test 1 NSG 110 practice questions
a male patient is unable to void while lying supine. what can the nurse do to facilitate his ability to urinate? a. assist him to a standing position b. tell him he must void prior to discharge c. pour cold water on his genitalia d. ask his wife to assist him in using the urinal
a
a female patient has stress incontinence. which of the following data from the patient's history contributes to this condition? (select all that apply) a. history of three vaginal deliveries b. history of competitive swimming c. client is 28 d. female gender
a and d
a 75 year old patient discloses that he has 2 Guns at home. the nurse asks him whether any young children visit him in the home. the nurse asks this because a common risk factor for school-aged children associated with injury or death from firearms is: a. an argument with a stranger b. firearm access c. substance use d. peer pressure
b
the day after having a barium enema test, the patient is alarmed because his stools are white in color. which statement is most helpful? a. "don't worry, this is normal after a barium edema." b. "this is expected, be sure to drink plenty of fluids." c. "the stool should return to normal color after 2-3 days." d. "this is expected, let me know if your stools are still white after 5 days."
b
the nurse must preform a bladder scan for residual urine. in order to carry out this order, the nurse would instruct the nursing assistant: a. "let me know when the patient needs to void." b. "let me know as soon as the patient voids." c. "increase the patients oral fluid intake." d. "record the patients urine output."
b
what are appropriate toys for an 18 month old infant to have to play with while in isolation? a. rattles b. stacking rings c. crayons and coloring books d. soap bubbles
b
which comment by the mother of a 26 month old girl indicates she understands safety concerns? a. " I will keep an eye on her all the time. I will not let her out of my sight." b. " when she said "no", she understand right and wrong." c. " I will need to be sure that the locks on the medicine cabinet are secure." d. " ill be sure to give her syrup of ipecac If she swallows any poisons."
c
a nurse is caring for a patient who was just admitted after falling at home. the patient is orientated to person, place and time and can follow directions. which of the following nursing actions will decrease his fall risk? (select all that apply) a. place a belt around the patient when he is in a chair b. keep the bed in a low position with all four side rails up c. ensure that the call bell is within reach d. provide the patient with nonskid footwear e. complete a fall risk assessment
c, d and e
following a cystoscopy with biopsy, the nurse should monitor the patient to ensure that he... a. has a bowel movement b. has no blood in his urine c. remains NPO d. is able to urinate
d
the nurse is instructing the client to do Kegel exercises. what should the nurse tell the patient to do to preform these pelvic floor exercises? a. tighten stomach muscles b. lift both legs while lying down c. perform leg squats d. stop the flow of urine while urinating
d
which of the following is a priority teaching topic for parents of an elementary school-aged child? a. using a night light to allay night terrors b. encouraging the child to dress without help c. explaining the components of a healthy diet d. reviewing information about accident prevention
d
which of the following should the nurse teach a patient to prevent recurring urinary tract infections? a. take bubble baths instead of showers b. urinate every 6-8 hours c. limit your fluid intake so you don't have to urinate so often d. avoid urinary tract irritants such as coffee, tea and cola
d
which statement by a new patient indicates need for further teaching about safe infant care? a. "I will not put anything in the baby's crib." b. "I will put the baby on his back to sleep." c. "I will test the temp of the water before putting my baby in the tub." d. "once my baby can sit up, he will be safe alone in the bathtub."
d
