NUR 2502 Multidimensional Care III
MDC 3 Final Exam
Question:
The nurse is caring for a 55-year-old male who presented to his primary physician's office for his yearly check-up. Upon the physical assessment, the provider noted enlarged lymph nodes in the groin and neck region. The provider questioned Joe regarding the possible causes of the finding. Which of the following diagnosis are consistent with this finding?
Answer:
Lymphoma
Question:
Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for a client with sickle cell disease? (SATA)
Answer:
Encourage fluid intake Administer intravenous morphine
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Question:
A client suffering from a narcotic overdose is seen in the Emergency Department. The client is confused, with warm, flushed skin, headache, and weakness. Vital signs of noted are temperature 102.6 F, heart rate 128 beats/minute, respirations 24 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 130/86 mm Hg. A blood gas analysis sample was drawn on room air, and the results
are as follows: pH 7.33, PaCO2 53 mm Hg, PaO2 72 mm Hg 24 mEq/L. This
client is at risk for which of the following?
Answer:
Respiratory acidosis
Question:
A female client is being treated for a deep-vein thrombus she developed post-operatively about one week ago and was treated with unfractionated heparin. Today she presents to the clinic with petechiae on bilateral hands and feet. Laboratory results show a platelet count of 42,000/mm3 (42 x 109/L. The nurse is concerned about a drug reaction and anticipates the client has which of the following?
Answer:
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Question:
Which of the following is a pharmacologic treatment option for a client with dilated cardiomyopathy? (SATA)
Answer:
Digoxin Diuretics Anticholinergic
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Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest tenth, or one decimal place.
Answer:
0.5
Question:
Which of the following medications are utilized to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Answer:
Antiplatelet drugs
Question:
A 65-year-old female presented to the emergency room with complaints of progressively worsening fatigue, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Upon, heart rate is 130 beats per minute and irregular, and there is positive jugular vein distention. Heart tones reveal a high-pitched holosystolic murmur. Which of the following disorders are consistent with these findings?
Answer:
Aortic regurgitation
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