CHAPTER 3 MED SURG NCLEX QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024 VERSION
VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
7. You appropriately elicit a sign of hypocalcemia by:
1. tapping the face about 1 inch from the ear.
2. palpating a partially stretched tendon.
3. inspecting facial symmetry.
4. applying pressure on the radial pulse. - ans1. tapping the face about 1 inch from the ear
A patient who has congestive heart failure has a fluid excess with a weight gain of 1.5 pounds since
yesterday and edematous ankles. Which provider's order has the highest priority?
1. Maintain accurate intake and output.
2. Monitor skin for signs of breakdown.
3. Administer furosemide 20 mg PO once daily.
4. Obtain daily weight. - ans3. administer furosemide 20mg PO once daily
An older adult man is admitted for severe disorientation, confusion, and general weakness. His spouse
reports that he is not able to tolerate any food or fluids and has had several episodes of vomiting and
diarrhea. Which imbalance is the patient most likely experiencing?
1. Hypokalemia
2. Metabolic acidosis
3. Hyponatremia
4. Respiratory alkalosis - ans1) hypokalemia
3)hyponatremia
At the beginning of the shift, there is 410 mL of fluid in the IV bag. A piggyback medication containing
150 mL is hung at 12:00 noon to run over 30 minutes. You hang a new bag of 1000 mL at 1:00 P.M. to run
at 125 mL/hr. At the end of shift there is 250 mL left in the bag. hhe count for the total amount of fluid
infused during your shift ending at 7:00 P.M. is:
1. 1260 mL
2. 1285 mL
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