Exam 1: NUR210 / NUR 210 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Transition to Practice - Capstone | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis
Question:
Which laboratory test result will the nurse monitor when evaluating the effects of therapy for a patient who has acute pancreatitis?A- Anion Gap B- Bilirubin C- Amylase D- Hemoglobin
Answer:
C- Amylase
Question:
Normal pH Range
Answer:
7.35-7.45 1 / 4
Question:
Normal PaCO2
Answer:
35-45
Question:
Normal HCO3
Answer:
22-26
Question:
A young woman who has Crohn's disease develops a fever and symptoms of a urinary tract infection with tan, fecal smelling urine. What information will the nurse add to a general teaching plan about UTIs in order to individualize the teaching for this patient?A- Bacteria in the urethra can enter the perianal area B- Fistulas can form between the bowel and bladder C- Restrict fluids to maintain normal hydration D- Empty the bladder only before sexual intercourse
Answer:
B- Fistulas can form between the bowel and bladder
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Question:
Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 35 year old male patient admitted with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease?A- immediately request for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) B- Monitor stools for blood C- Ambulate two times daily D- Increase dietary fiber intake
Answer:
B- monitor stools for blood
Question:
A patient with cirrhosis asks what the 'yellow bag' of IV fluid contains. What is the best response by the nurse?A- It contains thiamine and multivitamins to prevent confusion and ataxia B- It contains lorazepam (ativan) to control withdrawal delirium C- It provides all of your nutrition requirements D- It contains vitamin K and phenytoin to help control withdrawal symptoms
Answer:
A- it contains thiamine and multivitamins to prevent confusion and ataxia
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Question:
A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) reports dark, coffee ground vomitus.The nurse would recognize that this is a result from A- Mixing of blood and fecal contents B- Presence of mucous from the large intestine C- Blood being changed by gastric secretions D- Fresh bleeding in the epigastric stomach region
Answer:
C- blood being changed by epigastric secretions
Question:
Which assessment information will be the most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider about a patient with acute cholecystitis?A- Urine is clear yellow B- stools are gray colored C- Decreased pain after analgesic D- Complaints of heartburn
Answer:
B- stools are gray colored
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