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Exam 3: NSG 123 Med Surg Questions with
Approved Answers |Latest - Herzing University
Question 1: The nurse recognizes non-modifiable risk factors for
atherosclerosis include: SATA
- family hx
- age
- smoking
- diet
CORRECT ANSWER : A, B
Question 2: The nurse knows the most serious complication of
carotid artery disease is:
CORRECT ANSWER : Stroke
Question 3: A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an
acute asthma attack. Which of the following indicates respiratory status is declining? SATA
A. O2 95%
- Wheezing
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- retraction of sternal muscles
- pink mucous membranes
- tachycardia
CORRECT ANSWER : B, C, E
Question 4: A nurse is caring for a client 2 hr after admission.
The client has an O2 of 91%, exhibits audible wheezes, and is using accessory muscles when breathing. Which of the following classes of meds should the nurse expect to administer?
- antibiotic
- beta blocker
- antiviral
- beta 2 agonist
CORRECT ANSWER : D
Question 5: The nurse correlates an increase in the secretion of
which hormone with the release of thyrotropin-releasing hormone?
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- T3
- thyroxine
C. TSH
- thyrocalcitonin
CORRECT ANSWER : C
Question 6: The nurse recognizes that which patient is at
greatest risk for hypothyroidism?
- 19 y/o male
- 35 y/o female
- 45 y/o male
- 80 y/o female
CORRECT ANSWER : B
Question 7: The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation to
the pathophysiology of hypothyroidism?
- cold intolerance
- weight loss
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- insomnia
- diarrhea
CORRECT ANSWER : A
Question 8: The nurse correlates an increase in which lab value
to the dx of primary hyperthyroidism?
- T4
B. TSH
- serum Ca
- serum iodine
CORRECT ANSWER : A
Question 9: The patient experiencing thyroid storm is ordered to
receive beta-adrenergic agents. The nurse monitors for which therapeutic effect of these meds?
- increased RR
- increased appetite
- decreased HR
- decreased bowel sounds