NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II
MDC2 Final Exam
Question:
The nurse is providing care for a client who underwent a parathyroidectomy two days ago. To prevent complications with the surgery, which laboratory value requires close monitoring by the nurse?
Answer:
Serum calcium levels
Question:
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalexin suspension 2 grams PO daily given in four doses. Available is cephalexin suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer in one dose? (Record answer as a whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer:
40
Question:
A client underwent a colon resection with colostomy placement. Which of the following would the surgeon consult post-operatively for colostomy management?
Answer:
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse 1 / 4
Question:
The client has just received a round of chemotherapy and will be discharged home. The nurse is educating the client about the concerns of neutropenia and the continuing risk for infection. Which of the following statements would not be appropriate given the client's situation?
Answer:
"If you experience a fever, treat it with over-the-counter medications and report it to your physician if symptoms don't resolve in 48 hours"
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with Addisonian crisis. Which of the following signs and symptoms are consistent with this diagnosis?
Answer:
Severe hypotension
Question:
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to be given intravenously to treat this client?
Answer:
Regular insulin
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Question:
A client was admitted with the following arterial blood gas (ABG). How does the nurse interpret these results?pH 7.48 PaCO2 30 mmHg HcO3 18 mEq/L PaO2 85 mmHg
Answer:
Respiratory alkalosis with partial metabolic compensation
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Which of the following lab results will validate this diagnosis?
Answer:
Increased serum thyroglobulin (TG) level
Question:
A nurse is planning to educate a client diagnosed with fluid volume overload.Which of the following with the nurse educate the client to determine gains and losses in fluid?
Answer:
Monitor daily weights
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Question:
An older adult client reports lack of energy and needs several naps throughout the day. Which problem may the symptoms be associated with that is often seen in older adults?
Answer:
Hypothyroidism
Question:
A nurse is caring for a 57-year-old Hispanic male who was recently diagnosed with Cushing's disease. Which of the following laboratory test validate the diagnosis?
Answer:
Elevated urine cortisol level
Question:
Which of the following is a life-threatening emergency and serious complication of untreated or poorly treated hypothyroidism?
Answer:
Myxedema coma
Question:
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Hepatitis B.Which of the following statements demonstrates an understanding of the discharge instructions?
Answer:
"I won't share my shaving razors with my spouse"
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