Organize these events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest (1) and ending with the most recent (5): 1. The Order of Deaconesses opens a small hospital in Kaiserswerth, Germany. 2. The Knights of St. Lazarus dedicate themselves to the care of people with leprosy, syphilis, and chronic skin conditions 3. Harriet Tubman provides care […]
Primary health care is incorporated into five major principles. Which of the following apply? Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Correct Answer: false Rationale : Primary health care is defined as essential health care based on practical, scientifically sound, and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and […]
The nurse is assisting the wife of a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension to monitor his blood pressure. The nurse states that the blood pressure should be taken: (Select all that ap-ply.) 1. At the same time each day 2. On the same arm each time 3. In the same position each time […]
Upon evaluation of a 6-month-old infant’s developmental status, the nurse expects that the child at this age will be able to: 1. Completely roll over 2. Pull self to a standing position 3. Creep on all four extremities 4. Assume a sitting position independently ANSWER ANS: 1 A 6-month-old infant is able to roll […]
A client in a health care facility asks the nurse about the facility’s computerized system for keeping client information, especially confidentiality issues. Which is the best response by the nurse? 1. “Don’t worry, your information is always safe.” 2. “Information in our system requires a password to retrieve.” 3. “Our system was designed with a […]
The nurse is performing urinary catheterization for a client. After using the nondominant hand to separate the client’s labia for cleansing, the nurse will maintain this hand as being 1. sterile. 2. contaminated. 3. able to evaluate the effectiveness of the catheter balloon. 4. clean. ANSWER Correct Answer: 2 Rationale 1: The hand is […]
Granulated tissue is best described as: 1. Soft, yellow, and stringy 2. Black, hard, and necrotic 3. Red, moist, and vascular-rich 4. Yellow, spongy, and sinewy ANSWER ANS: 3 Granulation tissue is red, moist tissue composed of new blood vessels, the presence of which in-dicates progression toward healing. Soft, yellow or white tissue is […]
The nurse is counseling a client undergoing chemotherapy. The client has shared with the nurse that the client does not have much of an appetite and is worried about not getting enough nutri-ents. Which of the following statements by the nurse addresses the client’s concerns? 1. “Let me share information regarding how a high-calorie diet […]
The nurse is preparing to provide a client with mouth care. What should the nurse do to ensure safe handling of the client’s dentures? 1. Clean biting surfaces. 2. Place a washcloth in the bowl of the sink. 3. Replace the upper dentures first. 4. Rinse dentures thoroughly with hot water. ANSWER Rationale 1: […]
A nurse routinely uses therapeutic touch when caring for postoperative clients with incisional pain. Occasionally a client will show reluctance when the intervention is offered. The nurse’s best response in such a situation is to: 1. Research for alternative interventions that will be better received by the client 2. Suggest that the client allow the […]
