Rasmussen Final MDC3 Latest Update 2024-2025

Rasmussen Final MDC3 Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam with 125 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by the Professor

• The nurse is providing community education regarding myocardial infarction. What

teaching will the nurse include? Select all that apply.

• Denial is common reaction to chest pain.
• A myocardial infarction can occur in minutes.
• Exercise at least 20 minutes three to four times per week.
• Age is a significant risk factor in the development of CAD.
• Women are more likely to experience atypical chest pain.
• Atherosclerosis is a primary factor in the development of CAD. - CORRECT

ANSWER: ADEF

• The nurse is teaching a class regarding reduction of risk factors for cardiovascular

disease. Which teaching statement will the nurse include? Select all that apply.

• "If you tend to get angry easily, then your risk for heart disease is higher."
• "To reduce your overall risk, it is important to keep your BMI greater than 30."
• "Do not eat more calories on a daily basis that you are able to burn."
• "Decreasing the amount that you smoke will decrease your overall cardiovascular

risk."

• "Secondhand smoke creates a significant risk to others for cardiovascular disease."
• "Exercise moderately at least 2 days per week for a total of 150 minutes." -

CORRECT ANSWER: A, C, E, F

• The nurse is teaching a client with stage 1 hypertension. Which client statement

indicates understanding of dietary modifications?

• "I will reduce my sodium intake to 2500 mg per day."
• "I will restrict my intake of daily dietary lean protein." 1 / 3

• "I am only going to drink one cup of coffee to start my day."
• "I will drink a glass of low-fat milk with my breakfast." - CORRECT ANSWER: D

• Which new symptoms in a client who is being managed for sickle cell crisis does the

nurse report immediately to prevent harm? Select all that apply.

• Decreased handgrip strength on one side
• Diffuse abdominal pain
• Fever of 102.2°F (39°C)
• Increased urine output
• Shortness of breath

F. Sore throat - CORRECT ANSWER: A C E

• Which statement regarding erythrocytes is true?
• Reticulocytes represent the final stage of mature erythrocytes.
• The lack of a nucleus in a mature erythrocyte increases its life span.
• Each erythrocyte can carry up to a maximum of four molecules of oxygen.
• The main trigger for erythrocyte production is the secretion of thrombopoietin. -

CORRECT ANSWER: b

• A client in the telemetry unit is on a cardiac monitor. The monitor technician alerts the

nurse that there are no ECG complexes, and the alarm is sounding. What is the first action by the nurse?

• Suspend the alarm.
• Call the emergency response team.
• Press the record button to get an ECG strip.

D. Assess the client and check lead placement. - CORRECT ANSWER: D

• A client is admitted to the hospital with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which

assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect that the aneurysm has ruptured?

• Shortness of breath and hemoptysis 2 / 3

• Sudden, severe low back pain and bruising along the flank
• Gradually increasing substernal chest pain and diaphoresis

D. Rapid development of patchy blue mottling on feet and toes - CORRECT ANSWER:

B

• A client who is 9 days post-coronary artery bypass graft presents to a follow-up

appointment. Which client statement requires nursing action?

• "My chest hurts when I sneeze or cough."
• "If I get tired when I walk, then I stop and rest for a bit."
• "I have a bandage on my sternum to collect the drainage."
• "I haven't had my normal appetite since the surgery." - CORRECT ANSWER: C

• The nurse is assessing the client's heart sounds. Which instruction will the nurse

provide if there is difficulty in hearing heart sounds?

• "Please roll onto your left side."
• "Lay all the way down on your back."
• "Please hold your breath while I use my stethoscope."

D. "I will just take your pulse instead." - CORRECT ANSWER: A

• Which intervention is a priority for the nurse to teach the client with polycythemia vera

to prevent harm related to injury as a result of impaired platelet function?

• Wear gloves and socks outdoors in cool weather.
• Elevate your feet whenever you are seated.
• Drink at least 3 L of liquids per day.

D. Use a soft-bristle toothbrush. - CORRECT ANSWER: D

• Which response or health problem does the nurse expect to be present in a client

who has a lifelong deficiency of antithrombin III?

• Chronic fatigue resulting from reduced production of normal hemoglobin
• Failure to produce and maintain normal circulating levels of platelets
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