BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (New 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Graded A- Nightingale
A client who underwent cardiac stent
... [Show More] placement four days ago arrives to the emergency
department reporting a sudden onset of chest pressure and shortness of breath. Which action
should the nurse take next?
a. Listen for extra heart sounds, murmurs, and rhythm with the bell of the stethoscope.
b. Evaluate upper and lower extremities for perfusion, pulse volume, and pitting edema.
c. Verify troponin level assessments are scheduled every 3-6 hours for a series of three.
d. Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram and begin continuous cardiac monitoring
.
Answer:
d. Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram and begin continuous cardiac monitoring
QUESTION
While completing a health assessment for a client with migraine headaches, the nurse assesses
bilateral weakness in the clients hand grips. The client reports joint pain and trouble twisting a
door knob due to weaknesses. Which action should the nurses take in response to these figures?
a. Implement fall precautions to reduce the clients risk of injury.
b. Explain that relief of the migraine pain will reduce related symptoms.
c. Gather additional assessment data about the pain and weakness.
d. Consult with the occupational therapist for a functional assessment
Answer:
c. Gather additional assessment data about the pain and weakness.
QUESTION
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris who is receiving psoralen and
ultraviolet A light (PUVA) treatment. Which assessment finding indicates that the client has
been overexposed to the treatment?
a. Thick skin plaques topped by silvery white scales
b. Tenderness upon palpation and generalized erythema
c. Brown, rough, greasy, wart-like papules on the face
d. Requires sunglasses because sunlight hurts eyes
Answer:
b. Tenderness upon palpation and generalized erythema
QUESTION
An adult client who had a gastric bypass surgery 2 weeks ago, is admitted with possible
anastomosis leakage. The client's abdomen is tender to touch, and the vital signs are temperature
101* F (38 3* C). heart rate 130 beats/minute, Respiratory rate 26 breaths/minute, and blood
pressure 100/50 mmHg. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the
client's plan of care?
a. Encourage regular turning.
b. Monitor skin for breakdown.
c. Strict IV fluid replacement
d. Assess wound drainage daily
Answer:
c. Strict IV fluid replacement
QUESTION
A client who was recently diagnosed with Raynaud's disease is concerned about pain
management. Which nursing instructions should the nurse provide?
a. Painful areas should be rubbed gently until the pain subsides.
b. Return appointments will be needed for IV pain medications.
c. Enrolling in a pain clinic can provide relief alternatives.
d. Wearing gloves when handling cold items guards against painful spasms.
Answer:
d. Wearing gloves when handling cold items guards against painful spasms.
QUESTION
A client with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease asks the nurse about dietary
restrictions. How should the nurse respond?
a. Explain that the need to restrict fluids is the primary limitation.
b. Advise the client to limit foods that are high in calcium and iron.
c. Instruct the client to avoid foods with gluten, such as wheat bread.
d. Describe the use of an elimination diet to find trigger foods
Answer:
d. Describe the use of an elimination diet to find trigger foods
QUESTION
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new client who has a history of kidney stones.
Which statement by the client indicates an increased risk for renal calculi.?
a. Jogs more frequently than usual daily routine.
b. Eats a vegetarian diet with cheese 2 to 3 times a day.
c. Experiences additional stress since adopting a child.
d. Drinks several bottles of carbonated water daily
Answer:
b. Eats a vegetarian diet with cheese 2 to 3 times a day.
QUESTION
An older male client tells the nurse that he is losing sleep because he has to get up several times
at night to go to the bathroom, that he has trouble starting his urinary system, and that he does
not feel like his bladder is ever completely empty. Which intervention should the nurse
implement?
a. Review the client's fluid intake prior to bedtime.
b. Obtain a finger stick blood glucose level.
c. Palpate the bladder above the symphysis pubis.
d. Collect a urine specimen for culture analysis
Answer:
c. Palpate the bladder above the symphysis pubis.
QUESTION
A client is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and needs to begin dialysis. Which condition
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