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Question 1 of 5

Which medical-surgical nursing concept does the nurse expect to be most affected by a client's recent episodes of nausea and vomiting?

A. Acid-base imbalance
B. Cellular regulation
C. Gas exchange
D. Immunity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Acid-base imbalance

Question 2 of 5

Which is the primary consideration when preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a patient who is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI)? (HAAD 2014)

A. History of heart disease
B. Sensitivity to aspirin
C. Size and location of the MI
D. Time since onset of symptoms

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Time since onset of symptoms

Question 3 of 5

The primary purpose of bed bathing is to:

A. Make the bed look clean
B. Maintain the patient's hygiene and comfort
C. Reduce the nurse's workload
D. Avoid skin infections

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Maintain the patient's hygiene and comfort

Question 4 of 5

A nurse assesses a client who is admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit with hip problems. The client asks, 'Why are you asking about my bowels and bladder?' How would the nurse respond?

A. To plan your care based on your normal elimination routine.
B. So we can help prevent side effects of your medications.
C. We need to evaluate your ability to function independently.
D. To schedule your activities around your elimination pattern.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To plan your care based on your normal elimination routine.

Question 5 of 5

When assessing a patient's pulse, the nurse is checking for:

A. Strength, rhythm, and rate of the heart
B. Blood pressure
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Strength, rhythm, and rate of the heart

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