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Chapter 27: Lower Respiratory Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which assessment data best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak cough effort b. Profuse green sputum c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute d. Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85% ANS: A The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effe...

Maternity HESI 1,2 Test Bank |Questions, Answers & Rationale (Summer 2020/2021) 100% Study guide 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in... [Show more]

Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the d iagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head inj...

Maternity HESI 1,2 Test Bank |Questions, Answers & Rationale (Summer 2020/2021) 100% Study guide 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in... [Show more]

Chapter 41: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 53-yr-old male patient with deep partial-thickness burns from a chemical spill i n the workplace experiences severe pain followed by nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be most useful in decreasing the patient’s nausea? a. Keep the patient NPO for 2 hours before dressing changes. b. Give the ordered prochlorperazine before dressing changes. c. Administer the prescribed m...

Chapter 64: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding will the nurse expect when assessing a patient who has oste oarthritis (OA) of the knee? a. Presence of Heberden’s nodules b. Discomfort with joint movement c. Redness and swelling of the knee joint d. Stiffness that increases with movement ANS: B Initial symptoms of OA include pain with joint movement. Heberden’s nodules occur on the fingers. Redness of the joi...

Chapter 45: Renal and Urologic Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 46-yr-old female patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being tr eated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take? a. Remind the patient about the need to drink 1000 mL of fluids daily. b. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. c. Suggest that the patient use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relie...

Chapter 46: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft (AVG) in the right fo rearm, a patient complains of pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take? a. Teach the patient about normal AVG function. b. Remind the patient to take a daily low-dose aspirin tablet. c. Report the patient’s symptoms to the health care provider. d. Elevate the patient’s ...

HESI Maternity / Maternity HESI Study Guide (Latest 2021) When does the head return to its normal shape? 7-10 days