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Pregunta 1
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 3 hr. Which of the following problems is the client at risk for developing?
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Stasis of secretions
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Muscle atrophy
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Pressure ulcer
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Fecal impaction
Pregunta 2
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A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to maintain the patency of the client’s airway?
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Encourage isometric exercises.
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Suction every 8 hr.
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Give low-dose heparin.
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Promote incentive spirometer use.
Pregunta 3
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following nursing interventions reduce the risk of thrombus development? (Select all that apply.)
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Instruct the client not to use the Valsalva maneuver.
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Apply elastic stockings.
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Review laboratory values for total protein level.
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Place pillows under the client’s knees and lower extremities.
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Assist the client to change position often.
Pregunta 4
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A nurse is instructing a client who is postoperative about the sequential compression device the provider has prescribed. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?
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“This device will keep me from getting sores on my skin.”
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“This thing will keep the blood pumping through my leg.”
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“With this thing on, my leg muscles won’t get weak.”
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“This device is going to keep my joints in good shape.”
Pregunta 5
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To promote the safe use of a cane for a client who is recovering from a minor musculoskeletal injury of the left lower extremity, which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
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Hold the cane on the right side.
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Keep two points of support on the floor.
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Place the cane 15 inches in front of the feet before advancing.
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After advancing the cane, move the weaker leg forward.
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Advance the stronger leg so that it aligns evenly with the cane.
Pregunta 6
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Which of the following is NOT an area of focus when prepping a patient for surgery?
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Assessing the client; establishing a baseline of normal function for the client.
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Easing the patient's anxiety.
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Educating the patient.
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Physically preparing the patient for surgery.
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Explain the procedure to the patient's family.
Pregunta 7
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The nurses's role/ responsibility in regards to a patient's informed consent before surgery is
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to witness the signature of the client on informed consent form.
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explain the risks and benefits of the surgery.
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explain the consequences for not having the surgery.
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provide alternative treatment options to the patient.
Pregunta 8
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Which of the following things does the nurse need to ensure are completed prior to surgery? (Select all that apply.)
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Pre-labs, x-ray, etc. are present
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Verify consent forms are signed.
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IV started
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Pt undressed and in a gown
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Pt valuables taken care of (sent home with family or locked in a safe)
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Surgical site marked
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Patient is bathed and clean
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
What action has studies shown to have as negative an outcome (or possibly more negative) than smoking?
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Poor diet
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Sitting
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Driving
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Bridge jumping
Pregunta 10
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Which of the following is a NOT possible side effect of an immobile patient?
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Negative nitrogen balance
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Pressure ulcer
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Risk for pressure ulcer
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Stress incontinence
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