A student nurse visiting a nurse-managed clinic should expect to see which of the following ser-vices offered? 1. Physical therapy 2. Same-day surgery 3. Family support services 4. Ongoing psychiatric therapy ANSWER ANS: 3 Nurse-managed clinics focus on health promotion and health education, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and support for self-care and caregivers. […]
The nurse suspects a client will develop sensory overload. What characteristics did the nurse observe in the client? 1. Ongoing pain 2. Confusion at night 3. Inability to sleep 4. Easily angered 5. Worrying about upcoming diagnostic tests ANSWER Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5 Rationale 1: Pain can contribute to sensory overload. Rationale 2: […]
The nurse realizes that in order to share information from a client’s medical record with another facility, the client must provide written consent. The primary reason for this requirement is to: 1. Facilitate the exchange of information between appropriate parties 2. Minimize the opportunity for this information to be assessed inappropriately 3. Ensure the client’s […]
When moving a client who is unable to assist, what is the most important principle for the nurse to remember to avoid injury? 1. Face opposite of the direction of movement. 2. Keep your feet close together. 3. The higher the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the nurse. 4. Try to avoid […]
A 48-year-old male client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is scheduled for an inguinal hernia repair. The nurse instructs that client that he can expect the health care provider to order which of the following tests before surgery? 1. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody 2. Prolactin level 3. Pulmonary function test […]
Indicators in a quality improvement program that evaluates the manner in which care is delivered are: 1. Structure indicators 2. Team indicators 3. Process indicators 4. Client indicators ANSWER ANS: 3 A quality indicator for evaluating the manner in which care is delivered is a process indicator. Structure indicators evaluate the structure or systems […]
Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention that is implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for a client? 1. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing 2. Wearing disposable gloves 3. Isolating client’s articles 4. Changing soiled dressings ANSWER ANS: 4 To control or eliminate reservoir sites for infection, […]
Which of the following client statements made by young adults suggest a risk factor for sleep disturbance problems? (Select all that apply.) 1. “I have a job that requires my attention 110% of the time.” 2. “I really enjoy fishing; I wish we lived closer to a river or pond.” 3. “My wife just found […]
The nurse is preparing to provide hygienic care to a client. On what will the nurse focus this care? 1. Clothes 2. Family 3. Hair 4. Nutritional ANSWER Correct Answer: 3 Rationale: Hygienic care does not include care of the client’s clothes.
A client has a terminal illness and is discussing future treatments with the nurse. The nurse notes that he has not been eating and his response to the nurse’s information is, “What does it matter?” The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client is: 1. Denial 2. Hopelessness 3. Social isolation 4. Spiritual distress […]
