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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep - Question List

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71. Dr. Santos prescribes oral rifampin (Rimactane) and isoniazid (INH) for a client with a positive Tuberculin skin test. When informing the client of this decision, the nurse knows that the purpose of this choice of treatment is to:
  1. Cause less irritation to the gastrointestinal tract
  2. Destroy resistant organisms and promote proper blood levels of the drugs
  3. Gain a more rapid systemic effect
  4. Delay resistance and increase the tuberculostatic effect
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72. A thoracentesis is performed on a chest-injured client and no fluid or air is found. Blood and fluid is administered intravenously (IV), but the client's vital signs do not improve. A central venous pressure line is inserted and the initial reading is 20 cm H^O. The most likely cause of these findings is which of the following?
  1. Spontaneous pneumothorax
  2. Ruptured diaphragm
  3. Hemothorax
  4. Pericardial tamponade
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73. Emergency treatment for an acute asthmatic attack is Adrenaline 1:1000 given hypodermically. This is given to:
  1. Increase BP
  2. Decrease mucosal swelling
  3. Relax the bronchial smooth muscle
  4. Decrease bronchial secretions
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74. To promote continued improvement in the respiratory status of a client following chest tube removal after a chest surgery for multiple rib fracture, the nurse should:
  1. Encourage bed rest with active and passive range of motion exercises.
  2. Encourage frequent coughing and deep breathing.
  3. Turn him from side to side at least every 2 hours.
  4. Continue observing for dyspnea and crepitus.
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75. Mario undergoes a left thoracotomy and a partial pneumonectomy. Chest tubes are inserted and one-bottle water-seal drainage is instituted in the operating room. In the postanesthesia care unit, Mario is placed in Fowler's position on either his right side or on his back to:
  1. Reduce incisional pain
  2. Facilitate ventilation of the left lung
  3. Equalize pressure in the pleural space
  4. Increase venous return
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