Med/Surg I Final Exam Review

Which strategy should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a diabetic patient who is uninsured? a. Obtain less expensive medications. b. Follow evidence-based practice guidelines. c. Assist with dietary changes as the first action. d. Teach about the impact of exercise on diabetes.

B

A chemotherapy drug that causes alopecia is prescribed for a patient. Which action should the nurse take to support the patient's self-esteem? a. Encourage the patient to purchase a wig or hat to wear when hair loss begins. b. Suggest that the patient limit social contacts until regrowth of the hair occurs. c. Teach the patient to wash hair gently with mild shampoo to minimize hair loss. d. Inform the patient that hair usually grows back once chemotherapy is complete.

A

A patient with chronic back pain has learned to control the pain with the use of imagery and hypnosis. The patient's spouse asks the nurse how these techniques work. Which response by the nurse is accurate? a. "The strategies work by affecting the perception of pain." b. "These techniques block the pain pathways of the nerves." c. "These strategies prevent transmission of stimuli from the back to the brain." d. "The therapies slow the release of chemicals in the spinal cord that cause pain."

A

A patient with terminal cancer is being admitted to a family-centered inpatient hospice. The patient's spouse visits daily and cheerfully talks with the patient about wedding anniversary plans for the next year. When the nurse asks about any concerns, the spouse says, "I'm busy at work, but otherwise things are fine." Which provisional nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the patient's spouse? a. Ineffective coping related to lack of grieving b. Anxiety related to complicated grieving process c. Hopelessness related to knowledge deficit about cancer d. Caregiver role strain related to spouse's complex care needs

A

A postoperative patient who had surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer has been receiving nasogastric suction for 3 days. The patient now has a serum sodium level of 127 mEq/L (127 mmol/L). Which prescribed therapy should the nurse question? a. Infuse 5% dextrose in water at 125 mL/hr. b. Administer 3% saline at 50 mL/hr for a total of 200 mL. c. Administer IV morphine sulfate 4 mg every 2 hours PRN. d. Give IV metoclopramide (Reglan) 10 mg every 6 hours PRN for nausea.

A

A triage nurse in a busy emergency department (ED) assesses a patient who complains of 7/10 abdominal pain and states, "I had a temperature of 103.9° F (39.9° C) at home." The nurse's first action should be to a. assess the patient's current vital signs. b. give acetaminophen (Tylenol) per agency protocol. c. ask the patient to provide a clean-catch urine for urinalysis. d. tell the patient that it will be 1 to 2 hours before seeing a health care provider.

A

The nurse prepares written handouts to be used as part of the standardized teaching plan for patients who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. What statement would be most appropriate to include in the handouts? a. Eating the right foods can help in keeping blood glucose at a near-normal level. b. Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria are common symptoms of diabetes mellitus. c. Some patients with diabetes control blood glucose with oral medications, injections, or dietary interventions. d. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and the associated symptoms than can lead to long-term complications.

A

The surgical unit nurse has just received a patient with a history of smoking from the postanesthesia care unit. Which action is most important at this time? a. Auscultate for adventitious breath sounds. b. Obtain the blood pressure and temperature. c. Remind the patient about harmful effects of smoking. d. Ask the health care provider to prescribe a nicotine patch.

A

While ambulating in the room, a patient complains of feeling dizzy. In what order will the nurse accomplish the following activities? a. Have the patient sit down in a chair. b. Give the patient something to drink. c. Take the patient's blood pressure (BP). d. Inform the patient's health care provider.

A C B D

A nurse assesses a postoperative patient 2 days after chest surgery. What findings indicate that the patient requires better pain management (select all that apply)? a. Confusion b. Hypoglycemia c. Poor cough effort d. Shallow breathing e. Elevated temperature

A C D E

A patient who has an infected abdominal wound develops a temperature of 104° F (40° C). All the following interventions are included in the patient's plan of care. In which order should the nurse perform the following actions? a. Administer IV antibiotics. b. Sponge patient with cool water. c. Perform wet-to-dry dressing change. d. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).

A D B C

A patient is admitted to the hospital with acute rejection of a kidney transplant. Which intervention will the nurse prepare for this patient? a. Testing for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) match b. Administration of immunosuppressant medications c. Insertion of an arteriovenous graft for hemodialysis d. Placement of the patient on the transplant waiting list

B

The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Which laboratory result is most important to report to the health care provider? a. Hematocrit 30% b. Platelets 95,000/µL c. Hemoglobin 10 g/L d. White blood cells (WBC) 2700/µL

D

A patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy tells the nurse, "I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning." Which intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care? a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed. b. Establish time to take a short walk almost every day. c. Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression. d. Arrange for delivery of a hospital bed to the patient's home.

B

After the nurse provides diet instructions for a patient with diabetes, the patient can restate the information but fails to make the recommended diet changes. How would the nurse best evaluate the patient's situation? a. Learning did not occur because the patient's behavior did not change. b. Choosing not to follow the diet is the behavior that resulted from learning. c. The nurse's responsibility for helping the patient make diet changes has been fulfilled. d. The teaching methods were ineffective in helping the patient learn about the necessary diet changes.

B

An alert older patient who takes multiple medications for chronic cardiac and pulmonary diseases lives with a daughter who works during the day. During a clinic visit, the patient verbalizes to the nurse that she has a strained relationship with her daughter and does not enjoy being alone all day. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign as the priority for this patient? a. Social isolation related to fatigue b. Risk for injury related to drug interactions c. Caregiver role strain related to family employment schedule d. Compromised family coping related to the patient's care needs

B

The nurse cares for an alert, homeless older adult patient who was admitted to the hospital with a chronic foot infection. Which intervention is the most appropriate for the nurse to include in the discharge plan for this patient? a. Teach the patient how to assess and care for the foot infection. b. Refer the patient to social services for assessment of resources. c. Schedule the patient to return to outpatient services for foot care. d. Give the patient written information about shelters and meal sites.

B

The nurse cares for an unstable patient in the intensive care unit (ICU). Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care to improve this patient's sleep quality? a. Ask all visitors to leave the ICU for the night. b. Lower the level of lighting from 8:00 PM until 7:00 AM. c. Avoid the use of opioids for pain relief during the evening. d. Schedule assessments to allow 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

B

The nurse is preparing to perform a focused assessment for a patient complaining of shortness of breath. Which equipment will be needed? a. Flashlight c. Tongue blades b. Stethoscope d. Percussion hammer

B

When assessing a pregnant patient with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate, which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately? a. The bibasilar breath sounds are decreased. b. The patellar and triceps reflexes are absent. c. The patient has been sleeping most of the day. d. The patient reports feeling "sick to my stomach."

B

A patient who is hospitalized with a pelvic fracture after a motor vehicle accident just received news that the driver of the car died from multiple injuries. What actions should the nurse take based on knowledge of the physiologic stress reactions that may occur in this patient (select all that apply)? a. Assess for bradycardia. b. Observe for decreased appetite. c. Ask about epigastric discomfort. d. Monitor for decreased respiratory rate. e. Check for elevated blood glucose levels.

B C E

A patient who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) tells the nurse, "I feel obsessed with morbid thoughts about dying." Which response by the nurse is appropriate? a. "Thinking about dying will not improve the course of AIDS." b. "Do you think that taking an antidepressant might be helpful?" c. "Can you tell me more about the thoughts that you are having?" d. "It is important to focus on the good things about your life now."

C

A patient's 4 3-cm leg wound has a 0.4-cm black area in the center of the wound surrounded by yellow-green semiliquid material. Which dressing should the nurse apply to the wound? a. Dry gauze dressing c. Hydrocolloid dressing b. Nonadherent dressing d. Transparent film dressing

C

A patient's T-tube is draining dark green fluid after gallbladder surgery. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate? a. Notify the patient's surgeon. b. Place the patient on bed rest. c. Document the color and amount of drainage. d. Irrigate the T-tube with sterile normal saline.

C

An older Asian American patient tells the nurse that she has lived in the United States for 50 years. The patient speaks English and lives in a predominantly Asian neighborhood. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Include a shaman when planning the patient's care. b. Avoid direct eye contact with the patient during care. c. Ask the patient about any special cultural beliefs or practices. d. Involve the patient's oldest son to assist with health care decisions.

C

The nurse assesses a patient who has been hospitalized for 2 days. The patient has been receiving normal saline IV at 100 mL/hr, has a nasogastric tube to low suction, and is NPO. Which assessment finding would be a priority for the nurse to report to the health care provider? a. Oral temperature of 100.1°F b. Serum sodium level of 138 mEq/L (138 mmol/L) c. Gradually decreasing level of consciousness (LOC) d. Weight gain of 2 pounds (1 kg) over the admission weight

C

The nurse considers a nursing diagnosis of ineffective health maintenance related to low motivation for a patient with diabetes. Which finding would the nurse most likely use to support this nursing diagnosis? a. The patient does not perform capillary blood glucose tests as directed. b. The patient occasionally forgets to take the daily prescribed medication. c. The patient states that dietary changes have not made any difference at all. d. The patient cannot identify signs or symptoms of high and low blood glucose.

C

The nurse teaches a postmenopausal patient with stage III breast cancer about the expected outcomes of cancer treatment. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? a. "After cancer has not recurred for 5 years, it is considered cured." b. "The cancer will be cured if the entire tumor is surgically removed." c. "I will need follow-up examinations for many years after treatment before I can be considered cured." d. "Cancer is never cured, but the tumor can be controlled with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation."

C

The following four patients arrive in the emergency department (ED) after a motor vehicle collision. In which order should the nurse assess them? a. A 74-yr-old patient with palpitations and chest pain b. A 43-yr-old patient complaining of 7/10 abdominal pain c. A 21-yr-old patient with multiple fractures of the face and jaw d. A 37-yr-old patient with a misaligned lower left leg with intact pulses

C A B D

In what order will the nurse perform these actions when doing a physical assessment for a patient admitted with abdominal pain? a. Percuss the abdomen to locate any areas of dullness. b. Palpate the abdomen to check for tenderness or masses. c. Inspect the abdomen for distention or other abnormalities. d. Auscultate the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds.

C D A B

A patient in surgery receives a neuromuscular blocking agent as an adjunct to general anesthesia. While in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), what assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report? a. Lethargy c. Disorientation to time b. Complaint of nausea d. Weak chest movement

D

A patient who has had good control for chronic pain using a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch reports rapid onset pain at a level 9 (0 to 10 scale) and requests "something for pain that will work quickly." How will the nurse document the type of pain reported by this patient? a. Somatic pain c. Neuropathic pain b. Referred pain d. Breakthrough pain

D

A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation. How should the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 25 mEq/L? a. Metabolic acidosis c. Respiratory acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis d. Respiratory alkalosis

D

As the nurse admits a patient in end-stage renal disease to the hospital, the patient tells the nurse, "If my heart or breathing stop, I do not want to be resuscitated." Which action should the nurse take first? a. Place a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) notation in the patient's care plan. b. Invite the patient to add a notarized advance directive in the health record. c. Advise the patient to designate a person to make future health care decisions. d. Ask if the decision has been discussed with the patient's health care provider.

D

Immediate surgery is planned for a patient with acute abdominal pain. Which question by the nurse will elicit the most complete information about the patient's coping-stress tolerance pattern? a. "Can you rate your pain on a 0 to 10 scale?" b. "What do you think caused this abdominal pain?" c. "How do you feel about yourself and your hospitalization?" d. "Are there other major problems that are a concern right now?"

D

The nurse is caring for a patient who speaks a different language. If an interpreter is not available, which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Talk slowly so that each word is clearly heard. b. Speak loudly in close proximity to the patient's ears. c. Repeat important words so that the patient recognizes their significance. d. Use simple gestures to demonstrate meaning while talking to the patient.

D

Which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk for drug-drug interactions in an older adult? a. Teach the patient to have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy. b. Make a schedule for the patient as a reminder of when to take each medication. c. Instruct the patient to avoid taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications or supplements. d. Ask the patient to bring all medications, supplements, and herbs to each appointment.

D

Which nursing activity can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who are working in a family practice clinic? a. Make referrals to community substance use treatment centers. b. Teach patients about the use of prescribed nicotine replacement products. c. Obtain patient histories regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use. d. Administer and score the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).

D

The nurse uses the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) format to communicate a change in patient status to a health care provider. In which order should the nurse make the following statements? a. "The patient needs to be evaluated immediately and may need intubation and mechanical ventilation." b. "The patient was admitted yesterday with heart failure and has been receiving furosemide (Lasix) for diuresis, but urine output has been low." c. "The patient has crackles audible throughout the posterior chest, and the most recent oxygen saturation is 89%. Her condition is very unstable." d. "This is the nurse on the surgical unit. After assessing the patient, I am very concerned about increased shortness of breath over the past hour."

D B C A

A patient receives 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor for while the patient is receiving this infusion? a. Lung sounds c. Peripheral pulses b. Urinary output d. Peripheral edema

A

A patient who is actively bleeding is admitted to the emergency department. Which approach is best for the nurse to use to obtain a health history? a. Briefly interview the patient while obtaining vital signs. b. Obtain subjective data about the patient from family members. c. Omit subjective data collection and obtain the physical examination. d. Use the health care provider's medical history to obtain subjective data.

A

A patient who is lethargic and exhibits deep, rapid respirations has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 37 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these results? a. Metabolic acidosis c. Respiratory acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis d. Respiratory alkalosis

A

A patient who uses a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch for chronic abdominal pain caused by ovarian cancer asks the nurse to administer the prescribed hydrocodone tablets, but the patient is asleep when the nurse returns with the medication. Which action is best for the nurse to take? a. Wake the patient and administer the hydrocodone. b. Wait until the patient wakes up and reassess the pain. c. Suggest the use of nondrug therapies for pain relief instead of additional opioids. d. Consult with the health care provider about changing the fentanyl (Duragesic) dose.

A

A patient with a bacterial infection has a nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume related to excessive diaphoresis. Which outcome would the nurse recognize as appropriate for this patient? a. Patient has a balanced intake and output. b. Patient's bedding is changed when it becomes damp. c. Patient understands the need for increased fluid intake. d. Patient's skin remains cool and dry throughout hospitalization.

A

An older adult with chronic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who takes medications for coronary artery disease and hypertension has chosen to begin early antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching? a. Many drugs interact with antiretroviral medications. b. HIV infections progress more rapidly in older adults. c. Less frequent CD4+ level monitoring is needed in older adults. d. Hospice care is available for patients with terminal HIV infection.

A

Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) is going to be used for a closed, manual reduction of a dislocated shoulder. What action does the nurse anticipate? a. Starting an IV in the patient's unaffected arm b. Securing an airtight fit for the inhalation mask c. Preparing for placement of an epidural catheter d. Giving deep sedation under physician

A

The nurse cares for an agitated patient who was admitted to the emergency department after taking a hallucinogenic drug and attempting to jump from a third-story window. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign as the highest priority? a. Risk for injury related to altered perception b. Ineffective coping related to situational issues c. Ineffective health maintenance related to drug use d. Powerlessness related to loss of behavioral control

A

When caring for a patient who is pancytopenic, which action by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) indicates a need for the nurse to intervene? a. The UAP assists the patient to use dental floss after eating. b. The UAP adds baking soda to the patient's saline oral rinses. c. The UAP puts fluoride toothpaste on the patient's toothbrush. d. The UAP has the patient rinse after meals with a saline solution.

A

A patient has a parenteral nutrition infusion of 25% dextrose. A student nurse asks the nurse why a peripherally inserted central catheter was inserted. Which response by the nurse is accurate? a. "The prescribed infusion can be given more rapidly when the patient has a central line." b. "The hypertonic solution will be more rapidly diluted when given through a central line." c. "There is a decreased risk for infection when 25% dextrose is infused through a central line." d. "The required blood glucose monitoring is based on samples obtained from a central line."

B

The nurse should suggest which food choice when providing dietary teaching for a patient scheduled to receive external-beam radiation for abdominal cancer? a. Fruit salad b. Baked chicken c. Creamed broccoli d. Toasted wheat bread

B

After the home health nurse teaches a patient's family member about how to care for a sacral pressure ulcer, which finding indicates that additional teaching is needed? a. The family member uses a lift sheet to reposition the patient. b. The family member uses clean tap water to clean the wound. c. The family member dries the wound using a hair dryer on a low setting. d. The family member places contaminated dressings in a plastic grocery bag.

C

An experienced nurse orients a new nurse to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Which action by the new nurse, if observed by the experienced nurse, indicates that the orientation was successful? a. The new nurse assists a nauseated patient to a supine position. b. The new nurse positions an unconscious patient supine with the head elevated. c. The new nurse positions an unconscious patient on the side upon arrival in the PACU. d. The new nurse places a patient in the Trendelenburg position for a low blood pressure.

C

Family members are in the patient's room when the patient has a cardiac arrest and the staff start resuscitation measures. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Keep the family in the room and assign a staff member to explain the care given and answer questions. b. Ask the family to wait outside the patient's room with a designated staff member to provide emotional support. c. Ask the family members whether they would prefer to remain in the patient's room or wait outside the room. d. Tell the family members that patients are comforted by having family members present during resuscitation efforts.

C

On admission of a patient to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), the blood pressure (BP) is 122/72 mm Hg. Thirty minutes after admission, the BP is 114/62, with a pulse of 74 and warm, dry skin. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Increase the IV fluid rate. b. Notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP). c. Continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes. d. Administer oxygen therapy at 100% per mask.

C

The nurse assesses that a patient receiving epidural morphine has not voided for more than 10 hours. What action should the nurse take initially? a. Place an indwelling urinary catheter. b. Monitor for signs of narcotic overdose. c. Ask if the patient feels the need to void. d. Encourage the patient to drink more fluids.

C

A patient who is morbidly obese states, "I've recently made some changes in my life. I've decreased my fat intake, and I've stopped smoking." Which statement, if made by the nurse, is the best initial response? a. "Although those are important, it is essential that you make other changes, too." b. "Are you having any difficulty in maintaining the changes you have already made?" c. "Which additional changes in your lifestyle would you like to implement at this time?" d. "You have already accomplished changes that are important for the health of your heart."

D

A patient with a family history of cystic fibrosis (CF) asks for information about genetic testing. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Refer the patient to a qualified genetic counselor. b. Ask the patient why genetic testing seems necessary. c. Remind the patient that genetic testing has many social implications. d. Tell the patient that cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder.

A

An older adult being admitted is assessed at high risk for falls. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Use a bed alarm system on the patient's bed. b. Administer the prescribed PRN sedative medication. c. Ask the health care provider to order a vest restraint. d. Place the patient in a "geri-chair" near the nurse's station.

A

The nurse assesses a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who is receiving an infusion of rituximab (Rituxan). Which assessment finding would require the most rapid action by the nurse? a. Shortness of breath b. Shivering and chills c. Muscle aches and pains d. Temperature of 100.2° F (37.9° C)

A

To evaluate the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART), which laboratory test result will the nurse review? a. Viral load testing c. Rapid HIV antibody testing b. Enzyme immunoassay d. Immunofluorescence assay

A

What is the first action the nurse should take in addressing a patient's concerns about insomnia and daytime fatigue? a. Question the patient about the use of over-the-counter sleep aids. b. Suggest that the patient decrease intake of caffeinated beverages. c. Advise the patient to get out of bed if unable to fall asleep in 10 to 20 minutes. d. Recommend that the patient use any prescribed sleep aids for only 2 to 3 weeks.

A

When counseling a couple in which the man has an autosomal recessive disorder and the woman has no gene for the disorder, the nurse uses Punnett squares to show the couple the probability of their having a child with the disorder. Which statement by the nurse is accurate? a. "Each child would be a carrier of the disorder." b. "Each child would have 50% chance of having the disorder." c. "Your male children would display characteristics of the disorder." d. "Your female children would display characteristics of the disorder."

A

Which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider when caring for a patient who is receiving negative-pressure wound therapy? a. Low serum albumin level b. Serosanguineous drainage c. Deep red and moist wound bed d. Cobblestone appearance of wound

A

A patient develops neutropenia after receiving chemotherapy. Which information about ways to prevent infection will the nurse include in the teaching plan (select all that apply)? a. Cook food thoroughly before eating. b. Choose low fiber, low residue foods. c. Avoid public transportation such as buses. d. Use rectal suppositories if needed for constipation. e. Talk to the oncologist before having any dental work.

A C E

A patient who has begun to awaken after 30 minutes in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) is restless and shouting at the nurse. The patient's oxygen saturation is 96%, and recent laboratory results are all normal. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Increase the IV fluid rate. b. Assess for bladder distention. c. Notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP). d. Demonstrate the use of the nurse call bell button.

B

A patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes per day tells the nurse, "I enjoy smoking and have no plans to quit." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate? a. Health-seeking behaviors related to cigarette use b. Ineffective health maintenance related to tobacco use c. Readiness for enhanced self-health management related to smoking d. Deficient knowledge related to long-term effects of cigarette smoking

B

A patient with new-onset confusion and hyponatremia is being admitted. When making room assignments, the charge nurse should take which action? a. Assign the patient to a semi-private room. b. Assign the patient to a room near the nurse's station. c. Place the patient in a room nearest to the water fountain. d. Place the patient on telemetry to monitor for peaked T waves..

B

A widowed mother of four school-age children is hospitalized with metastatic ovarian cancer. The patient is crying and tells the nurse that she does not know what will happen to her children when she dies. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Don't you have any friends that will raise the children for you?" b. "Would you like to talk about options for the care of your children?" c. "For now you need to concentrate on getting well and not worrying about your children." d. "Many patients with cancer live for a long time, so there is time to plan for your children."

B

The home health nurse is caring for a patient who has been receiving interferon therapy for treatment of cancer. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further assessment? a. "I have frequent muscle aches and pains." b. "I rarely have the energy to get out of bed." c. "I experience chills after I inject the interferon." d. "I take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours."

B

The home health nurse visits an older patient with mild forgetfulness. Which new information is of most concern to the nurse? a. The patient tells the nurse that a close friend recently died. b. The patient has lost 10 lb (4.5 kg) during the past month. c. The patient is cared for by a daughter during the day and stays with a son at night. d. The patient's son uses a marked pillbox to set up the patient's medications weekly.

B

The nurse is preparing to witness the patient signing the operative consent form when the patient says, "I don't understand what the doctor said about the surgery." Which action should the nurse take next? a. Provide a thorough explanation of the planned surgical procedure. b. Notify the surgeon that the informed consent process is not complete. c. Give the prescribed preoperative antibiotics and withhold sedative medications. d. Notify the operating room nurse to give a more complete explanation of the procedure.

B

The nurse is providing education to nursing staff on quality care initiatives. Which statement is an accurate description of the impact of health care financing on quality care? a. "If a patient develops a catheter-related infection, the hospital receives additional funding." b. "Payment for patient care is primarily based on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction." c. "Hospitals are reimbursed for all costs incurred if care is documented electronically." d. "Because hospitals are accountable for overall care, it is not nursing's responsibility to monitor care delivered by others."

B

The nurse plans health care for a community with a large number of recent immigrants from Vietnam. Which intervention is the most important for the nurse to implement? a. Hepatitis testing c. Contraceptive teaching b. Tuberculosis screening d. Colonoscopy information

B

The nurse taking a health history learns that the patient, who has worked in rubber tire manufacturing, has allergic rhinitis and multiple food allergies. Which action by the nurse is correct? a. Recommend that the patient use latex gloves in preventing blood-borne pathogen contact. b. Document the patient's history and teach about clinical manifestations of a type I latex allergy. c. Encourage the patient to carry an epinephrine kit in case a type IV allergic reaction to latex develops. d. Advise the patient to use oil-based hand creams to decrease contact with natural proteins in latex gloves.

B

When assessing an older patient admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a broken arm and facial bruises, the nurse observes several additional bruises in various stages of healing. Which statement or question by the nurse should be first? a. "You should not go home." b. "Do you feel safe at home?" c. "Would you like to see a social worker?" d. "I need to report my concerns to the police."

B

When caring for a patient the second postoperative day after abdominal surgery for removal of a large pancreatic cyst, the nurse obtains an oral temperature of 100.8° F (38.2° C). Which action should the nurse take next? a. Place ice packs in the patient's axillae. b. Have the patient use the incentive spirometer. c. Request an order for acetaminophen (Tylenol). d. Ask the health care provider to prescribe a different antibiotic.

B

Which action should the nurse manager promote as an evidence-based practice to support alertness for night shift nurses? a. Arrange for older staff members to work most night shifts. b. Provide a sleeping area for staff to use for napping at night. c. Post reminders about the relationship of sleep and alertness. d. Schedule nursing staff to rotate day and night shifts monthly.

B

Which data identified during the preoperative assessment alerts the nurse that special protection techniques should be implemented during surgery? a. Stated allergy to cats and dogs b. History of spinal and hip arthritis c. Verbalization of anxiety by the patient d. Having a sip of water 3 hours previously

B

Which method should the nurse use to gather the most complete assessment of an older patient? a. Review the patient's health record for previous assessments. b. Use a geriatric assessment instrument to evaluate the patient. c. Ask the patient to write down medical problems and medications. d. Interview both the patient and the primary caregiver for the patient.

B

Which nursing action could the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) when caring for a patient who is using a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch and a heating pad for treatment of chronic back pain? a. Check the skin under the heating pad. b. Count the respiratory rate every 2 hours. c. Ask the patient whether pain control is effective. d. Monitor sedation using the sedation assessment scale.

B

The health care provider orders a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine to provide pain relief for a patient with acute surgical pain who has never received opioids before. Which nursing actions regarding opioid administration are appropriate at this time (select all that apply)? a. Assess for signs that the patient is becoming addicted to the opioid. b. Monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects of opioid administration. c. Emphasize that the risk of some opioid side effects increases over time. d. Teach the patient about how analgesics improve postoperative activity levels. e. Provide instructions on decreasing opioid doses by the second postoperative day.

B D

The nurse prepares to administer the following medications to a hospitalized patient with human immunodeficiency (HIV). Which medication is most important to administer at the scheduled time? a. Nystatin tablet b. Oral acyclovir (Zovirax) c. Oral saquinavir (Invirase) d. Aerosolized pentamidine (NebuPent)

C

A nurse has obtained donor tissue typing information about a patient who is waiting for a kidney transplant. Which results should be reported to the transplant surgeon? a. Patient is Rh positive and donor is Rh negative b. Six antigen matches are present in HLA typing c. Results of patient-donor crossmatching are positive d. Panel of reactive antibodies (PRA) percentage is low

C

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with chronic heart failure who forgot to take prescribed medications and seems confused. The patient has peripheral edema and shortness of breath. Which assessment should the nurse complete first? a. Skin turgor c. Mental status b. Heart sounds d. Capillary refill

C

A nurse prepares an adult patient with a severe burn injury for a dressing change. The nurse knows that this is a painful procedure and wants to try providing music to help the patient relax. Which action is best for the nurse to take? a. Use music composed by Mozart. b. Play music that does not have words. c. Ask the patient about music preferences. d. Select music that has 60 to 80 beats/minute.

C

A patient is extremely anxious about having a biopsy on a femoral lymph node. Which relaxation technique would be the best choice for the nurse to facilitate during the procedure? a. Yoga stretching c. Relaxation breathing b. Guided imagery d. Mindfulness meditation

C

A patient treated for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection for 6 years has developed fat redistribution to the trunk with wasting of the arms, legs, and face. What recommendation will the nurse give to the patient? a. Review foods that are higher in protein. b. Teach about the benefits of daily exercise. c. Discuss a change in antiretroviral therapy. d. Talk about treatment with antifungal agents.

C

A patient with a large stomach tumor attached to the liver is scheduled for a debulking procedure. Which information should the nurse teach the patient about the outcome of this procedure? a. Pain will be relieved by cutting sensory nerves in the stomach. b. Relief of pressure in the stomach will promote better nutrition. c. Decreasing the tumor size will improve the effects of other therapy. d. Tumor growth will be controlled by the removal of malignant tissue.

C

A young adult patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound has a temperature of 101.8° F (38.7° C) The patient reports having no discomfort. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? a. Apply a cooling blanket. b. Notify the health care provider. c. Check the patient's temperature again in 4 hours. d. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) prescribed PRN for pain.

C

After change-of-shift report on the oncology unit, which patient should the nurse assess first? a. Patient who has a platelet count of 82,000/µL after chemotherapy b. Patient who has xerostomia after receiving head and neck radiation c. Patient who is neutropenic and has a temperature of 100.5° F (38.1° C) d. Patient who is worried about getting the prescribed long-acting opioid on time

C

The nurse in the outpatient clinic has obtained health histories for these new patients. Which patient may need referral for genetic testing? a. A 20-yr-old patient whose maternal grandparents died after strokes at ages 80 and 82 b. A 20-yr-old patient with a positive pregnancy test whose first child has cerebral palsy c. A 30-yr-old patient who has a sibling with newly diagnosed polycystic kidney disease d. A 30-yr-old patient with a history of cigarette smoking who is complaining of dyspnea

C

The nurse is admitting an acutely ill, older patient to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take? a. Speak slowly and loudly while facing the patient. b. Obtain a detailed medical history from the patient. c. Perform the physical assessment before interviewing the patient. d. Ask a family member to go home and retrieve the patient's cane.

C

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravesical bladder chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect? a. Nausea c. Hematuria b. Alopecia d. Xerostomia

C

The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who had abdominal surgery 3 days ago. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider? a. Blood glucose of 136 mg/dL b. Oral temperature of 101° F (38.3° C) c. Separation of the proximal wound edges d. Patient complaint of increased incisional pain

C

The nurse obtains a health history from a patient who is scheduled for elective hip surgery in 1 week. The patient reports use of garlic and ginkgo biloba. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Teach the patient that these products may be continued preoperatively. b. Advise the patient to stop the use of herbs and supplements at this time. c. Discuss the herb and supplement use with the patient's health care provider. d. Reassure the patient that there will be no interactions with anesthetic agents.

C

The nurse teaches a student nurse about the action of ibuprofen. Which statement, if made by the student, indicates that teaching was effective? a. "The drug decreases pain impulses in the spinal cord." b. "The drug decreases sensitivity of the brain to painful stimuli." c. "The drug decreases production of pain-sensitizing chemicals." d. "The drug decreases the modulating effect of descending nerves."

C

The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. The results are white blood cell (WBC) count 10.2 103/µL; hemoglobin 15 g/dL; hematocrit 45%; platelets 150 103/µL. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately. b. Ask the patient about any symptoms of a recent infection. c. Continue to prepare the patient for the surgical procedure. d. Discuss the possibility of blood transfusion with the patient.

C

The sister of a patient diagnosed with BRCA gene-related breast cancer asks the nurse, "Do you think I should be tested for the gene?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "In most cases, breast cancer is not caused by having the BRCA gene." b. "It depends on how you will feel if the test is positive for the BRCA gene." c. "There are many things to consider before deciding to have genetic testing." d. "You should decide first whether you are willing to have a bilateral mastectomy."

C

What information should the nurse collect when assessing the health status of a community? a. Air pollution levels b. Number of health food stores c. Most common causes of death d. Education level of the individuals

C

When admitting a patient who has just arrived on the unit with a severe headache, what should the nurse do first? a. Complete only basic demographic data before addressing the patient's pain. b. Inform the patient that the headache will be treated as soon as the health history is completed. c. Medicate the patient for the headache before doing the health history and examination. d. Take the initial vital signs and then address the headache before completing the health history.

C

Which action should the nurse take first when a patient complains of acute chest pain and dyspnea soon after insertion of a centrally inserted IV catheter? a. Notify the health care provider. b. Offer reassurance to the patient. c. Auscultate the patient's breath sounds. d. Give prescribed PRN morphine sulfate IV.

C

Which information is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider about a patient who has been using varenicline (Chantix)? a. The patient continues to smoke a few cigarettes every day. b. The patient complains of headaches that occur almost daily. c. The patient complains of new-onset sadness and depression. d. The patient says, "I have decided that I am not ready to quit."

C

Spironolactone (Aldactone), an aldosterone antagonist, is prescribed for a patient. Which statement by the patient indicates that the teaching about this medication has been effective? a. "I will try to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day." b. "I will use a salt substitute to decrease my sodium intake." c. "I will increase my intake of potassium-containing foods." d. "I will drink apple juice instead of orange juice for breakfast."

D

The nurse assesses a patient on the second postoperative day after abdominal surgery to repair a perforated duodenal ulcer. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the surgeon? a. Tympanic temperature 99.2° F (37.3° C) b. Fine crackles audible at both lung bases c. Redness and swelling along the suture line d. 200 mL sanguineous fluid in the wound drain

D