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Nurs 309 Quiz 18 Questions With Complete SolutionsA client had surgery for a perforated appendix with localized
peritonitis. In which position should the nurse place this client?
1. sims
2. semi-fowler
3. Trendelenburg
4. dorsal recumbent Correct Answers 2. semi-fowler
A client is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of pancreatitis.
The medical and nursing measures for this client are aimed
toward maintaining nutrition, promoting rest, maintaining fluid
and electrolyte balance, and decreasing anxiety. Which
interventions should the nurse implement? SATA
1. Provide a low-fat diet
2. administer analgesics
3. teach relaxation exercises
4. encourage walking in the hall
5. monitor cardiac rate and rhythm
6. observe for signs of hypercalcemia Correct Answers 2.
administer analgesics
3. teach relaxation exercises
5. monitor cardiac rate and rhythm
A client is discharged the same day after ambulatory surgery for
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The nurse is providing
discharge teaching about how many days the client should wait
to engage in certain activities. Place in order the activities from
the first to the last in which the client may engage.
,1. showering
2. driving a car
3. performing light exercise
4. getting out of bed in a chair
5. lifting objectives of more than ten pounds Correct Answers
4. getting out of bed in a chair
3. performing light exercise
1. showering
2. driving a car
5. lifting objectives of more than ten pounds
A client is returned to the surgical unit after abdominal
cholecystectomy. What is the main reason why the nurse should
assess for clinical indicators of respiratory complications?
1. Length of time required for surgery is prolonged
2. incision is in close proximity to the client's diaphragm
3. Client's resistance is lowered because of bile in the blood
4. Bloodstream is invaded by microorganisms from the biliary
tract Correct Answers 2. incision is in close proximity to the
client's diaphragm
A client underwent an exploratory laparotomy 2 days ago. The
health care provider (HCP) should be called immediately for
which physical assessment finding?
1. Abdominal distention and rigidity
2. Displacement of the nasogastric (NG) tube
3. Absent or hypoactive bowel sounds
,4. Nausea and occasional vomiting Correct Answers 1.
Abdominal distention and rigidity
A client who had surgery for ruptured appendix develops
peritonitis. What clinical findings related to peritonitis should
the nurse expect the client to exhibit? SATA
1. fever
2. hyperactivity
3. extreme hunger
4. urinary retention
5. abdominal muscle rigidity Correct Answers 1. fever
5. abdominal muscle rigidity
A client with a history of pancreatitis is scheduled for surgery to
excise a pseudocyst of pancreas. The client asks, "what is a
pseudocyst?" What information should the nurse include in a
response to this question?
1. malignant growth
2. pocket of undigested food particles
3. dilated space of necrotic tissue and blood
4. sack filled with fluid and pancreatic enzymes Correct
Answers 3. dilated space of necrotic tissue and blood
A female patient is to have her gallbladder removed by natural
orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. What does the nurse
teach about this surgery?
a. The surgeon will use powerful shock waves to break up the
gallstones
, b. The surgeon will insert a transhepatic biliary catheter to open
blocked bile ducts
c. the surgeon will use a vaginal approach to remove the
gallbladder
d. the surgeon will inject ursodeoxycholic acid to dissolve any
remaining gallstone fragments Correct Answers c. the surgeon
will use a vaginal approach to remove the gallbladder
A nurse is assessing a client who has possible appendicitis. The
nurse assesses the client for rebound tenderness. Place an X on
the illustration where the client is expected to report pain.
Correct Answers Look on page 351 in NCLEX book, #289
(answer page)
(lower right quadrant)
A nurse is caring for a client with colelithiasis and obstructive
jaundice. When assessing this client, the nurse should be alert
for which common clinical indicators associated with these
conditions? SATA
1. ecchymosis
2. yellow sclera
3. dark brown stool
4. straw colored stool
5. pain in right upper quadrant Correct Answers 1. ecchymosis
2. yellow sclera
5. pain in right upper quadrant
A nurse is caring for a client with diagnosis of acute pancreatitis
and alcoholism. The client asks, "What does my drinking have
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