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Rasmussen Final MDC3 Latest Update 2024-2025
Actual Exam with 125 Questions and 100%
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1. The nurse is providing community education regarding myocardial infarction. What
teaching will the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Denial is common reaction to chest pain.
B. A myocardial infarction can occur in minutes.
C. Exercise at least 20 minutes three to four times per week.
D. Age is a significant risk factor in the development of CAD.
E. Women are more likely to experience atypical chest pain.
F. Atherosclerosis is a primary factor in the development of CAD. - CORRECT
ANSWER: ADEF
1. The nurse is teaching a class regarding reduction of risk factors for cardiovascular
disease. Which teaching statement will the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. "If you tend to get angry easily, then your risk for heart disease is higher."
B. "To reduce your overall risk, it is important to keep your BMI greater than 30."
C. "Do not eat more calories on a daily basis that you are able to burn."
D. "Decreasing the amount that you smoke will decrease your overall cardiovascular
risk."
E. "Secondhand smoke creates a significant risk to others for cardiovascular disease."
F. "Exercise moderately at least 2 days per week for a total of 150 minutes." -
CORRECT ANSWER: A, C, E, F
1. The nurse is teaching a client with stage 1 hypertension. Which client statement
indicates understanding of dietary modifications?
A. "I will reduce my sodium intake to 2500 mg per day."
B. "I will restrict my intake of daily dietary lean protein."
,C. "I am only going to drink one cup of coffee to start my day."
D. "I will drink a glass of low-fat milk with my breakfast." - CORRECT ANSWER: D
1. Which new symptoms in a client who is being managed for sickle cell crisis does the
nurse report immediately to prevent harm? Select all that apply.
A. Decreased handgrip strength on one side
B. Diffuse abdominal pain
C. Fever of 102.2°F (39°C)
D. Increased urine output
E. Shortness of breath
F. Sore throat - CORRECT ANSWER: A C E
1. Which statement regarding erythrocytes is true?
A. Reticulocytes represent the final stage of mature erythrocytes.
B. The lack of a nucleus in a mature erythrocyte increases its life span.
C. Each erythrocyte can carry up to a maximum of four molecules of oxygen.
D. The main trigger for erythrocyte production is the secretion of thrombopoietin. -
CORRECT ANSWER: b
2. A client in the telemetry unit is on a cardiac monitor. The monitor technician alerts the
nurse that there are no ECG complexes, and the alarm is sounding. What is the first
action by the nurse?
A. Suspend the alarm.
B. Call the emergency response team.
C. Press the record button to get an ECG strip.
D. Assess the client and check lead placement. - CORRECT ANSWER: D
2. A client is admitted to the hospital with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which
assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect that the aneurysm has ruptured?
A. Shortness of breath and hemoptysis
, B. Sudden, severe low back pain and bruising along the flank
C. Gradually increasing substernal chest pain and diaphoresis
D. Rapid development of patchy blue mottling on feet and toes - CORRECT ANSWER:
B
2. A client who is 9 days post-coronary artery bypass graft presents to a follow-up
appointment. Which client statement requires nursing action?
A. "My chest hurts when I sneeze or cough."
B. "If I get tired when I walk, then I stop and rest for a bit."
C. "I have a bandage on my sternum to collect the drainage."
D. "I haven't had my normal appetite since the surgery." - CORRECT ANSWER: C
2. The nurse is assessing the client's heart sounds. Which instruction will the nurse
provide if there is difficulty in hearing heart sounds?
A. "Please roll onto your left side."
B. "Lay all the way down on your back."
C. "Please hold your breath while I use my stethoscope."
D. "I will just take your pulse instead." - CORRECT ANSWER: A
2. Which intervention is a priority for the nurse to teach the client with polycythemia vera
to prevent harm related to injury as a result of impaired platelet function?
A. Wear gloves and socks outdoors in cool weather.
B. Elevate your feet whenever you are seated.
C. Drink at least 3 L of liquids per day.
D. Use a soft-bristle toothbrush. - CORRECT ANSWER: D
2. Which response or health problem does the nurse expect to be present in a client
who has a lifelong deficiency of antithrombin III?
A. Chronic fatigue resulting from reduced production of normal hemoglobin
B. Failure to produce and maintain normal circulating levels of platelets
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