Med surg exam Questions and Correct Answers

A Patient was admitted for shortness of breath. The nurse connects the patient to the cardiac monitor. According to the strip below, which treatment is appropriate for the patient? a. administer adenosine b. administer a thiazide medication c. adminster an oral anticoagulant d. administer a ...

A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to perform an ocular irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Assess the client's visual acuity prior to irrigation b. Have the client turn their head toward the unaffected eye c. Hold the irrigato...

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute kidney injury. When reviewing the client's most recent laboratory reports, the nurse notes that the client's magnesium levels are high. The nurse should prioritize assessment for what health problem? Select one: a. Tachyca...

A critically ill patient has a living will in the chart. The patient's condition has deteriorated, but the spouse wants "everything done," regardless of the patient's wishes. Which ethical principle is the spouse violating? A) Nonmaleficence B) Justice C) Autonomy D) Beneficence Answer-...

1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" b) "What questions do you have ...