- Anne asks how a chest x-ray would help the physician examine her heart.
You respond by saying:
(a) A chest x-ray is used to rule out that a fractured rib caused your pain.
(b) The chest x-ray is an error. I’ll cancel the order.
(c) A chest x-ray is used to detect the size and position of the heart.
(d) All patients who are admitted must have a chest x-ray. - Which of the following would have the highest priority in septic shock?
(a) Monitoring temperature.
(b) Monitoring pupillary reaction.
(c) Monitoring ABC (airway, breathing, circulation).
(d) Monitoring ANA and RF levels. - Mary presents difficulty breathing, fatigue, orthopnea, and palpitation,
and is diagnosed as having aortic insufficiency. After undergoing aortic valve
repair,what medication would you expect her physician to prescribe?
(a) Ativan.
(b) Haldol.
(c) Heparin.
(d) Thorazine. - A confirmatory lab test for HIV includes:
(a) western blot.
(b) low WBC.
(c) comprehensive metabolic panel.
(d) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). - A patient with sickle cell anemia will be given supplemental oxygen and
which of the following?
(a) IV fluids to adequately hydrate.
(b) Narcotic pain management when pain is severe.
(c) Transfusion of red blood cells to correct anemia.
(d) All of the above. - Anne returned from carpal tunnel surgery. Her hand and arm must remain
elevated above the heart after the surgery. She asks you why. You respond
by saying:
(a) to reduce lymphatic drainage.
(b) to restrict hand movements.
(^564) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified