NUR 302 Exam 1 prep-u Questions With Complete
Solutions
A 46-year-old obese client has been diagnosed with
hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The client acknowledges the
need to lose weight. The client recently visited a local fitness
club, obtained a membership, and has signed up for their next
water aerobics class. According to the Transtheoretical Model of
Change, what stage of change is this client in related to her
weight loss? Correct Answer preparation
A 56-year-old client meets with the nurse for education about a
recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation. The client verbalizes
concerns about being away from work too long and doubts about
the necessity of having blood tests every week, as the client has
no symptoms. Which is the best motivational statement by the
nurse for this client? Correct Answer "The medicine and blood
work can help prevent blood clots, which can lead to strokes.
What do you know about warfarin therapy?"
A child who appears to have a cold sneezes repeatedly in the
waiting room without covering the mouth. Which action should
the nurse take? Correct Answer Give the child a box of tissues
and ask to cover the face with a tissue every time he sneezes.
A client admitted for fever, crackles in the lungs, and cough asks
the nurse, "If they do not know what type of bacteria caused my
pneumonia, why are they giving me these antibiotics?" What is
the appropriate response by the nurse? Correct Answer "We are
giving you broad spectrum antibiotics because they are active
for many types of bacteria."
,A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed
insulin therapy in conjunction with an oral agent because the
client has been experiencing difficulty controlling blood sugar
levels with an oral agent alone. The nurse is preparing a teaching
plan for this client. Which intervention would the nurse include
in the teaching plan to address the psychomotor domain?
Correct Answer Demonstrating the technique for insulin self-
injection
A client has a diagnosis of Bathing/Hygiene Self-care Deficit
due to recent surgery and decreased strength. An appropriate
goal to include in the client's plan of care would be: Correct
Answer client will participate in self-care measures by the end
of the week.
A client has a diagnosis of HIV and has been admitted to the
hospital with an opportunistic infection that originated with the
client's normal flora. Why did this client most likely become ill
from his resident microorganisms? Correct Answer the clients
immune system becomes further weakened
A client has had major abdominal surgery and just returned to
the unit from the operating room. The nursing priority is to:
Correct Answer complete the postoperative assessment.
A client informs the nurse about being committed to quitting
smoking to improve health. During discussion, the nurse asks
the client "on a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to attend a
support group?" Which strategy of motivational interviewing is
,the nurse using with the client? Correct Answer Assessing
importance
A client is admitted to the emergency department for multiple
lacerations due to a vehicular accident. After wound care, the
doctor writes an order for Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis)
vaccination. The primary reason for this vaccine is: Correct
Answer it is a vaccine given to booster antibodies towards the
tetanus pathogen.
A client is admitted to the hospital with an abscess on the leg
that will not heal after multiple treatment options as an
outpatient. The nurse knows from past experiences that the
appearance of this type of wound in clients heavily suggests a
resistant bacterial infection and the need for contact isolation
and intravenous antibiotics. The nurse begins to prepare for this
admission. What type of problem solving does this exhibit?
Correct Answer intuitive
A client is being screened for a parasitic infection and the health
care provider orders stool specimens. When explaining to the
client about collecting the specimens, the nurse would inform
the client that the specimens will be collected daily for: Correct
Answer 3 days
A client reads the nutritional chart and follows it accurately. The
nurse also notes that the client understands the need for a
balanced diet and its relationship with a quick recovery. In
which domain is the client demonstrating successful learning?
Correct Answer cognitive
, A client reads the nutritional chart and follows it accurately. The
nurse also notes that the client understands the need for a
balanced diet and its relationship with a quick recovery. In
which domain is the client demonstrating successful learning?
Correct Answer cognitive
A client shares with the nurse how much the client appreciates
understanding the physiology of breastfeeding. The client states,
"I felt very comfortable with what you explained to me, and I
feel I will be successful at breastfeeding." In affective learning,
this represents the nurse: Correct Answer creating an
atmosphere for discussion of feelings.
A client suffers from bloody diarrhea after eating contaminated
food at a local restaurant. The client has been infected with
a(an): Correct Answer bacteria
A client's body mass index (BMI) categorizes the client as
obese. Thc client comes to the clinic to start on a weight loss
plan. The client loves to eat, does not like to exercise, and their
favorite food is hamburgers. The nurse creates a care plan
focused on the nursing concern altered health maintenance.
What is the most appropriate outcome for this concern? The
client will: Correct Answer create an exercise plan that is
realistic and valued.
A female nurse is assisting an older man who has dementia with
a bath in his hospital room. Which approach should the nurse
take? Correct Answer The client should be allowed to complete
as much of the bath as he can.
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