When a nurse signs as a witness on an informed consent form, she is indicating that the client: 1. Fully understands the procedure 2. Agrees with the procedure to be done 3. Has voluntarily signed the consent form 4. Has authorized the physician to continue with the treatment ANSWER ANS: 3 The nurse’s signature […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
An elderly client has no family in the same community, lives alone in a small house, and is having greater difficulty with mobility due to advanced osteoarthritis. Cognitively, this client is alert, is able to manage her own business matters, and does her own cooking, but does not enjoy “cooking for one.” The home health […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
Of the following statements, which one is an example of an appropriately written nursing diag-nosis? 1. Acute pain related to left mastectomy 2. Impaired gas exchange related to altered blood gases 3. Deficient knowledge related to need for cardiac catheterization 4. Need for high protein diet related to alteration in client nutrition ANSWER ANS: […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
A client has chosen to discontinue hemodialysis. His family is not supportive of his decision. The nurse who uses the theory of principles-based reasoning would make which of the following statements? 1. “This client is of sound mind and is capable of making his own decisions regarding health care. It really is his decision to […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
Grounding nursing research among theories from other disciplines is argued to be undesirable by some scholars. The reason for this is which of the following? (Select all that apply.) 1. It detracts from developing nursing as a separate discipline. 2. It makes nursing less relevant. 3. It helps bring a broader perspective and insight to […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
A nursing student best shows professionalism when: 1. Recognizing characteristics considered to be professional 2. Maintaining specific character and spirit 3. Learning about the influences of Florence Nightingale 4. Promising to uphold the standards of the profession ANSWER Correct Answer: 2 Rationale: Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
The nurse inquires of a postoperative client as to the need for pain medication. The client denies the need then but 30 minutes later reports, “I am really in a lot of pain. Can you bring me my pain pill now?” The nurse recognizes that the most immediate need for client education is related to […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
The nurse is discussing skin hygiene with a group of adolescent athletes. The nurse plans to dis-cuss the prevention and management of athlete’s foot primarily because: 1. It is a common skin disorder among this particular population 2. It is both easily prevented and managed if you understand the problem 3. The condition can spread […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
The nurse is evaluating the responses of clients to teaching sessions. An example of an evaluation of a client’s attainment of a cognitive skill is: 1. Client explains that the medication should be taken with meals 2. Client looks at the surgical incision without requiring prompting 3. Client uses crutches appropriately to move both up […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
The nurse is reviewing orders for parenteral potassium. Which order is safe for the nurse to implement? 1. Add 20 mEq of KCL to 1,000 mL of IV fluid 2. 10 mEq KCL IV over 1–2 minutes 3. Dilute 20 mEq KCL in 3 mL of NS and give IV push 4. 10 mEq KCL […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
