Ellakiwale

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is: a. Excited about her pregnancy bu...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is: a. Excited about her pregnancy bu...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding the development of one’s culture? Culture is: a. Genetically determined on the basis of racial background. b. Learned through language acquisition and socialization. c. A nonspecific phenomenon and is adaptive but unnecessary. d. Biologically determined on the basis of physical characteristics. ANS: B Culture is learned from birth through language acquisition and socialization. It...

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. A patient who is NPO (nothing by mouth) for scheduled surgery has been on long-term oral steroid therapy and should receive a dose of Prednisone 10 mg by mouth at 0600. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the registered nurse (RN). b. Ask why the patient is taking steroid therapy. c. Give the oral steroid with a small sip of water. d. Contact the pharmacy to obtain an intravenous (IV...

Chapter 01 Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse plans and implements care for a patient based on nursing knowledge and skills. The nurse is functioning within which role? 1. Caregiver 2. Advocate 3. Educator 4. Leader Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: The caregiver role for the nurse today is both independent and collaborative. Nurses independently make assessments and plan and implement patient care based on nursing knowledge and skills. Rationale 2: The nurse functioning as a patient advocat...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. During a mental health assessment, a patient reports living with two children from a previous relationship, a sibling, and a sibling’s three children. To use the most precise documentation, the nurse documents that the patient is part of a(n): a. household. b. nuclear family. c. extended family. d. traditional family. ANS: C The term extended family is used to describe a family in which the patient lives with others who are related by blood or marriage. A nuclear fami...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A patient has developed stomatitis from chemotherapy. What should the appropriate intervention for this condition include? a. Instruction in the following of a liquid diet b. Using a commercial mouthwash after each meal c. Cleaning teeth with a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide d. Using a soft toothbrush ANS: D The use of a soft toothbrush to clean the teeth and rinsing with normal saline or soda will prevent added discomfort and bleeding. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive L...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A patient has developed stomatitis from chemotherapy. What should the appropriate intervention for this condition include? a. Instruction in the following of a liquid diet b. Using a commercial mouthwash after each meal c. Cleaning teeth with a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide d. Using a soft toothbrush ANS: D The use of a soft toothbrush to clean the teeth and rinsing with normal saline or soda will prevent added discomfort and bleeding. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive L...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A patient has developed stomatitis from chemotherapy. What should the appropriate intervention for this condition include? a. Instruction in the following of a liquid diet b. Using a commercial mouthwash after each meal c. Cleaning teeth with a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide d. Using a soft toothbrush ANS: D The use of a soft toothbrush to clean the teeth and rinsing with normal saline or soda will prevent added discomfort and bleeding. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive L...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A patient has developed stomatitis from chemotherapy. What should the appropriate intervention for this condition include? a. Instruction in the following of a liquid diet b. Using a commercial mouthwash after each meal c. Cleaning teeth with a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide d. Using a soft toothbrush ANS: D The use of a soft toothbrush to clean the teeth and rinsing with normal saline or soda will prevent added discomfort and bleeding. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive L...