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NURS 250 test 1 Pre and post quizzes Questions WithComplete Solutions
A 30-year-old client is admitted to the health care facility with
back pain. Which of the following statements should the nurse
use while counseling a client with back pain?
"Don't worry; it will subside with treatment."
"Tell me the duration and nature of the pain."
"Maintain good body posture while sitting."
"I will give you a back massage to relieve pain. Correct Answer
"Maintain good body posture while sitting."
A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary
lifestyle. The nurse informs the client of risk factors for the
diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior.
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
"I need to start slow on an exercise program approved by my
doctor."
"Over 80% of type 2 diabetes could be prevented if the risk
factors were eliminated."
"There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases
cannot be prevented"
"The major causes of chronic diseases are known." Correct
Answer "There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic
diseases cannot be prevented"
A 90-year-old woman has a staphylococcus infection in her
decubitus ulcer. Staphylococcus is the:
Host
Agent
,Environment
Disease Correct Answer Agent
A client experiencing symptoms of cold is referred to the
specialist for diagnosis and consultation. Consultation and
diagnostic tests are included in which level of the health care
system?
Primary care
Tertiary care
Extended care
Secondary care Correct Answer Secondary care
A client has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of
diabetic ketoacidosis, a problem that was accompanied by a
random blood glucose reading of 575 mg/dL, vomiting, and
shortness of breath. This client has experienced which
phenomena?
Exacerbation
Morbidity
Infection
Risk factor Correct Answer Exacerbation
A client has had a total knee replacement and is receiving care
that includes learning to walk with a walker. What level of
prevention is most applicable to this client?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Residual prevention Correct Answer Tertiary prevention
,A client reports to the primary health care facility for routine
physical examination after cardiac rehabilitation following
myocardial infarction. Keeping in mind that the client is a
Latino, how should the nurse conduct the interview?
The nurse should ask closed-ended questions.
The nurse should sit at a substantial distance from the client.
The nurse should avoid using medical terminology.
The nurse should ask the client to express himself emotionally.
Correct Answer The nurse should avoid using medical
terminology.
A client stated, "I understand when the nurse explains the
possible complications of my illness. I am appreciative of what
insulin does to my body and I can now give myself insulin."
Which domains of learning does the nurse identifies for this
client?
A. cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills
B. gerogogy, andragogy, and pedagogy
C. cognitive, pedagogy, and psychomotor skills
D. gerogogy, cognitive, and andragogy Correct Answer A.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that she had a
"chronic condition." She asks the nurse what does "chronic
condition" mean. What would be the nurse's best response?
"Chronic conditions usually come on slowly and may have
periods of remission and exacerbation."
"Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go."
"Chronic conditions are medical conditions that have disabilities
that require hospitalization."
"Chronic conditions require short-term management in extended
care facilities." Correct Answer "Chronic conditions usually
, come on slowly and may have periods of remission and
exacerbation."
A client with Crohn's disease in remission is admitted to the
nursing unit for follow-up care. The remission state is
characterized by:
permanent relief from the signs and symptoms.
disappearance of signs and symptoms associated with the
disease.
periodic occurrence in clients with long-standing diseases.
reactivation of the disease and presence of symptoms. Correct
Answer disappearance of signs and symptoms associated with
the disease.
A community health nurse arranges for a dental checkup camp
for the local children in the school district. Which of the
following would most likely be the nurse's goal for this health
camp?
illness prevention
health promotion
high-level wellness
reversal of self-care deficit Correct Answer health promotion
A community health nurse is providing care to a group of
Hispanic people living in an area that is heavily populated by
white people. What are the Hispanic people in this community
an example of?
a subculture
a minority
a subgroup
a majority Correct Answer minority
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