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MED SURG EAQ EXAM 4 LATEST 2024/2025
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MED SURG EAQ EXAM 4mashed potatoes - ✔✔Which food would be included in the diet for a patient who had a
stroke andhas dysphagia?
perform passive ROM exercises to flaccid extremities - ✔✔which intervention
would the nursedelegate to the UAP when working with a patient who had a stroke?
the patient will demonstrate alternative communication techniques - ✔✔which
expected outcomewould be included in the plan of care for a patient who had a stroke
and is experiencing residual expressive aphasia?
remove clutter and obstacles - ✔✔which action would be beneficial to a patient with a
right-brainstroke?
current use of high-dose contraceptives
hx of migraine headaches with aura - ✔✔which aspects of the medical hx of a female
pt. are riskfactors for a stroke?
checking for stool impaction - ✔✔which nursing intervention would be included in the
plan of care fora patient who is admitted with a stroke and is complaining about having
liquid stools?
treat this as an emergency and call the health care provider - ✔✔a nurse is measuring
the BP of ahypertensive obese pt. who has been admitted to the hospital for increased
blood glucose levels.
while he or she is speaking, the nurse notes that the pt. has suddenly started mumbling
and is unableto articulate words. which action would the nurse take?
cut up the meat for the pt. - ✔✔which action can the nurse delegate to the UAP to reduce
fatigue fora pt. recovering from a stroke at mealtimes?
alternate the pts. positioning between supine and side-lying - ✔✔a pt. has left-sided
hemiplegia following an ischemic stroke that was experienced 4 days earlier. how would
the nurse best promotethe health of the pts. integumentary system?
grilled chicken
veggie soups - ✔✔which food items would be included in the diet plan for a pt. being
,dischargedfrom the hospital after recovering from a stroke?
ask simple yes-and-no questions - ✔✔during the acute stage of a stroke, which
intervention wouldbe included in the plan of care for a pt. experiencing aphasia?
,the patient's motor skills can be improved - ✔✔which rationale is accurate for why the
use of videogames would be included in the plan of care for a pt. who sustained a
stroke?
impulsive and impatient - ✔✔which behavior would be exhibited by a pt. who has
suffered aright-brain stroke?
it is not safe to allow you to have anything by mouth until a swallow assessment can be
performed -
✔✔a nurse is admitting a pt. with a thrombotic stroke. the pt. is NPO but is requesting
a drink ofwater. which response by a nurse is appropriate?
it is a pain medication and an anti platelet agent
it may cause bleeding, which should be reported immediately - ✔✔which information
would be givento the pt. with a hx of transient ischemic attacks and has been prescribed
aspirin?
high fowler's position - ✔✔when feeding a pt. with a stroke on the left side, in which
position wouldthe nurse place the pt.?
applying emollients to dry skin
using pillows under LE - ✔✔which nursing interventions would be included in the
plan of care toprevent skin breakdown in a pt. who had a stroke? select all that apply
Measure and record urine output
Perform passive and active range-of-motion exercises - ✔✔A nurse is delegating
responsibilities tounlicensed assistive personnel for caring for a patient who has
suffered from a stroke this morning. What responsibilities will the nurse assign?
promote exercises
provide hand splints - ✔✔which interventions would the nurse take for a pt. who has been
diagnosedwith a stroke and is complaining of difficulty in movement of the joints? select
all that apply
"I need to keep in close contact with my health care provider because I need frequent
blood tests to adjust the medication dose." - ✔✔the nurse is providing education on the
drug clopidogrel for a pt. who experienced a TIA. which pt. statement indicates a need
for further teaching?
, using emollients on the skin
providing good skin care and
hygiene
using a special mattress for pressure relief - ✔✔which interventions would be included in
the plan of
care to prevent skin breakdown in a pt. with paralysis due to a stroke?
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