1. A nurse is caring for a client following a bone marrow biopsy. What information
should the nurse include in the discharge education?
-Keep dressing clean and dry to prevent infection
-Watch for bleeding and if notice excessive bleeding report to provider
-Remind pt avoid aspirin or medications that would prevent clotting
2. A nurse is providing client education regarding modes of hepatitis transmission.
What are the routes of transmission and risk factors for Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E?
-Hep A transmission by fecal-oral. Risk=consumption of contaminated food/water (esp.
shellfish) and close contact with an infected person
-Hep B transmission by blood. Risk=unprotected sex, babies born from infected mothers,
contact with infected blood, substance abuse (injected)
-Hep C transmission by blood. Risk=substance abuse (injected), blood/blood products,
transplants, needle sticks.
-Hep D transmission by coinfection with HBV. Risk=substance abuse (injected),
unprotected sex
-Hep E transmission by fecal-oral. Risk=Consumption of contaminated food/water that has
fecal waste in it.
3. What are three (3) risk factors for testicular cancer? List three (3) subjective and
objective findings in the client with testicular cancer?
-Risk Factors-Male gender age 20-35 years old, HIV, undescended testis.
-Subjective findings-swelling/lump in testis, indication of metastases such as gynecomastia
and back pain.
-Objective findings-swollen lymph nodes in groin area, palpable lump by LIP, enlarged
testis without presence of pain.
4. What dietary education should the nurse provide to a client diagnosed with a hiatal
hernia?
-Avoid fatty, fried foods, coffee and caffeinated beverages, spicy foods, citrus fruits, acidic
vegetables such as tomatoes, and ETOH.
5. A nurse is caring for a client with chronic gastritis. Provide three (3) dietary
, recommendations the nurse should include in client education?
-Eat small frequent meals, eat slowly, avoid food and beverages that cause gastric
irritation, decrease consumption or eliminate caffeine and ETOH.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with renal calculi. List three (3)
interventions the nurse will take in the management of renal calculi.
-Strain urine to monitor for passing of calculi
-Monitor intake/output of urine
-Administer pain meds/NSAIDS/antibiotics/spasmolytics as ordered
7. A nurse has provided education to a client regarding the correct way to take
prescribed nitroglycerin for the treatment of angina. Which of the following
client statements indicates a need for further education
-"If I still have pain after 5 minutes I will take two more tablets."
8. A nurse is caring for a client with Rheumatoid arthritis who is prescribed a non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of joint pain. Provide
three (3) teaching points in client education the nurse should provide regarding this
medication therapy.
-Take with food or a full glass of water/milk
-Teach pt to monitor for GI bleeding ad report dark emesis and tarry stools
-Avoid ETOH
9. A nurse is caring for a client experiencing metabolic acidosis. What are three (3)
causes of metabolic acidosis?
-Excess production of hydrogen ions/increased H3 concentration
-Excess elimination of bicarbonate/diarrhea
-Inadequate production of bicarbonate/decreased Hco3
10. A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. What are three (3) physical assessment
findings that are noted with the development of pneumonia?
-SOB
-Fever
-Chills
11. A client diagnosed with asthma recently had pulmonary function testing. The
client asks the nurse ‘What is peak expiratory flow?’ What information should the
nurse provide?
-The peak expiratory flow measures the ability to breath out air and the maximum amount
and rate of the air that is forced out of the lungs.
12. A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a liver biopsy. What nursing actions
should be taken before, during and after this procedure?
-Before-Signed informed consent, make sure pt has been NPO since midnight the day of
biopsy, explain procedure.
, -During-Place pt supine, instruct patient to exhale and hold breath while needle is being
inserted and to resume breathing when needle is withdrawn.
-After-Position client on right side for at least 2 hours to reduce the risk for
bleeding/hemorrhage. Monitor labs. Monitor site for bleeding. Monitor vitals, pain, assess
abdomen for redness, swelling, bleeding.
13. A nurse is caring for a client with Cushing’s disease. Would the nurse expect this
client’s plasma cortisol levels to be increased or decreased?
-Plasma cortisol levels will be increased because the adrenal cortex is over functioning.
14.A nurse is providing pre-procedural instructions to the client having a barium
swallow. What instructions should be included in this teaching? Select all that apply.
1. NPO after midnight
2. No smoking after midnight
3. Stools will be white for 24 to 72 hours post procedure
4. The feeling of abdominal fullness is normal post procedure
14. A nurse is caring for a client with multiple risk factors for peripheral vascular
disease. List four (4) risk factors associated with peripheral vascular disease.
-Age
-Male
-Type 1 diabetes
-Hx of heart disease
15. A client with peripheral vascular disease had a below the knee amputation three
months ago. The client now complains of phantom limb pain. List three (3)
interventions to address the pain associated with this condition.
-Educate client that the pain is related to the nerves from the chronic pain of affected limb
-Calcitonin can be administered during the first couple of weeks after amputation to
decrease phantom pain.
-Teach pt how to reduce phantom pain by elevating residual limb on pillow and pushing
down toward bed.
-Educate pt on the non-pharm methods to reduce pain such as heat, massage, and TENS
unit.
16. A nurse is caring for a client post-laryngectomy. What three (3) postoperative
interventions should be provided?
-Monitor vitals, Assess stoma Q1 hour
-Monitor risk for bleeding/hemorrhage and respiratory status
-Give pt means to communicate such as paper and pen or white board
17. What laboratory values are associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?
-Platelet levels that will be decreased
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