NUR213 Final Review

Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is confirmed by:

What food would the nurse provide for a client who has hypokalemia?

Which nursing intervention would reduce cardiac workload in a client with myocarditis?

Which type of burn is similar to a sunburn?

Which patient is at highest risk for PTSD?

What food supplies the greatest amount of calcium for a patient with osteoporosis?

Which laboratory test results indicates renal failure?

A client history of alcoholism is diagnosed with cirrhosis. The goal of therapy is:

An ED patient is experiencing an acute MI. What drug will the nurse expect to administer?

A client is pulseless and unresponsive. What would be the first treatment of choice?

A client with CHF has 2+ pitting edema in the legs. What does this suggest?

The nurse can't hear a friction rub in a patient with pericarditis. What should the nurse do?

All of the following are included in a liver panel EXCEPT:

A client with a history of rheumatic fever takes what before any dental work ?

What crystalloid is most commonly used to treat hypovolemic shock?

What is the priority in the care of a client who has been burned and suffered smoke inhalation?

What should you keep ready at the bedside of a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?

Which nursing assessment is most important in a client diagnosed with ascites?

What therapy is initiated for a symptomatic bradycardia, unresponsive to atropine?

Triage activity in a n MCI is guided by what principle?

The client’s HR is 55 bpm with a BP of 90/66 mm Hg. Which medication is indicated?

What action precedes defibrillating a pulseless client in VF?

What portion of the EKG complex represents ventricular repolarization?

Which diuretic is most commonly given to a cirrhotic patient with ascites?

Select the high-potassium food that should be restricted in acute renal failure.

How long should the nurse withhold food and fluids after an endoscopy?

How are the pathophysiologic changes from burns treated in the initial burn-shock period?

When prioritizing care in a MCI, clients tagged with which color would be treated first?

When caring for a client with cirrhosis, which symptom(s) should the nurse report immediately?

A female is complaining of fatigue, shortness of breath and shoulder pain may be experiencing:

What diagnostic test differentiates ARDS symptoms from those of a cardiac etiology?

Lactulose (Cephulac) given in hepatic encephalopathy reduces which of the following?

What is the best way for the nurse to assess the patient's oxygenation status at the bedside?

What sign may indicate a decrease in cardiac output in a post-MI patient?

Which statement indicates the need for further teaching in a patient with hepatitis A?

Describe the characteristic pattern of the atrial waves in atrial flutter.

A 78-year-old has an MI. Which type of shock is the client most likely to develop?

What is recommended to minimize risk with a family history of early cardiac deaths?

A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) and a K+ level of 6.5 mEq/L. will receive what drug?

What intervention is initiated with mechanical ventilation of an intubated patient with ARDS?

Which Glasgow Coma Scale score is indicative of a severe head injury?

Which is a priority nursing diagnosis for a post-liver transplant patient?

During the acute phase of a burn, a nurse should assess:

A typical work uniform is considered what level of personal protective equipment?

Which statement about peritoneal dialysis indicates that students need more teaching?

Which is a modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?

A 6-year-old in the ED stung by a bee is dyspneic, hypotensive, and has hives.

A client with a history of alcohol addiction has jaundice, that likely indicates:

A firefighter has signs of ARDS and is intubated. What supportive are initiated ?

A patient is exposed to a nerve agent. What drug should be given STAT?

Potassium is needed for neural, muscle, and:

Chronic renal failure results in anemia. What is rationale for this symptom?

A patient in septic shock has developed DIC. What is the nurse's priority of care?

A client receiving a blood transfusion is short of breath and itchy. What is the priority?

What is the term for flapping of the hands associated with metabolic liver dysfunction?

What is a depression of reflex activity in the spinal cord below the level of injury?

There are 9 RR intervals on a client’s 6-second rhythm tracing. The client’s heart rate is:

A throat culture is positive for strep culture. Which prescription medication may be ordered?

What would be the priority goal for the client with a cardiac dysrhythmia.?

Chest pain brought on by physical or emotional stress and relieved by rest or medication is:

A client has numbness and tingling in the left leg and foot. What is the term for this?

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a decrease in the receptor sites of which neurotransmitter?

What is the goal of care for a patient with a cardiac arrhythmia?

What basic information should the nurse provide to the patient with MS?

After an explosion, a victim has tinnitus, dizziness, and otorrhea. What is the cause?

A client with an MI is receiving nitroglycerin. Which statement indicates therapeutic effect?

A client with a T-5 SCI is sweaty with a pounding headache. What should you do first?

A client in shock may have hypoxia and acidosis. What lab should be reviewed?

A client has acute pancreatitis. Which therapy is most appropriate for pain management?

What should the nurse include when teaching client with myasthenia gravis about medications?

Which is the most common cause of spinal cord injury (SCI)?

A patient after a MVC has abdominal bruising and hematuria. The nurse suspects:

The most accurate indicator of fluid volume status in an acutely ill client is:

Which of the following would be the last resort response in an active shooter incident?

What is the goal of care for a child with muscular dystrophy?

How fast could a gunshot victim bleed to death before help comes?

Which medication is the drug of choice for sinus bradycardia?

How can a client with a family history of CAD reduce the risk of developing the disorder?

A client is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). What is the correct intervention?

Which of the following would be least helpful to victims of trauma after a disaster?

What diagnostic tool would be the most helpful in diagnosing cardiomyopathy?

Which of the following types of shock will a nurse observe in a client with extensive burns?

There was a radiation leak. How should risk of contamination at the hospital be handled?

What is the theraputic effect of pyridostigmine bromide in the patient with myasthenia gravis?

Which client with diarrhea for three days is most at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following is the effect of protein catabolism in a client with severe burns?

A football player lies immobile after a tackle. What should the nurse do?

A client with cardiomyopathy, has dyspnea and fluid retention. What is the nursing diagnosis ?

Which action decreases a nurse's risk for hepatitis C?

What nursing diagnosis is a priority for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

What stage of shock features normal BP, tachycardia, hypoactive bowels, and cold, clammy skin?

What is the most important factor in the chance of survival in acute radiation syndrome (ARS)?

A patient with liver dysfunction and episodes of bleeding and bruising has a deficiency in:

Which exposure route develops into the most severe form of anthrax?

Studying for the NCLEX exam is an example of what type of stressor?

What is the priority of care for a patient who suffered smoke inhalation in a fire?

Which individual will take longer to sense thirst?

Root cause analysis looks at all types of causes of an event EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a common complication of an electrical burn injury?

Which action is contraindicated with an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for hemodialysis ?