MSPPBIDH Post Test

What dietary restriction is commonly recommended for patients with CHF to manage fluid balance?

• Low sodium diet

• High potassium diet

• High protein diet

• Low carbohydrate diet

What is the primary purpose of administering a tepid sponge bath to a patient with fever?

• To increase body temperature

• To lower body temperature gradually

• To induce shivering

• To moisturize the skin

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the primary goal of the preoperative assessment?

• Administering anesthesia

• Identifying potential risks and preparing the patient for surgery

• Monitoring vital signs during surgery

• Documenting postoperative outcomes

In severe anemia, which laboratory value is expected to be decreased?

• Hemoglobin

• Total white blood cell count

• Platelet count

• Blood glucose level

Type of cards used for oral medications?

• Pink Medication Card

• Blue Medication Card

• White Medication Card

• Yellow Medication Card

Which of the following signs and symptoms is indicative of a potential complication in a patient receiving intravenous (IV) therapy?

• Warmth and redness at the IV site

• Phlebitis with pain at the IV site

• Painless swelling of the extremity

• Normal vital signs

What part of the hand is used to feel the temperature?

• Index finger

• Digital thermometer

• Dorsal surface of the hand

• Palm of the hand

A postoperative patient is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What nursing intervention is essential for preventing DVT in this patient?

• Encouraging early ambulation

• Administering sedatives regularly

• Limiting fluid intake

• Maintaining a high Fowler's position

Which areas of the body are commonly targeted during a tepid sponge bath?

• Only the extremities (arms and legs)

• Only the back and abdomen

• The entire body, including the face and trunk

• Only the feet

Documenting that the patient had an Appendectomy 10 months ago is part of the?

• History of Present Health

• Past Health History

• Family Health History

• Biographic Data