RN Targeted Medical Surgical
Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal Online
Practice 2019
A nurse is planning care for a client who has. closed traumatic brain injury from a fall and is
receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following interventions is the nurses priority? -
ANSmaintain a PaCO2 of approximately 35 mmHg
A nurse is caring for a client who has a retinal detachment. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? - ANSflashes of bright light
a nurse is caring for a client who has a spastic bladder following a spinal cord injury. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take to help stimulate micturition? - ANSstroke the client's
inner thigh
A nurse is caring for a client who has viral meningitis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - ANScheck capillary refill at least every 4 hr
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of status epilepticus and requires seizure
precautions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSestablish IV access
A nurse is teaching a client and her family about the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's
disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the
family understands the teaching? - ANS"The medications that treat Alzheimer's disease can
help delay cognitive changes."
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANS-Crepitus with joint movement
-decreased range of motion of the affected joint
-joint pain that resolves with rest
A nurse is teaching a client who has osteoporosis and has a new prescription for alendronate.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS"Remain
upright for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
A nurse is planning care for a client following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take? - ANSensure that the client lies flat for up to 12 hr
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