A client has been recovering after an injury that left him partially paralyzed. The client is a young adult and intent on living independently, as before the injury. The best referral for this client would be to which of the following? 1. Paramedical technologist 2. Physical therapist 3. Occupational therapist 4. Case manager ANSWER […]
The nurse can best demonstrate caring behavior by: 1. Updates the family about the client’s condition 2. Asks to address the client by the client’s first name 3. Closes the door and covers the client during morning care 4. Shares with the client’s roommate that she is scheduled for tests ANSWER ANS: 3 When […]
Which of the following activities reflect the nurse’s role in health promotion and wellness? (Se-lect all that apply.) 1. Screening the local homeless population for head lice 2. Monitoring blood pressures at a community health fair 3. Organizing a foot race to benefit national cancer research 4. Consulting a teenage mother on breast-feeding techniques 5. […]
Nursing interventions should be documented according to specific criteria in order that they may be clearly understood by other members of the nursing team. The most appropriate of the fol-lowing intervention statements is: 1. Offer fluids to the client q2h 2. Observe the client’s respirations 3. Change the client’s dressing daily 4. Irrigate the nasogastric […]
The nurse wants to protect a client from developing an infection. Which action should the nurse take to break a link in the chain of infection? 1. Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing. 2. Place contaminated linens in a paper bag. 3. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) sparingly. 4. Wear gloves at all times. […]
What is the most appropriate method for the nurse to communicate a client’s wishes to the nurses on the next shift? 1. Document the request in the nursing notes. 2. Include the client’s request in the shift report. 3. Place instructions regarding the client’s wishes above the client’s bed. 4. Verbally inform the unit clerk […]
The nurse is looking at different strategies for learning and incorporating new information into practice. A strategy that uses problem-solving is demonstrated by: 1. Repeatedly practicing vital signs until competence is achieved 2. Seeking information from the nurse manager on the client’s status 3. Reviewing Maslow’s hierarchy either in a textbook or on the internet […]
Which of the following statements reflects application of the specific ethical principle of confi-dentiality? 1. “I’m concerned that funding may affect the outpatient program.” 2. “I’m going to make sure that the client understands the instructions.” 3. “I cannot share that information with you about the client’s condition.” 4. “I need to get more information […]
A home health client has terminal cancer and has signed a DNR (do not resuscitate) order. The client has a respiratory arrest during one of the home health nurse’s visits. The client’s spouse tells the nurse to call 911. The nurse should: 1. Ignore the spouse. 2. Call 911. 3. Start CPR. 4. Remind the […]
Which one of the following nursing activities is an example of Swanson’s “enabling” in the car-ing process? 1. Staying with the client before surgery 2. Performing a urinary catheterization skillfully 3. Assessing the client’s health history 4. Teaching the client how to inject fast-acting insulin ANSWER ANS: 4 According to Swanson, enabling is defined […]
