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NUR 243 HONDROS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-2025 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
RATED
Nurse is taking care of a patient with pancreatitis, the nurse predicts a managers for which complications? - ANSWER>>ARDS The nurse is caring for a male patient diagnosed with alcohol cirrhosis and needs a liver transplant. The patient has been out of work for several months and does not have insurance or enough cash. The patient is concerned that he may not be considered for the transplant. What statement made the nurse would be lacking in cultural competence - ANSWER>>It is definitely a negative that your liver disease is caused by alcohol abuse
The nurse is caring for a patient who was taking ibuprofen three times d ay for pain due to her osteoarthritis. The patient present with dizzies, HA, nausea and vomiting coffee ground emesis. Which s/s will the nurse monitor for? - ANSWER>>Tachycardia, Tachypnea
The nurse is assessing the function of a chest tube drainage system in a patient who has just returned from the recovery room following a thoracotomy. Which are the expected assessment finding related to chest tube drainage system? - ANSWER>>Drainage system maintained below the patient's chest, Occlusive dressing over the insertion site, Tidaling in the water seal chamber during inhalation and exhalation
A nurse is caring for four patients on the floor. Which patient should the nurse see first? - ANSWER>>A patient with end stage liver disease with platelet count of 25,000
The nurse is assessing a patient status post hemicolectomy and notes the patient's calf 1 / 3
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is red and slightly edematous. The nurse precedes to do a pain assessment. The patient states the pain is an 8 out of 10. The patient's vitals are as follows HR 92, BP 140/89, RR 224, T 98.7. The health care provider has ordered Morphine 4-6 mg IBP q 4 hours.Which stage Tanners is this? - ANSWER>>Interpreting
The nurse is providing care to a patient with a large surgical wound that requires and extensive amount of dressing and supplies. What cost-effective action would the nurse take when performing dressing changes? (SATA) - ANSWER>>Review previous documentation to identify specific supplies needed, Survey the room for supplies before starting the dressing change
A patient with bleeding esophageal varices from alcoholic cirrhosis is admitted to the emergency department. Which comment overhead by the charge nurse from a staff nurse requires immediate intervention? - ANSWER>>"Charlie is here, my tax dollars going to good use once again"
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the emergency room with complaints of chest pain. Which step in tanners does the nurse need to do first when caring for this patient? - ANSWER>>Noticing
A patient with AKI has been admitted to the hospital for 24-hour observation. The patient c/o 8/10 flank pain and N/V and has a urine output of 81 mL over the past three hours. The pt. T is 99, HR 100, R 22, BP 90/50. What is the nursing priority - ANSWER>>Administer IV fluids
A patient is admitted to the ED after an MVA. The patient was conscious at the scene but is now confused and lethargic with a T 98.4, HR 105, RR 25, BP 110/58. What is the nurses first action?
- ANSWER>>Assess for loose teeth
The nurse is caring for a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis. The patient is about to have a paracentesis in one hour. The patient has undergone this procedure several times in the past 2 2 / 3
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years. The nurse says to the patient "Your dr will be here for the procedure in 1 hour, I know you don't have any questions since you've been here so many times?" What is this an example of - ANSWER>>Possible bias related to the client's diagnosis
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to patient diagnosed with cirrhosis and experiencing severe ascites. What info would be the most important for the nurse to include (SATA) - ANSWER>>Restrict sodium intake Abstain from alcohol consumption Report weight gain and SOB Avoid acetaminophen in high doses Report extreme swelling in the legs and feet
The nurse is caring for a patient in labor on oxytocin at 8 mu/min. The nurse is notices late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor. What actions will the nurse take (SATA) - ANSWER>>Position on left side Turn off oxytocin Apply 02 notify HCP
The nurse manager is planning to discuss hospital consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems surveys at the next nursing staff meeting. Which HCAHPS would the nurse manager include at the meeting? - ANSWER>>The HCAHPS survey creates incentives for hospital to improve quality of care based on public reporting of the results
The nurse receives report on a new admission. The male patient has a new diagnosis of cirrhosis and is being admitted for dyspnea, edema and extreme fatigue. The nurse receiving the report says "How long has he been an alcoholic?" What does the comment demonstrate? - ANSWER>>Stereotyping based on personal bias
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with AKI secondary to renal colic. Which lab value would indicate the need for hemodialysis? - ANSWER>>GFR equal to or less than 15
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