HU) NSG 123 Medical Surgical Nursing I - Knowledge Test 1 Guide .HU) NSG 123 Medical Surgical Nursing I - Knowledge Test 1 Guide .HU) NSG 123 Medical Surgical Nursing I - Knowledge Test 1 Guide .
,1. A patient with chronic kidney disease develops hyperkalemia.
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A) Administering calcium gluconate
B) Restricting dietary potassium
C) Initiating dialysis
D) Monitoring blood pressure
Correct Answer: A) Administering calcium gluconate
Rationale: Calcium gluconate helps to stabilize cardiac
myocyte membranes in the presence of high potassium levels,
reducing the risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
2. In managing a patient post-lung resection, which assessment is
most critical in the first 24 hours post-operative?
A) Assessing for bowel movements
B) Monitoring respiratory status
C) Evaluating pain levels
D) Checking for bleeding
, Rationale: Post-operative patients are at increased risk for
respiratory complications, especially after thoracic surgery.
3. Which lab value would most likely indicate a patient is
experiencing an infection?
A) Elevated glucose
B) Increased white blood cell count
C) Decreased albumin
D) Elevated bilirubin
Correct Answer: B) Increased white blood cell count
Rationale: An elevated white blood cell count is a typical
response to infection.
4. A patient receiving warfarin therapy should have which
laboratory test monitored regularly?
A) Prothrombin time (PT)
B) Complete blood count (CBC)
C) Creatinine level
D) Blood glucose level
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