Exam-Prep / Nursing Quiz... START QUIZ #1. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a suspected stroke? Encouraging the patient to sleep to aid in recovery Encouraging the patient to sleep to aid in recovery Administering anticoagulant medication without consulting the healthcare provider Administering anticoagulant medication without consulting the healthcare provider Initiating thrombolytic therapy within the recommended time frame Initiating thrombolytic therapy within the recommended time frame Allowing the patient to ambulate independently Allowing the patient to ambulate independently Next#2. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury? Placing the patient in a flat supine position Placing the patient in a flat supine position Administering pain medication immediately Administering pain medication immediately Applying heat to the affected area Applying heat to the affected area #3. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction (heart attack)? Encouraging the patient to engage in vigorous physical activity Encouraging the patient to engage in vigorous physical activity Administering aspirin without consulting the healthcare provider Administering aspirin without consulting the healthcare provider Monitoring blood pressure every 4 hours Monitoring blood pressure every 4 hours Providing emotional support and reassurance Providing emotional support and reassurance #4. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with impaired swallowing? Offering large amounts of thin liquids to facilitate swallowing Offering large amounts of thin liquids to facilitate swallowing Providing straw for drinking to prevent choking Providing straw for drinking to prevent choking Administering medications without dilution or crushing Administering medications without dilution or crushing #5. Which of the following is a common side effect of corticosteroid medication? Hypotension Hypotension Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia Weight loss Weight loss Bradycardia Bradycardia Finish Results You got it … Good Try.. Need more Practice. TRY AGAIN WITH NEW QUESTIONS
