Quiz #3 Craven Questions

A code is called and Nurse A hands several drugs to Nurse B, stating while rushing off, "Give these to my client while I help with the code." What is Nurse B's appropriate response?

State, "I cannot give medications for other nurses."

The nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin test. At which angle is the nurse expected to instill the drug?

15 degree angle

Which is a cultural norm of the health care system?

There is the use of a systematic approach and problem-solving methodology.

A client is operated on for gallstones. On the postoperative night, the nurse finds that the client is not sleeping and is tossing and turning. When asked about analgesics, the client denies having pain. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Assessing for nonverbal expressions of pain

A home care nurse has been working with an older adult client with a chronic leg ulcer for several months and has noticed a gradual decline in the client's ability to provide self-care and activities of daily living (ADLs). What action will the nurse take?

Collaborate with the client's family to explore options and organize care.

The community health nurse has been providing care for an older adult client or several weeks. During the past three visits, the client has been responding to questions with an uncharacteristically hostile tone and has suggested that the nurse has dishonest motives for visiting the home. In addition to ensuring the nurse's own safety, how should the nurse best follow-up these assessment findings?

Facilitate screening for dementia or other cognitive deficits.

The nurse is planning an educational event for a group of senior citizens on the topic of the normal signs of aging. Which topic(s) should the nurse include about healthy activities a person can engage in to prevent the problems associated with aging?

Initiating good lifestyle habits including diet and exercise Following a routine disease prevention and treatment program Maintaining friendships and social activities

Personal space and distance is a cultural perspective that can impact nurse-client interactions. What is the best way for the nurse to interact physically with a client who has a different cultural perspective on space and distance?

Know the client's cultural personal space preferences.

The home care nurse is assessing a new older adult client in the home. What assessment finding(s) does the nurse recognize as increasing the client's risk for falls?

The client uses benzodiazepines to treat insomnia. There are stairs between the bedroom and the bathroom.

Mr. J. is a 78-year-old man, who is actively dying of unknown causes. Mr. J. is a practicing Muslim. His wife, children, and grandchildren are present. The health care provider in charge of Mr. J.'s care plans to discuss Mr. J.'s impending death with the family. Based on the nurse's knowledge of the Muslim faith, which of the following is not true?

The family will likely want an autopsy.

Which parts of the syringe and needle must be kept sterile when preparing and administering an injection?

The needle hub The needle Inside the barrel