Of the following client statements made by an older adult client which best reflects an under-standing the educational materials on nutrition presented by the nurse? 1. “I’ll keep this literature and read it again later.” 2. “I love rye bread. It’s good to know its high in fiber.” 3. “Nutrition and cooking has always been […]
A different approach to traditional hygienic care is the “bag bath.” The best rationale for using this approach is because it is: 1. Less expensive than the traditional method 2. Takes less time to complete 3. Leaves the skin softer 4. Reduces the risk of infection ANSWER ANS: 4 The bag bath is intended […]
A medication is prescribed for the client and is to be administered by IV bolus injection. A prior-ity for the nurse before the administration of medication via this route is to: 1. Set the rate of the IV infusion 2. Check the client’s mental alertness 3. Confirm placement of the IV line 4. Determine the […]
A practicing RN decides that attending an upcoming workshop about new pharmacological treatments would benefit his or her practice. This RN is modeling which of the standards of professional performance? 1. Quality of practice 2. Education 3. Professional practice evaluation 4. Research ANSWER Correct Answer: 3 Rationale: Standards of professional performance describe a competent […]
A client has just been referred to hospice care, and the spouse asks the hospice nurse why the client needs the change in services. The response by the nurse is: 1. “So we can see if there’s any way to improve your spouse’s life.” 2. “There is no need for acute care any longer.” 3. […]
The client is taking meperidine (Demerol) and experiencing pruritus. Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to order? 1. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) 4. Normal saline ANSWER Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) will not help with pruritus. Rationale 2: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will not help […]
A 53-year-old client is seen at the clinic for a yearly physical examination. In evaluating the cli-ent’s weight, the nurse also considers the age and height. This is an example of: 1. Defining the client problem 2. Recognizing gaps in data assessment 3. Comparing data with normal health patterns 4. Drawing conclusions about the client’s […]
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is aphasic. The nurse most therapeutically addresses the communication issue by: 1. Evaluating the client’s ability to express his or her needs by writing 2. Asking the client how he or she wants to communicate with the staff 3. Giving the client a pad and […]
In alignment with the contributions of Florence Nightingale, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial was established to honor which of the following? 1. The memory of Ms. Nightingale 2. Those who brought a human touch to the suffering and dying 3. The image of the angel of mercy 4. Surgical advancements and the use of anesthetic agents […]
An older client is prescribed diazepam (Valium). What should the nurse monitor in this client? 1. Respirations 2. Urine output 3. Muscle tone 4. Appetite ANSWER Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Medications such as diazepam (Valium) can decrease the rate and depth of respirations. Older clients are at high risk of respiratory depression. The […]
