NU 270 Exam 1 Practice Questions

An older adult client has presented to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of dehydration. When assessing the client for risk factors that may have contributed to this condition, what question should the nurse prioritize? a) "Do you use any over-the-counter dietary supplements?" b) "Are you familiar with the USDA's MyPlate recommendations?" c) "Have you ever been diagnosed with heart disease?" d) "Are you currently taking any diuretic medications?"

d) "Are you currently taking any diuretic medications?"

Which is the priority inpatient care for people with severe mental illness? a) Family issues b) Insight into illness c) Social skills d) Symptom management

d) Symptom management

A nurse urges a pregnant patient at the first prenatal office visit to begin taking iron supplements immediately. What is the rationale for this intervention? a) To maintain proper blood glucose levels b) To prevent megalohemoglobinemia c) To reduce the risk for hypertension d) To avoid anemia

d) To avoid anemia

The client is a 32-year-old diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The client attends group therapy for 6 hours a day and then returns home to the client's residence. In which setting would the client receive this type of care? a) Long-term hospitalization b) Acute care hospitalization c) Partial hospitalization program d) Psychiatric specialty unit

c) Partial hospitalization program

The nursing instructor is teaching a class on the nutritional needs of the pregnant client. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which supplement as being known to prevent up to 70% of CNS birth defects? a) iodine b) zinc c) folic acid d) vitamin A

c) folic acid

Research has demonstrated that a common source of hospital-acquired infections in clients with intravenous (IV) infusions is the hub on the IV tubing. Which nursing practice competency is displayed when health care institutions recommend that health care providers always wash hands and wear gloves when assessing the hubs of IV tubing? a) Evidence-based practice b) Informatics c) Person-centered care d) Teamwork and collaboration

a) Evidence-based practice

A nurse is giving a talk to local community group on health promotion and illness prevention. The nurse explains the different levels of promotion. Which of the following does the nurse include when talking about primary promotion? Select all that apply. a) Immunization clinics b) Poison control information c) Screenings for BP d) Recommending mammograms for women e) Teaching about a healthy diet

a) Immunization clinics b) Poison control information e) Teaching about a healthy diet

Which model of health promotion and illness prevention was developed to illustrate how people interact with their environment as they pursue health? a) The health promotion model b) The health belief model c) The health-illness continuum d) The agent-host-environment model

a) The health promotion model

Why are models of health promotion and illness prevention useful when planning health care? Select all that apply. a) The models assist healthcare providers to understand health-related behaviors b) The models are useful for adapting care to people from diverse backgrounds c) The models help overcome barriers related to increased number of people without healthcare d) The models aid in finding cures for chronic disease e) The models overcome barriers to care for low-income and rural populations

a) The models assist healthcare providers to understand health-related behaviors b) The models are useful for adapting care to people from diverse backgrounds c) The models help overcome barriers related to increased number of people without healthcare e) The models overcome barriers to care for low-income and rural populations

While examining a 2-day old newborn, a nurse notices that the skin and sclera of the eyes appear yellow. The nurse recognizes this condition as: a) jaundice b) cyanosis c) pallor d) harlequin sign

a) jaundice

Parents are concerned because their 18-month-old will eat only when they feed him. They report he was independent with feeding at home but is unwilling in the hospital. The nurse considers this behavior: a) regression b) egocentrism c) negativism d) ritualism

a) regression

How does the rate of suicide among active and veteran military personnel compare to that of the civilian population? a) 2% lower b) 2 times higher c) 3 times lower d) Equal

b) 2 times higher

The student nurse is caring for an infant with the nursing instructor at her side. What action by the student would cause the instructor to need to intervene immediately? a) Cribs rails placed all the way up when the infant is in the crib b) Leaving an infant on the crib with a crib rail down c) Holding the infant face up when caring the infant d) Talking to infant during all interactions

b) Leaving an infant on the crib with a crib rail down