MEDICAL SURGICAL

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - answer1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - answerCompress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - answerDeflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloo...

Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the patient? - answerbroth, jello, soft fruit no skin, You were hired to work the medical unit and when you arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the post-surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which is the MOST appropriate action? - answerReport to the post-surgical unit. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? - answerAcid Reduction ...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Test Bank

Test Bank - Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 9th Edition Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 02: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 03: Common Health Problems of Older Adults Chapter 04: Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Chapter 05: Genet...

Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Lewis Test Bank. Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Practice Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient’s input. The patient states, “How is this different from what the doctor does?” Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. “The role of the nurse is to admin...

A nurse is caring for a client who has pancreatitis. The nurse should expect which of the following lab results to be BELOW the expected reference range? A. Amylase B. Alkaline phosphatase C. Bilirubin D. Calcium - Answer - D. Calcium A client who has pancreatitis is expected to have a DECREASED calcium and magnesium d/t fat necrosis. The other options would all be increased. A nurse is caring for a client who has DKA. Which of the following lab findings should the nurse expec...

A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Health care errors have been widely reported for 25 years, many of which result in...

1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Health care errors have been widely reported for 25 years, many of which result...

A nurse is caring for a client who has returned from the surgical suite following surgery for a fractured mandible. The client had intermaxillary fixation to repair and stabilize the fracture. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?Pr Prevent aspiration A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.) moon face, aloplecia or ...