The nurse is discussing risk factors for hypertension with family members attending a self-help group meeting for clients in cardiac rehabilitation. Which of the following statements made by the nurse are relevant to this discussion on preven-tion of this disorder? (Select all that apply.) 1. “Low fat foods are your blood pressure’s best friend.” 2. […]
A high school graduate is considering entering a nursing program that offers a baccalaureate degree. Which of the following is the entity that accredits baccalaureate programs (or higher)? 1. NLN (National League for Nursing) 2. CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) 3. NCLEX® (National Council Licensure Examination) 4. NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of […]
An adult client reports to the nurse that she has been experiencing constipation recently and is interested in any suggestions regarding dietary changes she might make. Which of the following suggestions provided by the nurse is most likely to minimize the client’s complaint? 1. “Have you tried foods like prunes and bran?” 2. “You might […]
The best way for a new graduate to demonstrate caring behavior towards the client is by: 1. Seeking assistance before attempting a new procedure 2. Attempting to do new treatments as quickly as possible 3. Informing the client when performing a treatment for the first time on an actual client 4. Avoiding situations with clients […]
A client asks the nurse, “Why do I have to monitor my blood glucose levels?” What is an appropriate response from the nurse? 1. “Because your doctor ordered it.” 2. “If I were you, I would monitor the blood glucose when I didn’t feel good.” 3. “Monitoring your blood glucose better enables you to manage […]
An 8-month-old infant is hospitalized with severe diarrhea. The nurse knows that the major problem associated with severe diarrhea is: 1. Pain in the abdominal area 2. Electrolyte and fluid loss 3. Presence of excessive flatus 4. Irritation of the perineal and rectal area ANSWER ANS: 2 Excess loss of colonic fluid because of […]
In developing role behavior, the child learns which of the following through substitution? 1. Internalizing beliefs and values of role models 2. Refraining from behavior even though tempted 3. Avoiding unacceptable behavior because it is punished 4. Engaging in an acceptable behavior instead of another unacceptable one ANSWER ANS: 4 In the process of […]
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for acquiring a health care–associated (noso-comial) infection? 1. A 32-year-old hospitalized for 2 days for migraine headaches 2. A client with type 1 diabetes who has been experiencing hypoglycemia 3. A trauma victim taken directly from the ED to surgery and then to the postsurgi-cal unit […]
The nurse recognizes that the sleep patterns of older adults differ and older adults generally: 1. Are more difficult to arouse 2. Require more sleep than middle-age adults 3. Take less time to fall asleep 4. Have a decline in stage 4 sleep ANSWER ANS: 4 As people age, there is a progressive decrease […]
The nurse recognizes that special care must be taken in the handling of which of the following to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A? 1. Blood 2. Feces 3. Saliva 4. Vaginal secretions ANSWER ANS: 2 To prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, the nurse needs to take special care when handling feces. Hepatitis […]
