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MED SURG FINAL | 100 QUESTIONS | FALL 2024 | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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MED SURG FINAL | 100 QUESTIONS | FALL 2024 |WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. A patient, age 63, has cancer of the left breast. After a
modified radical mastectomy, she has been receiving
chemotherapy. Her grandson, who visited a few days ago, now
has varicella (chickenpox). The nurse should observe her
carefully for signs of? Correct Answer Herpes zoster
2. A client, age 46, reports to his physicians office with urticaria
and papules on his hands and arms. he says, "it itches so badly."
in assessing the client, the nurse should gather data regarding
recent? Correct Answer changes in medications
3. A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just
received an electrical burn. The nurse's primary concern is?
Correct Answer the likelihood of cardiac arrest
4. a client, age 20, is admitted with severe eczema. in planning
the care for her, the nurse should plan to? Correct Answer keep
the skin well hydrated
5. A client has an erythematous patch of vesicles on her scalp,
and she complains of pain and pruritus. A diagnosis of tinea
capitis is made. the causative organism is what? Correct
Answer fungus
6. A patient is a 32-year-old woman whose mother recently died
from malignant melanoma. She asks the nurse about what she
can do to prevent the development of malignant melanoma in
herself and her children. The best response by the nurse includes
, which information regarding risk factors for melanoma? Correct
Answer Avoid exposure to the sun and use protective measures
when exposure occurs
7. a client, age 89, has had a right below the knee amputation. he
is progressing well but continues to complain of pain in the toes
on his right foot. the physician told him that he is suffering from
"phantom pain" in his amputated extremity. he ask the nurse to
explain phantom pain. the most appropriate response would be?
Correct Answer "phantom pain occurs because the nerve tracts
that register pain in the amputated limb continues to send a
message to the brain"
8. A client, age 45, has worked as a basket weaver for the past
10 year. She is being seen at the clinic for symptoms of carpal
tunnel syndrome. collection of subjective data might include
what? Correct Answer complaints of burning pain or tingling
in the hands
9. the client who undergoes total hip replacement may be
prescribed prophylactic drugs such as heparin or warfarin
(coumadin). the rationale for this is that it: Correct Answer
decreases the risk of thrombus formation
10. The client is a 20-year-old who has suffered a compound
fracture of the femur. The nurse would expect the physician to
order____________ IM? Correct Answer Tetanus toxoid
11. When caring for the client who is in shock, the nurse should
provide? Correct Answer oxygen to support respiratory
function
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