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TEST A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse re-port to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L c) BUN 12 mg/dL d) Sodium 132 mEq/L - CORRECT ANS...

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PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2020 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
AND VERIFIED
TEST
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports persistent nausea and vom-
iting for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the
provider?


a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
c) BUN 12 mg/dL
d) Sodium 132 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWER D. Sodium 132 mEq/L


Rationale:


The nurse should identify that a sodium level of 132 mEq/L is not within the expected
reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L. This finding indicates hyponatremia, which can
lead to lithium accumulation and places the client at risk for lithium toxicity. The nurse
should report this finding to the provider.


A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which
of the following
actions should the nurse take?


a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
b) Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave.
c) Decrease the client's protein intake.

,PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2020 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
AND VERIFIED
d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy products. - CORRECT ANSWER
A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.


Rationale:


A WBC count of 4,000/mm3 is considered low and is known as leukopenia. A low WBC
count can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. The nurse should instruct the client to
cleanse their toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide. People with leukemia or leukopenia
should avoid using disposable razors, which can cause cuts and bleeding that can lead to
infections. Instead, they recommend using an electric razor to reduce the risk of injury.
Encouraging the client to eat unpasteurized dairy products is not recommended as they
can contain harmful bacteria that can cause infections. Decreasing the client's protein in-
take is not recommended as protein is important for wound healing and immune function


TEST
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the bathroom. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?


a) Activate the fire alarm system.
b) Use a fire extinguisher at the source of the
smoke.
c) Assist the client to a nearby common area.
d) Close the doors to the room and to the
bathroom. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Assist the client to a nearby common area.

,PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2020 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
AND VERIFIED
Rationale:


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Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish


TEST
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who reports difficulty eating due to
chronic arthritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?


a) Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
b) Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
c) Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
d) Ask the provider for a prescription for a pureed diet. - CORRECT ANSWER A.
Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.


Rationale:


To help a client with chronic arthritis who experiences difficulty eating, applying foam
handles to the eating utensils can provide a larger, more comfortable grip and reduce
strain on the joints. Asking for a puree diet may not be necessary unless swallowing diffi-

, PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2020 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
AND VERIFIED
culties are present. Having an assistive personnel feed the client may not promote inde-
pendence. While obtaining a referral for physical therapy may be beneficial for overall
mobility, it does not directly address the client's difficulty with eating.


A nurse is providing directions to an assistive personnel about moving a client up in bed.


a. "Place a pillow under the client's head prior to repositioning."
b. "Keep your feet close together while moving the client"
c "Face in the direction of the client's movement"
d. "Move the client's arms to his sides prior to repositioning." - CORRECT ANSWER
C. "Face in the direction of the client's movement."


Rational:


When moving a client up in bed, it is important for the nurse to face in the direction of
the client's movement to maintain proper body mechanics and ensure safe transfer.


1)Adjust the head of the bed to a flat position.
2)Remove all pillows from under the client.
3)Position the UAP on the side opposite the nurse.
4)Place a friction-reducing sheet under the client.
5)Ask the client to bend the legs and place the chin on the chest.
6)Grasp the sheet and move the client on the count of three.

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