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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to flex the knee post-replacement may indicate complications like joint stiffness or infection, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin level of 14.9 g/dL indicates improved oxygen-carrying capacity, the primary goal of RBC transfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema, crackles, and shortness of breath are common in heart failure due to fluid overload and impaired cardiac function.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assessing a client who has had a stroke. For which of the following findings should the nurse initiate a referral for occupational therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty with ADLs indicates impaired motor or cognitive function post-stroke, which occupational therapy can address to improve independence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear drainage from a craniotomy site may indicate a cerebrospinal fluid leak, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.