Which of the following factors has an impact on the severity of physical impairment a client will experience from a period of immobility? (Select all that apply.) 1. The client’s age 2. Prior overall health 3. Length of immobility 4. The degree of immobility 5. Situation requiring the inactivity 6. Client’s mental attitude about the […]
Which of the following are recognized competencies for an entry-level nurse? (Select all that ap-ply.) 1. Views clients holistically 2. Utilizes the nursing process 3. Participates in life-long learning 4. Exhibits nursing professionalism 5. Delegates client care appropriately 6. Exhibits expert nursing knowledge ANSWER ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All provided options are […]
A client has orders for the administration of IV fluid at a “keep vein open” rate in preparation for administration of IV antibiotics starting at noon. When the nurse goes to the room to start the IV, the UAP is preparing to bathe the client. What should the nurse do? 1. Instruct the UAP to […]
The nurse is preparing to administer 8 mg of a 10 mg dose of an intravenous narcotic. Which of the following statements made by the nurse best reflects an understanding of the appropriate manner to handle this situation? 1. “I will sign out the narcotic before the end-of-shift count is completed.” 2. “I need to […]
A client requires wound debridement. The nurse is aware that which one of the following state-ments is correct regarding this procedure? 1. It allows the healthy tissue to regenerate. 2. When performed by autolytic means, the wound is irrigated. 3. Mechanical methods involve direct surgical removal of the eschar layer of the wound. 4. Enzymatic […]
The nurse is planning client education for an older adult being prepared for discharge home after hospitalization for a cardiac problem. Which nursing action addresses the most commonly deter-mined need for this age-group? 1. Suggest that he purchase an emergency in-home alert system. 2. Arrange for the client to receive meals delivered to his home […]
A nurse shows an understanding of the practical nursing application of Watson’s Assumptions of Caring philosophy when: 1. Asking the client to explain the impact that his culture and religion will have on required nursing care. 2. Asking clients when they prefer to be given the opportunity to bathe. 3. Feeling empathy towards the client’s […]
The 35-year-old pregnant client is concerned about constipation. When weighing the advantages and disadvantages of having a local anesthetic over a general an-esthetic for a caesarian section, the nurse shares with the client that the local will cause less risk for constipation following surgery. The best reason that there is less constipation following this surgery […]
It has been determined that a vision problem has contributed to a client’s ability to provide self-care regarding bathing, dressing, and toileting. The initial nursing responsibility regarding these deficits is to: 1. Educate the client’s family regarding the existing limitations so as to secure their support in meeting needs regarding activities of daily living (ADLs) […]
The nurse is presenting a teaching session on exercise for a group of corporate executives. An ap-propriate recommendation is that 1. Continuous activity is required in order for the exercise to be worthwhile 2. 3000 to 4000 calories may be easily expended each week 3. Lower-intensity activities need to be done more often for value […]
