1 of 34
Term Definition
When the nurse notes that, after 2
cardiac surgery, the client
demonstrates low urine output
(less than 25 mL/h) with high
specific gravity (greater than
1.025), the nurse suspects which
condition?
1) Normal glomerular filtration
2) Inadequate fluid volume
3) Anuria
4) Overhydration
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True False
, 2 of 34
Term Definition
A nurse is teaching a client who
2
has angina about metoprolol.
Which of the following
statements by the client
indicates good teaching?
1) "I should place the tablet
under my tongue"
2) "I should have my clotting
time checked weekly"
3) "I will report ringing in my
ears"
4) "I will call my doctor if my
pulse rate is less than 60"
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True False
Correct definition
4
3 of 34
Definition Term
A nurse is teaching a client how
1, 3, 4, 5
to manage an external fixation
device upon discharge. Which
, of the following statements by
the client indicates
understanding?
Select all that apply.
1) "I will clean the pins more
often if drainage from the pins
increase"
2) "I will use a separate cotton
swab for each pin"
3) "I will report loosening of the
pins to my doctor"
4) "I will move my leg by lifting
the device in the middle"
5) "I will report increased
redness at the pin sites"
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True False
Correct definition
A nurse is assessing a client who had an external fixation
device applied 2 hours ago for a fracture of the left tibia and
fibula. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of
compartment syndrome?
Select all that apply.
1) intense pain when the client's L foot is passively moved
2) cap refill of 3 seconds
3) hard, swollen muscle in the client's L leg
4) burning and tingling of the client's L foot
Term Definition
When the nurse notes that, after 2
cardiac surgery, the client
demonstrates low urine output
(less than 25 mL/h) with high
specific gravity (greater than
1.025), the nurse suspects which
condition?
1) Normal glomerular filtration
2) Inadequate fluid volume
3) Anuria
4) Overhydration
Give this one a try later!
True False
, 2 of 34
Term Definition
A nurse is teaching a client who
2
has angina about metoprolol.
Which of the following
statements by the client
indicates good teaching?
1) "I should place the tablet
under my tongue"
2) "I should have my clotting
time checked weekly"
3) "I will report ringing in my
ears"
4) "I will call my doctor if my
pulse rate is less than 60"
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
4
3 of 34
Definition Term
A nurse is teaching a client how
1, 3, 4, 5
to manage an external fixation
device upon discharge. Which
, of the following statements by
the client indicates
understanding?
Select all that apply.
1) "I will clean the pins more
often if drainage from the pins
increase"
2) "I will use a separate cotton
swab for each pin"
3) "I will report loosening of the
pins to my doctor"
4) "I will move my leg by lifting
the device in the middle"
5) "I will report increased
redness at the pin sites"
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
A nurse is assessing a client who had an external fixation
device applied 2 hours ago for a fracture of the left tibia and
fibula. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of
compartment syndrome?
Select all that apply.
1) intense pain when the client's L foot is passively moved
2) cap refill of 3 seconds
3) hard, swollen muscle in the client's L leg
4) burning and tingling of the client's L foot
