The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has reported symptoms suggestive of depression. Which of the following questions asked by the nurse is most therapeutic in assessing the client’s perception of the impact depression has had on her life? 1. “What does it mean to be depressed?” 2. “How does being depressed […]
When a student nurse sets up a study group, he/she is practicing: 1. Governance 2. Socialization 3. Service orientation 4. Specialized education ANSWER Correct Answer: 2 Rationale 1: Governance is the establishment and maintenance of social, political, and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice, working conditions, and professional affairs. Rationale 2: Socialization […]
Research has shown that Caucasian girls and women appear to experience more pressure to be physically thin than do African American girls and women. The most likely reason for this varia-tion in attitude is the: 1. Caucasian culture values physical thinness 2. African American culture does not value physical thinness 3. Caucasian girls and women […]
The nurse realizes that the incorrect spelling of terms in the medical record most importantly: 1. Shows a lack of competency 2. Displays little attention to detail 3. Contributes to serious treatment errors 4. Negatively affects the accuracy of the documentation ANSWER ANS: 3 Spelling errors can result in serious treatment errors; for example, […]
A 47-year-old female client has been scheduled to undergo surgery for removal of her gallblad-der. Preoperatively the nurse is teaching the client what to expect when she wakes up in the postanesthesia care center. The nurse tells the client that her vision may be blurry due to which of the following reasons? 1. The client’s […]
Blood replacement or transfusion is the IV administration of whole blood or a component such as plasma, packed red blood cells (RBCs), or platelets. The minimum gauge IV cannula necessary for administering a blood transfusion is: 1. 24 gauge 2. 22 gauge 3. 20 gauge 4. 18 gauge ANSWER ANS: 3 A large cannula […]
A client who will be going home will need to use crutches for ambulation. Following teaching, the nurse notes that the client complains of pain under his arms. How much room should be be-tween the crutch pad and client’s axilla? 1. Axilla should lightly touch the crutch pad 2. 1 to 2 finger widths from […]
When a nurse tells an advanced nurse practitioner that her client is “slipping a little” in reference to hemodynamic pressures, The nurse is using: 1. Brevity 2. Relevance 3. Pacing and control. 4. Connotative meaning ANSWER ANS: 4 The connotative meaning is the shade or interpretation of a word’s meaning influenced by the thoughts, […]
The nurse is reviewing a new medication order for a client, and determines that the order is incomplete when which element is missing? 1. Client’s address 2. Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist 3. Name of the medication 4. Dosage 5. Route of administration ANSWER Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5 Rationale 1: The client’s address […]
The nurse is discussing arteriosclerosis and the effects it has on the body with an older adult cli-ent. Although the most commonly recognized effect is on the cardiovascular system, the nurse should include which of the following statements regarding its effect on the gastrointestinal system to complete the discussion? 1. “Circulatory problems make getting to […]
