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Question 1 of 5

Which laboratory result would require immediate intervention by the nurse for the client scheduled for surgery?

A. Potassium 2.4 mEq/L.
B. Calcium 9.2 mg/dL.
C. Bleeding time 2 minutes.
D. Hemoglobin 15 g/dL.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Potassium 2.4 mEq/L.

Question 2 of 5

When monitoring for the effectiveness of treatment for a patient with a large anterior wall myocardial infarction, the most important information for the nurse to obtain is

A. central venous pressure (CVP).
B. systemic vascular resistance (SVR).
C. pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR).
D. pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP).

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP).

Question 3 of 5

Which of the layers of the skin are keratinized and dead?

A. Stratum basale
B. Stratum spinosium
C. Stratum granulosum
D. Stratum corneum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stratum corneum

Question 4 of 5

A client presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of a dry, irritating cough and production of a minute amount of mucus-like sputum. The patient complains of soreness in her chest in the sternal area. The nurse should suspect that the primary care provider will assess the patient for what health problem?

A. Pleural effusion
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Tracheobronchitis
D. Tuberculosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tracheobronchitis

Question 5 of 5

All anesthetized surgical patients are at risk for unplanned hypothermia. Select the most effective preventative intervention.

A. Forced air warming
B. Prewarming prior to incision
C. Heated cotton blankets
D. Ambient room air above 98.6°F (37°C)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Forced air warming

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