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MS3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS44-year old man returns from the post anesthesia unit after having a cholecystectomy.
When the nurse plans the care of client, she will put most of the emphasis of prevention
of which of the following post-operative complication? - Answers- lower hemorrhaging
A clients morning glucose reading is. Which nursing action should the nurse take based
on this reading? - Answers- administer half a cup of orange juice
A client is admitted to the unit with RO appendicitis. The doctor has not seen him and he
is complaining of severe pain and is requesting pain medication. The nurse informed
him that he cannot have any pain medication until the doctor has seen. The client asked
why. What is the appropriate response by the nurse? - Answers- the medication may
hide the symptoms present that may confirm the diagnose
A patient who has an open colectomy and common bile duct exporation 12 hours ago
has green drainage from his t-tube. The nurse understands that - Answers- this is
normal, continue to monitor and record drainage
Which diagnostic test would you not use for choliltheasis and cholecystis - Answers-
wbc in urine
This patient has been diagnosed with HTN which indicated a need for further therapy -
Answers- 116/95
Which one of the following statements made by the patient indicates the need for further
teaching regarding the laparoscopic cholecystectomy? - Answers- I may be able to
resume activity within a few days
In establishing a plan of care for a client returning from surgery post cholecystectomy
with a T-tube. Which of the following does the nurse plan for maintenance of the T-tube?
- Answers- monitors the t-tube drainage for color and amount and record
The nurse is performing an assessment on a 43-yr old female who is diagnosed with
cholecystitis and is complaining of upper right quadrant pain, n/v. The nurse observes
scratches on the client's arm. This is most likely due to - Answers- accumulation of bile
salts
The nurse taught the client with GERD about ways to minimize symptoms. Which client
statement requires additional teaching? - Answers- I will take a walk after i eat.
A client with subtotal gastrostomy is scheduled for discharge. Which instructions should
the nurse give the client to reduce the occurrence of dumping syndrome - Answers-
avoid drinking fluids with your meal
, The client is admitted to the hospital with ulcerative colitis. The nurse should assess the
client for which indication for a sign of the complication of the disease - Answers-
hemoglobin of 9.5 and hematocrit 28
8yr old is admitted for right lower quadrant pain and is suspected of appendicitis. The
nurse performs deep palpation of the right lower quadrant and quickly removes the
hand. This assessment is done to determine - Answers- rebound tenderness
The nurse performs an assessment of the abdomen with possible bowel obstruction of a
client. Knowing that manifestations of obstructions high in the intestines are tested is? -
Answers- widespread abdominal distention
A patient is 24 hours post-surgery with a transverse cholecystectomy. During the initial
assessment of the stoma, the nurse finds the stoma to be red and bleeding. The most
important intervention of this interpretation of the findings by the nurse is that -
Answers- normal blood supply
A post op patient has orders to start eating following a hiatal hernia repair. Which of the
following information should the nurse use to reintroduce solids foods to the patient? -
Answers- broth, tea, and gelatin
A client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease is scheduled for an endoscopy. He
states, "the physician already knows that I have an ulcer, why do I have to take this
test?" Which is the best response of the nurse? - Answers- the location of the ulcer can
be visualized with this test
The nurse is taking care of a client with a bleeding ulcer. Which physical finding would
be present if the ulcer is perforated? - Answers- a rigid built like abdomen
A client has a total gastrectomy for cancer. A nurse suspects the client to have -
Answers- absorption of colbamin
A nurse prepares to perform an abdominal assessment because the client has
abdominal pain. During in examination of the abdomen, the nurse should - Answers-
Listen to epigastric in all 4 quadrants of the abdomen for 2-5 mins fro bowel sounds.
The nurse explains to the patient with gastroesophageal reflex disorder that - Answers-
Often involves relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter to allow stomach content
back into the esophagus
A patient hospitalized with acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is having 14-16 bloody
stools a day and crampy abdominal pain due to diarrhea. The nurse plans to -
Answers- place patient on NPO status
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain with
rebound tenderness, anorexia, and chills. The vital signs include 101 temperature, pulse
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