Communication - Evolve RN

A

A 1-day-old newborn has just expelled a thick, greenish-black stool. The nurse determines that this is the infant's first stool. What should the nurse do next? A: Document the stool in the infant's record. B: Send the stool to the laboratory per protocol. C: Assess the infant for an intestinal obstruction. D: Notify the health care provider that a tarry stool has been passed.

A

A mother and her three young children arrive at the mental health clinic. The woman says that she is seeking help in leaving her husband. She reports that he has been beating her for years but just started hitting the children. What is the best initial action by the nurse? A: Arranging for a staff member to watch the children so the mother and nurse can talk B: Calling a facility where the mother and her children will be safe until the crisis is resolved C:Determining whether the mother is ambivalent about this decision before making permanent plans D: Suggesting that the mother and her husband return for couples counseling so the marriage can be saved

intimate

Changing a client's dressing on the perineum falls under the _______ zone. (public,vulnerable, personal, intimate, )

intimate, public, personal, vulnerable

Changing a client's dressing on the perineum falls under the _______ zone. A nurse lecturing a class of students or speaking at a community forum lies within a _____ zone. the _______ zone refers to a nurse sitting on the client's bedside, taking a client's history, or teaching a client individually. The ________ zone is where special care is needed. (public,vulnerable, personal, intimate, )

A

Loratadine, 10 mg by mouth once a day in the morning, is prescribed for a 15-year-old girl with hay fever. The girl tells the school nurse that she is concerned that she will be sleepy for a quiz the next day. How should the nurse respond? A: By explaining that this medication rarely causes drowsiness B: By advising her to take half a tablet in the morning before school C: By suggesting that she skip the next day's dose if she can tolerate the hay fever D: By recommending that she call the allergist for a prescription containing a stimulant

vulnerable

The ________ zone is where special care is needed. (public,vulnerable, personal, intimate, )

A

A school nurse is teaching a health class of 12-year-olds about hepatitis C. Which statement by a student indicates an understanding of the origin of the disease? A: "You can catch it while you're getting a tattoo." B: "You're more likely to get it in crowded living conditions." C: "The disease is passed from person to person by casual contact." D: "People working at restaurants can give it to you if they don't wash their hands.

B

A nurse is teaching a parent how to prevent accidents while caring for a 6-month-old infant. What ability should be emphasized with regard to the infant's motor development? A: Sits up B: Rolls over C: Crawls short distances D: Stands while holding on to furniture

public

A nurse lecturing a class of students or speaking at a community forum lies within a _____ zone. (public,vulnerable, personal, intimate, )

C

A 16-year-old high school student is referred to a community health center by a local hotline because of the fear of having contracted herpes. The teenager is upset and shares this information with the community health center nurse. What should the nurse's initial response be? A: "Let me get a brief health history now." B: "Try not to worry until you know whether you have herpes." C: "You sound worried. Let me make arrangements to have you examined." D: "Herpes has received too much attention in the media; let's be realistic.

D

A client is admitted to the hospital for a total hip replacement. Included in the primary healthcare provider's prescriptions is a prescription for digoxin 2.5 mg by mouth daily. The nurse knows that digoxin is supplied in 0.125 mg tablets. What should the nurse do? A: Give half a tablet. B: Administer two tablets. C: Ask the client what dose was taken at home. D: Verify the prescription with the primary healthcare provider.

D

A client undergoing presurgical testing before a total abdominal hysterectomy says to the nurse, "After I have this surgery I know my husband will never come near me again." What is the nurse's best initial response? A: "You're underestimating his love for you." B: "You're wondering about the effect on your sexual relations." C: "You're worried that the surgery will change how others see you." D: "You're concerned about how your husband will respond to your surgery.

A

A client who is receiving phenytoin to control a seizure disorder (n:癫痫发作) questions the nurse regarding this medication after discharge. How will the nurse respond? A: "Antiseizure drugs will probably be continued for life." B: "Phenytoin prevents any further occurrence of seizures." C: "This drug needs to be taken during periods of emotional stress." D: "Your antiseizure drug usually can be stopped after a year's absence of seizures."

A

A client with laryngeal(adj. 喉的) cancer has a partial laryngectomy(n. [耳鼻喉] 喉头切除术) and tracheostomy(气管造口术). To best facilitate communication postoperatively(n:术后地), what should the nurse do? A: Provide a means for the client to write B: Allow the client more time for articulation C: Use visual clues, such as gestures and objects D: Face the client and speak slowly and distinctly

B

A nurse changing the dressing on the client's perineum would fall into which zone? A: Public zone B: Intimate zone C: Personal zone D: Vulnerable zone

A

A nurse concludes that the teaching about sickle cell anemia has been understood when an adolescent with the disorder makes which statement? A: "I'll start to have symptoms when I drink less fluid." B: "I'll start to have symptoms when I have fewer platelets." C: "I'll start to have symptoms when I decrease the iron in my diet." D: "I'll start to have symptoms when I have fewer white blood cells.

C

Which is the facility(n. 设施) level organizational model for disaster management? A: Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) B: Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) C: Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) D: National Incident Management System (NIMS)

personal

the _______ zone refers to a nurse sitting on the client's bedside, taking a client's history, or teaching a client individually. (public,vulnerable, personal, intimate, )