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Med Surg NUR 172 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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- Hondros NUR 172
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- Hondros College School Of Nursing
Med Surg NUR 172 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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Med Surg NUR 172 Exam 1 QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely during
the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, the nurse: Correct
Answers continuously monitors the sedated client
A 52-year-old female patient is going through menopause and
asks the nurse about estrogen replacement for its
cardioprotective benefits. What is the best response by the
nurse? Correct Answers "Current evidence indicates that
estrogen replacement is not effective at preventing
cardiovascular disease and carries some risks."
A client asks the nurse what causes the heart to be an effective
pump. The nurse informs the client that this is due to the:
inherent electrons in muscle tissue.
inherent rhythmicity of cardiac muscle tissue.
inherent rhythmicity of all muscle tissue.
sufficient blood pressure. Correct Answers inherent
rhythmicity of cardiac muscle tissue
A client has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and has been
prescribed warfarin therapy. What should the nurse prioritize
when providing health education to the client?
The need to have regular blood levels drawn
The importance of taking the medication 1 hour before or 2
hours after a meal
, The importance of adequate fluid intake
The need to sit upright for 30 minutes after taking the
medication Correct Answers The need to have regular blood
levels drawn
A client is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. Review of
the client's chart shows an ankle-brachial index (ABI) on the
right of 0.45. This indicates that the right foot has which of the
following?
a. No arterial insufficiency
b. Moderate to severe arterial insufficiency
c. Tissue loss to that foot
d. Very mild arterial insufficiency Correct Answers b.
Moderate to severe arterial insufficiency
A client is recovering from surgical repair of a dissecting aortic
aneurysm. Which assessment findings indicate possible bleeding
or recurring dissection?
a. Blood pressure of 82/40 mm Hg and heart rate of 125
beats/minute
b. Blood pressure of 82/40 mm Hg and heart rate of 45
beats/minute
c. Urine output of 150 ml/hour and heart rate of 45 beats/minute
d. Urine output of 15 ml/hour and 2+ hematuria Correct
Answers a. Blood pressure of 82/40 mm Hg and heart rate of
125 beats/minute
A client is recovering from surgical repair of a dissecting aortic
aneurysm. Which assessment findings indicate possible bleeding
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