MED SURG CMS PROCTORED EXAM|
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- A nurse is reviewing a client’s medical record. Which of the following findings is the
priority for the nurse to report?
~ Answer: Potassium level 6.2 mEq/L - A nurse is reinforcing teaching about decreasing the risk of osteoporosis to a client who
is postmenopausal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
~ Answer: Add a weight-bearing exercise regimen. - A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD with copious secretions. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
~ Answer: Administer high-flow oxygen. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a long arm cast applied 2 hr ago. Which
of the following findings of the affected extremity should the nurse report to the provider
immediately?
~ Answer: The client’s fingers are cool to the touch. - A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the
risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
~ Answer: “| can decrease my risk for a stroke by losing excess weight.” - A nurse is monitoring a client who has a nasogastric (NG. tube set to intermittent suction
to manage a mechanical intestinal obstruction. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report?
~ Answer: Abdominal distention - A nurse is caring for a client who is hypoxic and has a prescription for oxygen therapy at
40% via a venturi mask. Which of the following masks should the nurse identify as a
venturi Mask?
~ Answer: - A nurse working in a provider’s office is caring for a client who received penicillin G
potassium 15 min ago to treat strep throat. Which of the following is the priority finding
the nurse Should report to the provider?
~ Answer: Hypotension - A nurse is collecting data from a client who began taking captopril 2 days ago. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
~ Answer: Lip swelling - A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and left-sided weakness following a
stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting the client
with feeding?
~ Answer: Instruct the client to place their chin to their chest when
swallowing.