Lone Star College

HESI Patient Review: Dave Mason You question Dave regarding his immunization status. Your initial concern is determining his potential susceptibility to __________ infection. Hint A. staphylococcus B. tetanus C. hepatitis D. streptococcus Your time with Dave has been brief, but you are able to set priorities for his care. Which of the following is pertinent and most important for Dave's care at this time? Hint A. Impaired Physical Mobility related to injured left thigh B. Fear relat...

Pre-Quiz MEDSURG: Scenario 5 – Margaret C. 1. Which position does the patient need to assume for a thoracentesis of the left lung? A. Flat in reverse Trendelenburg's B. Sitting at the bedside with arms on the overbed table C. On the right side D. Supine in high Fowler's with arms raised 2. The nurse should suspect a respiratory condition when the patient complains of which symptoms? A. Chest pain, edema, and dyspnea B. Cough, dyspnea, and sputum production C. Headache, palpitation...

Pre-SIM Quiz MedSurg: Scenario 1 The nurse applies oxygen, as prescribed, at 2 L to a patient with emphysema. Which information would most indicate that this measure has been effective? A. PaO2 38% B. Speech clear C. O2 Sat 90% D. Pulse rate of 124 A patient has COPD. Which of the disease conditions would cause you to classify the patient into this category? A. Hypertension B. Emphysema C. Osteoporosis D. Pneumonia The nurse is most concerned with the fact that a patient with phreni...

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 7 – Carl R. Exposure to which body fluid places the patient at the highest risk for skin breakdown? A. Stool B. Gastric drainage C. Bile D. Saliva A physician has prescribed an intermediate-acting insulin for a diabetic patient. Which medication fits this criterion? A. Insulin NPH B. Isophane insulin suspension C. Insulin detemir D. Insulin glargine Which potential problem is considered a disadvantage of moist compress applications? A. Increase in b...

Pre-Sim Quiz: Fundamentals – Scenario 2 1. Which underlying issue could be the cause of hematuria? A. Neoplasms of the kidney or bladder B. Bladder inflammation C. Loss of pelvic muscle tone D. Prostate enlargement 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who requires bladder training. With what frequency should the nurse schedule toileting for this patient during the day and evening hours? A. Every 3 to 4 hours B. Every hour C. Every 2 hours D. Every 90 minutes 3. A nurse is caring f...

Scenario PSY 3 Pre-Simulation Quiz 1. According to the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice, the nurse identifies the patient’s actual or potential health related problems during which standard of care? A. Standard II (Nursing Diagnosis) B. Standard III (Outcomes Identification C. Standard IV (Planning) D. Standard I (Assessment) A. Standard II (Nursing Diagnosis 2. A nurse should form a contract with a patient during which stage of the nurse-patient relationship? ...

Scenario PSY 1 Post-simulation Quiz ANSWERS 1. Cecil Whitver’s diagnosis of depression signals that he is at an increased risk for suicide. Which characteristics does he have that will potentially increase his risk for a suicide attempt? Select all that apply. a. Age b. Retired c. Religion d. Gender e. Race 2. When caring for a patient diagnosed with major depression, a nurse notes that the patient demonstrates a delayed response when responding to questions. Which action by the nurs...

Scenario PSY 1 Pre-simulation Quiz ANSWERS 1. A nurse uses empathy as a therapeutic communication technique when speaking with a patient. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an empathetic response? a. “My best friend lost her mother just a month ago in a similar accident. I know how you must feel.” b. “I am very close to both of my parents; I don’t know how I will cope when I lose them. How have you found the strength to cope with your loss?” c. “It must be so difficult ...

Scenario PSY 4 Pre-Simulation Quiz ANSWERS 1. The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who has been involuntarily committed to the facility for mental health treatment. The student nurse shadowing the nurse asks how long a patient may be kept with this type of commitment. Which should be included in the nurse’s response? a. Open-ended and will be determined by the physician b. Varies by state statute c. 1 week d. 12 to 24 hours 2. The nurse is caring for a patient who voluntarily so...

ario PSY 4 Pre-Simulation Quiz ANSWERS 1. The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who has been involuntarily committed to the facility for mental health treatment. The student nurse shadowing the nurse asks how long a patient may be kept with this type of commitment. Which should be included in the nurse’s response? a. Open-ended and will be determined by the physician b. Varies by state statute c. 1 week d. 12 to 24 hours.