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NSC 378 Final Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Question: A client is diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which assessment finding would be of most
concern to the nurse?
A. Increased serum amylase
B. Moderate right upper quadrant pain
C. Low grade fever
D. Bluish discoloration in periumbilical area -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bluish discoloration from
periumbilical area
Question: The nurse is administering IV magnesium sulfate as prescribed for a client at 34
weeks gestation with severe preeclampsia. What are the desired outcomes of this therapy?
Select all that apply.
A. Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
B. UOP less than 30 mL/hour
C. FHR with late decelerations
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D. BP less than 140/90 mmHg
E. Deep tendon reflexes 2+
F. Magnesium level = 5.6 mg/dL (2.8 Mmol/L) -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
DTR's 2+
Mag level = 5.6 mg/dL
Q:The nurse administers lactulose to an adult client hospitalized with liver cirrhosis. Which
finding would indicate that the medication was effective?
A. Increased stool output
B. Normal serum amylase
C. Decrease in abdominal girth
D. Alert and oriented mental status -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Alert and oriented mental status
Question: A client with a history of liver cirrhosis is in the emergency department with nausea,
vomiting, and acute confusion, the client is positive for right upper quadrant tenderness and
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ascites. BP 104/58, HR 108, RR 22. Which order does the nurse question for this client? Select all
that apply.
A. Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
B. Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
C. LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
D. Nothing by mouth
E. Electrocardiogram -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
Question: When teaching a multigravida client diagnosed with mild preeclampsia about
nutritional needs, the nurse should discuss which type of diet?
A. High residue
B. Low sodium
C. Regular
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NSC 378 Final Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: A client is diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which assessment finding would be of most
concern to the nurse?
A. Increased serum amylase
B. Moderate right upper quadrant pain
C. Low grade fever
D. Bluish discoloration in periumbilical area -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bluish discoloration from
periumbilical area
Question: The nurse is administering IV magnesium sulfate as prescribed for a client at 34
weeks gestation with severe preeclampsia. What are the desired outcomes of this therapy?
Select all that apply.
A. Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
B. UOP less than 30 mL/hour
C. FHR with late decelerations
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D. BP less than 140/90 mmHg
E. Deep tendon reflexes 2+
F. Magnesium level = 5.6 mg/dL (2.8 Mmol/L) -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
DTR's 2+
Mag level = 5.6 mg/dL
Q:The nurse administers lactulose to an adult client hospitalized with liver cirrhosis. Which
finding would indicate that the medication was effective?
A. Increased stool output
B. Normal serum amylase
C. Decrease in abdominal girth
D. Alert and oriented mental status -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Alert and oriented mental status
Question: A client with a history of liver cirrhosis is in the emergency department with nausea,
vomiting, and acute confusion, the client is positive for right upper quadrant tenderness and
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ascites. BP 104/58, HR 108, RR 22. Which order does the nurse question for this client? Select all
that apply.
A. Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
B. Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
C. LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
D. Nothing by mouth
E. Electrocardiogram -CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
Question: When teaching a multigravida client diagnosed with mild preeclampsia about
nutritional needs, the nurse should discuss which type of diet?
A. High residue
B. Low sodium
C. Regular
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