Question 1<\/b>
The patient has had a portion of their large intestine surgically removed resulting in a colostomy. The patient says to the nurse, \u201cMy wife says she prefers not to look at the colostomy bag and leaves the room when I am getting dressed and undressed.\u201d What should be the initial action of the nurse?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Refer the wife to a support group or licensed counselor.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Meet with the wife to discuss her concerns.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Tell the patient that the wife\u2019s feelings are normal.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Explore the patients feeling about the wife\u2019s comments.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 2<\/b>
The nurse will perform logrolling to keep the patient's spine in proper alignment. The nurse will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> always explain procedure to the patient.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> advise the patient to keep arms at their side.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> remove draw sheet.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> elevate head of bed.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 3<\/b>
The client is receiving external radiation (teletherapy) to the neck for laryngeal cancer. The nurse instructs the client that the most likely side affect is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> diarrhea<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> a sore throat<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> a headache<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> blurred vision<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 4<\/b>
A client is receiving Digoxin for congestive heart failure. The nurse will assess for early signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> coma<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> disorientation<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> hallucinations<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> nausea\/vomiting<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 5<\/b>
Which action violates medical asepsis when the nurse is performing handwashing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Turning off the faucet with your clean hand.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Perform hand washing before and after client care.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Use soap and rub your hands to create friction.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Wear a limited amount of jewelry.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 6<\/b>
A client with schizophrenia reveals to the nurse that voices have told him he is in danger. The client asks the nurse, \"Do you hear the voices?\" The nurse's best response would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> \u201cDon\u2019t worry. You\u2019re safe in the hospital.\u201d<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> \u201cTell me more about the voices. Are they men or women?\u201d<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> \u201cYou need an activity to occupy your mind so you don\u2019t hear the voices.\u201d<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> \u201cI know these voices are very real to you, but I don\u2019t hear them.\u201d<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 7<\/b>
A client diagnosed with a major depressive disorder is eating breakfast in the dining room. However, she is not speaking. The most therapeutic nursing intervention in response to this behavior would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> have her sit with a group of clients who will encourage her to talk.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> ignore her silence and talk about topics such as the news.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> plan time with her even though she does not communicate.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> point out that by not speaking she makes those around her feel uncomfortable.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 8<\/b>
What nursing action is most appropriate for helping meet a patient\u2019s physiological needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Provide assist with ambulation.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Put the bedrails up.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Put the call bell within reach.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Provide sufficient fluid.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 9<\/b>
The nurse instructs the post-operative client to participate in turn, cough, and deep breathing exercises. What is the main purpose for these breathing exercises?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> To prevent pooling of secretions.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> To increase respiratory endurance.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> To strengthen expiratory effort.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> To maximize inspiratory effort.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 10<\/b>
Upon auscultation of bowel sounds, the nurse has identified an early sign of an intestinal obstruction which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> diminished bowel sounds<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> high-pitched sounds<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> absent bowel sounds<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> distention<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 11<\/b>
The nurse is to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient who is paralyzed. When should the nurse perform passive ROM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> After the patient is mechanically transferred out of bed.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> While the patient is still in bed.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> When the patient\u2019s legs become edematous.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Before the patient is placed on a bedpan.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 12<\/b>
A client has been ordered Coumadin (an anticoagulant). The nurse is aware that there is a need for further education when the patient states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> \"I will continue to use a soft bristled toothbrush.\"<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> \"I will not eat green leafy vegetables.\"<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> \"I will wear a medic alert bracelet.\"<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> \"I will continue to shave with a straight razor.\"<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 13<\/b>
When providing oral hygiene for patients, what action can nurses take to protect themselves when providing oral hygiene for patients?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Encourage patients to perform all of their own mouth care.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Wash hands before providing care.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Wear clean gloves during mouth care.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> Always provide mouthwash before tooth brushing.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 14<\/b>
A hospice patient has many visitors including family, friends and chaplain. The nurse notices the patient\u2019s son is angry when the patient does not eat. In response to the son\u2019s anger, the nurse should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> tell the son that the patient is not hungry.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> encourage the patient to eat.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> explore the situation with the son.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> continue to observe the situation.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
Question 15<\/b>
In relation to extracellular body fluids, lactated ringers is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td> isotonic.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> hypotonic.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> alkalotic.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> hypertonic.<\/label><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>
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