NUR 233 Exam 2 Study Guide with Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 233
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NUR 233
The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse determines that further teaching is needed if the patient makes which statement?
a "I should not use heating pads to warm my feet." b "I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs." c "I will examine my feet ever...
NUR 233 Exam 2 Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers
The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse determines that
further teaching is needed if the patient makes which statement?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can quit smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group." ✅B- we don't want
patient to stop walking
A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider
did not prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription as soon as
possible."
b
"Antibiotics are used to treat viruses, and your cultures indicate the presence of a
bacterial infection."
c
"Antibiotics are ineffective for treating the bacteria that caused your upper respiratory
infections."
d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated
with antibiotics." ✅d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated
with antibiotics."
A client with pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure has conversational
dyspnea and shortness of breath. What is the first action the nurse should take?
a
Review and implement the primary care provider's prescriptions for treatments.
b
Perform a quick physical examination of breathing, circulation, and oxygenation.
c
Gather a thorough medical history, including current symptoms, from the family.
d
, Administer oxygen to the patient through a nasal cannula. ✅B
Which nursing action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with newly diagnosed
stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?
a
Collect a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of low-sodium foods.
c
Help the patient make an appointment with a dietician.
d
Teach the patient about foods that are high in potassium. ✅A - Collect a detailed diet
history.
If left untreated, heart failure can become acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).
Signs and symptoms of ADHF include (Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
shortness of breath.
c
decreased oxygen saturation readings.
d
crackles and wheezes on auscultation.
e
increased PCO2 (late finding).
f
blood-tinged frothy sputum.
g
diaphoresis.
h
warm moist skin.
i
bradycardia.
j
tachycardia. ✅A,B,C,E,FJ
A patient with peripheral artery disease is seen in the primary care clinic. Which
symptom reported by the patient would indicate to the nurse that the patient is
experiencing intermittent claudication?
a
Patient reports chest pain with strenuous activity.
b
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