Question 1 of 5

A baby will be having surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. On which topic should the parents be instructed regarding the care of the child before surgery?

A. Restricting immunizations until after the surgery B. Preventing exposure to infection C. Implementing no particular precautions D. Restricting fluids for a week before the surgery

Question 2 of 5

While completing a health history with an older adult client, the nurse learns that the client experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) several months ago. The nurse should recognize that:

A. the client is at risk for an ischemic thrombotic stroke. B. the client will have minimal symptoms should a stroke occur. C. the client will not experience a stroke in the future. D. the client is at high risk for a hemorrhagic stroke.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which finding indicates care has been successful for this client?

A. Heart rate 110 beats per minute B. Oxygen saturation level 86% C. Urine output 20 mL per hour D. No evidence of bleeding

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. What should the nurse expect when assessing this patient�s skin?

A. Rough, dry skin B. Smooth, flushed skin C. Increased hair growth D. Cold and clammy skin

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a new tracheostomy. After completing a teaching session on tracheostomy care, what should the nurse include in the documentation?

A. The language used for teaching B. The need for additional teaching C. The client's questions after the teaching session D. The supplies required for teaching

Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts and Practice Test Bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN