can cause a reaction"
D. "Only certain people who meet a certain criteria can donate blood, but if you
have any types of symptoms during transfusion, let a health care staff member
know"
Answer- A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal
recipient", therefore you can receive any type of blood.
,A patient has a folic acid deficiency. The nurse tells the patient to order foods
rich in Folic Acid. What foods are best for the patient to look for when
ordering
food?
A. Leafy Green Vegetables
B. Citrus Fruits
C.Chicken
D.Dried Beans
E. Hard Candy
Answer- A. Leafy Green Vegetables
B. Citrus Fruits
D. Dried Beans
1. A patient who was recently diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
(GERD) was just educated on the importance of nutrition and what foods to
avoid. What statement made by the patient, indicates the need for further
teaching?
,a. " I will avoid foods like French fries and citrus juices to decrease my chances
of acid reflux and heart burn"
b. "I will continue to drink 2 cups of coffee each morning when I wake up, to
make sure I have enough energy for the day"
c. " I need to find another dessert I can eat each night before bed, because the
chocolate ice cream I eat every night will exacerbate my Gastroesophageal
Reflux"
d. " I need to drink more room temperature water to make sure my body has
help when properly digesting my meals"
Answer- B. "I will continue to drink 2 cups of coffee each morning when I
wake up, to make sure I have enough energy for the day"
A 76-year old man with chronic anemia arrives at the Emergency department
with increased fatigue and heart palpitations even at rest. The nurse would
expect the patients' laboratory test findings to include: (Select all that apply)
a. Hemoglobin (Hgb) of 6.8 g/dL
, b. Hematocrit (Hct) value of 32%
c. An Red Blood Cell count of 4,500,000/L
d. A ferritin level of 8.2 ng/mL
e. A White Blood Cell count of 6.5 x 109/L
Answer- A, B, D
a: hemoglobin (Hgb) of 6.8 g/dL
b: hematocrit (Hct) value of 32%
d: a ferritin level of 8.2 ng/mL
A student nurse is explaining the risk factors for metabolic syndrome which
statement by the student would require correction from the nurse?
A. Waist circumference of 41 for a male
B. Body mass index of 30 or higher
C. Triglycerides level of 130
D. Blood Glucose of 168
Answer- C. Triglycerides level of 130
Questions and Correct
Answers
A student nurse is preparing blood for an A Positive patient who needs to
receive a blood transfusion. The nurse intervenes after which statement?
A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal recipient",
therefore you can receive any type of blood.
B. "A positive blood types can receive A+, A-, O+ and O-"
C. "Testing your blood type helps us determine what type of blood you need. Not
all blood types are the same and can cause a reaction"
D. "Only certain people who meet a certain criteria can donate blood, but if you
have any types of symptoms during transfusion, let a health care staff member
know"
Answer- A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal
recipient", therefore you can receive any type of blood.
,A patient has a folic acid deficiency. The nurse tells the patient to order foods
rich in Folic Acid. What foods are best for the patient to look for when
ordering
food?
A. Leafy Green Vegetables
B. Citrus Fruits
C.Chicken
D.Dried Beans
E. Hard Candy
Answer- A. Leafy Green Vegetables
B. Citrus Fruits
D. Dried Beans
1. A patient who was recently diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
(GERD) was just educated on the importance of nutrition and what foods to
avoid. What statement made by the patient, indicates the need for further
teaching?
,a. " I will avoid foods like French fries and citrus juices to decrease my chances
of acid reflux and heart burn"
b. "I will continue to drink 2 cups of coffee each morning when I wake up, to
make sure I have enough energy for the day"
c. " I need to find another dessert I can eat each night before bed, because the
chocolate ice cream I eat every night will exacerbate my Gastroesophageal
Reflux"
d. " I need to drink more room temperature water to make sure my body has
help when properly digesting my meals"
Answer- B. "I will continue to drink 2 cups of coffee each morning when I
wake up, to make sure I have enough energy for the day"
A 76-year old man with chronic anemia arrives at the Emergency department
with increased fatigue and heart palpitations even at rest. The nurse would
expect the patients' laboratory test findings to include: (Select all that apply)
a. Hemoglobin (Hgb) of 6.8 g/dL
, b. Hematocrit (Hct) value of 32%
c. An Red Blood Cell count of 4,500,000/L
d. A ferritin level of 8.2 ng/mL
e. A White Blood Cell count of 6.5 x 109/L
Answer- A, B, D
a: hemoglobin (Hgb) of 6.8 g/dL
b: hematocrit (Hct) value of 32%
d: a ferritin level of 8.2 ng/mL
A student nurse is explaining the risk factors for metabolic syndrome which
statement by the student would require correction from the nurse?
A. Waist circumference of 41 for a male
B. Body mass index of 30 or higher
C. Triglycerides level of 130
D. Blood Glucose of 168
Answer- C. Triglycerides level of 130
