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NURS 1200 MIDTERM STUDY SET MULTIPLE CHOICE Q&A A+ GRADED
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NURS 1200 MIDTERM STUDY SET MULTIPLECHOICE Q&A A+ GRADED.
Which of these patients scenarios is most indicative of critical thinking?
a. Asking a patient what pain relief methods, pharmacological and
nonpharmacological have worked in the past.
b. Administering pain relief medication according to what was given last
shift.
c. Explaining to the patient that his reports of severe pain are not
consistent with the minor procedure that was performed.
d. Offering pain relief medication based on physicians orders.
B is the correct answer.
The nurse is to administer 1mL of prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10mg
IM to an adult patient. Which syringe will the nurse select to administer
the medication?
a. 3mL syringe w/ 22 gauge, 1 1/2 inch needle
b. 3mL syringe w/ 18 gauge, 1 inch needle
c. 1mL tuberculin syringe w/ 27 gage, 1/2 inch needle
d. 1mL syringe w/ 27 gage, 5/8 inch needle
A is the correct answer.
The nurse is presenting an in-service on the importance of collaborative
communication. The nurse includes which critical event identified by the
Joint Commission as an outcome of poor communication among
, healthcare team members?
a. Increased time to discharge patients to outpatient care.
b. The occurrence of a patient event resulting in death or serious injury.
c. Decreased ability to document expenses of care provided.
d. Longer time to begin surgical cases.
B is the correct answer.
An older patient says that food is no longer desirable. What normal
change of aging should the nurse explain to the patient about the
symptoms?
a. Metabolism slows
b. The body rejects large quantities of food.
c. Less nutrients are needed to maintain health.
d. The senses of taste and smell decrease.
D is the correct answer.
A nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient who is immobile. Which
psychosocial aspect will the nurse assess for?
a. Loss of strength.
b. Loss of bone mass.
c. Loss of hope.
d. Loss of weight.
D. is the correct answer.
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