(Q&A) Med Surge Exam3 62 Questions
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Which of the following best describes the symptoms associated with early onset hypoxia?
A. Severe confusion and unconsciousness
B. Mild symptoms such as restlessness and anxiety
C. Decreased oxygen saturation
D. Irreversible brain damage
Answer: B. Mild symptoms such as restlessness and anxiety -
What is the primary concern for a nurse after a bronchoscopy procedure?
A. Ensuring the patient remains NPO for 4 hours before the procedure
B. Monitoring the patient for respiratory distress after the procedure
C. Starting IV antibiotics before the procedure
D. Applying a chest tube after the procedure
Answer: B. Monitoring the patient for respiratory distress after the procedure -
A patient is prescribed a medication of 75 mg to be given every 6 hours. How much total medication will the patient receive in a 24-hour period?
A. 150 mg
B. 300 mg
C. 450 mg
D. 600 mg
Answer: D. 600 mg -
Explain how to calculate the total medication dosage a patient receives in a 24-hour period based on a dosage of 50 mg every 8 hours.
A. Multiply the dosage by the number of hours in a day.
B. Add the dosage for each administration period.
C. Divide the total daily hours by the administration interval.
D. Multiply the dosage by the number of administrations in 24 hours.
Answer: D. Multiply the dosage by the number of administrations in 24 hours. -
The physician orders two units of packed red blood cells for a client who has severe anemia. What is the most important action by the nurse to prevent a transfusion reaction when administering the blood?
A. Administer the blood slowly for the first hour (no more than 2 mL/min).
B. Two RNs check the serial numbers to verify the correct blood product for this client.
C. Transfuse blood at a rapid rate and keep the blood chilled during administration.
D. Stay with the client during the transfusion.
Answer: B. Two RNs check the serial numbers to verify the correct blood product for this client.