The nurse realizes that which client is at risk for difficulty in urinary elimination? 1. A client who had bladder cancer and now has a newly created ileal conduit 2. A 25-year-old female client with low self-esteem 3. An 80-year-old male reporting frequent urination at night 4. The client with hypertension who takes a diuretic […]
A client is seen in a walk-in clinic for a sinus infection. Which of the following statements made by the client shows the most positive attitude regarding personal health? 1. “I haven’t missed work due to illness in over 15 years.” 2. “When do I need to return to the clinic for a follow-up?” 3. […]
With regards to client care, the most likely reason that a veteran nurse tends to be a more skillful critical thinker than a new graduate nurse is because: 1. The veteran nurse has a varied history of client care experiences 2. Critical thinking improves with experience, longevity, and interest 3. Today’s short hospital stays minimize […]
The primary effect of chronic fevers on the body’s respiratory functioning is seen in: 1. Increased oxygen requirements that exceed the body’s ability to satisfy its needs 2. Increased respiratory rates that tax the body’s reserves of stored energy 3. Breakdown of muscle mass, causing ineffective intercostal muscle function 4. The presence of a sense […]
The nurse knows that when making choices concerning the adoption of evidence-based practice, the literature must be reviewed regarding its: (Select all that apply) 1. Content 2. Relevance 3. Reliability 4. Ethical soundness 5. Economic feasibility 6. Transcultural versatility ANSWER ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4 Nurses make choices regarding evidence-based practice proposals based on […]
The nurse is determining a client’s risk for injury. What should the nurse assess in this client? 1. Age 2. Mobility 3. Hearing 4. Vision 5. Dietary intake ANSWER Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Rationale: The ability of a person to protect him- or herself from injury is dependent upon age.
After reviewing a list of prescribed medications, the nurse plans to complete a sexual history with the client. Which medications in the client’s list caused the nurse to make this clinical decision? 1. Antibiotics 2. Antipyretics 3. Cardiotonics 4. Beta-blockers 5. Anticoagulants ANSWER Correct Answer: 3, 4 Rationale 1: Antibiotics are not identified as […]
In Kohlberg’s Moral Development theory, an individual who reaches level II (conventional thought) is expected to exhibit: 1. Absolute obedience to authority 2. Reasoning based on personal gain 3. Personal internalization of other’s expectations 4. Self-chosen ethical principles, universality, and impartiality ANSWER ANS: 3 At level II—conventional thought, the person sees moral reasoning based […]
A clinic in a rural area depends primarily on the services of a nurse practitioner. The legislation that allows this opportunity is which of the following? 1. Medicare 2. Medicaid 3. Rural Health Clinics Act 4. National Health Planning and Resources Development Act ANSWER Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Medicare provides insurance coverage for […]
When discussing the stressors felt by a single mother in her 30s, the nurse recognizes that the greatest financial impact on this family is caused by: 1. The ever-rising cost of living in the United States 2. The realization that a female earns 25% less than her male co-worker 3. Court-ordered child support is often […]
