MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
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ASTHMA
1. On entering the emergency
department, a client is SOB and appears
frightened. The nurse beginning the
assessment of the client would be
aware that an early clinical
manifestation often associated with
asthma is
a. Cyanosis
b. Hypercapnia
c. Anxiety
d. Bradycardia
2. A client receives a beta-adrenergic
bronchodilator and supplemental O2
when entering emergency department
for treatment of asthma, but the
client’s condition remains unchanged.
The nurse would anticipate that the
client
a. Will be coached immediately in
biofeedback techniques.
b. Will increase the amount of oral
fluids taken.
c. Will undergo “STAT” pulmonary
function tests.
d. Will receive IV steroids.
3. The nurse caring for a client with
asthma would place the client in the
a. Supine position
b. Side-lying position
c. Fowler’s position
d. Lithotomy position
ANEMIA
4. Nurse Isabela is preparing to teach a
client with microcytic, hypochromic
anemia about the diet to follow after
discharge. Which of the following foods
should be included in the diet?
a.
b. Lettuce
c. Citrus fruits
d. Cheese
5. The nurse should be alert to monitor
which of the following physiologic
functions in a client diagnosed with
aplastic anemia?
a. Bleeding tendencies
b. I & O
c. Peripheral sensation
d. Bowel function
6. A client with iron deficiency anemia has
been taught proper diet. Which food
choice indicates understanding of
dietary teaching?
a. Chicken
b. Oranges
c. Steak
d. Tomatoes
7. A client is admitted to the hospital with
a medical diagnosis of anemia. When
assessing the client, the nurse should
expect which symptoms?
a. Difficulty with breathing
b. BP of 150/70 mm Hg
c. HR of 45 bpm
d. Skin flushed and warm
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