Fundamentals of Nursing Proctored Exam #3 South Tampa University Practice Questions

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• 10 years
• 1 year
• 5 years
• 2 years

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• The nurse aspirates immediately prior to injecting the medication.
• The nurse gently massages the injection site immediately afterward.
• The nurse draws up the medication into a 1-mL syringe with a 32-gauge needle.
• The nurse injects the medication into the soft tissue of the patient’s abdomen.

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• Dorsal gluteal
• Deltoid
• Vastus lateralis
• Lateral piriformis

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• The patient correctly demonstrates the exercises and how to use the spirometer.
• The patient explains to the nurse why the exercises and spirometer are important.
• The patient will correctly demonstrate how to use pursed-lip breathing.
• The patient’s pulse oximetry will stay greater than 94% with at least 12 breaths/minute.

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• Metformin 0.5 g PO
• Methotrexate 15.0 mg PO
• Meropenem 1.0 g IV
• None of the above

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• Teach the patient to splint the incision when coughing to minimize pain.
• Assist the patient to sit up in the chair and ambulate in the hallway.
• Watch the patient use the incentive spirometer and ensure hourly usage.
• Dim the lights, provide warm blankets, and maintain a quiet environment.
• Maintain patient privacy and use therapeutic touch as desired by the patient.

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• Have the patient swallow the tablet with a sip of water.
• Crush the tablet and dissolve it in a teaspoon of water.
• Place the tablet in the patient’s mouth next to the cheek.
• Place the tablet under the patient’s tongue.

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• Ineffective breathing pattern related to incisional pain and anesthesia.
• Risk for suffocation related to emotional and cognitive stress after surgery.
• Readiness for enhanced comfort related to desire for rest after surgery.
• Deficient diversional activity related to boredom from hospitalization.

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• The patient’s last bowel movement was before surgery, 4 days ago.
• The patient has refused enoxaparin injections after surgery.
• The patient’s platelet count was 45,000/mm^3 this morning.
• The patient required transfusion of two units of packed red blood cells.

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• Check intravenous lines for patency or redness.
• Check nasogastric tube and presence of bowel sounds.
• Check airway, lung sounds, and pulse oximetry.
• Check Foley catheter and surgical fluid intake.