Which of the following client behaviors are examples of active strategies of health promotion? (Select all that apply.) 1. Losing 10 pounds 2. Walking 1 mile each evening 3. Drinking vitamin D fortified milk 4. Driving a car equipped with airbags 5. Having regular blood pressure checks 6. Having a company-required hearing exam ANSWER […]
A client is being discharged from an acute hospital following an extensive illness. The client continues to require IV antibiotics, is not able to complete ADLs (activities of daily living) without assistance, and has no family available to assist in the recovery phase. The nurse should make a recommendation for this client to: 1. Stay […]
When using a glass thermometer at home to accurately assess axillary temperature, the nurse should tell the parent of a 1 1/2-year-old child to: 1. Hold the thermometer at the bulb end 2. Cleanse the thermometer in hot water 3. Assess the thermometer for 5 minutes 4. Allow the child to hold the thermometer […]
The assessment of a client undergoing testing for an anxiety disorder reveals an increased heart rate, an increased respiratory rate, a low-normal hematocrit, and a low blood sugar. Which finding is contrary to what could be explained by a normal response to anxiety? 1. The heart rate 2. The respiratory rate 3. The hematocrit 4. […]
The nurse and the parents of a 3-year-old are discussing their child’s sleep habits. They share a concern over the child’s tendency to wake up several times during the night crying out loudly but not really being awake. The nurse addresses the parents’ concern most therapeutically by responding: 1. “Have you ever tried reading a […]
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing dyspnea. In which position should the nurse place this client? 1. High Fowler’s position with two pillows behind the head 2. Orthopneic position across the overbed table 3. Prone position with knees flexed and arms extended 4. Sims position with both legs flexed ANSWER Correct Answer: […]
A client is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. Although the client is conscious, her condition is critical and will require emergency surgery. The client does not speak English. What is the best action of the staff? 1. Read the consent form and have the client sign it […]
The human rights movement most directly impacts nursing practice because: 1. Nurses act as advocates for all clients 2. Clients require someone to focus on their needs 3. Caring for clients is the focus of nursing practice 4. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly and with respect ANSWER ANS: 1 Client advocacy is a […]
The student nurse is investigating different types of practice settings. In looking at community health nursing, the student recognizes that it: 1. Is the same as public health nursing 2. Focuses on the incidence of disease 3. Requires graduate-level educational preparation 4. Includes direct care and services to subpopulations ANSWER ANS: 4 Community health […]
When arriving to a client’s room to provide care, the client is praying with family. What action should the nurse take? 1. Stand quietly just inside the room door until the prayer is completed. 2. Come to the bedside and join in with the prayer. 3. Politely ask the client to allow care to proceed. […]
