PROPHECY MEDICAL SURGICAL-TELEMETRY LATEST
2023 REAL EXAM TEST BANK 120+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
As long as the patient is receiving intravenous heparin therapy, the nurse
should ensure that which of the following drugs is available on the unit?
- ANSWER- Protamine sulfate
Which of the following is the position of choice for a client with severe
ascites? – ANSWER- Fowlers
Which law makes it illegal to discriminate against individuals with
disabilities in the private sector as well as in the public sector –
ANSWER- ADA
A patient with consistent blood pressure of 145/95 is classified as having - ANSWER- Stage 2 HTN
What concentration of dextrose should be administered to the
unconscious adult patient with hypoglycemia – ANSWER- D50W
What is the purpose of administering lactulose to a patient with cirrhosis
of the liver? – ANSWER- Inhibits ammonia production
Which type of insulin is used for intravenous administration –
ANSWER- Regular
What is the recommended liter flow of oxygen when utilizing a simple
face mask? – ANSWER- 10-12L
Which of the following is a side effect of atropine – ANSWERGeneralized excitement
Which of the following nursing actions would be most helpful in
promoting communication in a patient experiencing aphasia? –
ANSWER- use short sentences
Which of the following techniques is useful when resistance is met while
inserting an indwelling urinary catheter – ANSWER- Pt can cough or
strain and if resistance remains stop procedure leave catheter in place
and insert another into the urethral meatus
At what rate should IV saline be administered to a patient with diabetic
ketoacidosis during the first hour of treatment? – ANSWER- 1000-3000
ml/hr
Which antidepressant may also have a therapeutic effect on ADHD –
ANSWER- Atomoxetine
What time of day is a patient at greatest risk of experiencing silent
ischemia? – ANSWER- Early morning hours
Which class of diuretic can decrease calcium in the body – ANSWERLoop diuretic – Lasix
Which emergency medication may cause cerebral hemorrhage –
ANSWER- epinephrine
When does the anticoagulant activity of intravenous heparin begin? –
ANSWER- Immediately
If a patient is receiving a TPN with lipids, the tubing should be replace
every – ANSWER- 24 hrs
How long should the patient be encourage to retain a bisacodyl rectal
suppository to relieve constipatition – ANSWER- 15-20 minutes