Med Surg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all that apply.) A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL. B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate. C. The client reports a weak urine stream. D. The client reports urinating once during the night. E. Smegma is present below the glans...

Swift River Med-Surg Test Questions with Answers Carlos Mancia Carlos Mancia, 48yr-old, Spanish speaking migrant worker with no known past medical Hx. r/o Tuberculosis. Vital signs -Temp 99.1, BP 124/62, P 77, RR 20, SaO2 91%. Airborne Isolation. Neuro WNL. Skin moist, respiratory bilateral wheezes and rhonchi. Blood-tinged mucous, productive cough. Diet as tolerated. IV maintenance fluids with D5 1/4 NS @ 150 ml/hr X 3 then reduce rate to 75 ml/hr. Expresses fatigue, fear, concern, and ...

Med-surg respiratory Exam Test Questions with Verified Solutions A nurse is caring for four clients which of the following clients is at greater risk for pulmonary embolism - ️️ --48 hour post operative following a total hip arthroplasty A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has emphysema the nurse should place the client in which of the following positions to promote effective breathing. - ️️ -High Fowlers position with arms supported over the bed table A nurse is car...

Med-Surg SR with Updated Solutions 2024 Tim Jones - ️️ -Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity Tim Jones - ️️ -Physiological- Decisional conflict: False Defensive coping: True Disturbed sleep pattern: False Ineffective health maintenance: True Risk for post-traumatic stress syndrome: True Risk for spiritual distress: False...

Med- Surg EAQs with Verified Solutions A client is admitted to the hospital with atrial fibrillation. A diagnosis of mitral valve stenosis is suspected. The nurse concludes that it is most significant if the client presents with what history? - ️️ -*Streptococcal infections occurring in childhood* may result in damage to heart valves, particularly the mitral valve. Group A streptococcal antigens bind to receptors on heart cells, where an autoimmune response is triggered damaging the he...

Med-Surg: Dermatological Test Questions with Answers A nurse is caring for a client who has a lesion on the back of his right hand. The client asks the nurse which type of skin cancer is the most serious. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - ️️ -Melanomas Rationale: Melanomas are malignant neoplasms with atypical melanocytes in both the epidermis, the dermis, and sometimes the subcutaneous cells. It is the most lethal type of skin cancer, often causes metast...

Med-Surg Final Test with Solutions A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make? (select all that apply) - ️️ -- Exercise several times a week - Take allopurinol as prescribed - Limit intake of foods high in purine A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The client's ABG levels are pH 7.5, PaCO2 32 mmHg, and HCO3- 24 mEq/L. The n...

Med-Surg Medications 2024 albuterol (Proventil) - ️️ -Category: Bronchodilator, Use: Asthma, COPD, Precautions: tachycardia, tremors albuterol and ipratropium (Combivent) - ️️ -Catefory: anticholinergic/bronchodilator, Use: COPD, rhinorrhea, Precautions: palpitations, dry mouth allopurinol (Zyloprim) - ️️ -Category: Antihyperuricemic, Use: Gout, Precautions: Monitor uric acid levels alprazolam (Xanax) - ️️ -Category: Antianxiety, Use: anxiety/panic, Precautions: May cause...

Med Surg: Final Exam Questions with Answers 2024 A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? Obtain sample menus from the dietitian to give to the client. Ask the client to identify the types of foods she prefers. Identify the recommended range for the client's blood glucose level. Discuss long-term complications that can result from nonadherence to the dietary plan. - ️️ -Ask the cl...