WorksheetsSIRS & Sepsis & Shock! Oh My!
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The GFR lab result is approximately the same as the creatinine clearance.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
What should the nurse do following a renal biopsy?
a)
check renal output
b)
check protein
c)
place a catheter
d)
apply a pressure dressing and turn the patient on the procedural side
3.
Patient presents with orange red urine. What is the nurses best action?
a)
obtain a midstream urine
b)
place a foley catheter
c)
get an abdominal xray
d)
ask about medication history
4.
Which urinalysis finding is abnormal?
a)
wbc 20-26
b)
trace protein
c)
ph 6.5
d)
spec. gravity 1.021
5.
Nephrotic syndrome causes which of the following symptoms?
a)
hypotension
b)
weight gain
c)
tachycardia
d)
elevated ketones
6.
How do you reduce the risk of renal calculi?
a)
consume 2-3 liters of water/day
b)
decrease calcium
c)
increase caffeine
d)
filter the urine
7.
A patient with nephroschlerosis is at risk for which condition?
a)
hyperlipidemia
b)
hypophosphatemia
c)
hypercalcemia
d)
hypertension
8.
Kayexelate (sodium polyesterene sulfonate) is used for which condition
a)
increase ammonia
b)
increase calcium
c)
increased sodium
d)
increased potassium
9.
Patient on immunosuppressants following a transplant. Which assessment would be most concerning to the nurse?
a)
urine output of 30ml/hr
b)
nontender axillary lump
c)
bp 163/75
d)
hr 103
10.
The nurse knows that Kayexelate (sodium polyesterene sulfonate) causes electrolytes to be excreted via the stool.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
Low CVP (central venous pressures) indicate which of the following?
a)
hypovolemia
b)
decreased cardiac function
c)
hyperkalemia
d)
fluid volume overload
12.
The patient has an arterial line and the monitor is alarming low pressure. Which action is the best intervention?
a)
Check for dysrhythmia
b)
fast flush the line
c)
check the pressure bag
d)
recalibrate the equipment
13.
Which assessment requires immediate attention?
a)
map = 77
b)
tubing and flush bag dated for 3 days ago
c)
flush infusing at 3ml/hr
d)
right hand cooler than left
14.
Which of the following is a necessary action for the intubated patient?
a)
suction q2h
b)
use closed suction technique
c)
take the ventilator connections
d)
change the vent tubing daily
15.
Which drug would treat a patient in cardiogenic shock with a high SVR?
a)
dopamine
b)
dobutamine
c)
nitroprusside
d)
nitroglycerine
16.
Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse regarding a COPD patient?
a)
RR decreased from 30 to 10
b)
SaO2 = 91%
c)
patient sitting in tripod position
d)
bilateral basilar crackles
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