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NURS 221 QUESTIONSWhich term is most appropriate for describing a healthcare practitioner who is
respectful of the healthcare traditions of other cultures?
A. Culturally appropriate
B. Culturally impositive
C. Culturally sensitive
D. Culturally competent - correct answer ✔C
The nurse is caring for several clients on a telemetry unit. Which clients' pulse
rates need to be assessed for 1 full minute? Select all that apply.
A. clients with fast pulse rates
B. clients with irregular pulse rates
C. clients with abnormally slow pulse rates
D. clients with regular rhythms
E. clients recovering from anesthesia - correct answer ✔A, B, C
A nurse is explaining the use of sleep hygiene to a client experiencing
insomnia. Which statement accurately describes recommended guidelines for
the use of this technique? Select all that apply.
A. Drink an alcoholic beverage before bedtime.
B. Take a warm bath before bedtime.
C. Eat a light meal before bedtime.
D. Sleep in a dark room that is as warm as possible.
E. Take frequent naps during the day. - correct answer ✔B, C
The nurse is teaching a novice nurse about the therapeutic effects of laughter.
Which example correctly identifies one of these effects?
, A. It decreases heart rate.
B. It causes shallow breathing.
C. It decreases the pain threshold.
D. It activates the immune system. - correct answer ✔D
The nurse observes the client's frequent use of the incentive spirometer. The
client states "I do not want to have pneumonia while in the hospital." Which
vital sign reading demonstrates effectiveness of this intervention?
A. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute
B. Blood pressure of 126/84 mm Hg
C. Pulse rate of 100 beats per minute
D. Temperature of 98.2°F (36.7°C) - correct answer ✔D
The nurse is caring for a client with terminal bone cancer. The client states,
"My pain is getting worse and worse and the morphine doesn't help anymore."
How would the nurse document the type of pain experienced by this client?
A. Acute
B. Diffuse
C. Chronic
D. Intractable - correct answer ✔D
The nurse is implementing comfort measures to promote sleep for a client.
Which intervention is the best choice for the client?
A. Encourage the client to take a shower prior to bedtime.
B. Create a warm, dark environment in the clients' rooms.
C. Offer client a small carbohydrate and protein snack before bedtime.
D. Have the client set an alarm clock so they are not worried about getting up.
- correct answer ✔C
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