NURS 353 MED SURG ACTUAL EXAM WITH

NURS 353 MED SURG ACTUAL EXAM WITH

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Which of the following are important during the short time that clients may be hospitalized after a total joint replacement?

• Preventing deep vein thrombosis
• Promoting early mobility
• Managing post operative pain
• Preventing infection of the new joint - ANSWER- A) Preventing deep vein

thrombosis

• Promoting early mobility
• Managing post operative pain
• Preventing infection of the new joint

Which sign or signs indicate possible compartment syndrome in a person with a fracture?

• Increased pain unrelieved by medication
• A sensation of tightness or numbness in limb
• Decreased pulses in affected limb 1 / 3

• Decreased level of consciousness - ANSWER- A) Increased pain unrelieved by

medication

• A sensation of tightness or numbness in limb
• Decreased pulses in affected limb

Which factors contribute to delayed bone healing in fractures?

• Smoking
• Diabetes mellitus
• Poor nutritional status
• Immobilization - ANSWER- A) Smoking
• Diabetes mellitus
• Poor nutritional status

Which of the following would be the primary nursing assessment immediately after a fracture may have occurred?

• Monitoring for signs of shock
• Assessing client's pain level
• Immobilizing fracture site
• Checking the client's BP - ANSWER- B) Assessing client's pain level

In a person with multiple rip fractures, which complications should the nurse be vigilant for?

• Pulmonary embolism
• Pneumothorax
• Atelectasis
• Pneumonia - ANSWER- B) Pneumothorax 2 / 3

• Atelectasis
• Pneumonia

Which is the priority when caring for a client with a pelvic fracture?

• Monitoring for signs of internal bleeding
• Administering analgesics
• Maintaining traction to the area
• Encouraging early ambulation - ANSWER- A) Monitoring for signs of internal

bleeding

A post operative client has not voided in over 8 hours. Which is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

• Insert urinary catheter
• Notify surgeon
• Perform bladder scan
• Encourage increased oral fluids - ANSWER- C) Perform bladder scan

In the immediate post-operative period, which of the following complications is most critical to monitor for?

• Atelectasis
• Urinary retention
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hemorrhage - ANSWER- D) Hemorrhage

After surgery, a person is at increased risk for developing a DVT which can progress to a VTE. Which interventions are used to decrease this risk?

• Early ambulation
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