A nurse is caring for a child that is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A. stop the seizure
B. place the child in a lateral position
C. use a padded tongue blade
D. restrain the arms
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B. place the child in a lateral position
A toddler has just had a cast applied for a fractured wrist. The wrist and elbow are
immobilized. What information should the nurse include in the home care instructions
before discharge? Select all that apply.
A. report swelling of the fingers
,B. resume usual activities
C. elevate casted arm when standing
D. lower the casted arm when laying down
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A. report swelling of the fingers
C. elevate casted arm when standing
A nurse enters the room of a client and finds the on the floor in the clonic phase of a
tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
A. insert a padded tongue blade into the client's mouth
B. place a pillow under the client's head
C. apply a face mask for oxygen administration
D. gently restrain the client's extremities
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B. place a pillow under the client's head
When assessing a client who reports recent chest pain, the nurse obtains a thorough
history. Which client statement most strongly suggests angina pectoris?
A. "The pain occured while i was mowing the lawn."
B. "the pain resolved after i ate a sandwich"
C. "the pain lasted about 45 min"
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, A. "the pain occured while I was mowing the lawn."
The nurse providing care for a patient post PTCA knows to monitor the patient
closely. For what complications should the nurse monitor the patient? Select all that
apply.
A. Abrupt closure of the coronary artery
B. venous insufficiency
C. arterial occulsion
D. retroperitoneal bleeding
E. bleeding at the insertion site
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A. Abrupt closure of the coronary artery
C. arterial occulsion
D. retroperitoneal bleeding
E. bleeding at the insertion site
The nurse is caring for a patinet who has severe chest pain after working outside on a
hot day and is brought to the emergency center. The nurse administers nitroglycerin
to help alleviate chest pain. What side effects should concern the nurse the most?
A. dry mucous membranes
B. heart rate of 88bpm
C. BP of 86/58mmHg
D. compaints of headache
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, C. Blood pressure of 86/58mmHg
A nurse is providing education about hypertension to a community group. One client
reports that his doctor has diagnosed him with hypertension, but that he feels just
fine. He asks, "What would happen if I did not treat my hypertension?" Which of the
following are possible consequences of untreated hypertension? Choose all that
apply.
A. CAD
B. Pneumonia
C. Pancreatitis
D. MI
E. Stroke
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A. CAD
D. Mi
E. Stroke
A client, newly prescribed a low-sodium diet due to hypertension, is asking for help
with meal choices. The client provides four meal choices, which are favorites. Which
selection would be best?
a) Toasted cheese sandwich on whole wheat toast with tomato soup
b) Creamed chipped beef over with mashed potatoes
c) Hot dog with ketchup on whole wheat bun
d) Green pepper stuffed with fresh tomatoes and chicken
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would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A. stop the seizure
B. place the child in a lateral position
C. use a padded tongue blade
D. restrain the arms
Give this one a try later!
B. place the child in a lateral position
A toddler has just had a cast applied for a fractured wrist. The wrist and elbow are
immobilized. What information should the nurse include in the home care instructions
before discharge? Select all that apply.
A. report swelling of the fingers
,B. resume usual activities
C. elevate casted arm when standing
D. lower the casted arm when laying down
Give this one a try later!
A. report swelling of the fingers
C. elevate casted arm when standing
A nurse enters the room of a client and finds the on the floor in the clonic phase of a
tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
A. insert a padded tongue blade into the client's mouth
B. place a pillow under the client's head
C. apply a face mask for oxygen administration
D. gently restrain the client's extremities
Give this one a try later!
B. place a pillow under the client's head
When assessing a client who reports recent chest pain, the nurse obtains a thorough
history. Which client statement most strongly suggests angina pectoris?
A. "The pain occured while i was mowing the lawn."
B. "the pain resolved after i ate a sandwich"
C. "the pain lasted about 45 min"
Give this one a try later!
, A. "the pain occured while I was mowing the lawn."
The nurse providing care for a patient post PTCA knows to monitor the patient
closely. For what complications should the nurse monitor the patient? Select all that
apply.
A. Abrupt closure of the coronary artery
B. venous insufficiency
C. arterial occulsion
D. retroperitoneal bleeding
E. bleeding at the insertion site
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A. Abrupt closure of the coronary artery
C. arterial occulsion
D. retroperitoneal bleeding
E. bleeding at the insertion site
The nurse is caring for a patinet who has severe chest pain after working outside on a
hot day and is brought to the emergency center. The nurse administers nitroglycerin
to help alleviate chest pain. What side effects should concern the nurse the most?
A. dry mucous membranes
B. heart rate of 88bpm
C. BP of 86/58mmHg
D. compaints of headache
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, C. Blood pressure of 86/58mmHg
A nurse is providing education about hypertension to a community group. One client
reports that his doctor has diagnosed him with hypertension, but that he feels just
fine. He asks, "What would happen if I did not treat my hypertension?" Which of the
following are possible consequences of untreated hypertension? Choose all that
apply.
A. CAD
B. Pneumonia
C. Pancreatitis
D. MI
E. Stroke
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A. CAD
D. Mi
E. Stroke
A client, newly prescribed a low-sodium diet due to hypertension, is asking for help
with meal choices. The client provides four meal choices, which are favorites. Which
selection would be best?
a) Toasted cheese sandwich on whole wheat toast with tomato soup
b) Creamed chipped beef over with mashed potatoes
c) Hot dog with ketchup on whole wheat bun
d) Green pepper stuffed with fresh tomatoes and chicken
Give this one a try later!
