med surg 2 final exam (test bank) Latest Update
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. The nurse is caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia. Which of the following
products would the nurse anticipate being prescribed? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Cryoprecipitate
A female patient arrives at the HCP's office for a routine checkup. The nurse notes that
the patient is thin, of Asian descent, and experienced a surgery-induced menopause.
Which test does the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe? - CORRECT ANSWER: A dual-
energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
A patient arrives at a clinic with a knee joint that is noticeably swollen, warm to the
touch, and painful. The HCP plans to perform an arthrocentesis. Given the patient's
symptoms, which is the least likely reason for the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER:
To mechanically inhibit the production of synovial fluid
A patient asks the difference between osteoarthritis and RA. Which manifestations does
the nurse explain are characteristic of RA? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER: Early morning stiffness
Autoimmune disease
Low-grade fever
A patient diagnosed with curvature of the spine asks the nurse why breathing is so
much more difficult. Which answer by the nurse best answers the question? -
CORRECT ANSWER: "The thoracic cage has lost some flexibility."
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and
placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year
history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible
complication for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER: Delay or absence of healing
, A patient has a bone marrow aspiration from the posterior iliac crest. Before the
procedure, the patient's vital signs were blood pressure 132/82 mm Hg and pulse 88
beats/min. One hour after the procedure, the blood pressure is 108/70 mm Hg and
pulse is 96 beats/min. Which assessment is the least important for the patient at this
time? - CORRECT ANSWER: Check the patient's most recent CBC report.
A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following surgery for an amputation. Which
information will the nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a prosthesis? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Skin inspection is performed each time the sock is removed.
A patient is being prepared to receive a prescribed blood transfusion. What is the best
way that the licensed practical nurse (LPN) can assist the health team to prevent a
transfusion reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER: Assist the registered nurse (RN) to
correctly identify the patient and the blood product.
A patient is prepared for a nuclear medicine scan of the skeleton, using gallium and
thallium as the radioisotopes. Which nursing care will the nurse provide if the scan
reveals high thallium concentrations? - CORRECT ANSWER: Extend a willingness to sit
and talk with the patient.
A patient is prescribed to receive two units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). What
approach should the nurse use to ensure that the correct blood will be provided to this
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER: Follow the organization's verification process.
A patient is receiving care for a torn ligament at the insertion site of an upper arm
muscle. The patient asks the nurse how this condition will affect movement. Which
information will the nurse correctly share? - CORRECT ANSWER: The movement of the
arm will seem normal.
A patient is recovering from a biopsy of the right femur and was given pain medication 1
hour ago. Which symptom does the nurse report and closely monitor in this patient?
(Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER: Hematoma formation
Pain reported as 7 on a 0-to-10 scale
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