NCLEX Question Trainer Test 7

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One hour after receiving 7 U of regular insulin, the client presents with diaphoresis, pallor, and tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Notify the physician. 2. Call the lab for a blood glucose level. 3. Offer the client milk and crackers. 4. Administer glucagon.

The family members of an 85-year-old report to the nurse that they suspect that their father is masturbating. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "I understand your concern because this is not a normal part of aging." 2. "Don't worry because I think that he will stop soon." 3. "This is considered a normal behavior for men." 4. "The best thing you can do is talk to your father about this behavior."

The father of a 1-day-old son works the evening shift (3 PM to 11 PM) at another hospital. Which of the following plans is a priority to meet the needs of this father? 1. Encourage the father to call his wife after work. 2. Instruct the father about visiting policy and suggest AM visitation. 3. Adjust visiting hours to meet the new parents' needs. 4. Present a change of visiting hours to the appropriate hospital committee.

The nurse admits a client with possible Haemophilus influenzae meningitis. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Place the client on airborne precautions for 24 hours. 2. Perform neurological checks every four to six hours. 3. Dim the lights in the room, and minimize environmental stimuli. 4. Encourage PO fluids during the day to decrease fever.

The nurse assesses the emotional support available to a client who is starving herself. Which of the following questions is MOST important for the nurse to ask in the assessment interview? 1. "What do you consider your ideal weight to be?" 2. "How does your eating pattern change when you are around other people?" 3. "What happens at home when you express opinions that are different from those of your parents?" 4. "What do you think about your present weight?"

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with a CVA with right-sided paralysis. It is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Insert a Foley catheter. 2. Assist the client to ambulate three times per day. 3. Determine if assistance is needed with feeding. 4. Position the client on the right side.

The nurse cares for a client in the clinic. The physician's orders read: "sulindac (Clinoril) 200 mg PO bid for 14 days." The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following symptoms IMMEDIATELY to the physician? 1. Nervousness. 2. Photophobia. 3. Ecchymosis of the extremities. 4. Slight edema of the feet.

The nurse cares for a client receiving treatment for hypoparathyroidism. The nurse determines that treatment is successful if which of the following is observed? 1. The client's output is 1,500 ml of clear, straw-colored urine. 2. The client is unable to state his name. 3. The client denies numbness and tingling. 4. The client loses 3 lb in 1 week.

The nurse cares for a client recovering from lower bowel surgery. The nurse determines that teaching is successful if the client selects which of the following menus? 1. Milk, green beans, whole-wheat bread. 2. Creamed chicken soup, broccoli, pudding. 3. Baked chicken, buttered rice, plain gelatin. 4. Cabbage salad, fried chicken, applesauce.

The nurse cares for a client recovering from streptococcal pneumonia who has a chest x-ray that reveals a higher degree of atelectasis in the right lower lobe. Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST appropriate? 1. Instruct the client to take deep breaths more frequently. 2. Reposition the client every hour to the right side. 3. Increase the frequency of incentive spirometry. 4. Change respiratory treatment to every two hours.

The nurse cares for a patient after a craniotomy. The patient's history reveals breast cancer with metastatic lesions to the brain, and the patient has received chemotherapy for one month. Postoperatively, the nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Urine is foul smelling, and the urine specific gravity is 1.035. 2. The client's 24-hour fluid intake is 3,000 ml. 3. The client's 24-hour urinary output is 4,000 ml. 4. The client has diarrhea and excoriation of the anal area.

The nurse cares for a patient after a surgical procedure. The patient is a 23-year-old exchange student from Japan. Which of the following observations by the nurse suggests the patient is experiencing pain? 1. The patient's pulse is 74, BP 104/66. 2. The patient's dressing has a small amount of serosanguinous drainage. 3. The patient repeatedly rubs his hands together. 4. The patient's skin is cool and dry.

The nurse cares for a patient three days after a spinal cord injury at the level of T5. The patient complains of a pounding headache, and the nurse notes profuse sweating on the patient's forehead. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Determine the patency of the Foley catheter. 2. Place ice packs on the neck and head. 3. Elevate the head of the bed. 4. Apply a rigid cervical collar.

The nurse cares for a teenaged boy in Buck's traction. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Check the pin sites for bleeding or infection. 2. Apply topical or antibiotic ointment as ordered. 3. Assess that the elastic bandages are not too loose or too tight. 4. Remove the bandages daily to lubricate the skin.

The nurse cares for clients in a rehabilitation facility. The nursing team reports a client recovering from a hip fracture has repeatedly "transferred herself to the floor." Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST? 1. Place the call light within the client's reach. 2. Remove the footrests from the wheelchair. 3. Observe the client rise from a sitting to a standing position. 4. Place a Posey vest restraint on the client.

The nurse cares for clients in a rehabilitation facility. To support the client learning self-care, the nurse should take which of the following actions FIRST? 1. Provide instructions to complete an activity. 2. Observe client progress with an activity. 3. Establish the goal of the activity with the client. 4. Allow the client to complete as much self-care as desired.

The nurse completes discharge teaching for a new mother who is breast-feeding her newborn. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother to the nurse, indicates the need for further teaching? 1. "I will go to my physician and get fitted for a diaphragm." 2. "I will ask my husband to use a condom." 3. "I will get a prescription from my physician for the Pill." 4. "I will practice abstinence during my fertile time."

The nurse determines which of the following diversional activities is most appropriate for a 10-year-old female client recovering from a sickle cell crisis? 1. Walking in the hall 20 minutes twice a day. 2. Watching the cartoon channel all day. 3. Collecting pictures of favorite stars from magazines. 4. Putting together large-pieced wooden puzzles.

The nurse encounters a client diagnosed with psychosis coming out of the room nude. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "Come with me. You need to get dressed." 2. "Why are you coming into the hallway undressed?" 3. "Being naked in the hallway is inappropriate. Return to your room to get dressed." 4. "Do I need to get a male nurse to help you get dressed?"

The nurse evaluates care given to clients by the home health aide. The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations? 1. The nursing assistant walks a client 15 ft with a walker. 2. The nursing assistant uses a spoon to feed a client with blindness. 3. The nursing assistant administers a client's medication. 4. The nursing assistant performs catheter care for a client.

The nurse finds a client unresponsive and making funny sounds. The client's arms and legs are stiff and jerking, and there is no verbal response. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Open the client's mouth, and place a tongue blade between the teeth. 2. Position the client on his back, open the airway, and assess respiratory status. 3. Remain with the client, and prevent him from injuring himself or falling out of bed. 4. Restrain the client's extremities, and determine the neurological status.

The nurse in a small town is called to a neighbor's house in the middle of a blizzard. The neighbor woman states that she is at 39 weeks' gestation with her second baby and has been having contractions for several hours. The woman has been unable to obtain assistance because the roads are impassable. The nurse assists with the delivery of the infant. Once the head is delivered, it is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Instruct the woman to bear down and push. 2. Turn the infant's head in a clockwise direction. 3. Check the infant's neck for the umbilical cord. 4. Ask the woman to pant through her mouth.

The nurse is caring for clients in the outpatient clinic. The nurse returns to the desk and is given four phone messages. Which of the following phone messages should the nurse return FIRST? 1. A client who has an indwelling Foley catheter and is complaining of foul-smelling urine. 2. A client who had a 9 lb infant 3 days ago and is complaining of painful breasts. 3. A client who had a cataract lens extraction 4 days ago and has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. 4. A client states that he had abdominal cramping and diarrhea after eating a large meal.

The nurse monitors a client diagnosed with cholecystitis. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Nausea. 2. Frequent belching. 3. Jaundice. 4. Right upper abdominal pain.

The nurse observes care given to a client who vigorously follows several rituals daily, including frequent hand washing. The client's hands are now reddened and sensitive to touch. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is observed? 1. The staff administers special skin care to the client. 2. The staff gives positive reinforcement for nonritualistic behavior. 3. The staff limits the amount of time the client may use to wash hands. 4. The staff protects the client from ridicule by other clients on the unit.

The nurse obtains a health history from a client taking phenytoin sodium (Dilantin). It is MOST important for the nurse to report which of the following client statements to the physician? 1. "I've had several 'blackouts' in the past year." 2. "My mother has seizures, and this medication does not work for her." 3. "I don't know when I had my last menstrual period." 4. "I took this medicine several years ago but stopped when my urine turned pink."

The nurse overhears a conversation in the cafeteria between two nurses regarding a client's home situation. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate? 1. Report the incident to the nurse manager. 2. Join the conversation with the nurses. 3. Suggest that the nurses continue their conversation in private. 4. Ignore the incident because the nurse is not involved.

The nurse performs a home care visit for the family of a toddler. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. A bruise on the toddler's knee. 2. The toddler cries and is fearful when the parents leave. 3. The toddler's immunizations are not up to date. 4. The toddler throws a temper tantrum during an injection.

The nurse performs hypertension screening at the local grocery store. It is MOST important for the nurse to complete which of the following tasks? 1. Use a blood pressure cuff that overlaps the arm at least 4 inches. 2. Support the client's arm above the level of the heart. 3. Take two readings at least five minutes apart. 4. Take the blood pressure after the client has exercised for 10 minutes.

The nurse prepares a client for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is effective? 1. "I may feel a fluttery sensation when the catheter is inserted." 2. "The test may cause spasms and shooting pains in my back." 3. "I may experience a hot feeling, and my skin may become flushed." 4. "I may become light-headed and have a desire to cough."

The nurse prepares a client for insertion of a subclavian triple lumen catheter to be used for administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse should position the client in which of the following positions? 1. High-Fowler's position with the client's head in a neutral position. 2. Semi-Fowler's position with the client's head extended. 3. Supine with the client's head low and turned away from the insertion site. 4. Left lateral with the client's head turned toward the insertion site.

The nurse prepares to discharge a client after an abdominal cholecystectomy for treatment of cholelithiasis. The client will go home with a T tube in place. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "It will be great to finally get home, take a shower, and wash my hair." 2. "If the amount of drainage increases over the next several days, I should call my physician." 3. "I can resume swimming laps three times a week at my health club." 4. "I will check the skin around the tube once a day to see how it is doing."

The nurse reading an EKG rhythm strip determines that there are 8 QRS complexes in 30 large squares for a 6-second strip. The nurse calculates the heart rate to be which of the following? 1. 60. 2. 70. 3. 80. 4. 120.

The nurse receives report about four pregnant women in active labor who have been admitted to the labor and delivery unit. Which of the following women should the nurse see FIRST? 1. A 22-year-old nullipara at term, cervical dilation of 10 cm, 100% effaced, fetus presenting as left occiput posterior with short-term variability of the FHT at three to five beats. 2. A 27-year-old nullipara at 38 weeks' gestation has a cervical dilation of 2 cm, fetus in transverse lie with baseline FHT of 155 bpm. 3. A 32-year-old multipara at term, cervical dilation of 8 cm, fetus in a vertex presentation with the presenting part at +2 station. 4. A 34-year-old multipara at 37 weeks' gestation has intact amniotic membranes, cervical dilation of 3 cm, and fetus in a frank breech presentation with the presenting part at 0 station.

The nurse supervises a nurse's aide transferring a client from the bed to the chair after a right total hip replacement. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is observed? 1. The nurse's aide helps the woman to a sitting position. 2. The nurse's aide positions the chair at a 90° angle to the bed. 3. The nurse's aide stands on the same side of the bed as the patient's unaffected side. 4. The nurse's aide pivots the patient on the unaffected leg.

The nursing team consists of an RN who has been practicing for 6 months, an LPN/LVN who has been practicing for 15 years, and a nursing assistant who has been caring for clients for 3 years. The RN should care for which of the following clients? 1. A client 1 day postoperative after an internal fixation of a fractured left femur. 2. A client receiving diltiazem (Cardizem) and phenytoin (Dilantin). 3. A client ordered to receive 2 U of packed cells prior to an upper endoscopy procedure. 4. A client admitted yesterday with exhaustion and a diagnosis of acute bipolar disorder.

The physician adds cholestyramine (Questran) 4 gm PO ac and hs to the medication regimen for an older client. The client is also taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg PO qd and hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix) 25 mg PO qd. The nurse assists the client to set up a medication schedule. Which of the following medication schedules is BEST? 1. Give the 3 meds at 8am, and Questran also at12,5 and hs 2. 3. 4.

The physician orders an arterial blood gas (ABG) for a client receiving oxygen at 6 L/minute. Results show: pH 7.37, HCO3 26 mEq/L, PaCO2 42 mm Hg, PaO2 90 mm Hg. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Increase the rate of oxygen flow that the patient is receiving. 2. Elevate the head of the bed. 3. Document the results in the chart. 4. Instruct the patient to cough and deep breathe.

The school nurse interviews an adolescent. The nurse is MOST concerned if the adolescent states which of the following? 1. "I am so busy all the time, and at the end of the day, I am tired." 2. "Once in a while, I fall over my feet when I am just walking around." 3. "I'm glad I don't get as sweaty as my friends when I work out." 4. "It is important that I wear clothes that are similar to what my friends wear."

Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to complete FIRST to establish a normal urinary pattern? 1. Urinate every two hours. 2. Record each time the client urinates. 3. Keep a record of daily fluid intake. 4. Stay near a bathroom.

Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, is considered negligence? 1. Inserting a 16 Fr NG tube and aspirating 15 ml of gastric contents. 2. Administering Demerol IM to a patient prior to his using the incentive spirometer. 3. Administering ferrous sulfate (Feosol) 325 mg with coffee. 4. Initially administering blood at 5 ml/minute for 15 minutes.

Which of the following interventions should be the priority during the nursing care of a 2-month-old infant after surgery? 1. Minimize stimuli for the infant. 2. Restrain all of the infant's extremities. 3. Encourage the parents to stroke the infant. 4. Demonstrate to the parents how they can assist with their infant's care.

Which of the following questions BEST aids the nurse in assessing the orientation of a client on the psychiatric unit? 1. "Who is the president of the United States?" 2. "Do you remember my name?" 3. "What is your name?" 4. "What time is it?"

Which of the following statements, if made by a client diagnosed with Buerger's disease to the nurse, indicates that teaching is effective? 1. "I should avoid taking analgesics if I become uncomfortable." 2. "The medication I am taking will prevent this disease from recurring." 3. "I should inspect my fingers and toes every day." 4. "I should keep track of how much fluid I drink during the day."

Which statement, if made by the client diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching? 1. "I realize I'll have to gradually begin an exercise program." 2. "I'm going to have to keep a close eye on my blood pressure." 3. "I'm not really worried about getting pneumonia this winter." 4. "I'll be eating foods low in carbohydrates and salt."

While a client is receiving TPN, it is MOST important for the nurse to monitor which of the following? 1. Vital signs and level of consciousness. 2. Arterial blood gases and liver enzymes. 3. Serum glucose and electrolytes. 4. Skin turgor and daily weights.

While checking the patency of a Salem sump tube, the nurse finds stomach contents draining from the air vent. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate? 1. Insert water through the air vent. 2. Pull the sump tube back 2-3 inches. 3. Insert 30 ml of air through the air vent. 4. Insert a new nasogastric tube.

A 16-year-old is brought by her parents to the outpatient clinic for treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). While the nurse obtains a history, the client says bitterly, "My parents are mean and don't really care about me." Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "You feel your parents don't care about you?" 2. "Your parents brought you to the clinic, didn't they?" 3. "I am sure that your parents have your best interests at heart." 4. "Did you have a disagreement with your parents?"

A client comes to the clinic for a glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c). The result is 6%. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Document the findings in the chart. 2. Call the physician about orders to adjust the insulin dosage. 3. Give the client 15 g of carbohydrates. 4. Ask the client to list the foods he has eaten in the last 24 hours.

A client diagnosed with AIDS is admitted to the medical unit with complaints of fatigue, a persistent dry cough, and dyspnea on exertion. Vital signs include BP 136/88, temperature 104°F (40°C), pulse 95, respirations 22. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Administer a tepid sponge bath with the patient in semi-Fowler's position. 2. Limit oral intake to a maximum of 2,000 ml of fluid per day. 3. Encourage the patient to perform passive ROM four times a day. 4. Suction the patient every four hours to maintain a patent airway.

A client diagnosed with a severe thought disturbance has not been taking his medication and appears to be hallucinating more actively. The client claims that the medicine makes him drowsy during the day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Ask the physician to schedule the client's entire dose at bedtime. 2. Tell the client that he is getting sicker and must take his medicine. 3. Teach the client about the side effects of the medication. 4. Ask the family to talk to the client about this problem.

A client diagnosed with chronic alcoholism who occasionally uses marijuana and cocaine is attending a second group therapy meeting. The client comments, "I am having difficulty sitting still. Am I bothering some of the group members? Maybe I should stop coming to these group meetings." Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate? 1. Encourage the client to share his problem with the group members. 2. Remove the client from the group and assess his needs. 3. Recognize that this is manipulative behavior and encourage the client to remain in the group. 4. Tell the client not to concern himself about the group members and to continue in the group.

A client diagnosed with end-stage metastatic cancer of the breast is admitted to the hospital. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Suction the patient frequently. 2. Provide an air mattress. 3. Turn the patient every two hours. 4. Give the patient frequent baths.

A client has a cataract removed from the left eye. Which of the following is an important nursing intervention in the immediate postoperative period? 1. Position the client on the right side with the head slightly elevated. 2. Place the client on the left side to protect the eye. 3. Perform sensory neurological checks every two hours. 4. Maintain complete bedrest for the first 48 hours.

A client has been placed on phenelzine sulfate (Nardil) 11 mg PO daily to assist in treating depression. The nurse determines that teaching is effective if the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "I will call my physician and stop taking the medication if I begin to have severe headaches." 2. "I can drink wine, but I should avoid alcoholic beverages that contain high levels of alcohol." 3. "I know I am going to feel better in a couple of days. I am so glad that I finally got some medication." 4. "I can take the over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications that contain pseudoephedrine."

A client has taken levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 0.4 mg daily for 4 days. Which of the following findings should cause the nurse to recommend a change in the client's medication? 1. The client develops nervousness and difficulty sleeping. 2. The client states that she has no energy and is "just tired." 3. The client has coarse hair and skin. 4. The client has a persistent weight gain.

A client is given an aminophylline (Somophyllin) capsule four hours too early. This incident is discovered 30 minutes after administration of the medication. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Document the event on an incident report form, and notify the physician. 2. Change the time for the next medication administration. 3. Assess for bradycardia and lethargy, and notify the physician. 4. Skip the next dose of the medication.

A client is seen in the physician's office for follow-up after treatment for renal calculi. The nurse discusses methods to prevent a recurrence of the problem. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is MOST beneficial? 1. "Drink at least 3,000 ml of fluid a day." 2. "Reduce the amount of dairy products and eggs in your diet." 3. "Increase the amount of whole grains and vegetables that you eat." 4. "Avoid foods that contain tyramine, such as wine and cheese."

A client on continuous mechanical ventilation desires to go home. In order to determine the client's ability for home care, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Assess the ability of others in the home to be trained to provide appropriate care for the client. 2. Confer with the client's physician, and discuss the feasibility of the client's request. 3. Assess the number of people in the home and the adequacy of space to care for the client. 4. Examine the client's reasons for wanting to go home, and discuss the implications of home care.

A client returns to the floor following a bronchoscopy. The client complains of thirst and requests ice chips. The physician left an order for the patient to resume a regular diet. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Touch the back of the client's throat with a tongue depressor. 2. Observe the client while he sucks on a few ice chips. 3. Provide clear fluids to the client and advance to soft foods. 4. Assess the client's tissue turgor and intake and output.

A client undergoes peritoneal dialysis at home. The home care nurse notices the fluid outflow is inadequate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Turn the client from side to side. 2. Check for kinks in the tubing. 3. Close the clamp to the drainage tubing for one half hour, and then reopen. 4. Milk the drainage tubing firmly every 20 minutes.

A mother tells the nurse the 7-year-old sibling of her child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is having difficulty in school, fights frequently with playmates, and throws toys. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse? 1. "Did your child have these behaviors before his sister was diagnosed?" 2. "That is typical of 7-year-olds." 3. "Spend time with each child daily and it will stop." 4. "He is jealous of the attention his sister is receiving."

A nursing team consists of an RN, an LPN/LVN, and a nursing assistant. The nurse should assign which of the following patients to the LPN/LVN? 1. A 72-year-old patient with diabetes requiring a dressing change for a stasis ulcer. 2. A 55-year-old patient with terminal cancer being transferred to hospice home care. 3. A 42-year-old patient with cancer of the bone complaining of pain. 4. A 23-year-old patient with a fracture of the right leg asking to use the urinal.

A young adult is in a motor vehicle accident and has been admitted to an emergency department. Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse that the client should not be left alone? 1. Disorientation and irregular vital signs. 2. Irregular vital signs and hostility. 3. Rapid respirations and agitation. 4. Elevated vital signs and apprehension.

After abdominal surgery, a client complains of gas pains in her abdomen. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Offer the client fresh fruits and vegetables. 2. Ambulate the client frequently. 3. Teach the client how to splint the abdomen during activity. 4. Position the client on her right side.

An 11-month-old baby is having trouble gaining weight after discharge from the hospital. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Observe the child at mealtime. 2. Inquire about the child's eating patterns. 3. Weigh the baby each month. 4. Attempt to feed the baby for the mother.

An adolescent is admitted for insertion of a Harrington rod due to scoliosis. In preparation for the immediate postoperative care, the nurse should include which of the following in a teaching plan for this client? 1. Take 10 deep breaths every 2 hours. 2. Get on the bedpan by lifting the hips. 3. Soft diet as tolerated. 4. Elevate legs 10 times every 4 hours.

An adolescent is admitted to the hospital after sustaining a concussion because of an auto accident. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. The patient's blood pressure changes from 130/88 to 150/74. 2. The patient's pupils are equal and react to light and accommodation. 3. The patient has difficulty remembering what happened just before the accident. 4. The patient has a urinary output of 120 ml from 5 PM until 7 PM.

An adolescent is seen in the emergency room for an overdose of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin). Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Determine when the client took the aspirin. 2. Initiate an intravenous infusion, and administer protamine sulfate. 3. Administer vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON). 4. Obtain an arterial blood gas, and request respiratory therapy to begin respiratory support.

An elderly patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease frequently wanders down the halls of the extended care facility and displays restless agitation. The physician orders a vest restraint. When the nurse takes the restraint to the room, the patient refuses to put it on. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Take the restraint away, and check the patient frequently. 2. Notify the physician immediately that the patient refused the restraint. 3. Ask a coworker to hold the patient and gently apply the restraint. 4. Exchange the vest restraint for wrist restraints.

An order has been received to obtain a stool specimen and test for occult blood. The nurse is MOST concerned if the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "I take Feosol every day." 2. "My physician prescribed Vicodin." 3. "I've been taking Lomotil." 4. "I sometimes take Motrin."

During the first trimester of pregnancy, a client experiences hyperemesis, which results in a decrease in weight, poor skin turgor, and a chloride deficiency. Which of the following nursing orders should the nurse implement FIRST? 1. Offer fluids every hour as tolerated. 2. Complete an intake and output record every 4 hours. 3. Start an IV immediately upon admission. 4. Perform a weight check every morning.

During the initial prenatal visit, the physician orders an iron supplement to be taken throughout the client's pregnancy. It is MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following instructions?" 1. "The medication should be taken with orange juice." 2. "Take the medication with antacids to decrease gastric distress." 3. "Drinking 8 oz of water will enhance absorption of the medication." 4. "Notify the physician if your stools become dark or loose."

On the morning after surgery to repair a fractured hip, the nurse finds an older client struggling to get out of bed. The client tells the nurse, "I have to clean the kitchen now." Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is MOST appropriate? 1. Obtain blood gas studies. 2. Instruct the client to remain in bed. 3. Take the client's blood pressure. 4. Ask the family to remain with the client.

Prior to a nurse discharging an infant home with the parents, which of the following statements, if made by the mother to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching about newborn care? 1. "I will notify my physician about absence of breathing for 10 seconds." 2. "I will notify my physician about more than one episode of projectile vomiting." 3. "I will notify my physician if my baby's temperature is greater than 101°F (38.3°C)." 4. "I will rock and cuddle my infant frequently to promote a sense of trust."

Several hours after an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion is started, the client's contractions are sustained over two minutes. Which of these nursing actions is MOST important? 1. Discontinue the IV Pitocin. 2. Administer oxygen. 3. Reposition the client. 4. Decrease the IV Pitocin rate.

The client is to receive regional anesthesia (spinal anesthesia) during surgery. Which of the following is an important nursing implication regarding this anesthesia? 1. Adequately hydrate the client. 2. NPO client for at least 12 hours. 3. Assess the client for any allergies to Betadine or iodine preparations. 4. Determine the specific gravity of the urine.

The home care nurse visits a client with a diagnosis of Addison's disease. The nurse determines that teaching is effective when the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "I'll take hydrocortisone (Cortef) in the morning." 2. "I'm glad that I will not have to change my dose of hydrocortisone (Cortef)." 3. "I'll increase my potassium by eating more bananas." 4. "This medicine probably won't affect my blood pressure."

The nurse assesses a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. The child is expectorating thick, yellow mucus. 2. There is increased mucus production with postural drainage. 3. Exertional dyspnea increases during the day. 4. The child complains about difficulty breathing.

The nurse believes a coworker is diverting narcotics for personal consumption. The nurse approaches the nurse manager to report the suspicions. Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST? 1. "After my coworker has been on duty, the patients often need repeated doses of pain medication. I have seen her/him sleeping on duty three times." 2. "I saw my coworker downtown after work. She/he was acting really strange, like she/he didn't even recognize me." 3. "I think my coworker is stealing narcotics because she/he is always acting euphoric and seems high." 4. "My coworker is hanging around with drug dealers, and I think I saw tracks on her/his arms."

The nurse cares for a 4-year-old child diagnosed with a closed head injury. The nurse is reassured by which of the following observations? 1. The child is able to state his name when asked who he is. 2. The child reaches for a stuffed animal brought from home. 3. The child maintains himself in opisthotonos. 4. The child withdraws from mildly painful stimuli.

The nurse cares for a client after a thyroidectomy. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Tension and muscle spasm of the hand when a blood pressure cuff is applied to the arm and inflated. 2. Absence of facial movement when the muscles of the facial nerve or branches of the nerve are tapped. 3. Pain in the neck when pulling self to a sitting position or with sudden head movements. 4. Blood pressure readings that remain 10 points below the preoperative readings.

The nurse cares for a client after dental surgery. The dentist prescribes ibuprofen (Motrin IB) 600 mg PO. The nurse is MOST concerned if the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "I was treated for a peptic ulcer two years ago." 2. "I had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) last year." 3. "I attend Weight Watchers." 4. "I have been having problems with gout."

The nurse cares for a client in hypovolemic shock. Which of the following indicates a therapeutic response to volume replacement? 1. Urine output increases to 40 ml/hour. 2. Blood glucose of 180 mg/dL, serum potassium of 4.0 mEq/L. 3. CVP of 5 cm water, pupils equal and reactive. 4. Pulse rate of 110 with no dysrhythmias.

The nurse cares for a client receiving chemotherapy. The client has a WBC count of 1,200/mm3. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Check temperature q4h. 2. Monitor urine output. 3. Assess for bleeding gums. 4. Obtain an order for blood cultures.

The nurse cares for a client with a complete heart block. The nurse should question which of the following orders? 1. Administer lidocaine (Xylocaine) 50 mg IV push for PVCs in excess of six per minute. 2. Administer atropine sulfate (Atropine) 0.05 mg IV for symptomatic bradycardia. 3. Anticipate scheduling the client for a temporary pacemaker if the pulse continues to decrease. 4. Mix 10 ml of 1:5,000 solution of isoproterenol (Isuprel) in 500 ml D5W for sustained bradycardia below 30.

The nurse cares for a client with a three-chamber water-seal drainage system (Pleur-evac). While the nurse assists the client from the bed to the chair, the drainage tubing becomes disconnected from the Pleur-evac. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Insert the tubing in a container of sterile saline solution. 2. Cut the tubing 2 in from the end, and clamp securely. 3. Reconnect the tubing to the Pleur-evac container. 4. Connect the tubing to a new Pleur-evac container.

The nurse cares for a patient following an appendectomy. Several hours after surgery, the nurse finds the knee gatch on the patient's bed elevated. The patient says it feels better with the knee gatch elevated. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Check to see when the patient last received pain medication. 2. Lower the knee gatch, and place two pillows behind his knees. 3. Check to make sure that the knee gatch is not elevated more than 20°. 4. Help the patient turn on the side, and support the back with blankets.

The nurse cares for a patient one day after a thoracotomy. The patient is receiving 40% humidified oxygen. Arterial blood gas (ABG) results are PaO2 90 mm Hg, PaCO2 49 mm Hg, pH 7.30, HCO3 26 mEq/L. Which of the following nursing actions is BEST? 1. Position in high Fowler's, and encourage coughing and deep breathing; evaluate airway patency. 2. Place in prone position, and request respiratory therapy to perform postural drainage and percussion therapy. 3. Call the physician to advise about the arterial blood gas report; anticipate increase in oxygen percentage. 4. Administer antianxiety agent, and assist the patient with a rebreathing device to increase oxygen levels.

The nurse cares for a woman with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) treated with magnesium sulfate. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Urine output decreased from 70 to 30 ml/hour. 2. Respiratory rate increased from 14 to 18/minute. 3. Hypertonic patellar reflexes. 4. Blood pressure increased from 150/90 to 170/100.

The nurse cares for clients in the outpatient clinic. After instilling atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine) eyedrops, the nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions? 1. Hold pressure on the inner canthus for one minute. 2. Keep the eyes opened, and blink frequently to disperse the medication. 3. Roll the eyes in all directions to enhance the action of the medication. 4. Close the eyes tightly to prevent leakage of the medication.

The nurse cares for clients in the prenatal clinic. The nurse is MOST concerned if a diabetic client in the third trimester makes which of the following statements? 1. "I am taking less insulin now than I did two months ago." 2. "I am eating a large bedtime snack." 3. "I walk 15 minutes after lunch every day." 4. "I check my blood sugar two hours after each meal."

The nurse cares for clients in the same-day surgery unit. It is MOST important for the nurse to further investigate which of the following client statements? 1. "I take an herbal dietary supplement to lose weight." 2. "I had acute glomerulonephritis 10 years ago." 3. "I perform yoga and walk on my treadmill every day." 4. "I took my blood pressure medication 3 hours ago."

The nurse discusses symptoms of the onset of labor with a 26-year-old primipara. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates the need for further teaching? 1. "I will note an increase in fetal movement." 2. "I may feel a gush of fluid run down my legs." 3. "I may see some blood in my vaginal discharge." 4. "I may experience a low backache."

The nurse evaluates care in the long-term care facility. Which of the following provides the best evidence that the nursing intervention to deal with a client's self-care deficit in relation to feeding is effective? 1. The client eats at least one-half of all meals and drinks a minimum of 2,000 ml/day. 2. The client's dentures have been replaced, and he is able to chew. 3. The client will eat without verbalizing suspicions when a particular nurse sits with him. 4. The client appears to have increased energy to complete grooming activities.

The nurse in the newborn nursery receives report from the previous shift. Which of the following infants should the nurse see FIRST? 1. A 2-day-old infant, lying quietly alert, heart rate of 185 bpm. 2. A 1-day-old infant, crying, and the anterior fontanel is bulging. 3. A 12-hour-old infant held by the mother, respirations 45 and irregular. 4. A 5-hour-old infant, sleeping, hands and feet are blue bilaterally.

The nurse instructs a client about how to understand and deal with hallucinations. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that teaching is successful? 1. The client reports that he is feeling anxious and requests his radio and headphones in anticipation of "the voices." 2. The client sleeps during the day and avoids going to his assigned activities. 3. The client requests PRN medication between the two regularly scheduled doses. 4. The client reports that he is angry and wishes to leave the hospital immediately.

The nurse is caring for a client in a manic phase of bipolar disorder. It is MOST important for the nurse to offer which of the following meals? 1. Tuna salad sandwich and orange slices. 2. Bologna sandwich and french fries. 3. Milkshake and banana. 4. Fried chicken and tossed salad.

The nurse is caring for clients on the postpartum unit. A client receiving heparin for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) says to the nurse, "I am so upset that I can't breastfeed my infant." Which of the following statements, is made by the nurse, is BEST? 1. "You will be able to breastfeed your baby." 2. "Why do you think that it will be a problem?" 3. "We will check your baby's clotting times." 4. "We will give the baby protamine sulfate."

The nurse is the leader of a group of developmentally disabled adults. The nurse instructs the group members to ignore another client whenever the client interrupts others who are speaking. To evaluate the progress of this intervention, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Measure improvement by counting the number of times the client succeeds. 2. Measure improvement by counting the number of interruptions. 3. Assess the ability of the group to control the client's interruptions. 4. Count the number of tokens and earned privileges given for interruptions.

The nurse knows that which of the following information in a client's history places the client at greatest risk for suicide? 1. Two previous suicide attempts and increased use of alcohol. 2. Verbal threats without a specific plan. 3. Choice of a method that includes going to sleep and not waking up. 4. A specific plan but with ambivalence verbalized.

The nurse observes a student nurse administer a Dulcolax suppository. Which of the following actions, if performed by the student nurse, requires an intervention by the nurse? 1. The client is instructed to hold his breath during insertion of the suppository. 2. The suppository is positioned to touch the wall of the patient's rectum. 3. The suppository is inserted 3 to 4 inches into the patient's rectum. 4. Lubricant is applied to the tip of the suppository before insertion.

The nurse obtains a health history from a client in the medical clinic. The client states, "I think I have an ulcer." Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "Do you have a burning pain in the epigastric region?" 2. "Do you have sharp pain in your lower abdomen?" 3. "Do you have right shoulder pain with vomiting?" 4. "Do you have heartburn when you lie down?"

The nurse obtains a health history from the mother of a child diagnosed with failure to thrive. Which of the following assessments provides the MOST pertinent data to the nurse? 1. Weight and height. 2. Urine output. 3. Type of feedings. 4. Mother/child interactions.

The nurse performs a health screening at a senior citizen facility. A client has been taking oral iron supplements for a month and complains of constipation. The nurse should adapt a diet plan to include which of the following? 1. Oatmeal, green beans, and celery. 2. Strawberries and mushrooms. 3. Grits, orange juice, and cheddar cheese. 4. Pasta, buttermilk, and bananas.

The nurse performs a home visit on a client diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The physician orders cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions initially? 1. Advise the client to purchase a wig or a hairpiece. 2. Instruct the client to decrease fluid intake. 3. Test the client's serum glucose concentration. 4. Observe for indications of gastrointestinal bleeding.

The nurse performs dietary teaching for a client diagnosed with asymptomatic diverticular disease. The nurse determines further teaching is required if the client states which of the following? 1. "I'm glad that I can eat the tomatoes from my garden." 2. "I eat baby carrots as a snack almost every day." 3. "I mix several different kinds of lettuce for my evening salad." 4. "I only eat whole-wheat bread for my lunch sandwich."

The nurse performs teaching on a client diagnosed with Bell's palsy. It is MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following instructions? 1. Use artificial tears four times per day. 2. Wear sunglasses at all times. 3. Avoid sudden movements of the head. 4. Change the pillowcase daily.

The nurse reviews client care documentation. Which of the following statements BEST indicates to the nurse that the staff requires additional instruction about documentation? 1. "Patient is very sad about the death of his daughter." 2. "Patient states, 'I just can't get over my daughter's death.'" 3. "Patient frequently verbalizes about his daughter's death." 4. "Patient presents a sad face, stooped posture, and tear-streaked eyes."

The nurse screens an 8-month-old girl in a well-baby clinic. The nurse is MOST concerned if the infant's mother makes which of the following statements? 1. "My daughter has almost doubled her birth weight." 2. "When I walk in the room, my child smiles at me." 3. "When she is around her grandpa, my child cries." 4. "My daughter can't quite say 'mama' yet."

The nurse supervises a nurse's aide administer a soapsuds enema to a patient prior to abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions, if performed by the aide, requires an intervention by the nurse? 1. The aide holds the irrigation set 30 inches above the patient's rectum. 2. The aide inserts the irrigation tube 3 inches into the patient's rectum. 3. The aide positions the patient in Sims' position. 4. The aide warms the water to 105°F (40°C).

The nurse supervises a student nurse administer a tube feeding to a client with a tracheostomy. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is observed? 1. The student nurse places the client in a supine position. 2. The student nurse aspirates and returns the residual stomach contents. 3. The student nurse checks the pH of the gastric content. 4. The student nurse checks the bowel sounds for five minutes in each quadrant

The nurse supervises care of a group of children in a day care facility. The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations? 1. A 4-year-old is given paper to write to a pen pal. 2. A 7-year-old is playing with an electric train set. 3. A 9-year-old is performing magic tricks for his friends. 4. A 12-year-old discusses collecting canned goods for the holidays.

The nursing team includes three RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned to which of the following clients? 1. A client with an appendectomy. 2. A client with infectious meningitis. 3. An immunosuppressed client. 4. A client who had a radical mastectomy.

The parents of a child just diagnosed with a chronic illness share with the nurse that they are concerned about the sibling's sudden change in behavior. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse? 1. "Her brother is feeling left out right now, but we plan to include him in his sister's care." 2. "Her brother is just feeling left out right now, but he will start acting normal soon." 3. "Her brother is worried about her and is just reacting to his fear." 4. "Her brother is going through a normal developmental stage."

The parents of a newborn diagnosed with a meningocele have been grieving the loss of their perfect child. After three days of grieving, the progress in their emotional status is indicated to the nurse by which of the following comments? 1. "When will it be safe for us to hold our baby?" 2. "We would rather that you feed our baby." 3. "What did we do to cause this problem?" 4. "When do you anticipate our baby going home?"

The physician prescribes ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for a client. Which of the following instructions is MOST important for the nurse to include when instructing the client about this medication? 1. "Drink plenty of fluids." 2. "You may take this medication with your multivitamin." 3. "Eliminate dairy products from your diet." 4. "Take this medication with meals."

The school nurse notes that one of the children has a copious watery discharge from the left eye, and the eye is red. Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST? 1. Contact the child's parents to pick up the child. 2. Instruct the child to use a clean tissue each time he wipes his eye. 3. Contact the child's physician. 4. Obtain the child's temperature.

Which of the following indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching for a postoperative client using the incentive spirometer? Select all that apply: 1. The client exhales with the spirometer in his mouth. 2. The client inhales with the spirometer in his mouth. 3. The client splints his incision before using the spirometer. 4. The client raises the head of his bed before using the spirometer. 5. The client breath rate is 20/minute while using the spirometer. 6. The client exhales and holds his breath for two to three seconds.

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A 41-year-old woman was brought to the emergency room by two police officers after she had been standing barefoot in the rain for more than two hours. The police officers report that the woman had to be restrained after she resisted and became agitated. The intake nurse's FIRST action should be which of the following? 1. Complete a physical examination. 2. Maintain a safe environment. 3. Ascertain the client's mental status. 4. Orient the client to place and time.

A LPN/LVN contacts the nurse to say that she has shingles on her back. Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST? 1. "You can't take care of clients for 14 days." 2. "Come to work as scheduled." 3. "You can't care for clients until the lesions are crusted." 4. "Please contact your physician."

A client awakens during the night with dyspnea, severe anxiety, jugular vein distention (JVD), and frothy pink sputum. After the nurse begins oxygen at 4 liters per nasal cannula, which of the following actions is MOST appropriate? 1. Place two pillows behind the head, and elevate the legs. 2. Notify the physician about the change in the client's condition. 3. Increase IV fluids to liquefy the secretions. 4. Dim the lights, and provide privacy.

A client begins taking haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg tid. It is MOST important for the nurse to share which of the following with the client? 1. "Do not eat aged cheese, beer, or red wine." 2. "Rise slowly when standing." 3. "Suck on hard candy." 4. "Avoid pretzels, potato chips, and carbonated beverages."

A client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia is admitted with shortness of breath, anemia, and tachycardia. The MOST appropriately stated nursing diagnosis for this client is which of the following? 1. Altered protection, immunosuppression: leukemia. 2. Impaired gas exchange related to decreased RBCs. 3. Risk for infection related to altered immune system. 4. Risk of injury related to decreased platelets.

A client diagnosed with tertiary syphilis is admitted to a nursing unit. The client exhibits signs of marked dementia and disorientation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Place the nurse call bell within reach. 2. Frequently observe the client's behavior. 3. Apply a vest-type restraint. 4. Provide an around-the-clock sitter.

A client has an order for aminophylline (Truphylline) PO. The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the physician if the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "I am allergic to neomycin." 2. "I am taking propranolol (Inderal)." 3. "I have trouble breathing when I exercise." 4. "I have had several urinary tract infections."

A client has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 400 mg/day for four weeks. He experiences an oral temperature of 105°F (40.5°C), severe rigidity, oculogyric crisis, and severe hypertension. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Administer PRN benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) immediately. 2. Hold the chlorpromazine, and notify the medical staff stat. 3. Place the client in isolation on bedrest in semi-Fowler's position. 4. Administer acetaminophen 500 mg, and place the client on a cooling mattress.

A client is treated for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should assume the HIGHEST priority for the nurse when planning the client's care? 1. The client has subcutaneous nodules on the right and left forearms. 2. The client has a slight contracture of the right wrist. 3. The client has mild erythema of the finger joints. 4. The client has an area of ecchymosis approximately 3 mm in diameter on right forearm.

A client receives thiethylperazine maleate (Torecan) 10 mg IM after surgery for repair of a hernia. The ordered activity is up ad lib. One half hour after administration of the medication, the patient has to void. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Accompany the patient to the bathroom. 2. Place the patient on the bedpan. 3. Obtain a bedside commode for the patient to use. 4. Obtain an order to catheterize the patient.

A client recently admitted to labor and delivery states that she is having severe discomfort with contractions. The nursing assessment reveals that the client is 3 cm dilated. The nurse assists the client through guided imagery. Ten minutes later the client is more agitated. The nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Reteach the exercise. 2. Reposition the client. 3. Turn on the television. 4. Ambulate the client.

A client undergoes a total laryngectomy because of carcinoma. The nurse instructs the client and spouse how to suction the laryngectomy tube. Which of the following actions indicates to the nurse that teaching is effective? 1. The man selects a Yankauer tonsil tip catheter to suction the laryngectomy tube. 2. The man takes several deep breaths before the suction catheter is inserted. 3. The man applies suction as he introduces the sterile catheter into the stoma. 4. The wife suctions the man's mouth and then the laryngectomy tube.

A man is hospitalized with a fractured pelvis following an automobile accident. A female nurse is administering routine morning care when the patient tells the nurse that he finds her extremely attractive and would like her to come back to visit him that evening after work. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "I appreciate the compliment you paid me, but why did you ask me that?" 2. "That kind of interaction is not appropriate. Why don't you finish shaving?" 3. "It is interesting that you feel that way. Do I remind you of someone?" 4. "You seem to be attracted to me, but I don't feel the same way."

A permanent demand pacemaker, set at a rate of 72, is implanted in a client for persistent third-degree block. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Pulse rate 88 and irregular. 2. Apical pulse rate regular at 68. 3. Blood pressure 110/88, pulse at 78. 4. Skin warm and dry to touch.

A spica cast is applied to a 14-month-old with developmental dysplasia of the hips. Which of the following is MOST appropriate for the nurse to teach the parents? 1. Change diapers frequently to prevent cast soiling. 2. Inspect the skin around the cast. 3. Turn the client by using the abduction stabilizer bar. 4. Keep small toys out of the client's reach.

A woman is in active labor with her first child when her membranes rupture. She voices a concern to the nurse that she is afraid of having a "dry labor." Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate? 1. "The amniotic fluid provides only minimal lubrication for the labor process." 2. "The amniotic sac may impede the progress of labor and is often ruptured artificially." 3. "Labor is only slightly more difficult with early rupture of the amniotic sac." 4. "Because there is limited amniotic fluid, additional fluids will be supplied."

An elderly client is diagnosed with a vitamin K deficiency because of dietary malabsorption. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client? 1. Encourage the client to remain in bed. 2. Carefully check the client's arm after taking the blood pressure. 3. Increase dietary intake of fruits and fiber. 4. Observe the client for signs of angina or cardiac dysrhythmia.

An elderly patient undergoes a colonoscopy. During the postprocedure period, it is MOST important for the nurse to monitor for which of the following? 1. Patient's ability to move the legs. 2. Fluid and electrolyte balance. 3. Characteristics of the patient's stool. 4. Level of pain the patient experiences.

During a nonstress test (NST), the nurse observes several late decelerations. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate? 1. Reposition the client on her right side. 2. Notify the physician for further evaluation. 3. Document these results in the nurse's notes. 4. Stop the oxytocin (Pitocin) immediately.

During a well-baby checkup, the nurse evaluates the reflexes of a 6-month-old child. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Presence of a positive Babinski reflex. 2. Extrusion reflex when feeding. 3. Able to grasp objects voluntarily. 4. Rolls from abdomen to back at will.

Four days after a client has an abdominal perineal resection, which of the following signs is MOST important for the nurse to report to the physician? 1. Moderate amount of serosanguineous drainage on the abdominal dressing. 2. Nausea, vomiting, and increased abdominal distention. 3. Moderate amount of yellow-green nasogastric drainage and decreased urine output. 4. Urinary output via Foley catheter 120 ml over a 4-hour period.

Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (GoLYTELY) is ordered for a client before a colonoscopy. The physician's office nurse explains to the client how to take the solution. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates the need for further instruction? 1. "I need to drink 4 liters of the solution." 2. "If I drink it ice cold, it won't taste as bad." 3. "Once I finish drinking the solution, I can drink only water." 4. "I can use tap water to reconstitute the powder."

Prior to helping a client out of bed on the first day after an anterior cervical fusion, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Remove the client's cervical collar. 2. Raise the head of the bed. 3. Position the client supine at the edge of the bed. 4. Ask the client to fold both arms across his chest.

The daughter of an elderly client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease provides care for her parent in her home. The nurse knows that which of the following observations MOST likely represents caregiver burnout? 1. The daughter fails to get her mother into a wheelchair daily. 2. The home environment is extremely cluttered at each visit. 3. The daughter is always in a housecoat at the time of the nurse's visits. 4. The daughter's husband is seen assisting with his mother-in-law's care.

The home care nurse visits a young adult with a diagnosis of hepatitis A. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is needed? 1. "I have been very careful to wash my hands after I go to the bathroom." 2. "I have had to take Tylenol several times this week for this sinus infection I have." 3. "I have been very careful not to handle my child's toys or eating utensils." 4. "My husband has been preparing all of the meals since I've been sick."

The home health nurse makes home visits to follow the progress of a 2-year-old diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. When the nurse visits the home, the child is diaphoretic and short of breath. What should the nurse do FIRST? 1. Give the boy oxygen at 2 liters via nasal cannula. 2. Place the boy in the knee-chest or squatting position. 3. Administer morphine 0.1 mg/kg SQ to the boy. 4. Lay the boy in bed flat with his head elevated.

The mother of a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes calls to discuss the child's self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) home readings. The child is being tightly regulated with a combination of NPH and regular insulin before breakfast and supper. The past two mornings, the blood sugar readings were 220 mg/dL and 210 mg/dL. The nurse should advise the mother to take which of the following actions? 1. Continue the child's medication regime. 2. Check the blood sugar during the night. 3. Give the NPH insulin later in the evening. 4. Serve the bedtime snack earlier in the evening.

The nurse cares for a 23-year-old college student from China awaiting arthroscopic knee surgery. Which of the following observations suggests to the nurse that the client is anxious? 1. The client's skin is cool and dry. 2. The client shifts his position in bed frequently. 3. The client's pulse is 74 and BP is 104/66. 4. The client answers questions appropriately.

The nurse cares for a child after a tonsillectomy. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Heart rate of 88 beats per minute. 2. Expectorating bright red secretions. 3. Thirty milliliters of dark brown secretions. 4. Infrequent swallowing.

The nurse cares for a client in active labor. As labor progresses, the client becomes irritable and complains of feeling increasingly uncomfortable. The nurse notes that the client is 8 cm dilated. Which of these actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Notify the physician of the patient's complaints. 2. Coach the patient in proper breathing and relaxation techniques. 3. Administer the standing order for meperidine (Demerol). 4. Reposition the fetal monitor to allow the patient to change positions.

The nurse cares for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition. Lab values are glucose 72 mg/dL, chloride 98 mEq/L, sodium 138 mEq/L, potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate? 1. Discontinue the TPN administration. 2. Notify the physician. 3. Administer IV glucose. 4. Check the client's vital signs.

The nurse cares for a client scheduled for surgery. Immediately before transporting the client to the surgical area, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Check the client's vital signs. 2. Check the client's identification bracelet. 3. Ask the client to sign the operative permit. 4. Administer the preoperative medications.

The nurse cares for a client with a radium implant. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Evaluate the position of the applicator every two hours. 2. Place the client on a low-residue diet to decrease bowel movements. 3. Encourage the use of the bedside commode every one to two hours. 4. Decrease fluid intake to decrease radiation in the bladder.

The nurse cares for a patient admitted to the unit three days ago with deep partial thickness and full thickness burns over 30% of the body. It is MOST important for the nurse to report which of the following observations to the next shift? 1. CVP reading of 12 cm water pressure. 2. General muscle weakness and lethargy. 3. Heart rate of 100 beats per minute. 4. Systolic blood pressure of 105.

The nurse cares for a patient who is lethargic but responsive to verbal commands. The nurse now observes that the client is responding to noxious stimuli by withdrawing. Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate? 1. Reassess the client in one hour. 2. Notify the physician. 3. Place the client in Trendelenburg's position. 4. Contact the family.

The nurse cares for patients on the pediatric unit. An 8-year-old patient with deep partial thickness and full thickness burns on the right thigh is admitted. The nurse should assign the new patient with which of the following roommates? 1. A 2-year-old with chickenpox. 2. A 4-year-old with asthma. 3. A 9-year-old with acute diarrhea. 4. A 10-year-old with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

The nurse enters the room and discovers that the client has slurred speech, right-sided paralysis, and unequal pupils. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Call the physician. 2. Assess the respiratory status. 3. Determine the level of consciousness. 4. Perform a complete neurological evaluation.

The nurse explains the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to a client diagnosed with sciatica. Which of the following actions, if performed by the patient, indicates to the nurse that further teaching is necessary? 1. The client applies a conducting gel before applying the electrodes. 2. The client places the electrodes on the side of the body opposite from the painful area. 3. The client turns up the voltage until she/he feels a prickly "pins and needles" sensation. 4. The client adjusts the voltage based on the relief of pain she/he experiences.

The nurse in the pediatrician's office instructs the parents of a toddler about a scheduled magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The nurse tells the parents the child should be sedated using chloral hydrate (Noctec) prior to the MRI. The parents ask if they can administer the medication at home so that the toddler will be asleep when they arrive at the hospital. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate? 1. "I will ask the physician if it is permissible." 2. "The medication should be administered at the hospital." 3. "The child should be awake when arriving at the hospital." 4. "Are you sure you can handle your sedated toddler?"

The nurse is caring for a client with a bleeding duodenal ulcer. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the patient reported taking which of the following medications? 1. Ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg PO. 2. Metoclopramide hydrochloride (Reglan) 15 mg PO. 3. Sucralfate (Carafate) 1 gm PO. 4. Famotidine (Pepcid) 20 mg PO.

The nurse performs an ice massage for a client in chronic pain. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Redness or inflammation of the tissue. 2. Mottling or graying of the tissue. 3. The client states that she feels a burning and tingling sensation in the area. 4. The client states that she feels a numbness and a cold sensation in the area.

The nurse performs diet teaching for a client with a spinal cord injury at S3. Which of the following meals, if chosen by the client, indicates to the nurse that teaching is effective? 1. Cheeseburger with tomato and onion. 2. Spaghetti with meat sauce and green beans. 3. Tuna fish sandwich with orange juice. 4. Grilled cheese sandwich and chocolate pudding.

The nurse performs teaching for a client being discharged on dexamethasone (Decadron) 0.75 mg PO daily. The nurse determines teaching successful if the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "I will take my medication with orange juice in the morning." 2. "I will take my medication with breakfast." 3. "I will take my medication three hours after eating." 4. "I will take my medication before I eat breakfast."

The nurse plans care for a client who had surgery for an ileal conduit 2 days ago. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Remove the appliance regularly, and clean the skin with antiseptic solution. 2. Apply a close-fitting drainage bag to the stoma. 3. Massage the skin around the stoma with an emollient. 4. Expose the area around the stoma to air twice a day.

The nurse prepares a client for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for treatment of cholelithiasis. It is MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions? 1. "Tell me about your sleep patterns." 2. "Who is going to help you at home during the next couple of days?" 3. "Have you noticed an intolerance to fatty foods?" 4. "Have you had difficulty maintaining your weight?"

The nurse prepares to examine the client's thyroid gland. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is BEST? 1. "Would you like a Band-Aid?" 2. "Here is a glass of water." 3. "I will be using this tape measure." 4. "Please use this specimen cup."

The nurse prepares to insert a Foley catheter into a patient. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Place all supplies close to the edge of the table. 2. Keep the field holding the supplies in front of the nurse. 3. Set up the field below the nurse's waist level. 4. Add only clean supplies to the field.

The nurse reviews the record for a patient with a chest tube attached to a Pleur-evac system. The nurse evaluates which of the following nursing actions is appropriate? 1. "Chest tube was clamped." 2. "Pleur-evac next to bed." 3. "Suction decreased to 15 cm." 4. "Chest tube disconnected from the Pleur-evac."

The nurse sees clients in a pediatric clinic. The nurse receives a phone call from the mother of a 3-year-old saying that her child has vomited several times today. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is BEST? 1. "Offer your child some ice cream." 2. "Give your child some apple juice." 3. "Offer your child orange juice." 4. "Make some pudding for your child."

To coordinate community placement for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia and alcoholism who is homeless, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Collaborate with members of the client's family to explore placement options. 2. Collaborate with the health care team and the client to schedule a predischarge visit to a residential placement facility. 3. Visit the placement facility alone to make an independent decision about the facility, and report to the client and family. 4. Review with the client specific rules of the facility.

When using palpation techniques during the physical assessment of an adult female with abdominal pain, which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it. 2. Inform the client to breathe slowly. 3. Use bimanual palpation technique. 4. Apply light palpation in the area.

When working with an adolescent diagnosed with hypertension and obesity, it is MOST important for the nurse to make which of the following suggestions? 1. Avoid participating in organized sports. 2. Join an adolescent weight reduction support group. 3. Limit socialization with friends of normal weight. 4. Adhere to a 1,000-calorie low-fat diet.

Which nursing action is MOST appropriate after intubating a postoperative client who had a respiratory arrest? 1. Soak the intubation equipment in concentrated Betadine solution. 2. Place the intubation blade in a bag, and arrange for gas sterilization. 3. Soak the intubation blade in Cidex solution. 4. Wash the equipment with soap and water and allow to air-dry.

Which nursing action is MOST appropriate when an infant is admitted for fever, poor feeding, irritability, and a bulging fontanel? 1. Perform neurological checks every four hours. 2. Place the client on droplet precautions. 3. Monitor the client's urine output closely. 4. Encourage fluid intake.

Which of the following indicates that a client is beginning to develop a trusting relationship with the nurse? 1. The client describes delusions to the nurse. 2. The client can describe his/her feelings to the nurse. 3. The nurse feels more comfortable with the client. 4. The client reports feeling less anxious.

Which of the following statements by an adult client indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching regarding care of a sigmoid colostomy? 1. "I hope to be able to go without a pouch soon." 2. "I'm irrigating my colostomy after each meal." 3. "My stoma is looking better all the time." 4. "It's not hard to change my pouch every several days."

A 12-year-old client is admitted to the pediatric unit in vaso-occlusive crisis from sickle cell anemia. As the nurse prepares the plan of care, which of the following orders should the nurse question? 1. Bedrest with bathroom privileges. 2. Two liters oxygen via nasal cannula. 3. Maintain IV at keep-open rate. 4. Administer analgesics as ordered.

A 4-month-old infant who had a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) following the last DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine is seen in the clinic for another immunization administration. Prior to the nurse's administering the DTaP, which of the following should be the nurse's priority? 1. Withhold the immunization. 2. Give half the dose in this injection. 3. Consult the physician about giving pediatric DT (diphtheria and tetanus). 4. Instruct the parents to give acetaminophen following administration of the full dose of DTaP.

A 74-year-old man is brought by his daughter to the emergency room. When asked his name, he is unable to remember it and appears to be disheveled, restless, and confused. His daughter says that she has been caring for him at home for the last year, but he "ran away" after they had an argument about his deteriorating personal hygiene. She found him several hours later sitting in the street. She confides to the nurse that she feels horrible about yelling at her father. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse? 1. "We all do things that we are sorry for later." 2. "Don't feel guilty because he is confused." 3. "Your father's illness must be difficult for both of you." 4. "The social worker will be able to help you with this problem."

A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a suspected diagnosis of Haemophilus influenzae meningitis. As the nurse explains care to the parents, they ask how long their child will need to be in a room by herself. Which response by the nurse is MOST appropriate? 1. "It depends on the results of her blood counts." 2. "Patients like her are usually in isolation for a couple of days or so." 3. "Isolation can usually be stopped 24 hours after the start of antibiotic therapy." 4. "When your child has been afebrile for 48 hours, we will move her."

A client complains of hearing loss. While the nurse is irrigating the client's ear to remove cerumen for better observation of the tympanic membrane, the client complains of dizziness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Notify the physician immediately. 2. Monitor for changes in intracranial pressure. 3. Warm the irrigant, and resume the procedure. 4. Explore the canal with a cotton applicator.

A client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) states that he experiences leg pain frequently when walking, and he asks the nurse in the clinic what he should do. The nurse should advise him to take which of the following actions? 1. Lie down with his feet elevated above his heart when he experiences pain. 2. Apply a heating pad to his legs for 15 minutes before walking. 3. Walk until he experiences pain, then rest, and then resume walking. 4. Perform stretching exercises 20 minutes before starting to walk.

A client is admitted to the emergency room with complaints of crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, and left arm pain. Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST? 1. Administer oxygen. 2. Place in a semi-Fowler's position. 3. Administer morphine sulfate. 4. Administer lidocaine.

A client is diagnosed with a tumor of the pituitary gland and has a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse plans care for the patient two days after surgery. It is MOST important for the nurse to monitor which of the following? 1. Complete blood count (CBC). 2. Temperature. 3. Specific gravity of urine. 4. Intracranial pressure.

A client is experiencing a severe panic attack and has threatened to hurt another client on the unit. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following PRN medications as ordered? 1. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine). 2. Lithium carbonate (Lithane). 3. Haloperidol (Haldol). 4. Phenytoin (Dilantin).

A client is scheduled for a myelogram because of complaints of severe lumbar pain. Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST important for this procedure? 1. Inform the client about being NPO prior to the test. 2. Encourage ambulation after the test. 3. Encourage fluids prior to and after the test. 4. Instruct the client to remain prone for 24 hours.

A client receives prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM before repair of a hernia under general anesthesia. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed six hours after surgery? 1. An IV of 0.9% NaCl is infusing at 100 ml/hour. 2. The patient is sleepy but able to be aroused. 3. The patient has not voided since surgery. 4. There is a moderate amount of serosanguineous drainage on the abdominal dressing.

A client returns to the recovery room at the outpatient surgery center after cataract surgery. The nurse notes that the IV site in the client's left hand appears reddened and warm. Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, is BEST? 1. Call the physician to obtain an order to remove the IV cannula. 2. Apply cool compresses, and continue to assess the IV insertion site. 3. Stop the IV infusion, and remove the IV cannula. 4. Apply antibiotic ointment to the site, and change the IV dressing.

A client visits the rape-crisis clinic one week after being assaulted. The client is currently taking alprazolam (Xanax) 0.25 mg PO q 6 hours for anxiety. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, reflects a correct understanding of this medication? 1. "I can take it whenever I feel upset." 2. "I should not take this with anything but water." 3. "I guess I need to stop drinking white wine." 4. "This medication will help me forget and go on."

A client who had an appendectomy four days ago complains of severe abdominal pain. During the initial assessment he states, "I have had two almost-black stools today." Which of the following nursing actions is MOST important? 1. Start an IV with D5W at 125 ml/hour. 2. Insert a nasogastric tube. 3. Notify the physician. 4. Obtain a stool specimen.

A client who is terminal is on a unit with limited visiting hours that restrict children younger than 12 years of age from visiting. Which nursing action has the HIGHEST priority? 1. Explain the visiting hours to the client's family. 2. Propose a policy change to the medical and nursing staff. 3. Allow flexibility with family members' visitation. 4. Encourage the family to call the unit between visiting hours.

A client with sudden onset of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is started on IV unfractionated heparin. Which of the following orders should the nurse question? 1. Warm, moist packs to the affected leg. 2. Elevate the foot of the bed 6 inches. 3. Commode privileges without weight bearing. 4. Elastic stockings on unaffected leg.

A client with urinary frequency, burning, and a temperature of 102°F (38.8°C) is instructed by the nurse to collect a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. The nurse knows that teaching is successful if the client states which of the following? 1. "I will call the lab before I collect my urine." 2. "I will drink several glasses of water before I collect my urine." 3. "I will collect the specimen using an aseptic technique." 4. "I will discard my first voiding in the morning."

A nursing student with a history of breast cancer reports to the nurse on the unit that the nursing student has just developed shingles on her trunk. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Suggest that the nursing student contact her physician. 2. Assign the nursing student to clients that are not high risk. 3. Inform the nursing student that she cannot care for clients. 4. Restrict the nursing student from performing invasive procedures.

A woman diagnosed with hepatitis B is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy. It is MOST important for the nurse to check which of the following lab results before the patient goes to surgery? 1. Potassium. 2. Sodium. 3. Prothrombin time. 4. Hemoglobin.

A young Hispanic client who speaks little English is admitted to a medical-surgical unit with an increased temperature. Prior to the nurse performing a physical assessment, which of the following is the MOST appropriate nursing action? 1. Attempt to prepare the client with hand signals. 2. Show the client pictures of the physical exam process. 3. Contact an employee who speaks Spanish to translate. 4. Speak slowly to explain the physical assessment.

After termination of preterm labor, the nurse confirms the ability of a client to monitor herself at home for fetal well-being if she can do which of the following? 1. Count uterine contractions. 2. Measure her urine output. 3. Count fetal kicks. 4. Weigh herself daily.

An 8-year-old child is brought to the physician's office by his mother. The mother is concerned because the boy has a fever, vomited twice, and slept all day yesterday with the curtains closed. The child complains of headache and nausea and has a temperature of 103°F (39.3°C). The nurse observes the child has a petechial rash on the trunk of the body. Which of the following assessments is MOST important for the nurse to perform? 1. Grasp the child's hands, and ask him to squeeze the nurse's hands. 2. Stroke the plantar surface of the child's foot with a reflex hammer. 3. Gently flex the child's head and neck onto the chest. 4. Have the child stand with his eyes closed, his arms at his sides, and his feet and knees close together.

At a health-screening clinic, an adult male client's total plasma cholesterol level is 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Refer the client to a physician for appropriate medication. 2. Refer the client to the dietitian. 3. Obtain a diet history. 4. Recheck the cholesterol level in two years.

During a health history, a teenaged girl tells the nurse, "I have no appetite, and I've lost 4 lb this week." It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Notify the physician. 2. Weigh the client. 3. Continue with the interview. 4. Examine the abdomen.

During the discharge planning session for a chronically ill infant, the nurse observes that the single mother nervously paces most of the time while bouncing the infant in her arms. Which of the following suggestions by the nurse is BEST? 1. "See your obstetrician for a prescription for a mild tranquilizer." 2. "Buy a commercially made 'baby bouncer' infant seat." 3. "Enroll in a Volunteers of America parenting class." 4. "Investigate hiring a live-in nanny."

Four days ago the physician prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid) 600 mg tid for a client. The client returns to the outpatient clinic for evaluation. What teaching regarding the medication is MOST important for the nurse to reinforce with the client and the client's spouse? 1. The client should check for ankle swelling and decreased urinary output. 2. The client should keep a log of the time of day medication is taken and the way he is feeling. 3. The client should call the clinic if tremors, muscular weakness, or ataxia develops. 4. Because of the medication, the client should be experiencing remission of the symptoms.

A 20-year-old, gravida 1, para 0 woman comes to the clinic for her first routine prenatal exam. During the physical assessment, the client informs the nurse that she is unsure of the date of her last menstrual period. Which of the following assessments would best assist the nurse in determining her expected date of confinement (EDC)? 1. The presence of Hegar's sign. 2. A positive pregnancy test. 3. The presence of quickening. 4. Auscultation of the fetal heartbeat.

A 76-year-old woman has a medical history that includes hypertension with cardiac involvement. A public health nurse visits this client regularly and on each visit records her vital signs. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect for this client? 1. Temperature 99.5°F (37.5°C), pulse 110, respirations 32, blood pressure 140/80. 2. Temperature 98.6°F (37°C), pulse 78, respirations 16, blood pressure 120/80. 3. Temperature 99.8°F (37.7°C), pulse 90, respirations 20, blood pressure 150/90. 4. Temperature 96.8°F (36°C), pulse 80, respirations 20, blood pressure 160/90.

A client at 16 weeks' gestation has a blood sample drawn for rubella antibody screening. The test results reveal a low titer. When discussing the results with the client, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Arrange for the client to have an MMR immunization immediately. 2. Explain to the client that the results are expected and nothing needs to be done. 3. Explore options with the client about whether to terminate the pregnancy. 4. Encourage the client to receive the rubella immunization immediately after delivery.

A client at 38 weeks' gestation is admitted in active labor. The nursing assessment reveals a decrease in the client's blood pressure to 90/50, and the fetal heart rate (FHR) is 130 and regular. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST important? 1. Contact the physician. 2. Elevate the head of the bed. 3. Check the client's blood pressure and FHR every 30 minutes. 4. Place the client on her left side.

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. The client's vital signs are B/P 162/100, pulse 78, respirations 30 and labored with wheezing. The nurse should question which of the following orders? 1. Theophylline (Somophyllin) 0.7 mg/kg/h IV. 2. Tetracycline hydrochloride (Sumycin) 250 mg IM qd. 3. Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) inhaler 2 inhalations qid. 4. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) 40 mg PO bid.

A client had a mitral valve replacement three days ago. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? 1. Maintain the client in the supine position to prevent tension on the mediastinal suture line. 2. Encourage deep breathing but discourage coughing because of increased central venous pressure. 3. Decrease fluids to prevent fluid retention and development of congestive heart failure. 4. Encourage early activity to promote ventilation and improve quality of circulation.

A client had a thoracotomy three hours ago. For the past two hours, there has been 100 ml/hour of bloody chest drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Increase the IV fluid rate. 2. Administer oxygen at 5 L/minute per oxygen mask. 3. Elevate the head of the bed. 4. Advise the physician of the amount of drainage.

A client has an order for hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 50 mg qd. The nurse knows that teaching is successful if the client states which of the following? 1. "I should not operate heavy machinery." 2. "I should drink five glasses of liquid per day." 3. "This medication will cause my urine to turn orange." 4. "I should eat dried apricots each day."

A client has received cimetidine (Tagamet) 300 mg qid for several weeks. During an office visit, the physician gives the client an additional prescription for aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) 600 mg qid. Which of the following instructions, if given by the nurse, is BEST? 1. Take the Tagamet and Amphojel together after meals and hs for combined effect. 2. Take the Amphojel with meals and before bed, and take the Tagamet one hour after meals and before bed. 3. Take the Tagamet two hours before meals and before bed, and take the Amphojel two hours after meals and at bedtime. 4. Take the Tagamet with meals and one hour before bed, and take the Amphojel two hours after meals and hs.

A client has recently been placed on warfarin (Coumadin) for transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). The nurse is MOST concerned if the patient makes which of the following statements? 1. "I eat cantaloupe and bananas every day." 2. "I can eat potato chips and dill pickles." 3. "I eat strawberries and oranges every day." 4. "I have to eat more green salads and pork."

A client is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, and the nurse instructs the client about the disease. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates the need for further teaching? 1. "I should not drink alcoholic beverages." 2. "I should not go places that are crowded." 3. "I should try to stay calm." 4. "I should use my hot tub daily."

A client is diagnosed with otosclerosis and is admitted for a stapedectomy. It is MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions? 1. "Have you noticed fluid draining from your left ear?" 2. "Have you had problems hearing for your entire life?" 3. "Did you require speech therapy when you were a child?" 4. "When did you notice that your hearing was impaired?"

A client is to receive peritoneal dialysis through a catheter inserted through a trocar. Which of the following nursing interventions is ESSENTIAL for the nurse to perform? 1. Maintain the client in a supine position during the procedure. 2. Weigh the client during the procedure and again 24 hours later. 3. Change the dwell time according to the client's tolerance during the procedure. 4. Check the client's BP and apical and radial pulses before the procedure.

A client is treated for deep vein thrombosis with IV unfractionated heparin. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Increased anxiety. 2. Decreased heart rate. 3. Increased activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). 4. Decreased level of consciousness.

A father brings his 15-month-old son to the well-baby clinic for a routine checkup. The father confides to the nurse that he is concerned that his son still crawls and does not walk. Which of the following responses, if made by the nurse to the father, is BEST? 1. "I will refer you to a pediatric specialist if he doesn't start walking soon." 2. "Have you noticed any signs of paralysis or weakness in your son?" 3. "Try standing him on his feet several times a day." 4. "Children frequently set their own pace for development."

A husband and wife meet at the mental health clinic to make an appointment for family therapy. Suddenly, the wife begins to sob loudly. As the nurse approaches, the husband says, "I guess we just don't get along." Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate? 1. "Your wife seems to be upset by the situation." 2. "Perhaps you should both go home now." 3. "Try to think about what precipitated her crying." 4. "The situation is difficult for both of you."

A patient on suicide precautions asks for a razor to shave her legs. When the nurse tells the patient that she must remain with the patient, the patient responds, "Don't you trust me?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "It is against hospital policy to allow patients on suicide precautions to have razors unsupervised." 2. "I trust you, but your physician said a nurse has to watch you if you want to shave your legs." 3. "Wouldn't you rather wait until you are feeling better before you try to shave your legs?" 4. "You have been having thoughts about wanting to hurt yourself recently, so I'll stay with you."

A patient receives gentamycin (Garamycin) 500 mg q 8 hours IV for a Pseudomonas infection of the leg. When the nurse walks into the patient's room, the patient is sitting in a chair with his back to the door, looking out the window. When the patient does not respond to the nurse's greeting, the nurse touches him on the shoulder. The patient jumps and acts startled. Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, is MOST important? 1. Ask the patient what he is thinking. 2. Monitor the color and sensation in the patient's leg. 3. Obtain the patient's temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. 4. Check the patient for tinnitus and hearing loss.

A primipara is admitted in early labor, and her membranes rupture. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is MOST important? 1. Determine the pH of the amniotic fluid. 2. Evaluate the mother's blood pressure. 3. Check the monitor for decelerations. 4. Assess for a prolapsed cord.

A psychiatric patient admitted involuntarily asks the nurse to mail a letter to the President. The patient states that the letter will make the President regret his actions to prevent homosexuals from serving in the military. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. Accept the letter and place it in the patient's medical record. 2. Read the patient's letter and decide if it is appropriate to mail. 3. Call the patient's psychiatrist and inform him of the letter. 4. Discourage the patient from sending the letter, but mail it if patient insists.

A school-aged child informs the school nurse that his right knee "doesn't feel right." Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? 1. Instruct the child to extend the right leg. 2. Put both of the child's legs through range of motion. 3. Advise the child to soak the right knee in warm water. 4. Compare the appearance of the right knee with the left knee.

A staff member working in the newborn nursery complains to the nurse that even though he doesn't feel bad, he has been having loose stools for the last couple of days. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST? 1. "Make sure you wash your hands after going to the bathroom." 2. "Are you drinking plenty of fluids?" 3. "Describe to me how you are feeling." 4. "I'm going to reassign you to the orthopedics."

A young adult comes to the outpatient clinic with complaints of vaginal itching. Which of the following recommendations, if given to the client by the nurse, is MOST appropriate? 1. "Supplement your diet with yogurt and dairy products." 2. "Douche with an over-the-counter preparation." 3. "Wash the area with soap and water several times a day." 4. "Wear underwear that is lined with a cotton crotch."

A young woman comes to the prenatal clinic, pregnant for the first time. The client states that she participates in a regular exercise program and asks the nurse if she should continue to do this during her pregnancy. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse? 1. "You should limit your exercise because it may interfere with your ability to carry the child to term." 2. "You should restrict your exercise to taking brisk walks twice a day." 3. "You can exercise as much as you want, but you should cut back on your other activities." 4. "You can continue your regular exercise program, but you should rest when you are tired."

After the anesthesiologist administers an epidural to a woman in labor, which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority? 1. Decrease IV fluids. 2. Assess the fetal heart monitor. 3. Place the mother on her right side. 4. Obtain the blood pressure.

An elderly client constantly comes to the nurse's station with varying complaints and requests. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST? 1. Speak to the client only when the client calls the nurse. 2. Address and manage each specific complaint and request. 3. Redirect the client to other activity. 4. Interact with the client at consistent intervals.

An elderly client has had a subtotal gastrectomy. The client received meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg and hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Vistaril) 50 mg IM. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following was observed? 1. Tachypnea. 2. Lethargy. 3. Hypertension. 4. Disorientation.

An elderly client is very confused and disoriented when admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. Which of the following is a priority nursing assessment? 1. Determine the client's level of mobility when walking. 2. Evaluate the client's teeth, and determine an appropriate diet. 3. Determine if a family member can remain at the bedside. 4. Assess the respiratory status, and evaluate for hypoxia.

During administration of oral medications to an elderly, confused client, the client states, "These pills look funny. They belong to the lady down the hall." Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse? 1. "Your physician has ordered new medications for you. They will help you get well." 2. "Remember yesterday when I brought your medications? They look the same." 3. "I'll explain why you are receiving these medications." 4. "I'll be back after I check your medications again."

In caring for a client with dementia, the nurse should give highest priority to which of the following goals? 1. Keep the client alive. 2. Ensure that the client has an adequate fluid intake. 3. Return the client to a functional role in the community. 4. Maintain an optimal level of functioning.

The clinic nurse returns a phone call from a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who has been vomiting for 24 hours. It is MOST important for the nurse to instruct the client to take which of the following actions? 1. Take half of the regular insulin dose. 2. Attempt to maintain the regular diabetic diet. 3. Limit intake of sweets and sugar. 4. Drink liquids as often as possible.

The home care nurse makes a follow-up visit to a client recently diagnosed with AIDS. Which of the following activities, if performed by the client, indicates that the nurse's teaching has been effective? 1. The patient uses a firm toothbrush once a day to brush her teeth. 2. The patient eats a large lunch at noon and a small dinner at 6 PM. 3. The patient changes the litter in her cat's litter box every day. 4. The patient takes docusate sodium (Colace) 300 mg once a day.

The home care nurse visits a client is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) for tremors, shuffling gait, and rigidity. Which of the following statements, if made by the home health aide to the nurse, indicates that the medication is effective? 1. "The client's weight increased by 2 lb." 2. "The client is getting over an upper respiratory infection." 3. "There is an increase in the fine motor tremors." 4. "The client seems to be more ambulatory."

The home care nurse visits a client taking diazepam (Valium) to help deal with the anxiety experienced due to nightmares and flashbacks about the war. During a visit, the home care nurse observes the client is ataxic, confused, has slurred speech, and complains of dizziness. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate? 1. Give the client a relaxation tape, and send the client to a quiet room. 2. Sit quietly with the client because the client is having a flashback. 3. Recommend to the physician that the client be given medication for sleep. 4. Recommend that the physician evaluate the client's excessive use of the drug diazepam.

The infant of a diabetic mother has a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL and a total serum calcium level of 7.0 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following medications would be administered IV? 1. Insulin. 2. Glucose. 3. Phenobarbital. 4. Calcium gluconate.

The nurse assesses the daily lab reports for a patient with a long history of cirrhosis with acute hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the patient is improving? 1. The patient's fasting blood sugar decreased from 100 to 90 mg/dL. 2. The patient's prothrombin time (PT) increased from 20 to 25 seconds. 3. The patient's ammonia level decreased from 160 to 120 g/dL. 4. The patient's AST (SGOT) increased from 24 to 30 Units.

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dissociative disorder. Which of the following is a priority nursing action? 1. Assist the client to understand the relationship between anxiety and dissociation. 2. Assess the client's level of and reason for memory loss. 3. Assist the client to incorporate the dissociated material into conscious memories. 4. Establish an honest, nonjudgmental, and safe relationship with the client.

The nurse cares for a client immediately after an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Vital signs are blood pressure 100/70, pulse 120, respirations 24, urine output 75 ml during the past three hours. Which of the following is a priority nursing action(s) for this client? 1. Weigh the client. 2. Obtain an EKG. 3. Decrease the rate of the IV fluids, and start nasal oxygen. 4. Maintain bedrest, and evaluate for a decrease in CVP readings.

The nurse cares for a client in alcohol withdrawal. The nurse expects the physician to order which of the following oral medications to assist the client in decreasing the severity of the symptoms? 1. Amitriptyline (Elavil). 2. Trazodone (Desyrel). 3. Fluphenazine (Prolixin). 4. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium).

The nurse cares for a client three days after an above-knee amputation (AKA). The client complains about phantom limb pain in the lower leg. Which of the following nursing responses is BEST? 1. "It should improve within a year." 2. "I'll call the physician." 3. "Keep your leg on this pillow." 4. "Staying active will help decrease the episodes."

The nurse cares for a client who had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following observations is MOST important for the nurse to report to the next shift? 1. Resting after receiving IM pain medication. 2. No bowel sounds present. 3. IV infusing at 100 ml/h. 4. Breath sounds decreased in both lower lobes.

The nurse cares for a client with a long leg cast on the right leg. The nurse notes that the right foot is pale and cool to the touch, and the client continues to complain of pain even though an analgesic was administered 45 minutes ago. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take? 1. Apply a heating pad to the client's right toes. 2. Repeat the dose of the analgesic stat. 3. Remove the cast immediately. 4. Notify the physician immediately.

The nurse cares for a neonate diagnosed with an infection. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. Heart rate of 150 bpm. 2. Axillary temperature of 96°F (35.5°C). 3. Weight increase of 4 oz. 4. Respiratory rate of 65 at rest.

The nurse cares for a patient following a right adrenalectomy. During the immediate postoperative period, it is MOST important for the nurse to observe for which of the following? 1. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance. 2. Temperature fluctuation. 3. Respiratory atelectasis. 4. Blood pressure alteration.

The nurse cares for a patient with a head injury. Appropriate nursing interventions for minimizing the risk of increasing intracranial pressure include which of the following? 1. Maintain a liquid diet, perform frequent tracheal suctioning, and turn the client every two hours. 2. Keep the head of the bed flat, turn the client every two hours, and perform nasotracheal suctioning every hour. 3. Maintain the head of the bed elevated at 90°, keep the room dark and quiet, and place the call light within easy reach. 4. Keep the patient's head from flexing or rotating, elevate the head of the bed 30°, and avoid frequent suctioning.

The nurse cares for clients at a student health clinic at a large university. Which of the following signs and symptoms should cause the nurse to suspect cocaine abuse in a college student? 1. Frequent sneezing, complaints of a sore throat, and a temperature of 100°F (37.8°C). 2. Diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. 3. Fatigue, dilated pupils, and anorexia. 4. Complaints of insomnia, rhinorrhea, and facial pain.

The nurse conducts a class at a senior citizen center on the changes associated with aging. The nurse is MOST concerned if a client states which of the following? 1. "I seem to get colds more often now than I did years ago." 2. "I'm about an inch shorter now than I was when I was working." 3. "I don't mind cooking, but eating doesn't appeal to me much anymore." 4. "I've been sleeping with fewer blankets over me lately."

The nurse evaluates care for a client diagnosed with depression. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. The LPN/LVN teaches the client deep breathing and relaxation techniques. 2. The staff allows the client to verbalize thoughts when he tries to sleep. 3. The staff encourages the client to express his feelings more clearly. 4. The LPN/LVN administers flurazepam hydrochloride (Dalmane) 15 mg hs.

The nurse in the outpatient clinic plans care for an older client with left-sided weakness due to a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client has a history of hypertension and osteoporosis. It is MOST important for the nurse to encourage the client to increase which of the following? 1. Calcium in the daily diet. 2. Vitamin D in the daily diet. 3. Time of exposure to sunlight. 4. Activities that involve weight bearing.

The nurse learns that a staff member providing care to a client diagnosed with cytomegalovirus is in early pregnancy. Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST? 1. Reassign the pregnant staff member to care for other patients. 2. Instruct the staff member to contact her physician. 3. Ask the staff member how she is feeling about her pregnancy. 4. Ensure that the staff member follows standard precautions.

The nurse observes the psychiatric staff interact with a client exhibiting manipulative behavior. The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations? 1. The staff discusses with the client the consequences of the manipulative behavior. 2. The staff collaborates to establish limits on the manipulative behavior. 3. The staff clarifies the consequences of the client's manipulative behavior. 4. The staff decreases demands placed on the client that trigger the manipulative behavior.

The nurse on postpartum prepares four clients for discharge. It is MOST important for the nurse to refer which of the following clients for home care? 1. A 15-year-old who vaginally delivered a 7-lb male 2 days ago. 2. An 18-year-old multipara who delivered a 9-lb female by cesarean section 2 days ago. 3. A 20-year-old multipara who delivered 1 day ago and is complaining of cramping. 4. A 22-year-old who delivered by cesarean section and is complaining of burning on urination.

The nurse performs a diet history on a client diagnosed with AIDS hospitalized for a cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the gastrointestinal tract that has resulted in diarrhea. Which of the following food choices indicates a need for the nurse to do further teaching? 1. A cup of beef bouillon, steamed white rice, and strawberry gelatin. 2. Clear chicken broth, two slices of white toast, and a serving of applesauce. 3. A cup of apple juice, cottage cheese, and three unsalted crackers. 4. Plain tea, a fresh fruit salad, and chocolate ice cream.

The nurse performs health screening at a shelter for the homeless. Which of the following nursing observations most likely indicates the need for teaching about personal hygiene? 1. Fruity breath odor. 2. Foul-smelling stools. 3. Vaginal itching. 4. Red, swollen gums.

The nurse performs teaching for a client receiving isoniazid (INH) 300 mg PO daily. The nurse identifies that teaching is successful if the client states which of the following? 1. "My urine will turn brown." 2. "I will take this medication for two weeks." 3. "I shouldn't take any other medication while taking this drug." 4. "I should not drink any alcoholic beverages."

The nurse plans care for a client with Graves' disease. The nurse should intervene if the client drinks which of the following fluids? 1. Milk. 2. Apples. 3. Orange juice. 4. Tea.

The nurse questions the family of a patient admitted with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNK). The nurse should expect which of the following information to be contained in the patient's history? 1. The patient was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago. 2. The patient has a history of 3+ ketones in his urine. 3. The patient is 20 lb overweight and smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. 4. The patient is 66 years old and takes propranolol (Inderal) 20 mg PO tid.

The physician orders an analgesic to be administered to a woman in labor who is 9 cm dilated and is having contractions every 3 minutes, lasting for 50 seconds. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST important? 1. Identify the client prior to administering medication. 2. Calculate the amount of medicine to be administered. 3. Hold the medication, and document the order in nursing notes. 4. Notify the physician regarding the status of the contractions.

The physician prescribes estrogen (Premarin) daily for a middle-aged woman. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates further teaching is necessary? 1. "There may be a change in my libido because of this medication." 2. "I may have a change in my weight while taking this medication." 3. "I may have some difficulty wearing my contact lenses because of the medication." 4. "It is unnecessary for me to perform routine self-breast exams while I am taking this medication."

The physician prescribes hydrochlorothiazide (Oretic) 50 mg PO daily for a client. The client also takes dexamethasone (Decaspray) 2 sprays in each nostril bid. The nurse should encourage the client to increase the intake of which of the following foods? 1. Chicken and low-fat meats. 2. Dairy products and eggs. 3. Whole grain breads and fresh vegetables. 4. Citrus fruits and green, leafy vegetables.

The public health nurse cares for a child diagnosed with impetigo. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed? 1. White patches on the buccal mucosa. 2. Hearing loss. 3. Respiratory wheezes. 4. Periorbital edema.

To best evaluate home compliance with metoclopramide (Reglan) for a 3-month-old, the nurse should take which of the following actions? 1. Observe the mother feeding the infant. 2. Ask the mother about the infant's retention of feedings. 3. Ask the mother how many wet diapers the baby has each day. 4. Weigh the baby, and compare to baseline weight.

When doing an admission assessment for a client diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles), it is important for the nurse to determine which of the following? 1. When the client developed this allergic reaction and how long it has lasted. 2. If the client has eaten any new foods within the past 24 hours. 3. If the client has a history of fever blisters or canker sores. 4. If the client comes in contact with anyone with chickenpox.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that the client has an accurate understanding of the cause of anxiety? 1. "When I get overly tired from working too hard, I begin to have severe headaches and nausea." 2. "I'm losing my mind. I can't think straight." 3. "My chest pounds and I can't catch my breath. I must be having a heart attack." 4. "Now that my mother has died, I've been thinking a lot about the way she abused me. I feel very tense and sick."

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