The greatest drawback to the routine use of antibacterial hand soaps and gels is that they: 1. Are expensive 2. Irritate the skin 3. Kill resident flora 4. Encourage resistant bacteria ANSWER ANS: 2 Antibacterial products kill resident flora and that can lead to the development of infection. The remaining options may be true […]
The client who recently received a kidney transplant is worried about her husband since he has taken over the physical tasks of running their home. The client is in the process of adapting to a change in: 1. Body image 2. Self-concept 3. Illness behavior 4. Family dynamics ANSWER ANS: 4 The effects of […]
During an assessment, the nurse notes that a client frequently refers to his Native American heritage. The nurse determines that this heritage is a strong part of the client’s 1. personal identity. 2. body image. 3. role performance. 4. self-esteem. ANSWER Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Self-concept consists of personal identity, body image, role […]
A nurse best shows an understanding of the professional responsibility to advocate for a client’s health, safety, and rights when: 1. Reporting a medication error that he was responsible for making. 2. Notifying the unit manager that a nurse is showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. 3. Being sure the computer screen […]
The nurse is preparing medications for a client. What should the nurse do to ensure that the correct medication is provided to the client? 1. Make sure it is the right client. 2. Make sure it is the right medication. 3. Make sure it is the right dose. 4. Make sure it is the right […]
The nurse is putting together a presentation on the prevention of sexual abuse. She should incor-porate which of the following? 1. Abusers fit into easily identified, classic profiles. 2. Intensity is generally increased during pregnancies. 3. Sexual abuse is found primarily in lower socioeconomic groups. 4. Most of the incidents occur with strangers or unknown […]
The home health agency in a community is operated by the state health department and financed by taxes. This is an example of which type of agency? 1. Institution based 2. Private 3. Not-for-profit 4. Official ANSWER Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: Institution-based agencies operate under a parent organization such as a hospital and […]
A client diagnosed with negative nitrogen balance tells the nurse about participating in ritualistic fasts as a part of his culture. The client abstains from all food for several days at a time. What should the nurse discuss with the client regarding this practice? 1. The amount of weight the client will lose during the […]
In working with a client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, the nurse provides feedback to the client on her progress in learning the treatment regimen. Of the following, the nurse demonstrates the use of therapeutic communication by stating: 1. “I believe that you have come a long way in learning how to manage […]
The nurse recognizes that which of the following clients should be thoroughly assessed for their ability to be safely placed in the supine position? 1. An 18-year-old who suffered a fractured elbow playing football 2. A 20-year-old hospitalized with abdominal pain to rule out an appendicitis 3. A 74-year-old client who requires 3 L of […]
