NURS 201 EXAM 3 SEMESTER 3 Q&A 2024 Southern New Hampshire University
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NURS 201 (NURS201)
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Abacus College, Oxford
1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates this concept?
a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care
b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met
c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests...
NURS 201 EXAM 3 SEM 3 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A+
1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the
nurse best demonstrates this concept?
a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care
b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met
c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests
d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room
7. A student nurse asks the faculty to explain best practices when communicating with
a person from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
community. What answer by the faculty is most accurate?
a. Avoid embarrassing the client by asking questions.
b. Dont make assumptions about their health needs.
c. Most LGBTQ people do not want to share information.
d. No differences exist in communicating with this population.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits dehydration-induced confusion.
Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Measure intake and output every 4 hours.
b. Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula.
c. Increase the IV flow rate to 250 mL/hr.
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A+
d. Place the client in a high-Fowlers position.
4. A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed a medication that inhibits angiotensin I
from converting into angiotensin II (angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitor). For
which expected therapeutic effect should the nurse assess?
a. Blood pressure decrease from 180/72 mm Hg to 144/50 mm Hg
b. Daily weight increase from 55 kg to 57 kg
c. Heart rate decrease from 100 beats/min to 82 beats/min
d. Respiratory rate increase from 12 breaths/min to 15 breaths/min
5. A nurse is assessing clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which adult client should the
nurse identify as being at greatest risk for insensible water loss?
a. Client taking furosemide (Lasix)
b. Anxious client who has
tachypnea
c. Client who is on fluid restrictions
d. Client who is constipated with abdominal pain
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A+
6. A nurse is evaluating a client who is being treated for dehydration. Which assessment
result should the nurse correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan?
a. Increased respiratory rate from 12 breaths/min to 22 breaths/min
b. Decreased skin turgor on the clients posterior hand and forehead
c. Increased urine specific gravity from 1.012 to 1.030
g/mL d. Decreased orthostatic light-headedness and
dizziness
7. After teaching a client who is prescribed a restricted sodium diet, a nurse assesses the
clients understanding. Which food choice for lunch indicates the client correctly
understood the teaching?
a. Slices of smoked ham with potato salad
b. Bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich
c. Salami and cheese on whole wheat
crackers d. Grilled chicken breast with glazed
carrots
8. A nurse is assessing clients for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Which client should
the nurse assess first for potential hyponatremia?
a. A 34-year-old on NPO status who is receiving intravenous D5W
b. A 50-year-old with an infection who is prescribed a sulfonamide antibiotic
c. A 67-year-old who is experiencing pain and is prescribed ibuprofen (Motrin)
d. A 73-year-old with tachycardia who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin)
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A+
9. A nurse teaches a client who is at risk for mild hypernatremia. Which statement should
the nurse include in these clients teaching?
a. Weigh yourself every morning and every night.
b. Check your radial pulse twice a day.
c. Read food labels to determine sodium content.
d. Bake or grill the meat rather than frying it.
11. A nurse cares for a client who has a serum potassium of 7.5 mEq/L and is exhibiting
cardiovascular changes. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
a. Prepare to administer sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) 15 g by mouth.
b. Provide a heart healthy, low-potassium diet.
c. Prepare to administer dextrose 20% and 10 units of regular insulin IV push.
d. Prepare the client for hemodialysis treatment.
13. A nurse is assessing a client with hypokalemia, and notes that the clients handgrip
strength has diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. Which action should
the nurse take first?
a. Assess the clients respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth.
b. Measure the clients pulse and blood pressure.
c. Document findings and monitor the client.
d. Call the health care provider.
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