NR324 EXAM 3 NR324 ADULT HEATH EXAM 3

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NR324 EXAM 3 /NR324 ADULT HEATH EXAM 3

NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100

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While in the holding area, a patient reveals to the nurse that his father had a high fever after surgery. What action by the nurse is a priority?

Select one:

• Reassure the patient that there will be close monitoring during

and after surgery.

• Place a medical alert sticker on the front of the patient's chart.
• Alert the anesthesia care provider of the family member's

reaction to surgery.

• Administer 650 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) per rectum as

a preventive measure. - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Alert the anesthesia care provider of the family member's reaction to surgery.

After the home health nurse teaches a patient's family member about how to care for a sacral pressure ulcer, which finding indicates that additional teaching is needed?

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• The family member uses a lift sheet to reposition the patient.
• The family member uses clean tap water to clean the wound.
• The family member places contaminated dressings in a plastic

grocery bag.

• The family member dries the wound using a hair dryer set on

a low setting. - CORRECT ANSWER -D.The family member dries the wound using a hair dryer set on a low setting.

The nurse should plan to use a wet-to-dry dressing for which patient?

Select one:

• A patient who has a surgical incision with pink, approximated

edges

• A patient who has a wound with purulent drainage and dry

brown areas

• A patient who has a pressure ulcer with pink granulation tissue
• A patient who has a full-thickness burn filled with dry, black

material - CORRECT ANSWER -b. A patient who has a wound with purulent drainage and dry brown areas

A patient with second-degree burns has been receiving hydromorphone through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a week. The patient wakes up frequently during the night 2 / 4

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complaining of pain. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Select one:

• Consult with the health care provider about using a different

treatment protocol to control the patient's pain.

• Request that the health care provider order a bolus dose of

morphine to be given when the patient awakens with pain.

• Teach the patient to push the button every 10 minutes for an

hour before going to sleep, even if the pain is minimal.

• Administer a dose of morphine every 1 to 2 hours from the

PCA machine while the patient is sleeping. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Consult with the health care provider about using a different treatment protocol to control the patient's pain.

A patient who has fibromyalgia tells the nurse, "I feel depressed because I ache too much to play golf." The patient says the pain is usually at a level 7 (0 to 10 scale). Which patient goal has the highest priority when the nurse is developing the treatment plan?

Select one:

• The patient will exhibit fewer signs of depression.
• The patient will be able to play 1 to 2 rounds of golf.
• The patient will say that the aching has decreased.
• The patient will state that pain is at a level 2 of 10. 3 / 4

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Incorrect. - CORRECT ANSWER -b. The patient will be able to play 1 to 2 rounds of golf.

After receiving change-of-shift report about these postoperative patients, which patient should the nurse assess first?

Select one:

• Obese patient who had abdominal surgery 3 days ago and

whose wound edges are separating

• Patient who has 30 mL of sanguineous drainage in the wound

drain 10 hours after hip replacement surgery

• Patient who continues to have incisional pain 15 minutes after

hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin) administration

• Patient who has bibasilar crackles and a temperature of 100°F

(37.8°C) on the first postoperative day after chest surgery - CORRECT ANSWER -a. Obese patient who had abdominal surgery 3 days ago and whose wound edges are separating

A postoperative patient has not voided for 8 hours after return to the clinical unit. Which action should the nurse take first?

Select one:

• Perform a bladder scan.
• Insert a straight catheter as indicated on the PRN order.
• Encourage increased oral fluid intake.
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