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Med- Surg Chapter 41 Test Questions with Answers 2024 A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient? A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry. - ️️ -Ans: D Feedback: A cast...

Med-Surg Cardiovascular Test with Verified Answers!!! A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina and is schedules for exercise electrocardiography at 1100. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to contact the provider for possible rescheduling? A. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 a.m." B. "I didn't take my heart pills this morning because the doctor told me not to." C. "I have had chest pain a couple of times since I...

Med- Surg 1 Assessment Test with Answers 2024 Which information about gender, cultural differences, and ethnic differences in patients with obstructive lung disease will the nurse use when planning care? - ️️ -Whites have the highest incidence of cystic fibrosis Which diagnostic test will the clinic nurse anticipate to confirm a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a patient with dyspnea? - ️️ -Spirometry Which factor causes the clinical manifestations of c...

Med-Surg: Dermatological Test Questions with Answers 2024 A nurse is caring for a client who has a lesion on the back of his right hand. The client asks the nurse which type of skin cancer is the most serious. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - ️️ -Melanomas Rationale: Melanomas are malignant neoplasms with atypical melanocytes in both the epidermis, the dermis, and sometimes the subcutaneous cells. It is the most lethal type of skin cancer, often causes m...

Med-Surg Final Test with Solutions | Verified Answers A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make? (select all that apply) - ️️ -- Exercise several times a week - Take allopurinol as prescribed - Limit intake of foods high in purine A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The client's ABG levels are pH 7.5, PaCO2 32 mmHg, and HC...

Med-Surg Final NCLEX Questions with Answers 2024 A student nurse is preparing blood for an A Positive patient who needs to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse intervenes after which statement? A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal recipient", therefore you can receive any type of blood. B. "A positive blood types can receive A+, A-, O+ and O-" C. "Testing your blood type helps us determine what type of blood you need. Not all blood types are the same and...

Med- Surg Final Exam Questions with Answers 2024 C - ️️ -A nurse is caring for a client who has blood glucose 52 mg/dL. The client is lethargic but arousable. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? A. Recheck blood glucose in 15 mins B. Provide a carbohydrate and protein food C. Provide 4 oz of grape fruit juice D. Report findings to the provider B - ️️ -A nurse is preparing to administer a morning dose of insulin aspart to a client who has type 1 diabete...

Med-Surg Final Exam Test with Answers- 2024 A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy for the presence of hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Elevated blood pressure B. Involuntary muscle spasms C. Cold intolerance D. Weight loss - ️️ -B. Involuntary muscle spasms The nurse should identify involuntary muscle spasms as an indication of hypoparathyroidism, which can occur if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed durin...

Med-Surg Final ATI Test Questions with Answers - 2024 A nurse is admitting a client who has a suspected MI and a history of angina. Which of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish angina from an MI? A. Angina can be relieved with rest and nitroglycerin B. The pain of an MI resolves in less than 15 minutes C. The type of activity that causes an MI can be identified D. Angina can occur for longer than 30 minutes. - ️️ -A. Angina can be relieved with rest and nitroglycer...

Med-Surg Final Test with Answers 2024 A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured hip and was placed in Buck's traction 4 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Inspect the client's skin underneath the boot every 12 hr b. Encourage the client to perform dorsiflexion of the affected extremity every 2 hr c. Remove the weights from the traction while repositioning the client in bed d. Loosen the ropes if the client reports muscle spasms in the affected extre...