Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition TEST PREP EXAMS MOST TESTED CHAPTERS BUNDLE | 100% VERIFIED

Chapter 25: Assessment of Respiratory System Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which actio n should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to comp...

Chapter 27: Lower Respiratory Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which assessment data best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak cough effort b. ...

Chapter 33: Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When developing a teaching plan for a 61-yr-old patient with m ultiple risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), the nurse should focus primarily on the a. family hi...

Chapter 34: Heart Failure Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While assessing a 68-yr-old with ascites, the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient’s bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates a. decreased flui...

Chapter 35: Dysrhythmias Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. To determine whether there is a delay in impulse conduction through the ventricles, the nurse will m easure the duration of the patient’s a. P wave. c. PR interval. b. Q wave. d. QRS complex. ANS: D The QRS c...

Chapter 41: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 53-yr-old male patient with deep partial-thickness burns from a chemical spill i n the workplace experiences severe pain followed by nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be mos...

Chapter 42: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is being admitted with Clostridium difficile? a. Teach the patient about proper food storage. b. Order a diet without...

Chapter 45: Renal and Urologic Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 46-yr-old female patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being tr eated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take? a. Remind...

Chapter 46: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft (AVG) in the right fo rearm, a patient complains of pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take? a....

Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the d iagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have ...

Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which information will the nurse teach seniors at a community recrea tion center about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b. Expect most falls to ...

Chapter 63: Musculoskeletal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibi otic irrigation. Which intervention will the nurse include in the initial plan of care? a. Quadriceps-setting...

Chapter 64: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding will the nurse expect when assessing a patient who has oste oarthritis (OA) of the knee? a. Presence of Heberden’s nodules b. Discomfort with joint movement c. Rednes...