Rest and Comfort
A nurse is developing a plan for a patient who was diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which interventions should the nurse include on the plan? (Select all that apply.) 1. Take brief naps, no longer than 20 minutes, no more than twice a day. 2. Drink a glass of wine with dinner. 3. Eat a large meal at lunch rather than dinner. 4. Establish a regular exercise program. 5. Teach the patient about the side effects of modafinil.
Answer: 1, 4, 5.
Match the characteristics on the left with the appropriate pain category on the right. Acute Pain Chronic Pain A. Has a protective effect B. Lasts more than 3 to 6 months C. Usually has identifiable cause D. Dramatically affects quality of life E. Viewed as a disease F. Eventually resolves with or without treatment
Answer: Acute pain: A, C, F Chronic pain: B, D, E.
Which sleep-hygiene actions at bedtime can the nurse delegate to assistive personnel? (Select all that apply.) 1. Giving the patient a back rub 2. Turning on quiet music 3. Dimming the lights in the patient's room 4. Giving a patient a cup of coffee 5. Monitoring for the effect of the sleeping medication that was given
Answer: 1, 2, 3.
The nurse recognizes that which statements made by a patient indicate an understanding of behaviors that will promote sleep? (Select all that apply.) 1. "I will not watch television in bed." 2. "I will not drink caffeine later in the day." 3. "A short nap late in the evening will lead to a more restful night of sleep." 4. "I am going to start eating dinner closer to my bedtime." 5. "I will start to exercise regularly during the day."
Answer: 1, 2, 5.
When using ice massage for pain relief, which of the following is correct? (Select all that apply.) 1. Apply ice using firm pressure over the skin. 2. Apply ice for 5 minutes or until numbness occurs. 3. Apply ice no more than 3 times a day. 4. Limit application of ice to no longer than 10 minutes. 5. Use a slow, circular steady massage.
Answer: 1, 2, 5.
Which nursing interventions best promote effective sleep in an older adult? (Select all that apply.) 1. Limit fluids 2 to 4 hours before sleep. 2. Ensure that the room is completely dark. 3. Ensure that the room temperature is comfortably cool. 4. Provide warm covers. 5. Encourage walking an hour before going to bed.
Answer: 1, 3, 4.
A health care provider writes the following order for a patient who is opioid naïve who returned from the operating room after a total hip replacement: "Fentanyl patch 100 mcg; change every 3 days." On the basis of this order, the nurse takes the following action: 1. Calls the health care provider and questions the order 2. Applies the patch the third postoperative day 3. Applies the patch as soon as the patient reports pain 4. Places the patch as close to the hip dressing as possible
Answer: 1.
The nurse recognizes that which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of sleep-hygiene practices? 1. "I usually drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep." 2. "If I exercise right before bedtime, I will be tired and fall asleep faster." 3. "I know it does not matter what time I go to bed as long as I am tired." 4. "If I use hypnotics for a long time, my insomnia will be cured."
Answer: 1.
The nurse is contacting the health care provider about a patient's sleep problem. Place the steps of the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) in the correct order. 1. Mrs. Dodd, 46 years old, was admitted 3 days ago following a motor vehicle accident. She is in balanced skeletal traction for a fractured left femur. She is having difficulty falling asleep. 2. "Dr. Smithson, this is Pam, the nurse caring for Mrs. Dodd. I'm calling because Mrs. Dodd is having difficulty sleeping." 3. "I'm calling to ask if you would order a hypnotic such as zolpidem to use on a prn basis." 4. Mrs. Dodd is taking her pain medication every 4 hours as ordered and rates her pain as 2 out of 10. Last night she was still awake at 0100. She states that she is comfortable but just can't fall asleep. Her vital signs are BP 124/76, P 78, R 12 and T 37.1°C (98.8°F).
Answer: 2, 1, 4, 3.
When teaching a patient about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which of the following represent an accurate description of the nonpharmacological therapy? (Select all that apply.) 1. Turn TENS on before patient feels discomfort. 2. TENS works peripherally and centrally on nerve receptors. 3. TENS does not require a health care provider order. 4. Remove any skin preparations before attaching TENS electrodes. 5. Placing electrodes directly over or near the pain site works best.
Answer: 2, 4, 5.
Which nursing interventions are appropriate to include in a plan of care to promote sleep for patients who are hospitalized? (Select all that apply.) 1. Give patients a cup of coffee 1 hour before bedtime. 2. Plan vital signs to be taken before the patients are asleep. 3. Turn television on 15 minutes before bedtime. 4. Have patients follow at-home bedtime schedule. 5. Close the door to patients' rooms at bedtime.
Answer: 2, 4, 5.
A 72-year-old patient asks the nurse about using an over-the counter antihistamine as a sleeping pill to help her get to sleep. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Antihistamines are better than prescription medications because prescription medications can cause a lot of problems." 2. "Antihistamines should not be used because they can cause confusion and increase your risk of falls." 3. "Antihistamines are effective sleep aids because they do not have many side effects." 4. "Over-the-counter medications when combined with sleep hygiene measures are a good plan for sleep."
Answer: 2.
A mother brings her 4-year-old son into the health clinic for a checkup and tells the nurse practitioner that he is having sleep problems. The nurse practitioner provides teaching on sleep hygiene for toddlers. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "I will make sure he has his favorite blanket when he gets in bed." 2. "We will play hide and seek just before bed to wear him out." 3. "I can read him one of his favorite books before bed." 4. "I will work on getting him into bed at the same time each night."
Answer: 2.
A new medical resident writes an order for oxycodone hydrochloride-controlled release (CR) 10 mg PO q2h prn. Which part of the order does the nurse question? 1. The drug 2. The time interval 3. The dose 4. The route
Answer: 2.
A patient with a 3-day history of a stroke that left her confused and unable to communicate returns from interventional radiology following placement of a gastrostomy tube. The patient had been taking hydrocodone/APAP 5/325 up to four tablets/day before her stroke for the past year to manage her arthritic pain. The health care provider's order reads as follows: "Hydrocodone/APAP 5/325 1 tab. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. No action is required by the nurse because the order is appropriate. 2. Request to have the order changed to around the clock (ATC) for the first 48 hours. 3. Ask for a change of medication to meperidine 50 mg IVP, q3h, prn. 4. Begin the hydrocodone/APAP when the patient shows nonverbal symptoms of pain.
Answer: 2.
Which of the following signs or symptoms in a patient who is opioid naïve is of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing the patient 1 hour after administering an opioid? 1. Oxygen saturation of 95% 2. Difficulty arousing the patient 3. Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min 4. Pain intensity rating of 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
Answer: 2.
A nurse is taking a sleep history from a patient. The nurse recognizes that which statement made by the patient needs further follow-up? 1. "I feel refreshed when I wake up in the morning." 2. "I use soft music at night to help me relax." 3. "It takes me about 45 to 60 minutes to fall asleep." 4. "I take the pain medication for my leg pain about 30 minutes before I go to bed."
Answer: 3.
A patient is being discharged home on an around-the-clock (ATC) opioid for postoperative pain. Because of this order, the nurse anticipates an additional order for which class of medication? 1. Opioid antagonists 2. Antiemetics 3. Stool softeners 4. Muscle relaxants
Answer: 3.
The nurse reviews a patient's medical administration record (MAR) and finds that the patient has received oxycodone/acetaminophen (5/325), two tablets PO every 3 hours for the past 3 days. What concerns the nurse the most? 1. The patient's level of pain 2. The potential for addiction 3. The amount of daily acetaminophen 4. The risk for gastrointestinal bleeding
Answer: 3.
