Nursing Interventions and Clinical Findings in
Patient Care Exam Questions and Answers
Preeclampsia clinical findings
Visual disturbances and epigastric pain
Intermittent claudication
Leg pain when walking that is relieved by rest.
Hypokalemia signs
Muscle weakness, flattened T-waves on ECG, nausea.
Electrolyte imbalance risk with furosemide
Hypokalemia
Thermoregulation intervention for infants
Placing infant skin-to-skin with mother.
Malignant hyperthermia interventions
Administer IV dantrolene, discontinue triggering anesthetic, provide cooling
measures, monitor core temperature.
Asthma exacerbation medication
Albuterol is the first-line medication.
COPD exacerbation prevention
Smoking cessation, annual influenza vaccine, air purifier use at home.
Pancytopenia nursing intervention
Assess for bruising and petechiae.
Tumor staging T2N1M0
Moderate tumor size, regional lymph node involvement, no metastasis.
Kussmaul respirations priority action
,Begin IV insulin infusion.
Medications for type 2 diabetes
Metformin, Glipizide, Sitagliptin, Acarbose.
Rho(D) immune globulin purpose
It prevents my body from attacking Rh-positive blood.
Complication of oral contraceptives
Pulmonary embolism.
Sildenafil (Viagra) teaching need
I can take this with my nitrate for chest pain.
Nitrate for chest pain
Medication that improves blood flow to the penis.
Prolonged erection
A condition that should be reported.
Administration time for certain medications
Should be taken 30-60 minutes before sex.
Common causes of erectile dysfunction
Includes diabetes, hypertension, opioid use, and age-related hormonal decline.
400 mg drug order
Requires administration of 4 mL when the concentration is 100 mg/mL.
Heparin administration
5,000 units SC requires 0.5 mL when the supply is 10,000 units/mL.
Cefazolin IV order
1 g every 8 hours requires administration of 50 mL when available in 2 g in 100 mL
D5W.
Dopamine dosage calculation
, 5 mcg/kg/min for a 70 kg patient results in 350 mcg/min.
Immediate intervention for preeclampsia
Epigastric pain and blurred vision require immediate attention.
Expected finding in peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Hair loss on lower extremities.
Diet for hypertension
The DASH diet should be reinforced.
Finding to report for lisinopril
Potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L.
Medications for hypertension
Includes metoprolol, losartan, furosemide, and nifedipine.
Difference between chronic and gestational hypertension
The timing of onset is the primary difference.
Complication with eclampsia
Seizures are a complication to monitor for.
Sign requiring attention with magnesium sulfate
Respiratory rate of 10/min requires immediate attention.
Complication risk for CVI
Venous stasis ulcers.
Modifiable risk factors for hypertension
Includes obesity, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Improved perfusion indicator in preeclamptic patient
Normal fetal movement indicates improved perfusion.
Teaching about Atenolol
Patient Care Exam Questions and Answers
Preeclampsia clinical findings
Visual disturbances and epigastric pain
Intermittent claudication
Leg pain when walking that is relieved by rest.
Hypokalemia signs
Muscle weakness, flattened T-waves on ECG, nausea.
Electrolyte imbalance risk with furosemide
Hypokalemia
Thermoregulation intervention for infants
Placing infant skin-to-skin with mother.
Malignant hyperthermia interventions
Administer IV dantrolene, discontinue triggering anesthetic, provide cooling
measures, monitor core temperature.
Asthma exacerbation medication
Albuterol is the first-line medication.
COPD exacerbation prevention
Smoking cessation, annual influenza vaccine, air purifier use at home.
Pancytopenia nursing intervention
Assess for bruising and petechiae.
Tumor staging T2N1M0
Moderate tumor size, regional lymph node involvement, no metastasis.
Kussmaul respirations priority action
,Begin IV insulin infusion.
Medications for type 2 diabetes
Metformin, Glipizide, Sitagliptin, Acarbose.
Rho(D) immune globulin purpose
It prevents my body from attacking Rh-positive blood.
Complication of oral contraceptives
Pulmonary embolism.
Sildenafil (Viagra) teaching need
I can take this with my nitrate for chest pain.
Nitrate for chest pain
Medication that improves blood flow to the penis.
Prolonged erection
A condition that should be reported.
Administration time for certain medications
Should be taken 30-60 minutes before sex.
Common causes of erectile dysfunction
Includes diabetes, hypertension, opioid use, and age-related hormonal decline.
400 mg drug order
Requires administration of 4 mL when the concentration is 100 mg/mL.
Heparin administration
5,000 units SC requires 0.5 mL when the supply is 10,000 units/mL.
Cefazolin IV order
1 g every 8 hours requires administration of 50 mL when available in 2 g in 100 mL
D5W.
Dopamine dosage calculation
, 5 mcg/kg/min for a 70 kg patient results in 350 mcg/min.
Immediate intervention for preeclampsia
Epigastric pain and blurred vision require immediate attention.
Expected finding in peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Hair loss on lower extremities.
Diet for hypertension
The DASH diet should be reinforced.
Finding to report for lisinopril
Potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L.
Medications for hypertension
Includes metoprolol, losartan, furosemide, and nifedipine.
Difference between chronic and gestational hypertension
The timing of onset is the primary difference.
Complication with eclampsia
Seizures are a complication to monitor for.
Sign requiring attention with magnesium sulfate
Respiratory rate of 10/min requires immediate attention.
Complication risk for CVI
Venous stasis ulcers.
Modifiable risk factors for hypertension
Includes obesity, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Improved perfusion indicator in preeclamptic patient
Normal fetal movement indicates improved perfusion.
Teaching about Atenolol
