Nursing 101 Exam 2 practice questions
and answers
The nurse auscultates a client with soft, high-pitched popping breath sounds on
inspiration. The nurse documents the breath sounds heard as: - Answer-crackles
Which medication is administered in the home or the hospital to relieve inflammation in
the lung tissue? - Answer-corticosteroids
When a nurse observes that an older client's skin is dry and shiny and his nails are
thickened, the nurse determines that the client is most likely experiencing - Answer-poor
tissue perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client who has a compromised cardiopulmonary system and
needs to assess the client's tissue oxygenation. The nurse would use which appropriate
method to assess this client's oxygenation? - Answer-arterial blood gas
The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic acidosis whose breathing rate is 28
breaths per minute. Which arterial blood gas data does the nurse anticipate finding? -
Answer-pH less than 7.35; HCO3 low; PaCO2 low
The plan of care for a client exhibiting signs of sensory deprivation includes
incorporating tactile stimulation. Which nursing intervention will provide tactile
stimulation? - Answer-providing a backrub with morning and evening care
During the nurse's morning assessment of a client with a diagnosis of dementia, the
client states that the year is 1949 and she believes she is in a hotel. How should the
nurse best respond to this client's disorientation? - Answer-Reorient the client to place
and time.
The physician tells the nurse that the elderly client has presbycusis. Which of the
following interventions will the nurse place in the client's care plan? - Answer-Decrease
background noises, as much as possible, before speaking
The nurse assesses that her client has olfactory disturbances. Which of the following
health topics would be important to teach the client? - Answer-Eliminating disturbing
odors with adequate ventilation
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors that may
place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following questions should she
ask? - Answer-Do you work around loud noises at work?"
Which example indicates the use of an internal sensory receptor? - Answer-spitting out
of hot coffee
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