RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 A Part 2
This flashcard set highlights appropriate nursing actions and critical thinking in post-op care and dialysis management. It focuses on prioritizing interventions, recognizing what is and isn't indicated, and promoting client safety and recovery.
a nurse is evaluating the plan of care for four clients after 2 days of hospitalization.
a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports feeling that something "Popped" when they coughed.
Key Terms
a nurse is evaluating the plan of care for four clients after 2 days of hospitalization.
a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports feeling that something "Popped" when they coughed.
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion.
slow the infusion rate
a nurse is preparing to present a program about the prevention of atherosclerosis at a health fair.
following a smoking cessation program
maintain an appropriate weight
eat a low-fat diet
a nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the clients tracheostomy tube.
the clients heart rate increases.
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a new prescription for epoetin.
i will monitor my blood pressure while taking this medication.
a nurse is caring for a client 1 hr following a cardiac catherization.
apply firm pressure to the insertion site.
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| Term | Definition |
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a nurse is evaluating the plan of care for four clients after 2 days of hospitalization. | a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports feeling that something "Popped" when they coughed. |
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. | slow the infusion rate |
a nurse is preparing to present a program about the prevention of atherosclerosis at a health fair. | following a smoking cessation program |
a nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the clients tracheostomy tube. | the clients heart rate increases. |
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a new prescription for epoetin. | i will monitor my blood pressure while taking this medication. |
a nurse is caring for a client 1 hr following a cardiac catherization. | apply firm pressure to the insertion site. |
a nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who sustained a compound fracture 3 weeks ago. | sedimentation rate |
a nurse is assessing a client who has had a suspected stroke. | dysphagia |
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a modified radical mastectomy. | numbness can occur along the inside of the affected arm. |
a nurse is assessing a client following the completion of hemodialysis. | restlessness |
a nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and is receiving mannitol | crackles heard on auscultation. |
a nurse is assessing a client who has advanced lung cancer and is receiving palliative care. the client has just undergone thoracentesis. | dyspnea |
a nurse is caring for a client who has homonymous hemianopsia as a result of a stroke. | scan the environment by turning your head from side to side |
a nurse has received report on a client who is being admitted to the emergency department. | wound drainage |
the nurse is caring for the client. | hemothorax |
the nurse is caring for the client. | oxygenation |
the nurse is caring for the client. | Anticipated: prepare the client for chest tube insertion, initiate NPO status, transfuse packed RBCs |
the nurse is caring for the client. | place the client in high fowlers position |
the nurse is caring for the client. | client reports pain as 3 on a scale of 0 to 10 |
a nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a mastectomy. | i will refer you to community resources that can provide support. |
a nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats | initiate airborne precautions |
a nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate. | airborne |
a nurse is caring for a client who has portal hypertension. the client is vomiting blood mixed with food after a meal. | obtain vital signs |
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a history of aplastic anemia. | WBC cound 2,000/mm3 |
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arhtroplsty. | the clients surgical site dressing has required changing twice in 2 hr due to drainage |
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition and is NPO. | contact the provider to clarify the prescription. |
a nurse is providing education to a client who has tuberculosis and their family. | family members in the household should undergo TB testing |
a nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has stress incontinence and a BMI of 32. | a risk factor for my condition is obesity. |
a nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is at risk for seizures. | ensure the client has a patent IV |
a nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a throacentesis. | encourage the client to take deep breaths after the procedure |
a nurse is assessing a group of clients for indications of role changes. | a client with multiple sclerosis and is experiencing progressive difficulty ambulating |
a nurse is adminstering packed RBCs to a client. which of the following assessment findings indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction. | low back pain and apprehension. |
a nurse at an urgent care clinic is caring for a client who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. | administering epinephrine |
a nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. | alternate application of heat and cold to the affected joints |
a nurse is planning care for a client is undergoing brachytherapy via a sealed vaginal implant to treat endometrial cancer. | wear a lead apron while providing care to the client. |
a nurse is caring for a client. | peritonitis |
a nurse is performing a dressing change for a client who is recovering from a hemicolectomy. | call for help. |
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client. | pancreatitis |
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. | Actions to take: |
a nurse is providing instructions to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for metformin. which of the following statements by the client. | i should take this medication with a meal. |
a nurse on a medical-surgical unit is reviewing the medical record of an older adult who is receiving IV therapy. | BUN |
a nurse is caring for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is being admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. | increased respiratory secretions |
a nurse in an emergency department is assessing an older adult client who has a fractured wrist following a fall. | check the client neurologic status |
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stage II cervical cancer. | you will need to stay in the bed during each treatment session |
a nurse is caring for a client who is brought to the emergency depeartment following an oil fire. | hypovolemia |