Which of the following is most likely to impact the body image of an infant newly diagnosed with Hemophilia?
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?
Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs?
Which of the following values should the nurse monitor closely while a client is on total parenteral nutrition?
If a client has chronic renal failure, which of the following sexual complications is the client at risk of developing?
The best nursing diagnosis for a client with newly diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus is:
A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with Emphysema about the disease process. Which of the following statements best explains the problems associated with emphysema and could be adapted for use in the nurse’s discussion with the client?
A client with an ileus is placed on intestinal tube suction. Which of the following electrolytes is lost with intestinal suction?
A nurse is caring for a client with an elevated urine osmolarity. The nurse should assess the client for:
For which condition might a client’s antidiuretic hormone (ADH) level be increased?
The client on Floxin must be alerted to which of the following adverse effects?
Ten-year-old Jackie is admitted to the hospital with a medical diagnosis of Rheumatic Fever. She relates a history of “a sore throat about a month ago.” Bed rest with bathroom privileges is prescribed. Which of the following nursing assessments should be given the highest priority when assessing Jackie’s condition?
Which type of exercises might be prescribed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles of a client with urinary incontinence?
An 80-year-old aphasic CVA client had abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Which of the following puts this client at the highest risk for inadequate pain management?
A safety measure to implement when transferring a client with hemiparesis from a bed to a wheelchair is:
Why must the nurse be careful not to cut through or disrupt any tears, holes, bloodstains, or dirt present on the clothing of a client who has experienced trauma?
Nurses caring for clients who have cancer and are taking opioids need to assess for all of the following except:
Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of:
James returns home from school angry and upset because his teacher gave him a low grade on an assignment. After returning home from school, he kicks the dog. This coping mechanism is known as:
In teaching clients with Buck’s Traction, the major areas of importance should be:
A woman is in the active phase of labor. An external monitor has been applied, and a fetal heart deceleration of uniform shape is observed, beginning just as the contraction is under way and returning to the baseline at the end of the contraction. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?
Which of the following vaccines are not part of the regular schedule of immunizations for children?
The nurse suspects an elderly client has been the victim of abuse. The client denies abuse and declines assistance. The nurse’s next action should be to:
A 50 milliliter (ml) bolus of normal saline fluid is ordered by the physician. The physician wants it to infuse in 30 minutes. The nurse should set the pump rate at:
Which of the following actions should a nurse take first for a client who has just vomited 300 cc of bright red blood?
The teaching plan for a postpartum client who is about to be discharged should include which of the following instructions?
Which of the following diseases places a client at risk for developing cirrhosis?
A successful resolution of the nursing diagnosis Negative Self-Concept (related to unrealistic selfexpectations) is when the client can:
The nurse is using Cognitive-Behavioral methods of pain control and knows that the these methods can be expected to do all the following except:
Which of the following medications should be held 24–48 hours prior to an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
The nurse should make which of the following responses when questioned by a client about the role of leptin in the body?
A physician orders a serum creatinine for a hospitalized client. The nurse should explain to the client and his family that this test:
When a client who is 25 years of age asks the nurse when she should seek fertility counseling, the best response by the nurse is:
When a client wishes to improve her appearance by removing excess skin from her face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?
A female client complains to the nurse at the health department that she has fatigue, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness. Her history reveals no significant medical problems. She states that she is always on a fad diet without any vitamin supplements. Which tests should the nurse expect the client to have first?
How many temporary teeth should the nurse expect to find in a 5-year-old client’s mouth?
A nurse discharge planner is preparing a client for discharge from an acute care setting. The nurse assesses that skilled home care services are clinically indicated. This assessment is based on all of the following indicators except:
A neighbor telephones the nurse to tell her that her child has erythema infectiosum and asks for information. The nurse knows that another name for the disorder is:
American families are having difficulty adequately performing their vital health care function. What are the basic reasons for this difficulty?
An adolescent female reports being raped at a party where alcohol was served. The client admits to drinking alcohol before being raped by an acquaintance. The nurse should:
The power a nurse exerts when he or she works to accomplish goals and effect change in an agency or in policy is considered what type of power?
Local anesthetics block the conduction of pain impulses to the spinal cord. Their duration of action:
A community health nurse is asked to organize a health promotion project that plans to provide glucose screening. This activity is most beneficial within what realm?
A complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is the development of cholestasis. What is this condition?
A child comes to the clinic with a skin rash. The maculopapular lesions are distributed around the mouth and have honey-colored drainage. The caregiver states that the rash is getting worse and seems to spread with the child’s scratching. Which of the following advisory comments should be given?
A client is diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following are antiviral drug classes used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS?
The chemotherapeutic DNA alkylating agents such as nitrogen mustards are effective because they:
Ethical and moral issues concerning restraints include all of the following except:
Several passengers aboard an airliner suddenly become weak and suffer breathing difficulty. The diagnosis is likely to be:
A client with massive chest and head injuries is admitted to the ICU from the Emergency Department. All of the following are true except:
A 65-year-old female client is experiencing postmenopausal bleeding. Which type of physician should this client be encouraged to see?
A nurse observes a client sitting alone and talking. When asked, the client reports that he is “talking to the voices.” The nurse’s next action should be:
A client is given an opiate drug for pain relief following general anesthesia. The client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression. The physician is likely to order the administration of:
In an emergency situation, the nurse determines whether a client has an airway obstruction. Which of the following does the nurse assess?
The most effective nursing strategy to assist a client in recognizing and using personal strength includes:
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are frequently utilized to administer chemotherapy. What is an advantage of using CVADs for chemotherapeutic agent administration?
A client receiving drug therapy with furosemide and digitalis requires careful observation and care. In planning care for this client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following electrolyte imbalances is most likely to occur?
The nurse is transferring a client from a wheelchair to the bed. Which is the correct procedure?
Incidences of child abuse apperar to be higher in the African-American community and might be explained by:
Which of the following foods present a problem for a client diagnosed with Celiac Disease?
To ensure proper immobilization and increase client comfort when using a rigid splint:
In managing nausea related to Morphine epidural analgesia, the nurse should administer:
When caring for a client with a possible diagnosis of placenta previa, which of the following admission procedures should the nurse omit?
A client with a nasogastric (NG) tube begins vomiting. What action should the nurse take?
A hospital discharge planning nurse is making arrangements for a client who has an epidural catheter for continuous infusion of opioids to be placed in a long-term care facility. The family prefers a facility in its neighborhood to facilitate visiting. The neighborhood facility has never cared for a client with this type of need. What is the most appropriate action by the discharge planning nurse?
Which of the following procedures describes an opening between the colon and abdominal wall?
Which of the following client groups should the nurse recognize as the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population?
The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman who has relinquished her baby for adoption. The care plan for the client should include which of the following priority strategies?
A client had a colostomy done one day ago. Which of the following is an abnormal finding when assessing the stoma?
A patient has just been prescribed Minipress to control hypertension. The nurse should instruct the patient to be observant of the following:
A nurse working a surgical unit, notices a patient is experiencing SOB, calf pain, and warmth over the posterior calf. All of these may indicate which of the following medical conditions?
A nurse has been ordered to set-up Buck’s traction on a patient’s lower extremity due to a femur fracture. Which of the following applies to Buck’s traction?
A high school nurse observes a 14 year-old female rubbing her scalp excessively in the gym. The most appropriate course of action for the nurse to do is:
A patient has suffered a left CVA and has developed severe hemiparesis resulting in a loss of mobility. The nurse notices on assessment that an area over the patient’s left elbow appears as non-blanchable erythema and the skin is intact. The nurse should score the patient as having which of the following?
A patient has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following is not a clinical sign of diabetes mellitus?
A nurse is caring for a retired MD. The MD asks the question, “What type of cells create exocrine secretions?” The correct answer is:
A client is 36 hours post-op a TKR surgery. 270 cc’s of sero-sanguinous accumulates in the surgical drains. What action should the nurse take?
Which of the following is not considered one of the main mechanisms of Type II Diabetes treatment?
Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguious drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Which of the following nursing actions is most effective when evaluating a kinetic family drawing?
Which of the following is the primary force in sex education in a child’s life?
A health care worker is concerned about a new mother being overwhelmed by caring for her infant. The health care worker should:
A client has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) for four years to manage anxiety. The client reports taking 0.5 mg four times a day. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse’s teaching about discontinuing the medication?
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TESTED 21 Nov 2024
