Nurs 327 Final Exam With Verified Questions and Answers
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NURS 327
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NURS 327
Nurs 327 Final Exam With Verified
Questions and Answers
Which medication taken by the client in the previous 24 hours would be of greatest concern to
the nurse caring for a client undergoing a bone biopsy? - answeraspirin
The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation with a client admitte...
Nurs 327 Final Exam With Verified
Questions and Answers
Which medication taken by the client in the previous 24 hours would be of greatest concern to
the nurse caring for a client undergoing a bone biopsy? - answer✔✔aspirin
The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation with a client admitted with a fracture. What
medication predisposes a client for a risk for fractures? - answer✔✔prednisone
A client undergoes an arthroscopy at the outpatient clinic. After the procedure, the nurse
provides discharge teaching. Which response by the client indicates the need for further
teaching? - answer✔✔"I should use my heating pad this evening to reduce some of the pain in
my knee."
The nurse recognizes that rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by: - answer✔✔Ulnar deviation
The client displays manifestations of compartment syndrome. What treatment will the nurse
expect the client to be scheduled for? - answer✔✔A fasciotomy
A patient in pelvic traction needs circulatory status assessed. How should the nurse assess for a
positive Homans' sign? - answer✔✔Have the patient extend each leg and dorsiflex each foot to
determine if pain or tenderness is present in the lower leg.
Which statement describes external fixation? - answer✔✔The surgeon inserts metal pins into the
bone or bones from outside the skin surface and then attaches a compression device to the pins.
Which term refers to a disease of a nerve root? - answer✔✔Radiculopathy
Which of the following are routes of administration for Calcitonin? Select all that apply. -
answer✔✔Nasal spray
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular injection
Which term refers to an injury to ligaments and other soft tissues surrounding a joint? -
answer✔✔sprain
The nurse assesses subtle personality changes, restlessness, irritability, and confusion in a client
who has sustained a fracture. The nurse suspects which complication? - answer✔✔Fat embolism
syndrome
When is it advisable for the nurse to apply heat to a sprain or a contusion? - answer✔✔After 2
days
A client has just been diagnosed with early glaucoma. During a teaching session, the nurse
should: - answer✔✔demonstrate eyedrop instillation.
Assessment of visual acuity reveals that the client has blurred vision when looking at distant
objects but no difficulty seeing near objects. The nurse documents this as which of the
following? - answer✔✔myopia
An aging client is brought to the eye clinic by the son. The son states he has seen his parent
holding reading materials at an increasing distance to focus properly. What age-related changes
does this indicate? - answer✔✔presbyopia
Which of the following occurs when there is deviation from perfect ocular alignment? -
answer✔✔Strabismus
The nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of older adults on the topic of open-angle
glaucoma. Which symptoms would be included as indications of open-angle glaucoma? Select
all that apply. - answer✔✔Difficulty adjusting eyes in low lighting
Halos around lights
Blurred vision
Decreasing peripheral vision
Which of the following brain structures is responsible for equilibrium? - answer✔✔cerebellum
Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors of which of the following cranial nerves? - answer✔✔VIII
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for acoustic neuromas? - answer✔✔surgery
Vestibular suppressants used in the treatment of vertigo originate from which of the following
drug classifications? Select all that apply. - answer✔✔Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Benzodiazepines
Postoperative nursing assessment for a patient who has had a mastoidectomy should include
observing for facial paralysis, which might indicate damage to which cranial nerve? -
answer✔✔seventh
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