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HURST READINESS EXAM 3&4 MULTIPLECHOICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE RATED A.
A female client taking captopril for hypertension tells the clinic nurse that
she is planning to get pregnant. What recommendation should the nurse
make?
1. "Captopril can be taken safely during pregnancy, but we will need to
decrease your dose so you do not become hypotensive."
2. "We will need to increase your dose of captopril once you become
pregnant."
3. "In order to prevent neural tube defects, start taking folic acid."
4. "Captopril can cause serious harm to an unborn baby, so you must
prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. "
Verified Answer -4
The primary healthcare provider has prescribed phenytoin 100 mg
intravenous push (IVP) stat through a non-tunneled central venous catheter
lumen with no other medication or fluid infusing. In what order should the
nurse administer this prescription?
Cleanse access port
Connect 10 mL normal saline to access port
Gently aspirate for blood
Flush saline using push-pause method
Administer phenytoin
,Flush with normal saline, then with heparin
Verified Answer -This is the correct order
Which interventions should be included in the plan of care for an adult
client with constipation?
1. Allow adequate time for defecation.
2. Provide privacy for bowel elimination.
3. Suggest increasing fluid intake (unless contraindicated).
4. Encourage client to increase fiber in the diet.
5. Encourage the client to delay the urge to defecate until after a meal.
Verified Answer -1,2,3,4
A client, who only speaks Spanish, is admitted to the surgical unit. What is
the best method for the nurse to inform the client about a pre-surgical
procedure?
1. Use an audiotape made in Spanish to inform the client of the pre-
surgical procedure.
2. Draw pictures of what the client can expect prior to surgery.
3. Facial expressions and gestures can be used to let the client know what
to expect.
4. Enlist the help of a Spanish speaking family friend to tell the client what
to expect prior to surgery.
Verified Answer -1
A group of women ask a community health nurse how to prevent stress
incontinence. What points should the nurse teach these women?
,1. Limit alkaline foods.
2. Avoid caffeine.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.
4. Eat less fiber.
5. Perform high-impact exercise.
Verified Answer -2,3
Which client should the nurse place in the room with a 6 year old with
glomerulonephritis?
1. Twenty-two month old diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
2. Four year old with nephrotic syndrome.
3. Three year old admitted with febrile seizures.
4. Two year old who has a fractured tibia.
Verified Answer -2
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered a baby vaginally two hours
ago. What signs and symptoms of postpartum hemorrhage should the
nurse report to the primary healthcare provider?
1. Two blood clots the size of a dime.
2. Perineal pad saturation in 10 minutes.
3. Constant trickling of bright red blood from vagina.
4. Oliguria
5. Firm fundus
Verified Answer -2,3,4
, During an assessment interview with a client, what alternative healing
modalities should the nurse inquire about?
1. "Tell me about your use of teas, herbs, and vitamins."
2. "What traditional or folk remedies are used in your family?"
3. "Do you meditate, pray, or use relaxation techniques for healing
purposes?"
4. "What prescription medications are you taking?"
5. "What alternative therapies have you used?"
Verified Answer -1,2,3,5
The RN is caring for a client diagnosed with an abdominal aortic
aneurysm. Which prescription can the RN delegate to the LPN?
1. Obtain vital signs every 15 minutes.
2. Insert a urinary catheter for hourly urinary outputs.
3. Place a PICC line for fluid management.
4. Provide morphine 1 mg per PCA pump at a 10 minute lockout.
Verified Answer -2
During a conversation with a client on a psychiatric unit the client tells the
nurse, "Everyone here hates me." Which response by the nurse is best?
1. No, they do not hate you.
2. What did you do to make others not like you?
3. Just don't pay attention to what others think of you.
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