Before a case goes to court, the attorney will make an effort to understand and obtain all the facts surrounding a situation-for example, other staff who were working with the client, anyone who might have had access to the client’s information, and the client’s mental status and condition. This is referred to as which of […]
A nurse researcher is exploring and formulating research problems. Which of the following criteria should the nurse researcher consider in this process? 1. Significance. 2. Confidentiality. 3. Researchability. 4. Design. 5. Feasibility. 6. Interest to the researcher. ANSWER Correct Answer: 1,3,5,6 Rationale 1: Polit and Beck suggest that when formulating a research problem, significance […]
While assessing a client’s ability to cope after being diagnosed with a chronic illness, the client admits to an increase in drinking and smoking. The nurse recognizes the client is utilizing which type of coping strategy? 1. Short term 2. Long term 3. Adaptive 4. Effective ANSWER Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Short-term coping […]
The nurse practitioner is working with the staff nurse to change the plan of care for a client. This is an example of which of the ANA standards of practice? 1. Assessment 2. Outcomes identification 3. Planning 4. Implementation ANSWER Correct Answer: 4 Rationale: Consultation-as in advanced practice nurses and staff nurses working together-is […]
The single best indicator of fluid status is the nurse’s assessment of the client’s: 1. Skin turgor 2. Intake and output 3. Serum electrolyte levels 4. Daily weight ANSWER ANS: 4 Daily weights are the single most important indicator of fluid status. Skin turgor is a measure of hydration, as are intake and output. […]
The nurse suspects that an adult is not getting an adequate amount of nightly sleep. What information caused the nurse to have this suspicion? 1. Enrolled in online classes 2. Raising two children ages 4 and 8 3. Experiences chronic pain from sciatica 4. Attends religious services every Sunday and Wednesday 5. Works one job […]
A client’s biggest concern is about the interactions that she has with her family, and she is in the process of establishing a positive view of herself. Which group is the client meeting the develop-mental needs of: 1. 12- to 20-year-old age-group 2. Early 20s to mid-40s age-group 3. Mid-40s to mid-60s age-group 4. Late […]
In order to most effectively address the discomfort of limited oral fluid intake for a client in the latter stages of the dying process, the nurse should: 1. Provide mouth care at least every 2 hours 2. Offer ice chips each time the client is visited 3. Provide the client frequent sips of a favorite […]
As the nurse starts to perform a procedure, a peer says, “I’ve done that before. Would you like me to help?” The peer’s leadership style is described as: 1. Directing 2. Coaching 3. Democratic 4. Laissez-faire ANSWER ANS: 2 This situational leadership style is described as coaching. The peer is willing to explain the […]
Which is the most appropriate notation for a use to use according to the guidelines that should be followed when documenting client care? 1. 1230—Client’s vital signs taken. 2. 0700—Client drank adequate amount of fluids. 3. 0900—Demerol given for lower abdominal pain. 4. 0830—Increased IV fluid rate to 100 mL/hr according to protocol. ANSWER […]
