NURS1220 Perfusion Exam Questions And
100% Correct Answers
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is taking digoxin. Which of the
following findings are characteristic of digoxin toxicity? - Answer A. Tremors
B. Diarrhea
C. Irritability
D. Blurred vision
E. Nausea and vomiting
B., D., E
IV heparin therapy is prescribed for a client with a fib. While initiating this therapy, the
nurse ensures that which of the following medications is available on the nursing unit? -
Answer A. Vitamin K
B. Protamine sulfate
C. Potassium chloride
D. Aminocaproic acid
B.
Rifabutin is prescribed for a patient with active Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
infection with TB. The nurse should monitor for which side/adverse effects of the
medication? (SATA) - Answer A. Signs of hepatitis
B. Flu-like syndrome
C. Low neutrophil count
D. Vitamin B6 deficiency
, E. Ocular pain or blurred vision
F. Tingling and numbness of the fingers
A., B., C., E.
The nurse is caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis and notes that the client is
exhibiting Kussmaul's respirations. Which breathings patterns did the nurse observe? -
Answer A. Breathing that is shallow and labored
B. Breathing rate that is tachypnic
C. Abnormally slow breathing
D. Abnormally deep breathing
E. Short periods of apnea lasting several seconds
B., D.
The nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results reflect alkalosis. Which
of the following client responses would the nurse expect to find? Answer A. Tetany
B. Lethargy
C. Confusion
D. Tingling
E. Numbness
F. Restlessness
A., C., E., F.
A client is admitted to the hospital 24 hours after salicylate (acetysalicyclic acid)
poisoning. The nurse monitors the client for which signs/symptoms that reflect the
acid-base imbalance that can occur in the client? - Answer A. Bradypnea, vertigo, and
paresthesias
B. Headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C. Bradycardia, lethargy, and hyperactivity
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