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NUR 309 EXAM #1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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NUR 309 EXAM #1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETESOLUTIONS
A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical.
Physical examination findings reveal bradycardia, multiple
erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her knuckles. She appears
healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she:
a.) has constipation frequently
b.) has regular menstrual periods
c.) binges and vomits
d.) is cold intolerant Correct Answers C
A 6-month-old infant has been brought to the well-child clinic
for a check-up. She is currently sleeping. What should the nurse
do first when beginning the examination?
a.) Auscultate the lungs and heart while the infant is still
sleeping
b.) Examine the infant's hips because this procedure is
uncomfortable
c.) Begin with the assessment of the eye and continue with the
remainder of the examination in a head-to-toe approach
d.) Wake the infant before beginning any portion of the
examination to obtain the most accurate assessment of body
systems Correct Answers A
A 70-year-old man has a blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg in a
lying position, 130/80 mm Hg in a sitting position, and 100/60
mm Hg in a standing position. How should the nurse evaluate
these findings?
a.) This is a normal response due to changes in the patient's
position
,b.) The change in blood pressure readings is called orthostatic
hypotension
c.) The blood pressure reading in the lying position is within
normal limits
d.) The change in blood pressure reading is considered within
normal limits for the patient's age Correct Answers B
A client is in the hospital with a hip fracture. She has gained 2
pounds in the last 24 hours. What could explain this?
a.) She is on an inappropriate diet for her condition
b.) She is retaining fluids
c.) She is eating food brought in by her family
d.) The weight must be inaccurate and should be disregarded
Correct Answers B
A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a
well-child visit. At the beginning of the visit, the nurse focuses
attention away from the toddler, but as the interview progresses,
the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the
nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting with the
toddler if which is done next?
a.) Tickle the toddler and get her to laugh
b.) Stoop down to her level and ask her about the toy she is
holding
c.) Continue to ignore her until it is time for the physical
examination
d.) Ask the mother. to leave during the examination of the
toddler because toddlers often fuss less if their parents aren't in
view Correct Answers B
, A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients
attending a wellness workshop. On the history form, one of the
written questions asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs,
do you?" This question is an example of:
a.) Talking too much
b.) Using confrontation
c.) Using biased or leading questions
d.) Using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics Correct
Answers C
A patient is crying and says, "Please get me something to relieve
this pain." What should the nurse do next?
a.) Verify that the patient has an order for pain medications and
administer order as directed.
b.) Assess the level of pain and ask patient what usually works
for his or her pain, administer pain medication as needed, then
reassess pain level.
c.) Assess the level of pain and give medications according to
pain level, and then reassess pain.
d.) Reposition the patient, then reassess the pain after
intervention. Correct Answers B
A patient tells the nurse that he is allergic to penicillin. What
would be the nurse's best response to this information?
a.) "Are you allergic to any other drugs?"
b.) "How often have you received penicillin?"
c.) "I'll write your allergy on your chart so you won't receive
any."
d.) "Please describe what happens to you when you take
penicillin." Correct Answers D
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