NUR 265 EXAM 2 NUR265 ADVANCED

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NUR 265 EXAM 2 /NUR265 ADVANCED

CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL NURSING EXAM 2

NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150

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• **The RN is caring for a pt who is receiving a heparin

infusion for treatment of a pulmonary embolism (PE) which of the following indicates a therapeutic effect of tx?** D-Dimer level is increased at 600mg/mL the correct answer is D-Dimer level is increased at 600mg/mL

• **The RN is caring for a pt who is 4 days postop and

suddenly develops difficulty breathing and sharp chest pain. the RN has called a MRT, raised the HOB and applied O2. which actions should the RN take next?**

• auscultate the pt's lung sounds
• initiate continuous cardiac monitoring
• connect the pt to continuous pulse oximeter
• assess the pt's skin color

the correct answer is - auscultate the pt's lung sounds, - initiate continuous cardiac monitoring, - connect the pt to continuous pulse oximeter, - assess the pt's skin color

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• **The RN has provided d/c teaching to a pt who developed a

pulmonary embolism (PE) following a surgical procedure. the pt will be taking newly prescribed Warfarin at home. which of the following pt statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?** "i should avoid anything rectally, such as enemas or suppositories" the correct answer is "i should avoid anything rectally, such as enemas or suppositories"

• **The RN is caring for a pt who appears to have developed a

pulmonary embolism (PE). which of the following arterial blood gas results would the RN expect the pt to initially have?** pH=7.50, PaO2=79mmHg, PaCO2=32mmHg, HCO3=23mEq/L, SaO2=88% the correct answer is pH=7.50, PaO2=79mmHg, PaCO2=32mmHg, HCO3=23mEq/L, SaO2=88%

• **The RN is caring for a pt who has a chest tube. which

assessment finding from the box below requires the RN to immed notify the PHCP?**

• tracheal deviation (closes off the aorta, lose pedal pulses)
• 100 ml of drainage within an hour (over 70!!!!)

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• visibility of the eyelets of the chest tube

the correct answer is - tracheal deviation (closes off the aorta, lose pedal pulses), - 100 ml of drainage within an hour (over 70!!!!)

• **The RN is assessing a pt who has a chest tube places 36

hours ago for the tx of a pneumothorax. the RN observes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. which of the following actions should the RN take?** inform the PHCP that there is a leak in the system the correct answer is inform the PHCP that there is a leak in the system

• **The RN is assessing patients for the risk of developing

ARDS. the RN should identify at greatest risk is the pt who...?** had a stroke and is having difficulty swallowing the correct answer is had a stroke and is having difficulty swallowing

• **The RN has been made aware of the following pt

situations. the RN should initially follow up with the pt who is receiving...?**

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mechanical ventilation for the tx of ARDS and has an absence of breath sounds in the LL lobe the correct answer is mechanical ventilation for the tx of ARDS and has an absence of breath sounds in the LL lobe

• **The RN is caring for a pt who developed ARDS and has

been placed on mechanical ventilation. which of the following is a priority action for the RN to take?** initiate prescribed TPN the correct answer is initiate prescribed TPN

• **The RN has attended a continuing education program on

interdisciplinary care. it would indicate a correct understanding of the program if the RN identifies that an interdisciplinary conference would be the most important for the pt who is...?**

• 34 y/o is single parent, was involved in a motor vehicle

crash, and sustained a left hemothorax

• 21 y/o is a college student, has been receiving mechanical

ventilation for 14 days for the tx of ARDS the correct answer is either / or

• **The RN working in the ED is assessing a pt who has a left

pneumothorax. which of the following assessment findings should the RN expect?**