An industrial nurse is planning to give an informative talk on hypertension to employees in honor of “heart month.” He plans to teach individuals how to take their blood pressure measurements. Which information is important for him to ask the planning committee before this presentation? 1. Ages of all employees involved 2. Names of employees […]
In the Health Belief Model, the nurse recognizes that the focus is placed on the: 1. Basic human needs for survival 2. Functioning of the individual in all dimensions 3. Relationship of perceptions and compliance with therapy 4. Multidimensional nature of clients and their interaction with the environment ANSWER ANS: 3 In the Health […]
The nurse is preparing a safety-related program for a group of parents of 5- to 14-year-olds. Which of the following topics is most likely to positively impact the leading cause of injury for this age-group? 1. “Keeping them safe while they play sports” 2. “Bicycle riding with safety in mind” 3. “Safety first when around […]
When a client who had a stroke gives up all hope of any amount of recovery, the nurse solicits a visit from a former stroke client who has physical limitations but has since gone back to work and through adaptation, can function independently at home. This nurse has fulfilled which role, according to Parse? 1. […]
A nurse is taking an admission history from a client who is easily distracted and offers irrelevant information about his health and social history. Although careful to document what the client relates, the nurse sorts out the relevant data to determine the best nursing care for this client. This nurse is practicing which attribute of […]
Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the role of the bath in the nursing assessment process? 1. “I work with my ancillary staff to be able to determine what is abnormal.” 2. “The skin is easy to observe for abnormalities when you are giving the bath.” 3. […]
Which one of the following examples demonstrates the critical thinking attitude of responsibility and authority? 1. Reporting client difficulties 2. Offering an alternative approach 3. Looking for a different treatment option 4. Sharing ideas about nursing interventions ANSWER ANS: 1 Reporting client difficulties demonstrates the critical thinking attitude of responsibility and au-thority. Asking for […]
A nurse has begun working in a hospital that provides services in all specialty areas (medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics). This hospital is classified as which of the following? 1. General hospital 2. Specialty hospital 3. Long-term care hospital 4. Short-term hospital ANSWER Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Hospitals are classified by the services they […]
The nurse is concerned that an older client is experiencing an adverse effect from a prescribed medication. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision? 1. Altered memory 2. Altered organ responsiveness 3. Decreased manual dexterity 4. Decreased visual acuity ANSWER Correct Answer: 2 Rationale 1: Altered memory will not cause an […]
While performing an assessment of the integument system, the nurse notes the client’s eyeballs are protruding and the upper eyelids are elevated. What term should the nurse use to document this finding? 1. Erythema 2. Cyanosis 3. Exophthalmos 4. Normocephalic ANSWER Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Erythema is a term used to describe redness. […]
