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Medsurg CAQs Assignment *1 Questions Correctly Answered. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a gastric bypass to treat morbid obesity. Which diet should the nurse teach the client to maintain because it will help minimize clinical manifestations of dumping syndrome? 1 Low-residue, bland diet 2 Fluid intake below 500 mL 3 Small, frequent feeding schedule 4 Low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet - CORRECT ANSWER 3 A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a ...

Medsurg CAQ Assignment 2 Practice Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. A nurse observes that a client's urine has a sweet fruity odor. Which information is most important to evaluate when performing a further client assessment? 1 Vital signs 2 Fluid balance 3 Serum glucose level 4 Dietary calorie count - CORRECT ANSWER 3 While a nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about food choices, the client states, "I do not like broccoli." Which food should the nurse suggest to ...

Pharm CAQ 11b Questions Correctly Answered. A patient is admitted with multiple bruises over the arms and legs. What should be the nurse's first action? a. To call the healthcare provider b. To draw blood for coagulation studies c. To notify the police about possible abuse d. To ask the patient for a list of medications and herbal supplements - CORRECT ANSWER d A patient who has depression is admitted to the emergency department with serotonin syndrome. The nurse learns t...

Pathophys Ch8 CAQs Study Guide Test. A client has gastroenteritis from eating spinach contaminated with E. coli. While planning care, the nurse should remember that the severity of the client's illness is determined by which characteristic of the bacteria? 1 Virulence 2 Portal of entry 3 Immunogenicity 4 Communicability - CORRECT ANSWER 1 When a nurse is asked which microorganism causes AIDS, how should the nurse answer? 1 It is a retrovirus. 2 It is a DNA virus. 3 It is ...

CAQ Pharm Heart & Vessel Meds Study Guide Test. The nurse is instructing a patient about potential adverse effects of a prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. For which adverse effect should the patient seek immediate medical attention? 1 Fatigue 2 Diarrhea 3 Angioedema 4 Dry, nonproductive cough - CORRECT ANSWER 3 The healthcare provider prescribes an intravenous dose of diltiazem [Cardizem] for treatment of a patient with atrial fibrillation. What is the prio...

PEDS/OB CAQ 1 Final Exam Study Questions Correctly Answered. Which actions does the perinatal nurse take to minimize harm or prevent a failure to rescue in an obstetric emergency? Use telehealth services. Assess the patient for risks. Implement interventions quickly. Document the patient's condition. Identify complications immediately. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3, 5 The nurse is assessing a child and asks the child to climb the chairs to check for motor development. What i...

Pharm CAQ 11a Exam Questions Correctly Answered. A patient reports taking "lots of vitamins every day" to stay healthy. Based on this information and knowledge of vitamins, what is the nurse's best response? a. "You don't need vitamins if you eat well." b. "That's great. You should be very healthy." c. "You need to make certain that is okay with your healthcare provider." d. "Can you tell me what vitamins you take and how many and how often?" - CORRECT ANSWER d ...

MedSurg CAQs 6 Exam Questions Correctly Answered. According to the common scale for grading muscle strength, what rating will be given to a client who can complete range of motion with some resistance? 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 - CORRECT ANSWER 4 Which treatment is beneficial for a client with muscle spasm? 1 Thermotherapy 2 Muscle massage 3 Frequent position changes 4 Muscle-strengthening exercise regimen - CORRECT ANSWER 1 Which radiographic test is used to view the entire ske...

Pathophys Ch6 CAQs Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers. A client is experiencing acute inflammation and releases interleukin-1 (IL-1). Which piece of equipment should the nurse obtain to determine the effects of IL-1? 1 Stethoscope 2 Thermometer 3 Reflex hammer 4 Blood pressure cuff - CORRECT ANSWER 2 A client has an inflammatory response. Upon assessment, the nurse finds edema in the client's foot. What caused the edema? 1 Leukocytosis 2 Cellular infiltration 3 Vascula...

Pharm CAQ 13a Exam Questions and Answers. The nurse is reviewing the lab results and nursing care plan of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse notes the patient's glycosylated hemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c) is 10%. The nurse should make which addition to the nursing care plan? a. Glycemic control is adequate; no changes are needed. b. Instruct the patient to limit activity and weekly exercise. c. Hypoglycemia is a risk; teach the patient the symptoms. d. Refer the pati...