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MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep - Question List

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51. The nurse should plan to include which of the following statements in client teaching for impetigo?
  1. Poor hygiene is the only reason impetigo occurs.
  2. Good hand washing with antibacterial soap helps reduce spreading the infection to others.
  3. Impetigo is not contagious and cannot spread to other members of the family.
  4. Antibacterial medication is not useful in impetigo.
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52. A client has been diagnosed with emphysema and has dyspnea with minimal exertion. The nurse understands that this client is at risk for developing which of the following?
  1. Respiratory acidosis
  2. Respiratory alkalosis
  3. Metabolic acidosis
  4. Metabolic alkalosis
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53. An HIV-positive client presents with a CD4 count of <200/μl and invasive cervical cancer. How would the nurse evaluate these findings in terms of current CDC guidelines?
  1. The client has seroconverted.
  2. The client is HIV-positive.
  3. The client in the latent period of the disease process.
  4. The client has AIDS.
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54. One potential complication of an abdominal hysterectomy is abdominal distention. Postoperative nursing measures designed to avoid abdominal distention are:
  1. Auscultation of the abdomen for bowel sounds
  2. Abdominal massage and bed rest
  3. Insertion of nasogastric and rectal tubes and ambulation, as ordered
  4. Progression of postoperative diet
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55. 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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