Policies for the proper storage and distribution of narcotics within a health care organization are written by: 1. Federal government 2. State government 3. Local governmental bodies 4. Health care organization ANSWER ANS: 4 Institutional policies are often more restrictive than governmental controls, but are written to at least meet the governmental regulations. Although […]
The nurse is working with a new mother who will require surgery. The follow-up treatment will interfere with bonding. In applying Freud’s theory, the nurse recognizes that the stage of devel-opment that may be affected is the: 1. Oral stage 2. Anal stage 3. Phallic stage 4. Latent stage ANSWER ANS: 1 According to […]
When another health care professional is asked to assess a client for the purpose of suggesting treatment to the primary health care provider, this is called a: 1. Referral 2. Consultation 3. Transfer report 4. Multidisciplinary meeting ANSWER ANS: 1 Referrals are the request for services by another care provider usually for the purpose […]
The nurse is planning morning care for a client who has sequential compression devices in place. How should the nurse instruct the UAP who will be giving the bath? 1. “Come get me when it is time to remove the devices, because that must be done by a nurse.” 2. “You may remove the devices, […]
Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates that they need further teaching re-garding oral hygiene? 1. “I need to brush my teeth after meals.” 2. “I need to floss my teeth daily.” 3. “I should replace my toothbrush annually.” 4. “I should a checkup every 6 months.” ANSWER ANS: 3 Toothbrushes should […]
One of the most debilitating health hazards among nurses is musculoskeletal injuries. In order to eliminate these injuries, the American Nurses Association is advocating which of the following? 1. Mandate that physical therapists do all patient transfers. 2. Require minimum staffing levels in health care organizations. 3. Request the use of assistive equipment and devices. […]
Which of the following goals best shows that the nurse understands the concept of a cli-ent-centered goal? 1. Client will consume at least 75% of each meal served. 2. ADLs will be completed before breakfast is served. 3. Pain will be managed so as to be rated at 3 or less out of 10. 4. […]
The most important impact that truthful, timely communication between the nurse and the family of a critically ill client has is on the family’s ability to: 1. Trust the nurse 2. Adjust to “bad news” 3. Be confident of the care the client is receiving 4. Make appropriate choices regarding client treatment ANSWER ANS: […]
In reviewing the client’s nutritional intake, the nurse wants to recommend intake of foods that will specifically promote collagen synthesis and capillary wall integrity. The nurse suggests that the client eat: 1. Fish 2. Eggs 3. Liver 4. Citrus fruits ANSWER ANS: 4 Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, which is important in collagen synthesis, […]
When turning a client, the nurse notices a reddened area on the coccyx. What skin care interven-tions should the nurse use on this area? 1. Clean the area with mild soap, dry, and add a protective moisturizer. 2. Apply a dilute hydrogen peroxide and water mixture and use a heat lamp to the area. 3. […]
