pulmonary embolism

Question 0

for the client at risk for PE, which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client has a PE

Answer 0

abrupt onset of dyspnea and apprehension

Question 1

the nurse administers which of the following meds as part of pharmacological treatment aimed at prevention of pulmonary embolism

Answer 1

enoxaparin (lovenox)

Question 2

a client in skeletal traction suddenly develops right-sided chest pain and shortness of breat. which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse

Answer 2

start oxygen per nasal cannula

Question 3

the nurse is caring for a client who is placed on strict bed rest. when planning care, the nurse initiates which of the following to prevent pulmonary emboli

Answer 3

provide active ROM to the legs

Question 4

prior to surgry, the nurse is teaching the client about pulmonary embolism. the nurse tells the client that the primary treatment is prevention. the client asks the nurse which steps can be taken to prevent this condition and the nurse responds with

Answer 4

flexing of ankles postoperatively
external pneumatic compression boots
early ambulation after surgery

Question 5

a 65 y.o. client begins to have chest pain, decreasing oxygen saturation ,and dyspnea after surgery. the nurse expects the physician to order which of the following for a definitive diagnosis

Answer 5

chest x-ray and ECG

Question 6

the nurse selects the nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output for a client with a PE based on which of the following findings

Answer 6

decreasing urine output

Question 7

the nurse is teaching a client who will be discharged home on lovenox about self-care at home. which of the following will the nurse teach the client

Answer 7

use an electric razor