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NURS 309 EXAM I QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETESOLUTIONS
A client arrives in the emergency department with complaints of
intermittent nosebleeds over the past two days. Which are
priority assessments for the nurse to implement when providing
care to this client?
Select all that apply.
A. Request information from the client regarding increased
propensity for bruising or bleeding.
B. Assess the tonsils for redness or swelling.
C. Obtain a blood pressure.
D. Check for deviated septum.
E. Request information from the client to determine if there was
any recent thin, watery drainage from the nose. Correct
Answers ACE
A client has a reddened area on the left forearm. Which
assessment technique should the nurse use to assess this area?
A. Percussion.
B. Light palpation.
C. Moderate palpation.
D. Deep palpation. Correct Answers B
,A client presents to the primary care clinic and is disheveled in
appearance, with stained, dirty clothing, body odor, and
uncombed hair. Based on this observation, which topics should
the nurse assess during the history and physical exam?
Select all that apply.
A. Occupation.
B. Depression.
C. Smoking history.
D. Self-concept.
E. Immunization status. Correct Answers ABD
A client tells the nurse about two abortions performed during
college. The nurse responds, "What did you major in while you
were in college?" This response is evidence of which type of
barrier to communication?
A. Changing the subject.
B. False reassurance.
C. Cross-examination.
D. Use of technical terms. Correct Answers A
A client with a 20-year history of smoking asks the nurse for
information about quitting. What statement is most appropriate
when responding to this client?
A. "It is about time for you to decide to quit smoking."
,B. "Your family will be glad that you decided to stop smoking."
C. "Deciding to stop smoking is a positive step towards better
health."
D. "You have been smoking for such a long time." Correct
Answers C
A client with chronic pain from spinal stenosis has asked the
nurse for assistance with pain management. The client is well
dressed and composed, with normal vital signs. The nurse
observes that the client grimaces when sitting but rates the pain
at only a 2. The nurse suspects which of the following?
A. Needs to exercise instead of taking pain medication.
B. Is not in severe pain and does not need treatment.
C. Is getting better.
D. Has adapted to the pain and is able to control behaviors.
Correct Answers D
A nurse has been asked to present a program on blood pressure
for a group of adults at a community center. Which statement is
appropriate for the nurse to include in the program?
A. Females tend to have higher blood pressure readings than
males of the same age.
B. Stress can result in an increase in blood pressure.
, C. Blood pressure readings tend to be lowest in the evening.
D. During physical activity, blood pressure decreases. Correct
Answers B
A nurse needs to assess a heart murmur. Which part of the
stethoscope will the nurse press against the client's chest?
Correct Answers BELL
After a comprehensive eye examination, it is determined that the
client requires corrective lenses for myopia. Which explanation
by the nurse to the client is the most appropriate?
A. "Your glasses will help you to see objects in the distance."
B. "Your glasses will help you to see objects that are very close
to you."
C. "Your glasses will help you to improve your eyes' ability to
focus and reduce your blurred vision."
D. "Your age has made it more difficult to read items that are at
close range. Your new glasses will help." Correct Answers A
After age 40, S3 is associated with what? Correct Answers
heart disease & heart failure
An older adult client has edema of the lower extremities despite
being prescribed medication for this symptom. Which is the
priority nursing intervention for this client?
A. Discussing the finding with the client's healthcare provider.
B. Providing the client with support hose.
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