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ESTUDYATI CAPSTONE LEADERSHIP EXAM
1. A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has quadriplegia to his home. The nurse
suggests the family might need respite care services. When a family member asks how respite
care can help, which response should the nurse provide?
a. It offers long-term placement in a nursing home
b. It allows the caregiver a break from daily care duties
c. It provides full medical care at the client's home
d. It sends a nurse to provide physical therapy daily
Answer: b. It allows the caregiver a break from daily care duties
Rationale: Respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, allowing them time to
rest and recharge.
2. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse refer
to a social worker?
a. A client needing placement in an assisted living facility
b. A client requesting a school assignment while hospitalized
c. A client asking for an emergency alert system at home
d. A client needing a medication change
Answer: a. A client needing placement in an assisted living facility
Rationale: Social workers assist with arranging care services, placement, and resources for
clients and their families.
3. A charge nurse is preparing a session about addictive disorders. Which of the following
should the nurse include as a factor in the development of addictive disorders?
a. Low self-esteem
b. Family history of addiction
c. Personality disorders
d. Lack of education
Answer: b. Family history of addiction
Rationale: Family history is a significant risk factor for the development of addictive disorders
due to genetic and environmental influences.
4. A nurse is reinforcing self-care teaching with a patient who has pelvic inflammatory disease
and does not speak English. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
a. Use hand gestures to explain
b. Give written instructions in English
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c. Seek help from a facility-approved interpreter
d. Ask a family member to translate
Answer: c. Seek help from a facility-approved interpreter
Rationale: Using a certified interpreter ensures accurate communication and understanding of
medical instructions.
5. A nurse is responding to a mass-casualty incident and is unsure what type of personal
protective equipment (PPE) is needed. What should the nurse do?
a. Choose the highest level of PPE available
b. Use only a basic face mask
c. Wait for further instructions before entering
d. Wear regular gloves and a gown
Answer: a. Choose the highest level of PPE available
Rationale: In cases of uncertainty, using the highest level of PPE provides maximum protection
against unknown hazards.
6. A nurse is supervising an LPN providing care to a postoperative patient. Which of the
following statements by the patient requires follow-up by the nurse?
a. "I have not received any of my medications today."
b. "I need help to get out of bed."
c. "Can I have more water, please?"
d. "I feel a little tired."
Answer: a. "I have not received any of my medications today."
Rationale: This statement indicates a potential medication error that needs immediate
investigation to ensure proper care.
7. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with extensive burns on the
head, neck, and chest. What is the priority risk to assess?
a. Risk of dehydration
b. Risk of infection
c. Risk of airway obstruction
d. Risk of hypothermia
Answer: c. Risk of airway obstruction
Rationale: Burns to the head, neck, and chest can compromise the airway, making it the top
priority to assess and intervene.
8. A nurse is planning a session about biological weapons of mass destruction. Which of the
following should be included?
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