Medical-Surgical Nursing Essentials
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Question 1: What is the first priority nursing action when a patient shows signs of sepsis?
Administer antipyretics
Obtain blood cultures and start broad-spectrum antibiotics
Apply cooling blankets
Monitor vital signs every 4 hours
Question 2: A patient with COPD exhibits pursed-lip breathing. This breathing pattern is beneficial because it:
Increases respiratory rate
Decreases oxygen consumption
Creates positive end-expiratory pressure
Stimulates cough reflex
Question 3: Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention in a post-operative patient?
Surgical site itching
Unilateral calf pain and swelling
Mild incisional pain
Clear wound drainage
Question 4: In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which lab value should be corrected first?
Blood glucose
Potassium
Bicarbonate
Sodium
Question 5: A patient with heart failure develops acute pulmonary edema. Which position should the nurse place the patient in?
High Fowler's position
Supine position
Left lateral position
Trendelenburg position
Question 6: Which finding is most concerning in a patient receiving blood transfusion?
Slight temperature elevation
Back pain with dyspnea
Mild anxiety
Local warmth at IV site
Question 7: What is the primary goal of early mobilization after abdominal surgery?
Pain reduction
Prevention of DVT and atelectasis
Wound healing promotion
Appetite stimulation
Question 8: A patient with cirrhosis develops hepatic encephalopathy. Which intervention should be implemented first?
Administer diuretics
Remove excess protein from gut
Start beta blockers
Initiate fluid restriction