Testing and remediation - Beginner
A nurse is performing a respiratory examination on a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following sounds should be elicited over areas of consolidation during percussion?
Dullness
A nurse is preparing to measure the blood pressure of a client who has hypertension. Which of the following actions by the nurse when taking the blood pressure can result in an inaccurately low reading?
Using a cuff that is too wide
A nurse on a rehabilitation unit is caring for a client who was admitted 3 days ago. Upon review of the client's medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Click on the "Exhibit" button below for additional client information. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)
Restrict fluid intake.
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for an infant who is diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis. While performing a respiratory examination, the nurse hears the sound in the provided audio clip. Based on this finding, the nurse should conclude the client is exhibiting which of the following breath sounds? (Click on the audio button to hear the breath sounds.)
Stridor
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who was recently prescribed a 2,000 mg sodium-restricted diet. Which of the following nutritional selections by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
3/4 cup of canned tomato juice
A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile and has developed a pressure ulcer. Which of the following characteristics is associated with a stage II pressure ulcer?
Partial thickness skin loss
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to an adult client who has a BMI of 30. Which of the following needle lengths is appropriate to administer the injection in the ventrogluteal muscle?
1 1/2 inch
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a biopsy of a tumor located in the left lower lobe of the lung. The client states, "I will quit smoking if the results don't come back positive for cancer." This statement indicates the client is in which of the following stages of grief?
Bargaining
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. The nurse administers a prescribed dose of lorazepam (Ativan) preoperatively. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication has been effective?
"I feel very relaxed."
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching to the parents of a child who has allergies and is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg every 6 hr as needed. Available is diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5mL syrup. How many teaspoons of diphenhydramine does the nurse instruct the parents to administer per dose?
2 tsp
A nurse is collecting data on a newly admitted client who is reporting abdominal discomfort. When examining the abdomen, which of the following techniques should the nurse perform first?
Inspection
A nurse is preparing to administer a tap water enema to a client. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Sims'
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a fractured ankle and is learning to walk up stairs. Identify the sequence of actions the client should be taught when using a modified 3-point crutch gait. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. All steps must be used.)
Client stands, bearing weight on unaffected leg. Client transfers body weight to the crutches. Client advances the unaffected leg between the crutches. Client shifts weight from crutches to the unaffected leg. Client aligns crutches on the stair.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a full liquid diet. Which of the following is appropriate to include in the client's diet? (Select all that apply)
Grape juice, Ice cream
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) for a beta-hemolytic streptococci infection. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Hearing loss
A nurse is examining a client's lymphatic system. Identify the site the nurse should palpate to assess the posterior cervical lymph nodes. (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," can be found by moving the cursor over the artwork until the cursor changes appearance, usually into a hand. Click only on the Hot Spot that corresponds with your answer.)
Hot spot A behind the neck. This is the location of the posterior cervical lymph nodes, which are a group of lymph nodes located on the sides of the neck.
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has depression and is taking St. John's Wort. The herbal supplement is thought to improve which of the following?
Mood
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a chair. The nurse should take which of the following actions to prevent a lift injury?
Stand close to the client.
A nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's heart. Which of the following positions is best for detecting a low-pitched diastolic murmur?
The guy laying on his side. This image represents the left lateral recumbent position, which is the best position for detecting a low-pitched diastolic murmur.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with Lyme disease. The nurse should include that the disease is transmitted in which of the following ways?
Vector