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NUR265/ NUR 265 EXAM 1: ADVANCED MED -
SURG REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT- GALEN
QUESTION: What client statement indicates a correct
understanding of discharge instructions for nephrotic syndrome related to infection prevention?
Answer: I must protect myself from developing an infection The
nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
QUESTION: What should the nurse prioritize following up with
the PCP for a client who had an AAA repair 2 days ago?
Answer: Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that
has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
QUESTION: What should the nurse report immediately to the
PCP for a client with AKI caused by dehydration?
Answer: A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
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QUESTION: What should the nurse do first for a client
receiving gentamicin IV who develops oliguria and increased blood pressure?
Answer: Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough
levels The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
QUESTION: What should the nurse do first for a client with
CKD reporting muscle weakness, diarrhea, and tingling in the hands?
Answer: Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first
QUESTION: What client statement about sodium intake is a
priority follow-up for a nurse caring for a client with CKD on hemodialysis?
Answer: I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week. Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
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QUESTION: What client statement indicates a correct
understanding of teaching for late-stage CKD?
Answer: If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it
to my doctor The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
QUESTION: What post-hemodialysis symptom requires
immediate follow-up by the nurse?
Answer: Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg The nurse is caring for
a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has
QUESTION: What should the nurse do when changing a
peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing?
Answer: Place mask on the client when changing the client
peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
QUESTION: What indicates correct technique by a newly hired
nurse during peritoneal dialysis?
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Answer: Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis
to improve dialysate drainage The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed
QUESTION: What should the nurse expect to assess in a client
with acute pancreatitis?
Answer: Back pain The nurse is assessing a newly admitted
client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to assess
QUESTION: Which lab results should the nurse expect for a
client with acute pancreatitis?
Answer: 2,3 2. an increased amylase level of 215 3. a WBC of
15mm The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which results from the box below should the nurse expect to find in the client
QUESTION: Which client should the nurse first plan to assess
on the med-surg unit?
Answer: Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of
98/54mmhg The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to assess a client who has