NSG 3023 (NSG3023)

A patient who has high cholesterol asks the nurse if there is a need to limit all fat in the diet to lower cholesterol. What is the nurse’s best response? a. “You should limit the amount of monounsaturated fats.” b. “You should limit the amount of unsaturated fatty acids.” c. “You should limit the amount of saturated fats.” d. “You should not limit the amount of any kind of fat.” The nurse who works on the oncology unit understands the importance of nutrition and the disea...

A patient is admitted to the trauma unit with the diagnosis of spinal cord injury resulting from an ATV accident. The health care provider has diagnosed the patient as a paraplegic. Which of the following is one of the most important topics for patient teaching to prevent further injury to the patient? a. Reminding him that he can be injured and not feel pain below his waist b. Suggesting that his parents purchase a motorized wheelchair to prevent arm muscle strain c. Reminding the patient to...

A college student who is working in northern Alaska during the summer reports that he or she has an increase in difficulty sleeping since moving north. During a pre-employment physical, the patient asks the health care provider what could be causing this. The health care provider suspects the sleep disturbance is most likely because of which factor? a. Stress of the new job b. Increased daylight hours in Northern Alaska c. Physical demands of the new job d. Change in diet The health care ...

A 63-year-old welder who has gone to the clinic for an annual checkup. The patient shares a concern regarding difficulty hearing conversations at the coffee shop in the mornings. After looking in his ears to determine if there is a build-up of cerumen, the nurse tells the patient that the hearing loss may be associated with his occupation or it may be associated with aging. The nurse is aware that hearing loss associated with the aging process is known as which of the following? a. Tinnitus b....

A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following organizations defines the scope of nursing’s professional functions and responsibilities? a. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) b. The MedWatch program c. Employee assistance programs (EAP) d. State Nurse Practice Acts ...

A student nurse is caring for a patient who has dehydration as a result of diarrhea. Diarrhea is a result of abnormally fast peristalsis in what organ? a. Jejunum b. Stomach c. Duodenum d. Colon 2. The labor/delivery nurse is caring for a 33-year-old who is in labor with her first child. The patient complained to the nurse about the hemorrhoids that she has experienced during the last month of her pregnancy. She asks, “what can I do to prevent future problems with hemorrhoids?” What ...

Which term should the nurse use to best describe the movement of air in and out of the patient’s lungs? a. Ventilation b. Diffusion c. Respiration d. Perfusion The nurse is educating a patient who has recently been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse explains how the gasses in the lungs move between the air spaces and the bloodstream. Which process is the nurse describing? a. Ventilation b. Diffusion c. Respiration d. Perfusion The exchange of oxyge...

A 57-year-old patient who is being admitted for an appendectomy. The patient is a 2-pack-a-day smoker, has a history of diabetes, and is 20 pounds overweight. Which of the following potential postoperative complications should be the nurse’s highest concern for prevention? a. Atelectasis b. Negative nitrogen balance c. Delayed wound healing d. Hyperthermia The nurse working on a medical/surgical floor knows that pulmonary embolisms can be a deadly complication after surgery. Which of the ...

The nurse is working on a long-term rehabilitation unit, is providing care for a 46-year-old woman who was the victim of a violent crime and suffered a head injury. The patient has an endotracheal tube, which is secured with tape. The tape is crusted with dried secretions. The nurse is providing personal hygiene for the patient and needs to replace the tape. What is the best way for the nurse to remove the tape? a. Soak it with warm moist washcloths. b. Pull it gently away from the skin. c. S...