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NUR 111 Thermoregulation Unit 2 Questions WithComplete Solutyions
A client presents with hypothermia and frostbite of the toes with
necrosis. Which clinical therapy should the nurse anticipate in
response to the client's presentation?
A. Rub areas of frostbite.
B. Prepare for amputation as necessary.
C. Protect blisters from tearing.
D. Place areas of frostbite in a basin of standing warm water.
Correct Answer B. Prepare for amputation as necessary.
A client with a fever is admitted for dehydration. Which
information should the nurse use to help determine the cause of
this client's fever? (Select all that apply.)
A. Amount of alcohol ingested daily
B. Client age
C. History of substance use
D. Health history
E. Employment status Correct Answer B. Client age
D. Health history
A client with a fever reports feeling hot and miserable. Which
action should the nurse perform to help this client achieve
comfort? (Select all that apply.)
A. Removing unnecessary clothing
B. Administering antipyretics as prescribed
C. Turning on the circulating fan in the room
,D. Changing damp bed linens
E. Measuring temperature every 2 hours Correct Answer A.
Removing unnecessary clothing
C. Turning on the circulating fan in the room
D. Changing damp bed linens
A client with severe hypothermia has been stabilized and is now
rewarming. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to
assess the effects of hypothermia? (Select all that apply.)
A. Arterial blood gas (ABG)
B. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Creatine kinase (CK)
E. Cardiac enzymes Correct Answer A. Arterial blood gas
(ABG)
C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Creatine kinase (CK)
E. Cardiac enzymes
A client with severe hypothermia was found unresponsive. The
cardiac monitor shows pulseless electrical activity (PEA) after
15 minutes of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Which should be the nurse's next action?
A. Continue CPR.
B. Note the time of death.
C. Discuss options for care with the family.
D. Find out if the client has a living will. Correct Answer A.
Continue CPR.
, A client with severe hypothermia was found unresponsive. The
cardiac monitor shows pulseless electrical activity (PEA) after
15 minutes of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Which should be the nurse's next action?
A. Find out if the client has a living will.
B. Continue CPR.
C. Note the time of death.
D. Discuss options for care with the family. Correct Answer
Continue CPR.
A school nurse is recommending a school-wide initiative to
reduce the risk of heat-related injuries in athletes. Which
recommendation should the nurse include?
A. Reduce athletic activities at the school.
B. Cancel athletic games when the temperature is above 80F.
C. Encourage the school to move athletic activities indoors.
D. Increase access to fresh, cold water. Correct Answer D.
Increase access to fresh, cold water.
A very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) newborn presents with
hypothermia. Which nursing intervention should the nurse
implement first?
A. Monitor for dysrhythmia.
B. Place the undressed newborn in a radiant warmer.
C. Monitor urine output.
D. Wrap the newborn in a blanket. Correct Answer D. Wrap
the newborn in a blanket.
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