NUR 242 Med Surg Exam | 2025/2026 Edition |
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A client admitted for uncontrolled hypertension and chest
pain was started on a daily diuretic two days ago upon
admission, with prescriptions for a daily basic metabolic
panel. The clients potassium level this morning is 2.7
mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take next?
A. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level
is above normal
B. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level
is below normal
,C. No action is required because the potassium level is
within normal limits
D. Hold the clients morning diuretic dose - ANSWER-B
Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for
a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of coronary artery
disease?
A) Decrease anxiety
B) Enhance myocardial oxygenation
C) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D) Educate the client about his symptoms - ANSWER-B
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first
priority when a client exhibits signs or symptoms of
,cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is
administered to treat acute angina, but administration isn't
the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither
are priorities when a client is compromised.
Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes
which of the following procedures?
A) Cardiac catherization
B) Coronary artery bypass surgery
C) Oral medication therapy
, D) Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty -
ANSWER-C
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first
priority when a client exhibits signs or symptoms of
cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is
administered to treat acute angina, but administration isn't
the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither
are priorities when a client is compromised.3. Oral
medication administration is a noninvasive, medical
treatment for coronary artery disease. Cardiac
catherization isn't a treatment, but a diagnostic tool.
Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous
Actual Questions with Correct Answers With Rationales |
Latest
Updated &Graded A+
A client admitted for uncontrolled hypertension and chest
pain was started on a daily diuretic two days ago upon
admission, with prescriptions for a daily basic metabolic
panel. The clients potassium level this morning is 2.7
mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take next?
A. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level
is above normal
B. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level
is below normal
,C. No action is required because the potassium level is
within normal limits
D. Hold the clients morning diuretic dose - ANSWER-B
Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for
a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of coronary artery
disease?
A) Decrease anxiety
B) Enhance myocardial oxygenation
C) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D) Educate the client about his symptoms - ANSWER-B
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first
priority when a client exhibits signs or symptoms of
,cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is
administered to treat acute angina, but administration isn't
the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither
are priorities when a client is compromised.
Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes
which of the following procedures?
A) Cardiac catherization
B) Coronary artery bypass surgery
C) Oral medication therapy
, D) Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty -
ANSWER-C
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first
priority when a client exhibits signs or symptoms of
cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is
administered to treat acute angina, but administration isn't
the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither
are priorities when a client is compromised.3. Oral
medication administration is a noninvasive, medical
treatment for coronary artery disease. Cardiac
catherization isn't a treatment, but a diagnostic tool.
Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous
