Stan Checketts Vsim Post Quiz
Question: In the scenario, Stan Checketts was experiencing hypovolemic shock. The nurse understands that the cause of this shock was likely which of the following?
Answer: Vomiting
Question: Which of the following are assessment findings by the nurse that suggest a resolving bowel obstruction? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: - Decreased nasogastric output
Passage of flatus
Question: Why was Stan Checketts NPO in the scenario?
Answer: To prevent further vomiting
Question: The nurse anticipates that the IV fluid therapy for a patient with hypovolemia would be which of the following?
Answer: Isotonic
Question: Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? The preferred method of checking the placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube is to inject air through the NG while auscultating.
Answer: False
Question: The nurse should closely monitor a patient for which of the following potential complications of hypovolemic shock? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: - Stress ulcer
- Acute kidney injury
- Dysthythmias
- Decreased level of consciousness
Question: The nurse was aware that the priority intervention for Stan Checketts was which of the following?
Answer: Fluid Replacement
Question: Observing which of the following characteristics would lead the nurse to suspect metabolic alkalosis?
Answer: - Increased pH
- Increased HCO3
Question: In the patient experiencing small bowel obstruction, vomiting can result in severe dehydration. Laboratory values that would reflect this include which of the following?
Answer: Increased hematocrit
Question: In addition to hypokalemia, Stan Checketts developed hypochloremia. The nurse recognizes that signs and symptoms of hypochloremia include which of the following?
Answer: Muscle cramps