N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

46. As you check Mrs. Stinson's IV you notice some evidence that a problem may exist. You might have noticed that: a. A backflow of blood can be seen if the IV fluid container is lowered below the level of the insertion site b. The insertion site is warm, dry, andpink c. The flow rate increases as the IV fluid container israised d. The area around the insertion site is slightly puffy and cool to the touch. 47. The doctor has ordered lab work including a BUN for your patient.What does the BUN assess? a. Fluid status b. Renal function c. Renal perfusion d. Electrolyte balance 48. During a routine physical exam you notice an abnormal finding. What did you see? a. A Latino woman with a red, swollen tongue b. The top surface of the tongue is slightly rough on a Caucasianmale c. Mucosa of the mouth is soft, pink, and glistening on an Asianfemale d. An African American male with a patchy pigmentation around hisgums 49. After doing nutrition counseling with a young mother, she has prepared a breakfast menu that includes foods from all food groups. Which menu did she prepare? a. Toast, grapefruit half, tomato juice, egg, andmilk b. Scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, milk, and prune juice c. Dry cereal with milk and bananas, and tomato juice d. Pancakes with butter, bacon, orange juice, coffee, andmilk 50. Hester Bell was initially admitted with severe dehydration. After several days on supplemental lV fluids, she is now at risk for volume overload. Which specific gravity finding would support thisassumption? a. The specific gravity was 1.011 and is now1.001 b. The specific gravity was 1.012 and is now1.043 c. The specific gravity was 1.031 and is now1.034 d. The specific gravity was 1.032 and is now1.009

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