NUR 112 - EXAM 1 (100% Correct Answers)

The nurse provides postop instructions for an adult patient after cataract surgery. Which written statement, if provided by the nurse, would be the most appropriate? a. "to avoid contamination of the eye use aseptic tech. when applying eye drops." b."conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye patches." c. "to prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch or using eye drops." d. "coughing and bending over can cause increased intraocular pressure, resulting in retinal damage or displacement of the incraocular lens." correct answers c When using the trans-theoretical model of health behavior change during the pt teaching, the nurse identifies that the pt who states, "I've walked regularly for about a year to help prevent osteoporosis, but recently I haven't been motivated to cont." Is in the stage of? a. action b. preparation c. termination d. maintenance correct answers When a nurse is observing a pt draw up and mix insulin injections, which of the following best demonstrate that psychomotor learning has taken place? a. the pt is able to discuss the appropriate technique b. the pt is able to demonstrate the appropriate technique c. the pt states that he understands d. the pt is able to write the steps on a piece of paper correct answers b A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the mother of a 1 year old child. The pt states that her child is old enough for potty training. Following an education session by the nurse, the pt now states that her earlier ideas has changed. She is now willing to postpone potty training until the child is older. Learning has occurred in which of the following domains? a. cognitive b. affective c. psychomotor d. kinesthetic correct answers b A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a pt who is sched. for a mastectomy the next day. Which of the following pt statements indicates that the pt is ready to learn? a. "I don't want my spouse to see my incision." b. "Will you be able to give me pain med after my surgery?" c. "Can you tell me about how long the surgery will take?" d. "My roommate listens to everything I say." correct answers c A nurse is preparing an instruction session about managing stress incontinence for an older adult. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when meeting the pt? a. encourage the pt to participate actively in learning b. select instructional materials appropriate for the older adult