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basic care and comfort questions with correct answersThe client is to have pneumatic compression devices applied. The client
is hesitant to have the device applied. What is the best response by the
nurse?
A. "This device will help push blood from the small vessels to the large
vessels in your legs and prevent you from developing a blood clot."
B. "Because you are in bed it is important for you to wear this device so
you do not develop a blood clot."
C. "The pressure from this device will provide comfort and prevent you
from developing a blood clot."
D. "Your healthcare provider feels it is important for you to wear this
device to prevent you from developing a blood clot." Correct Answer-A.
"This device will help push blood from the small vessels to the large
vessels in your legs and prevent you from developing a blood clot."
A client admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy states that using a
peppermint-scented candle at home to helps control nausea. Which
interventions would the nurse plan to promote comfort for this client?
A. Telling the client she may use his scented candles
B. Asking the client to try using peppermint oil in place of scented
candles
C. Asking the physician to increase the client's anti-nausea medication
D. Asking the physician to order a sedative for the client to use during
chemotherapy Correct Answer-Asking the client to try using peppermint
oil in place of scented candles
,The client has been prescribed vaginal cream for a yeast infection to be
administered via a vaginal applicator. Which position would the nurse
instruct the client to take for appropriate administration?
A. supine position
B. low Fowler's position
C. Sims' position
D. dorsal recumbent position Correct Answer-dorsal recumbent position
A nurse is planning to implement nonpharmacological pain management
strategies as part of a multimodal approach for managing the client's
pain. For which strategy does the nurse seek a prescription from the
health care provide
A. massage
B. application of an ice bag
C. distraction
D. deep breathing Correct Answer-application of an ice bag
A client with a history of tuberculosis dies. What should the nurse do
when caring for the body?
A. Ask the mortician what needs to be done with the body.
B. Perform routine postmortem care as identified by the facility.
C. Contact the local health department to learn how to handle the body.
D. Prepare to transport the body to an offsite facility for disease
validation. Correct Answer-Contact the local health department to learn
how to handle the body.
,Which option is an example of a primary preventive measure?
A. participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program
B. having an annual physical examination
C. practicing monthly breast self-examination
D. avoiding overexposure to the sun Correct Answer-avoiding
overexposure to the sun
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client of Puerto Rican
descent. Which is most likely to be a health problem with a cultural
connection for this client?
A. lactose enzyme deficiency
B. tuberculosis
C. sickle-cell anemia
D. suicide Correct Answer-lactose enzyme deficiency
The nurse on a medical-surgical unit has interventions to complete in the
morning. Which tasks are most appropriate to delegate to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
A. assisting a client with ambulation
B. monitoring a client's pain level with activity
C. evaluating a client's ability to perform self-care
D. applying a hydrogel to a sacral pressure injury
E. opening breakfast foods on the breakfast tray Correct Answer--
assisting a client with ambulation
, -opening breakfast foods on the breakfast tray
The nurse is teaching the client with vitamin B12 deficiency about ways
to increase the dietary intake of vitamin B12. Which foods would
provide the best supply of vitamin B12?
A. whole grains
B. green, leafy vegetables
C. meats and dairy products
D. broccoli and brussels sprouts Correct Answer-meats and dairy
products
An elderly couple who have just relocated to a long-term care facility
have been unable to obtain a shared room. A staff member at the facility
states that this should not be a concern and implies that sexual activity
between the couple likely ceased many years ago. How should the nurse
best respond to this individual's assertion?
A. "Actually it's not true that older people always stop having sexual
activity when they get older."
B. "It's true that they've probably stopped having sexual activity but it's
important for them to have companionship."
C. "That's true, but it's important for us to give them the teaching they
need in order to resume this part of their relationship."
D. "Research has shown the nature of sexual activity changes with age
but that it actually becomes more frequent." Correct Answer-"Actually
it's not true that older people always stop having sexual activity when
they get older."
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