MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep - Question List

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41. Mr. Rodriguez is to undergo a vasectomy the next day. The nurse discussed with him important points after the operation is done. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in her health teaching?
  1. No sexual activity for 2 weeks
  2. Application of ice for pain or swelling
  3. Bed rest for several days
  4. Returning for suture removal in 1 week
42. Luis, 32 years old, obtained a third-degree circumferential arm burn after a pot of boiling oil was accidentally turned over. Escharotomy procedure was ordered for Luis. The nurse understands that the anticipated therapeutic outcome of the escharotomy is:
  1. Return of distal pulses
  2. Brisk bleeding from the site
  3. Decreasing edema formation
  4. Formation of granulation tissue
43. While installing Christmas lights on his rooftop, Matt fell from the staircase and sustained a fractured femur. He was placed in a balance skeletal traction with a Thomas splint. To prevent pressure points from occurring around the top of the splint, the most important intervention is to:
  1. Protect the skin with lotion
  2. Keep the client pulled up in bed
  3. Pad the top of the splint with washcloths
  4. Provide a footplate in the bed
44. Which of the following individuals is least likely to be at risk of developing psoriasis?
  1. Kaleya, a 32-year-old African American
  2. Mrs. Johnson, who is experiencing menopause
  3. Mr. Sanchez, who has a family history of the disorder
  4. Peter, who is experiencing a significant amount of emotional distress
45. Which of the following clients would indicate that he/she is manifesting chronic renal failure?
  1. A client with a total urinary output of 876 ml over 24 hours
  2. A client with serum potassium level of 4.2 mEq/L
  3. A client with serum creatinine level of 1.1 mg/dL
  4. A client with serum blood urea nitrogen of 25 mg/dL

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