The nurse in a pediatric health care setting is using Kohlberg’s developmental theory. A child is evaluated as having reached level I, the preconventional level, if the child: 1. Makes sure that he or she is not late for school 2. Cleans the blackboards after school for the teacher 3. Runs for school council in […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
Nurses who are interested in practicing CAM therapy can, with minimum preparation, incorpo-rate which of the following into their nursing practice? 1. Biofeedback 2. Ayurveda 3. Therapeutic Touch 4. Acupressure ANSWER ANS: 3 Therapeutic Touch is the laying of hands on a client’s body. Biofeedback requires advanced preparation and the use of instruments. Ayurveda […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
Research has shown that which of the following nursing skills is best strengthened through the use of concept mapping? (Select all that apply.) 1. Client teaching related to health and wellness topics 2. Evaluation of client outcomes in regards to nursing care 3. Identification of patterns in the client’s health assessment data 4. Recognition of […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
A client is prescribed an oral medication. When reviewing this medication, the nurse realizes it might not be the route of choice for this client because the client is experiencing 1. nausea. 2. anxiety. 3. vomiting. 4. pain from cuts and abrasions. 5. irritated gastric mucosa. ANSWER Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5 Rationale: Oral […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
The nurse identifies that a client is experiencing the resistance stage of the general adaption syndrome. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision? 1. The client is unable to focus on activities and events. 2. The client is exhausted, and spends time sleeping. 3. There is localized swelling and inflammation of the […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
The nurse administers the intramuscular medication of iron by the Z-track method. The medica-tion was administered by this method to: 1. Provide faster absorption of the medication 2. Reduce discomfort from the needle 3. Provide more even absorption of the drug 4. Prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue ANSWER ANS: 4 The Z-track […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
When facilities strive to improve client satisfaction, the area of primary focus should be: 1. Holistic client care 2. Caring nursing staff 3. Expert care providers 4. State-of-the-art technology ANSWER ANS: 2 As institutions look to improve client satisfaction, creating an environment of caring is a neces-sary and worthwhile goal. Clients’ satisfaction with nursing […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse’s ethical concern for nonmaleficence regarding the client’s treatment plan? 1. “The radiation therapy has not substantially decreased the client’s tumor related pain.” 2. “The client expressed the idea that this treatment was definitively going to cure her cancer: 3. “The client’s family requested that she not […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
According to Piaget, a preschool child (3 to 5 years old) who comes to the clinic is expected by the nurse to exhibit which of the following behaviors? 1. Far-reaching problem-solving 2. Exploration of the environment 3. Cooperation and sharing with others 4. Thinking with the use of symbols and images ANSWER ANS: 4 […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
When preparing a safety workshop for early teens (13 to 15 years old), the nurse recognizes that which of the following active strategy topics has the greatest potential for decreasing injuries in this population by affecting lifestyle changes? 1. Avoiding the nicotine habit 2. Keeping immunizations up to date 3. Eating a well-balanced, low-fat diet […]
Date: September 27th, 2020
