Which question should the nurse ask a post-surgical client prior to the administration of an opioid analgesic
"Would you like me to help you change your position for comfort?"
"Do you understand how this pain prescription works?"
"Would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
"Have yo...
NUR 334 Exam 1 Test Questions and
Correct Answers
Which question should the nurse ask a post-surgical client prior to the administration of
an opioid analgesic
"Would you like me to help you change your position for comfort?"
"Do you understand how this pain prescription works?"
"Would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
"Have you ever been addicted to prescription pain medications?" ✅"would you please
rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client prescribed
prednisone?
A. History of heart failure
B. Arthritis
C. Unexplained fever
D. Asthma ✅C. Unexplained fever
A client asks the nurse how methadone (Dolophine) can help with a heroin dependence.
Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "Methadone (Dolophine) does not cause euphoria like heroin does."
B. "Methadone (Dolophine) causes an allergic reaction to heroin."
C. "Methadone (Dolophine) can cure an addiction to heroin."
D. "Methadone (Dolophine) will cause illness if heroin is used." ✅A. "Methadone
(Dolophine) does not cause euphoria like heroin does
A client with an oxycodone overdose has a respiratory rate of 8 and is difficult to arouse.
Which prescribed treatment should the nurse anticipate administering?
A. Administering opioid antagonist
B. Administering activated charcoal
, C. Administering an opioid agonist
D. Preparing for intubation and mechanical ventilation ✅A. Administering opiod
antagonist
Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to be included in the treatment of a client
experiencing mild migraine headaches?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C. Ergotamine (Ergostat)
D. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) ✅A. Ibuprofen
A client that experienced head trauma asks the nurse why they cannot have an opioid
analgesic. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "Opioids can mask changes in the level of consciousness."
B. "The use of an opioid analgesic can significantly decrease blood pressure."
C. "You may not be able to notice any changes you are experiencing."
D. "Opioids are not effective for the management of pain associated with head trauma."
✅A. "Opioids can mask changes in the level of consciousness"
The educator has discussed with a nurse the protocol for the immediate availability of
naloxone for a client with a patient-controlled analgesia PCA pump. Which statement
made by the nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "Naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote if an anaphylactic reaction to the opioid in the
patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump occurs."
B. "Naloxone (Narcan) will reverse the effects of the narcotic in the patient-controlled
analgesia (PCA) pump if an overdose occurs."
C. "Naloxone (Narcan) is available to treat any systemic side effects, like constipation,
of the opioid in the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump."
D. "Naloxone (Narcan) enhances the effect of the opioid in the patient-controlled
analgesia (PCA) pump and increases analgesia." ✅B. "Naloxone (Narcan) will reverse
the effects of the narcotic in the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump if an overdose
occurs."
Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare
provider about who has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day?
A. Warfarin (Coumadin) 2 mg orally every day
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