PN 2 Exam 2 week 7 study guide
Know what the secondary stage of the inflammatory response is
5. A client has a leg wound that is in the second stage of
... [Show More] the inflammatory response. For
what manifestation does the nurse assess?
a. Noticeable rubor
b. Purulent drainage
c. Swelling and pain
d. Warmth at the site
ANS: B
1. The student nurse learns that the most important function of inflammation and immunity
is which purpose?
a. Destroying bacteria before damage occurs
b. Preventing any entry of foreign material
c. Providing protection against invading organisms
d. Regulating the process of self-tolerance
ANS: C
7. The nurse understands that which type of immunity is the longest acting?
a. Artificial active
b. Inflammatory
c. Natural active
d. Natural passive
ANS: C
8. The nurse working with clients who have autoimmune diseases understands that what
component of cell-mediated immunity is the problem?
a. CD4+ cells
b. Cytotoxic T cells
c. Natural killer cells
d. Suppressor T cells
ANS: D
10. A nurse is assessing a client for acute rejection of a kidney transplant. What assessment
finding requires the most rapid communication with the provider?
a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 18 mg/dL
b. Cloudy, foul-smelling urine
c. Creatinine of 3.9 mg/dL
d. Urine output of 340 mL/8 hr
ANS: C
What drugs are used to treat OA?
2. A nurse in the family clinic is teaching a client newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA)
about drugs used to treat the disease. For which medication does the nurse plan primary
teaching?
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
b. Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril)
c. Hyaluronate (Hyalgan)
d. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
ANS: A
1. A nurse is working with a community group promoting healthy aging. What
recommendation is best to help prevent osteoarthritis (OA)?
a. Avoid contact sports.
b. Get plenty of calcium.
c. Lose weight if needed.
d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise.
ANS: C
What is the post-operative care of a patient after a total hip replacement?
5. An older client has returned to the surgical unit after a total hip replacement. The client
is confused and restless. What intervention by the nurse is most important to prevent
injury?
a. Administer mild sedation.
b. Keep all four siderails up.
c. Restrain the clients hands.
d. Use an abduction pillow.
ANS: D
7. The nurse on the postoperative inpatient unit assesses a client after a total hip
replacement. The clients surgical leg is visibly shorter than the other one and the client
reports extreme pain. While a co-worker calls the surgeon, what action by the nurse is
best?
a. Assess neurovascular status in both legs.
b. Elevate the affected leg and apply ice.
c. Prepare to administer pain medication.
d. Try to place the affected leg in abduction.
ANS: A
26. A nurse is discharging a client after a total hip replacement. What statement by the
client indicates good potential for self-management?
a. I can bend down to pick something up.
b. I no longer need to do my exercises.
c. I will not sit with my legs crossed.
d. I wont wash my incision to keep it dry.
ANS: C
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