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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 39 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. After reviewing today's laboratory results, which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normal PT is 11 to 12.5 seconds. This client is at high risk of bleeding. The other values are within normal limits.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing student learns that many drugs can impair the immune system. Which drugs does this include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids are known to suppress the immune system by reducing inflammation and immune responses. Acetaminophen, antibiotics, and antihistamines do not typically impair the immune system in the same way.
Question 3 of 5
A client is having a bone marrow biopsy today. What action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bone marrow biopsy is an invasive procedure that requires informed consent. Pain medication and sedation are important components of care for this client but do not take priority. The client may or may not need or be able to shower.
Question 4 of 5
The health care provider tells the nurse that a client is to be started on a platelet inhibitor. About what drug does the nurse plan to teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel is a platelet inhibitor. Enoxaparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor. Reteplase is a fibrinolytic agent. Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student wants to know why clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease tend to be polyhydroic. What response by the nurse instructor is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In response to hypoxia, more red blood cells are made so more oxygen can be carried and delivered to tissues. This is a physiologic process in response to the disease; it is not a medication side effect, the result of overactive bone marrow, or a response to anemia.