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A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's
tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions is appropriate for
the client and family?
1. Remove the outer cannula cautiously for routine cleaning.
2. Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
3. Use sterile technique when performing tracheostomy care at home.
4. Cleanse irritated skin with full-strength hydrogen peroxide. - - 2. Use
tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
- A nurse is giving an end-of-shift report about a client admitted earlier that
day with pneumonia. Which of the following pieces of information is most
essential to provide?
1. Admitting diagnosis
2. Diagnostic test results
3. Body temperature
4. Breath sounds - - 4. Breath sounds
**ABCs**
- A nurse is checking blood pressures at a community health screening.
Which of the following clients is at high risk for primary hypertension?
1. A client who is pregnant
2. A client who has an elevated LDL
3. A client who takes oral contraceptives
4. A client who has kidney disease - - 2. A client who has an elevated LDL
- A nurse is planning care for a client who has had a stroke resulting in
aphasia and dysphagia. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign
to an AP? (Select all that apply.)
- Assist the client with a partial bed bath.
- Measure the client's BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive
medication.
- Test the client's swallowing ability by providing thickened liquids.
- Use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch.
- Irrigate the client's indwelling urinary catheter. - - - Assist the client with a
partial bed bath.
,- Measure the client's BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive
medication.
- Use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch.
- A nurse is caring for a client who is combative in the emergency
department. The provider orders wrist restraints after the client attempts to
assault the admitting nurse. Which of the following actions is appropriate for
the nurse to take?
1. Tie restraints to the lower edge of the side rail.
2. Remove each restraint one at a time every 2 hr.
3. Ensure 3 finger-widths of space between the restraint and the client's
wrist.
4. Use a square knot to securely tie the restraints to the bed. - - 2. Remove
each restraint one at a time every 2 hr.
**To perform ROM exercises and neurovascular checks**
- A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg IV bolus to a client.
Available is morphine 5mg/mL. Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing intervention?
1. Return the unused medication to the automatic dispensing system.
2. Keep the remaining medication at the client's bedside for later use.
3. Have a second nurse witness the disposal of remaining medication.
4. Lock remaining medication in secure cabinet. - - 3. Have a second nurse
witness the disposal of remaining medication.
- A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance
directives. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "It allows the court to overrule an adult client's refusal of medical
treatment."
2. "It permits a client to withhold medical information from health care
personnel."
3. "It indicates the form of treatment a client is willing to accept in the event
of a serious illness."
4. "It allows health care personnel in the emergency department to stabilize
a client's condition." - - 3. "It indicates the form of treatment a client is
willing to accept in the event of a serious illness."
- A nurse finds a client on the floor upon entering the client's room. The
roommate reports that the client was trying to get out of bed and fell over
the bedrail onto the floor. Which of the following is correct documentation of
this incident?
,1. Incident report completed.
2. Client climbed over the bedrails.
3. Client found lying on floor.
4. Client was trying to get out of bed. - - 3. Client found lying on floor.
**remember, be Objective in documentation**
- A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 2 on a pain scale of 0
to 10. The nurse understands that the preoperative teaching regarding pain
control has been effective when the client states which of the following?
1. "I think I should take my pain medication more often, since it is not
controlling my pain."
2. "Breathing faster will help me keep my mind off of the pain."
3. "It may help me to listen to music while I'm lying in bed."
4. "I don't want to walk today, because I'm experiencing some pain." - - 3. "It
may help me to listen to music while I'm lying in bed."
**nonpharmacological intervention to pain**
- A client demonstrates anger when the nurse does not respond within 5 min
of ringing for the nurse. Which of the following is an appropriate response by
the nurse?
1. "I'm sorry, but another client needed my attention."
2. "I arrived as soon as I could. What can I do for you?"
3. "It must be frustrating. I have a few minutes now."
4. "We had an emergency on the unit, but now I'm here." - - 3. "It must be
frustrating. I have a few minutes now."
**therapeutic by acknowledging client's feelings**
- A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of heart failure.
In planning this client's care, when should the nurse initiate discharge
planning?
1. During the admission process
2. As soon as the client's condition is stable
3. During the initial team conference
4. After consulting with the client's family - - 1. During the admission
process
**discharge planning starts at admission (patient needs for during and after
hospital)**
, - A nurse manager is overseeing the care of a unit. Which of the following
should the nurse manager identify as a violation of HIPPA guidelines?
1. The assigned nurse reviews the medical chart with a nursing student.
2. A nursing student discusses a client's status with the assigned nurse at
the bedside.
3. The assigned nurse returns a call to a client's Power of Attorney to discuss
the client's care.
4. A nursing student consults a former classmate to assist with her
documentation. - - 4. A nursing student consults a former classmate to
assist with her documentation.
**only those in direct care**
- A nurse is teaching a client about self-administering NPH insulin. Which of
the following actions by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
1. The client inserts the needle at a 30°-angle.
2. The client rolls the vial between both hands.
3. The client holds the syringe in place for 5 seconds following injection.
4. The client uses her anterior thigh as the injection site. - - 1. The client
inserts the needle at a 30°-angle.
**Insert needle at 45° to 90° (depending on adipose/fat tissue)**
- A nurse is reviewing a client's fluid and electrolyte status. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
1. BUN 15 mg/dL
2. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
3. Sodium 143 mEq/L
4. Potassium 5.4 mEq/L - - 4. Potassium 5.4 mEq/L
**Electrolytes (ranges):**
Sodium ~ 135-145 mEq/L
Chloride ~ 95-105 mEq/L
Potassium ~ 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Bicarbonate ~ 22-28 mEq/L
Magnesium ~ 1.5-2.0 mEq/L
- A nurse contacts the facility's interpreter to explain a therapeutic
procedure for a client who does not speak English. Which of the following
guidelines should the nurse follow when working with the interpreter?
1. Speak slowly to allow the interpreter to interpret each word.
2. Explain the purpose of the communication to the interpreter.
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