QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a client. Which position would best accommodate this assessment? A) SIMS B) Supine C) High Fowler's D) Prone B) Supine What is the best practice for the nurse to use to promote infection control in the hospital? A) Practice hand hygiene by washing with soap and water and/or alcohol-based rubs. B) Avoid touching any object in the hospital, including door knobs. C) Avoid contact with soiled linen by asking the family to perfor...

A nurse is caring for a patient who is 2 days postoperative after abdominal surgery. What nursing intervention would be important to promote wound healing at this time? A) Administer pain medications on a p.r.n. and regular basis. B) Assist in moving to prevent strain on the suture line. C) Tell the patient that a mild fever is a normal response. D) If a scar forms over a joint, it may limit movement. B When patients are pulled up in bed rather than lifted, they are at increased risk for...

When preparing a client for a scheduled colonoscopy, the nurse should tell the client that this procedure will involve: a) placing the client on a full-liquid diet 48 hours before the procedure. b) administering an antibiotic to decrease the risk of infection. c) cleansing the bowel with laxatives or enemas. d) administering meperidine IM to prevent pain during the procedure. - cleansing the bowel with laxatives or enemas. The nurse caring for a patient with diverticulitis is preparing to...

Test bank for fundamentals of nursing active learning for collaborative practice 2nd edition by barbara l yoost