Exam (elaborations)
NURS 352 Exam |Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified
- Course
- Institution
NURS 352 Exam |Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
NURS 352 Exam |Questions with 100% CorrectAnswers | Verified
A female client complains of dysuria and urinary frequency. The nurse suspects the client has a
urinary tract infection and collects urine for a urinalysis. Which data from the urinalysis
confirms the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection?
A Positive for nitrites
B Positive for ketones
C Positive for glucose
D Positive for red blood cells - ✔️✔️A
Which of the following statements made by an older client indicates the need for further
teaching?
A "I need to exercise regularly to prevent constipation."
B "I need to take a laxative daily to prevent constipation."
C "I need to eat fruits and vegetables daily to prevent constipation."
D "I need to drink plenty of fluids to prevent constipation." - ✔️✔️B
When caring for an infant with diarrhea, which of the following nursing assessment findings
require immediate action by the nurse?
A Infant has reddened perianal skin.
B Infant has frequent hiccups.
C Infant has sunken soft spot and no tears when crying.
D Infant has liquid stools. - ✔️✔️C
The nurse reviewing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with urinary incontinence
from a urinary tract infection. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A "Drinking cranberry juice will decrease the risk of developing urinary tract infections."
,B "I will drink plenty of soft drinks with citrus juice as this prevents urinary tract infections."
C "I will continue to hold my urine while in public so that I do not get another infection."
D "I should drink plenty of caffeinated soda to prevent damage to my kidneys while I am on the
antibiotics for an infection." - ✔️✔️A
The nurse is providing care for a client who ignores the urge to defecate when at work. The
client states "I don't like to have a bowel movement anywhere but at home." Which response
by the nurse is most appropriate?
A "This is a common practice, and it will strengthen the reflex later."
B "It is better to suppress the urge than to suffer embarrassment at work."
C "You will get the urge later, so you should not worry about it."
D "If you continue to ignore the urge to defecate, it can lead to problems." - ✔️✔️D
A client is admitted to the hospital with a bowel obstruction. The client complains of abdominal
pain that is relieved by vomiting. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority?
A reposition the client on the left side.
B administer an opioid as prescribed.
C administer intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration.
D offer ice chips for comfort. - ✔️✔️C
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of stress incontinence?
A Use of cough medicine
B obesity
C immobility
D recent eye surgery - ✔️✔️B
A client visiting the clinic is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and is prescribed a sulfa
drug. The following day, the nurse reviews the client's urine culture and sensitivity results as
the following: Sulfa=Resistant, Nitrofurantoin=Resistant, Penicillin=Sensitive,
,Cephalosporin=Sensitive. Based on these results, which of the following nursing actions is a
priority?
A Encourage the client to call the office if they have continued symptoms.
B The antibiotic needs to be changed to one that is sensitive.
C Call the physician to recommend switching antibiotics to Nitrofurantoin.
D A new specimen needs to be taken as the results were inconclusive. - ✔️✔️B
Which of the following accurately describes pharmacologic therapies associated with an end of
life symptom?
A Benzodiazepines are used to treat irregular respiratory rhythm.
B Morphine is used to treat respiratory distress.
C Opioids are used to treat seizures.
D Antibiotics are used to treat pressure ulcers. - ✔️✔️B
Palliative care is initiated for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of palliative care for this
patient?
A Palliative care is used when the patient is beginning to die.
B Palliative care is used to help manage the symptoms that often accompany COPD
C Patient must be enrolled into the Medicare benefit to receive palliative care.
D Hospice nurses must be involved to provide palliative care. - ✔️✔️B
Which statement about advanced directives is true? Select all that apply.
A Advanced directives are not needed for Hospice care.
B Advanced directives can include POA for Healthcare, which is activated when the patient is
unable to make decisions or communicate.
C Advanced directives allow patients to decide whether they receive CPR or not.
D Advanced directives are legal documents. - ✔️✔️B C D
, What is the most prominent goal of palliative care?
A Reserve this type of care until the patient is actively dying.
B Enroll the patient into the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
C Integrate chronic disease management sooner rather than later.
D Ensure that the patient has a six-month diagnosis. - ✔️✔️C
Today most patients are living for several years before dying with multiple chronic conditions,
such as COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and obesity. These concomitant diseases
contribute to multiple symptoms that interfere with the patient's quality of life. What type of
care would you consider for this patient?
A supportive care
B palliative care
C comfort care
D end-of-life care - ✔️✔️B
When comparing Hospice care and Palliative care, which statement is accurate?
A Palliative care is for clients with less than six months to live.
B Both Hospice care and Palliative care provide comfort for symptoms.
C Hospice care is for clients who need management of a chronic disease.
D Palliative care begins after Hospice care. - ✔️✔️B
When caring for a dying client, the Hospice nurse coordinates the care of the client with the
primary goal of:
A Pronouncing death
B Providing curative interventions
C Relieving the discomfort of the client
D Comforting the family - ✔️✔️C
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Examcheatcode. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now