MedSurg Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Medsurg
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Medsurg
MedSurg Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what cardiovascular change would the nurse expect to find in a patient with fluid overload? -
CORRECT ANSWER- increased heart rate
which arterial blood gas laboratory values would be seen in metabolic alkalosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER...
MedSurg Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what cardiovascular change would the nurse expect to find in a patient with fluid overload? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- increased heart rate
which arterial blood gas laboratory values would be seen in metabolic alkalosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- pH 7.49, bicarbonate (HCO3) 32
the nurse includes which consideration of minimally invasive surgery when discussing
options with a patient who requires treatment of osteoarthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
it enables a shorter hospital stay
during which stage of bone healing does callus form? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- stage 3
which assessment finding is consistent with fluid overload? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
moist crackles in the lungs
increased respiratory rate
increased ousle rate
the nurse reviews a patients medical record and recognizes which risk factor for
osteoarthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- obesity
which fluid is critical to prevent death? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- blood volume & fluid
inside the cells
a patient with a fracture in which location would be examined while in a seated or standing
position? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- upper arm and shoulder to observe for dropping
shoulder or other abnormal positions.
what is the function of a monocyte during inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
destruction of bacteria and cellular debris
, when a patient reports disturbed deep sleep because of frequent cramping in the calves, which
electrolyte would the nurse review in the patients health record? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
calcium, low calcium can cause muscle spasms or charley horses in the thigh, calf or foot
while sleeping.
sodium loss can cause - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- neurologic changes such as seizures
potassium and magnesium losses can lead to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- cardiac
dysrhythmias
which statement describe isotonic dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- fluids and
electrolytes are lost from the body in equal amounts
hypertonic dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- fluids are lost in greater quantities than
electrolytes
hypotonic dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- electrolytes are lost in greater quantities
than fluids or when fluid and electrolyte losses are replaced by water
which imaginf assessment would be ordered for a patient with osteoarthritis? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- routine x-rays
specialized x-ray
MRI
which patient would the nurse determine has a risk for fluid overload? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 70-year old man with chronic kidney disease
which type of fracture does not divide the bone into two portions because the break is through
only part of the bone? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- incomplete
the nurse recalls that which condition is an example of inflammation from infection? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- otitis media
appendicitis
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