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ATI RN · Concepts in Nursing · Dewits Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Test Bank

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Question 1 of 5

A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the post-anesthesia care unit. Which interventions would be a priority for the patient? Select all that apply.

A. Irrigate all catheters with sterile normal saline
B. Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains
C. Administer cough suppressant medication as needed
D. Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon e. Connect all catheters and drains to a single collection device

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains

Question 2 of 5

The nurse reviews documentation on a patient with a long leg cast for a fracture in which the pulses in the foot were decreased and the patient was experiencing a pain rating of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10 during the previous shift. Which additional findings should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

A. Fever
B. Weakness
C. Cyanotic foot
D. Tingling in the foot e. Severe pain with passive flexion

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cyanotic foot

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's thyroid gland. For which criteria is the nurse assessing this gland?

A. Pain and pulse rate
B. Size and consistency
C. Character and texture
D. Edema and movement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Size and consistency

Question 4 of 5

During a health history interview, a patient reports having to get up to void several times during the night and there is burning when passing urine. Which terms should the nurse use when documenting this patient's manifestations? Select all that apply.

A. Pyuria
B. Dysuria
C. Polyuria
D. Nocturia e. Hematuria

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dysuria

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about the different types of angina. Which client statement indicate the need for follow up teaching?

A. "Stable angina is the most common form of angina."
B. "Prinzmetal angina is atypical angina that occurs with strenuous exercise."
C. "Unstable angina occurs with increasing frequency, severity, and duration."
D. "Clients with unstable angina are at risk for a heart attack."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Prinzmetal angina is atypical angina that occurs with strenuous exercise."

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