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Question 1: A client who will undergo neurosurgery the following week tells the nurse in the surgeon's office that he will prepare his advance directives before he goes to the hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that he understands advance directives? A. "I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to be my wife." B. "I know they won't go ahead with the surgery unless I prepare these forms." C. "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine." D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital." Rationale: The correct answer is C. Advance directives allow a client to specify which medical procedures they want or do not want in a life-threatening situation or when they are unable to make their own decisions. Option C demonstrates this understanding. Options A, B, and D reflect misunderstandings about the purpose and process of advance directives. Question 2: A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following actions are appropriate for the nurse who is providing preoperative care regarding informed consent? Select all that apply. A. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent. B. Witness the client's signature on the consent form. C. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. D. Describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery. E. Tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery. Rationale: The correct answers are A and B. The nurse's role in informed consent includes verifying that the surgeon has obtained consent and witnessing the client's signature. Explaining the risks, benefits, consequences, and alternatives are the responsibility of the surgeon. Question 3:
A nurse has noticed several occasions in the past week when another nurse on the unit seemed drowsy and unable to focus on the issue at hand. Today, she found the nurse asleep in a chair in the break room when she was not on break. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Remind the nurse that safe client care is a priority on the unit. B. Ask others on the team whether they have observed the same be C. Report observations to the nurse manager on the unit. havior. D. Conclude that her coworker's fatigue is not her problem to solve. Rationale: The correct answer is C. Nurses have a professional responsibility to report any behavior that could potentially jeopardize client safety or indicate a colleague's inability to perform their duties, which may include substance abuse or a health issue. Reporting to the nurse manager allows for appropriate investigation and intervention. Question 4: A nurse is preparing information for a change-of-shift report. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report? A. The client's input and output for the shift. B. The client's BP from the previous day. C. A bone scan that is scheduled for today. D. The medication routine from the medication administration record. Rationale: The correct answer is C. Information about scheduled tests or procedures is crucial for the oncoming nurse to plan and coordinate care, potentially requiring modifications to the client's routine or preparation. While input and output (A) are often included, the scheduling of a new procedure (C) is particularly important for immediate planning. The previous day's BP (B) is less relevant than current trends, and the medication routine (D) is usually accessible in the MAR but specific details relevant to the shift (like PRN medications given) would be included. Question 5: Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? Rationale: The correct answer is Yes. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are typically competent in providing tracheostomy care. Delegation depends on the specific state's nurse practice act, the LPN's training and competency, and the stability of the patient. A client with pneumonia who requires tracheostomy care may be stable enough for an LPN to manage this aspect of their care under the RN's supervision.
B. Collecting a clean-catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the previous shift C. Providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump - - correct ans- - D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump Rationale: The RN is responsible for the PCA pump A nurse is preparing an in-service program about delegation. Which of the following elements should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation? Select all. A. Right client B. Right supervision/evaluation C. Right direction/communication D. Right time E. Right circumstances - - correct ans- - B, C, E A and D are rights of medication administration A nurse manager of a med-surg unit is assigning care responsibilities for the oncoming shift. A client is awaiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following thoracic surgery. To which staff member should the nurse assign to this client? A. Charge nurse B. RN C. LPN D. AP - - correct ans- - B. RN
A client returning from surgery requires assessment and establishment of a plan of care. RNs are responsible for this, especially if the client is potentially unstable. A nurse observes an AP reprimanding a client for not using the urinal properly. The AP tells him she will put a diaper on him if he does not use the urinal more carefully next time. Which of the following torts is the AP committing? A. Assault B. Battery C. False imprisonment D. Invasion of privacy - - correct ans- - A. Assault By threatening the client, the AP is committing assault. An adult client who is competent tells the nurse that he is thinking about leaving the hospital against medical advice. The nurse believes that this is not in the client's best interest, so she administers a PRN sedative med that the client has not requested along w/his usual meds. Which of the following tort has the nurse committed? A. Assault B. False imprisonment C. Negligence D. Breach of confidentiality - - correct ans- - B. False imprisonment The nurse gave the med as a chemical restraint to keep the client from leaving the facility against medical advice. The client did not consent.
B. The skin barrier's seal stays on in bed but loosens when the - - correct ans- - A, B, D A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription by telephone for morphine for a client who is reporting moderate to severe pain. Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate? Select all. A. Repeat the details of the prescription back to the provider B. Have another nurse listen to the telephone prescription C. Obtain the prescriber's signature on the prescription within 24hrs D. Decline the verbal prescription because it is not an emergency situation E. Tell the charge nurse that the provider has prescribed morphine by telephone - - correct ans- - A, B, C A nurse is caring for an older adult client who lives alone & is to be discharged in 3 days. He states that it is difficult to prepare adequate nutritious meals at home for just 1 person. To which of the following members of the health care team should the nurse refer him? A. Registered dietitian B. Occupational therapist C. Physical therapist D. Social worker - - correct ans- - D. social worker A social worker can make arrangements for a meal delivery service to provide nutritious meals daily, or recommend a congregate meal site near the client's home A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker B. Certified nursing assistant C. Registered dietitian D. Occupational therapist - - correct ans- - D. An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical challenges to use adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care activities A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding the medication's effects? Select all. A. Provider B. CNA C. Pharmacist D. RN E. Respiratory therapist - - correct ans- - A, C, D A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems w/dysphagia. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? A. Social worker B. CNA C. Occupational therapist D. Speech-language pathologist - - correct ans- - D
A. A word she whispers 30cm from his ear B. A number she traces on the palm of his hand C. The vibration of a tuning fork she places on his foot D. A familiar object she places in his hand - - correct ans- - D. Stereognosis is tactile recognition A nurse is assessing a client who reports pain when the nurse evaluates the internal rotation of her right shoulder. Which of the following activities is this problem likely to affect? A. Mopping her floors B. Brushing the back of her hair C. Fastening her bra behind her back D. Reaching into a cabinet above her sink - - correct ans- - C. Fastening a bra from behind requires internal rotation of the shoulder, so this activity will illicit pain A nurse is preforming a neurosensory examination for a client. Which of the following tests should the nurse preform to test the client's balance? Select all. A. Romberg test B. Heel-to-toe walk C. Snellen test D. Spinal accessory function E. Rosenbaum test - - correct ans- - A, B
C and E test visual acuity , D tests cranial nerve XI is intact by asking the client to shrug shoulders without complication. A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client as part of a neurosensory examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as changes associated w/aging? Select all. A. Slower light touch sensation B. Some vision & hearing decline C. Slower fine finger movement D. Some short-term memory decline E. Slower superficial pain sensation - - correct ans- - B, C, D A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a prescription for the use of oxygen in his home. Which of the following should the nurse teach the client about using oxygen safely in his home? Select all. A. Family members who smoke must be at least 10 ft from the client when the oxygen is in use B. Nail polish should not be used near a client who is receiving oxygen C. A "No smoking" sign should be placed on the front door D. Cotton bedding & clothing should be replaced w/items made from wool E. A fire extinguisher should be readily available in the home - - correct ans- - B, C, E Family members that smoke should do so outside, and wool creates static electricity so it should be avoided. A nurse educator is conducting a parenting class for new parents. Which of the following statements made by a participant indicates a need for further clarification & instruction?
C. Clammy skin D. Bradypnea - - correct ans- - A. Hypotension Tachycardia, hot dry skin, and tachypnea are other manifestations of heat stroke A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of food poisoning w/a client. Which of the following info should the nurse include in her counseling? Select all. A. Most food poisoning is caused by a virus B. Immunocompromised individuals are at risk for complications from food poisoning C. Clients who are especially at risk are instructed to eat or drink only pasteurized milk, yogurt, cheese, or other dairy products D. Healthy individuals usually recover from the illness in a few weeks E. Handling raw & fresh food separately to avoid cross contamination may prevent food poisoning - correct ans- - B, C, E Most food poisoning is caused by a bacteria such as E. coli. Healthy individuals usually recover in a few days. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed w/severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse is aware that health care professionals are required to report communicable & infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting? Select all. A. Planning & evaluating control & prevention strategies B. Determining public health priorities C. Ensuring proper medical treatment D. Identifying endemic disease E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks - - correct ans- - A, B, C, E
Not D because endemic disease is already prevalent within a population, so reporting is not necessary A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is being admitted to the facility w/a suspected diagnosis of pertussis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all. A. Place the client in a room that has negative air pressure of at least 6 exchanges/hr B. Wear a mask when providing care within 3 ft of the client C. Place a surgical mask on the client if transportation to another dept is unavoidable D. Use sterile gloves when handling soiled linens E. Wear a gown when preforming care that may result in contamination from secretions - - correct ans- B, C, E Private room w/droplet precautions indicated for this client. The nurse should wear a gown when contamination from body fluids might happen A nurse is caring for a client who presents w/linear clusters of fluid-containing vesicles w/some crustings. Which of the following should the nurse suspect? A. Allergic reaction B. Ringworm C. Systemic lupus erythematosus D. Herpes zoster - - correct ans- - D. Herpes zoster pink body rash=allergic reaction red circles w/white
B. "It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I'm feeling well." C. "If I'm having any discomfort, I'll just got to an urgent care center." D. "If I am felling stressed, I will remind myself that this is something I should expect." - - correct ans- - B. routine health screenings are important at any age A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of appropriate psychosocial development? A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" in between & being responsible for 2 generations - - correct ans-
- C. Exploring and establishing career options & establishing oneself is important developmental task in a young adult A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing w/several issues. Which of the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse identify as the priority for further assessment & intervention? A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents." B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family." C. "I don't even know who I am yet, & now I'm supposed to know what to do." D. "My girlfriend is pregnant, & I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father." - - correct ans- - C. Applying Erikson stages of development, knowing oneself is done in adolescence, and this requires the most urgent help
A nurse is reviewing safety precautions w/a group of young adults at a community health fair. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include specifically for this age group? Select all. A. Install bath rails & grab bars in bathrooms B. Wear a helmet while skiing C. Install a carbon monoxide detector D. Secure firearms in a safe location E. Remove throw rugs from the home - - correct ans- - B, C, D A is recommended for older adults and E as well for risk of falls A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations w/a young adult client. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in this discussion? Select all. A. Human papillomavirus B. Measles, mumps, rubella C. Varicella D. Haemophilus influenzae type b E. Polio - - correct ans- - A, B, C D is not for after 18 months of age and polio is also given as a child and not usually beyond 18 yrs old A nurse is caring for an 82-yr-old client in the ER who has an oral body temp of 38.3 C (101 F), a pulse rate of 114/min, & a RR of 22/min. He is restless & his skin is warm. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for this client? Select all.
C. Observe 1 full respiratory cycle before counting the rate D. Count the rate for 1 min if it is regular E. Count & report any signs the client demonstrates - - correct ans- - A, B, C For D, this is if the rate is irregular after initial count, for E, sighs are expected & don't need to be reported A nurse who is admitting a client who has a fractured femur obtains a BP reading of 140/ mmHg. The client denies any history of HTN. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A. Request a prescription for an antihypertensive med B. Ask the client if she is having pain C. Request a prescription for an anti-anxiety med D. Return in 30min to recheck the client's BP - - correct ans- - B Perform a pain assessment would be the appropriate action to take next A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. When measuring her vital signs, the nurse finds that her radial pulse rate 68/min & her simultaneous apical pulse rate is 84/min. What is the client's pulse deficit? - - correct ans- - 16/min the pulse deficit is the difference between the apical & radial pulse rates. 84 - 68= A nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. Which of the following info should the nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client? A. Eating more protein is optimal prior to testing
B. One stool specimen is sufficient for testing C. A red color change indicates a positive test D. The specimen cannot be contaminated - - correct ans- - D. The stool specimens cannot be contaminated with water or urine A nurse is talking w/a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A. Macaroni & cheese B. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding & ripe bananas D. Roast chicken & white rice - - correct ans- - B. A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination A nurse is caring for a client who has had diarrhea for the past 4 days. When assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following findings? Select all. A. Bradycardia B. Hypotension C. Fever D. Poor skin turgor E. Peripheral edema - - correct ans- - B, C, D fever=caused by dehydration tachycardia not brady hypotension because of decreased BP from dehydration fluid overload=peripheral edema
