A new graduate nurse is looking for employment and is hoping to find a facility that utilizes nursing personnel based on their educational preparation and skill set. Which of the following systems implements this practice? 1. Patient-focused care 2. Shared governance 3. Differentiated practice 4. Managed care ANSWER Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Patient-focused […]
A nurse researcher is testing the effects of a new dressing preparation on certain participants, while continuing to use older but more familiar products on others. This is an example of which type of research design? 1. Quasi-experimental 2. Experimental 3. Nonexperimental 4. Pilot study ANSWER Correct Answer: 2 Rationale 1: Quasi-experimental design is […]
Which of the following conditions should the nurse discuss as possible outcomes of untreated chlamydia with a client newly diagnosed with the disease? (Select all that apply.) 1. Infertility 2. Uterine cancer 3. Ectopic pregnancy 4. Neonatal complications 5. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 6. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ANSWER ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5 […]
Which of the following statements related to confidentiality made by a nurse requires immediate follow-up by the nurse manager? 1. “I believe the client is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.” 2. “The client with pneumonia has tested positive for TB (tuberculosis).” 3. “Did you know that the client in Room 45 has a daughter […]
A client has developed several large mouth ulcers resulting from radiation treatments for oral cancer. The nurse recognizes that this condition will have its greatest immediate impact on the client’s: 1. Comfort level 2. Nutritional status 3. Physical recovery 4. Emotional well-being ANSWER ANS: 2 Difficulty with chewing and swallowing develops when surrounding gum […]
Several student nurses are compiling information about their community and want to understand more about services to maintain and promote health. What entity would be most helpful to them? 1. Chamber of commerce 2. Public and university libraries 3. Recreational directors 4. Teachers and school nurses ANSWER Correct Answer: 4 Rationale: Teachers and school […]
The nurse is providing emotional support to a client who just learned the outcome of a biopsy. What actions will be the best for the nurse to provide at this time? 1. Encourage the client to resume normal activities on a schedule that promotes physical and psychological health. 2. Use therapeutic communication techniques. 3. Offer […]
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for injury related to medical diagnoses and con-ditions? 1. A history of asthma and alcohol abuse 2. A history of heart failure and urinary urgency 3. A history of hypertension and wearing corrective lenses 4. A history of chronic bronchitis and impaired hearing ANSWER ANS: […]
A client asks the nurse about her medications and tells the nurse she has been investigating on the Internet. The nurse’s best response to this is: 1. “I’m glad you’re interested in your therapy.” 2. “Information on the Internet cannot be trusted. You should check with your pharmacist.” 3. “Your physician is the one you […]
The nurse is discussing measures to minimize the risk of injury from an automobile accident with an 83-year-old adult client who lives alone and claims to drive only to church, the doctor’s of-fice, and for groceries. Which of the following suggestions has the greatest potential for affecting this client’s safety? 1. Take public transportation whenever […]
