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8 Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Marfan Syndrome NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 8

The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Marfan syndrome knows to look for which of the following musculoskeletal deformities during assessment?

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Scoliosis

Hip dysplasia

Lordosis

Question 2 of 8

A nurse is caring for a client with Marfan Syndrome and reviewing their medication list. The nurse notes an ACE inhibitor and a Calcium Channel Blocker. The nurse knows that the client is taking these medications because of the risk for which condition?

Pulmonary hypertension

Long arms, legs and torso

An enlarged aorta

Hypertension

Question 3 of 8

A nurse is caring for a client with Marfan syndrome that has just had a mitral valve replacement done. The nurse knows to include which of the following in discharge education?

“You should take a calcium supplement daily”

“You will need to take diuretics daily for the next 5 years”

“You should weigh yourself in the morning and evening”

“You need to take prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures”

Question 4 of 8

The nurse caring for a client with Marfan syndrome is educating him/her on potential cardiac complications. The nurse knows that which of the following symptoms are associated with aortic dissection? Select all that apply.

Loss of vision

Sudden, severe abdominal pain

Shortness of breath

Sudden, severe chest pain

Paralysis on one side of the body

Question 5 of 8

You are the nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. The nurse knows that which of the following medications would be expected for this client?

Allopurinol

Albuterol

Furosemide

Propranolol

Question 6 of 8

The nurse is caring for an adolescent diagnosed with Marfan syndrome and providing education on the diagnosis. The nurse knows that which of the following would be appropriate to include in the teaching?

“You will have to wear a Pavlik harness at night while sleeping”

“You may be prescribed medications to help with the bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort”

“Be sure to take your inhaler before engaging in physical activities”

“You should avoid strenuous, impact sports that would strain your joints and heart”

Question 7 of 8

While reviewing home medications with a client that has Marfan Syndrome, which medication would the nurse expect the client to be taking?

Anticoagulation medication

Vasopressers

Ace Inhibitors

Anti-Marfan medication

Question 8 of 8

The provider diagnoses a client with Marfan syndrome. The client asks the nurse what this means. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

"It is a smooth muscle disorder"

"It is a skeletal muscle disorder"

"It is a connective tissue disorder"

"It is an epitheleal tissue disorder"

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10 Marfan Syndrome NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 10

The provider diagnoses a client with Marfan syndrome. The client asks the nurse what this means. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

"It is a smooth muscle disorder"

"It is an epitheleal tissue disorder"

"It is a connective tissue disorder"

"It is a skeletal muscle disorder"

Question 2 of 10

The nurse is triaging the client and reviewing the medical history of a client with abdominal pain. What condition would cause this client to move up considerably in priority?

Lupus

Atrial fibrillation

Marfan syndrome

Kawasaki disease

Question 3 of 10

The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Marfan syndrome knows to look for which of the following musculoskeletal deformities during assessment?

Hip dysplasia

Scoliosis

Lordosis

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Question 4 of 10

The triage nurse has 4 clients in the waiting room with only one bed open in the emergency department. Which client is the priority to bring back?

Client with left ankle pain from football practice and an obvious deformity of the left leg, no bleeding noted

Client with complaints of bloody stools, a BP of 95/65 mmHg and a heart rate of 105

Client with Marfan syndrome who is complaining of a sharp tearing epigastric pain that radiates to the back

Client with altered mental status who is on coumadin for atrial fibrillation

Question 5 of 10

“You should avoid strenuous, impact sports that would strain your joints and heart”

“Be sure to take your inhaler before engaging in physical activities”

“You may be prescribed medications to help with the bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort”

“You will have to wear a Pavlik harness at night while sleeping”

Question 6 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client with Marfan syndrome that has just had a mitral valve replacement done. The nurse knows to include which of the following in discharge education?

“You will need to take diuretics daily for the next 5 years”

“You should take a calcium supplement daily”

“You should weigh yourself in the morning and evening”

“You need to take prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures”

Question 7 of 10

Sudden, severe abdominal pain

Shortness of breath

Sudden, severe chest pain

Loss of vision

Paralysis on one side of the body

Question 8 of 10

You are the nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. The nurse knows that which of the following medications would be expected for this client?

Albuterol

Propranolol

Furosemide

Allopurinol

Question 9 of 10

Long arms, legs and torso

Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension

An enlarged aorta

Question 10 of 10

While reviewing home medications with a client that has Marfan Syndrome, which medication would the nurse expect the client to be taking?

Ace Inhibitors

Anti-Marfan medication

Anticoagulation medication

Vasopressers

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