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Question # 1

When a middle-age woman says to the nurse, “I’m really worried about menopause. When my mom went through it, she got really depressed.” The nurse’s best response is:

Options:

A.  

“It is a myth that women get depressed because of menopause.”

B.  

“Menopause is a normal developmental process.”

C.  

“It sounds like you are worried that you might become depressed during menopause.”

D.  

“When women experience depression during menopause it is usually because of social stresses.”

Discussion 0
Question # 2

Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone?

Options:

A.  

moving calcium from bones to the bloodstream

B.  

promoting renal tubular reabsorption of phosphorus

C.  

promoting renal tubular reabsorption of calcium

D.  

enhancing renal production of vitamin D metabolites

Discussion 0
Question # 3

A client tells the nurse that his wife’s nagging really gets on his nerves. He asks the nurse to talk with her about her nagging during their family session tomorrow afternoon. Which of the following responses is the most therapeutic for the client?

Options:

A.  

“Tell me more specifically about her complaints.”

B.  

“Can you think why she might nag you so much?”

C.  

“I’ll help you think about how to bring this up yourself tomorrow afternoon.”

D.  

“Why do you want me to initiate this in tomorrow’s session rather than you?”

Discussion 0
Question # 4

Which of the following microorganisms is easily transmitted from client to client on the hands of health care workers?

Options:

A.  

mycobacterium tuberculosis

B.  

clostridium tetani

C.  

staphylococcus aureus

D.  

human immunodeficiency virus

Discussion 0
Question # 5

A client expresses anxiety about having magnetic resonance imaging performed. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Options:

A.  

“You can receive a sedative to help you relax during the test.”

B.  

“There is absolutely nothing to worry about.”

C.  

“There is no discomfort with this test, so don’t be anxious.”

D.  

“The test won’t last long, so you can handle it.”

Discussion 0
Question # 6

Elderly persons with pernicious anemia should be instructed:

Options:

A.  

to increase their dietary intake of foods high in B12.

B.  

that they do not need to return for follow-up for at least a month after initiation of treatment.

C.  

that oral B12 is safer and less expensive than parenteral replacement.

D.  

that diarrhea can be a transient side effect of B12 injections.

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Which of the following medications should be held 24–48 hours prior to an electroencephalogram (EEG)?

Options:

A.  

Lasix (furosemide)

B.  

Cardizem (diltiazem)

C.  

Lanoxin (digoxin)

D.  

Dilantin (phenytoin)

Discussion 0
Question # 8

The nurse should consider which of the following as a possible cause for the symptoms experienced by the client in Question 28?

Options:

A.  

iron deficiency

B.  

folate deficiency

C.  

peptic ulcer

D.  

iron overload

Discussion 0
Question # 9

Nurses should understand the chain of infection because it refers to:

Options:

A.  

the linkages between various forms of microorganisms.

B.  

the sequence required for transmission of disease.

C.  

the clustering of bacteria in a specific pattern.

D.  

increasing virulence patterns among species of microorganisms.

Discussion 0
Question # 10

When a client wishes to improve her appearance by removing excess skin from her face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?

Options:

A.  

dermabrasion

B.  

rhinoplasty

C.  

blepharoplasty

D.  

rhytidectomy

Discussion 0
Question # 11

When a client who is 25 years of age asks the nurse when she should seek fertility counseling, the best response by the nurse is:

Options:

A.  

“Fertility counseling should be sought when you have been unable to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse.”

B.  

“Fertility couseling should be sought when you have not been able to conceive after 6–9 months of unprotected intercourse.”

C.  

“The average time it takes someone your age to conceive is 51⁄2 months, so if you haven’t conceived by then, we can refer you.”

D.  

“We can give you some guidance now on how to increase your chances of conceiving and then refer you if it doesn’t happen within a year.”

Discussion 0
Question # 12

All of the following clients are in need of an emergency assessment except:

Options:

A.  

a bleeding client who has an injury from falling debris.

B.  

an unresponsive client.

C.  

a client with an old injury.

D.  

a pregnant woman with imminent delivery.

Discussion 0
Question # 13

A physician orders a serum creatinine for a hospitalized client. The nurse should explain to the client and his family that this test:

Options:

A.  

is normal if the level is 4.0 to 5.5 mg/dl.

B.  

can be elevated with increased protein intake.

C.  

is a better indicator of renal function than the BUN.

D.  

reflects the fluid volume status of a person.

Discussion 0
Question # 14

During the work phase of the nurse-client relationship, the client says to her primary nurse, “You think that I could walk if I wanted to, don’t you?” What is the best response by the nurse?

Options:

A.  

“Yes, if you really wanted to, you could.”

B.  

“Tell me why you’re concerned about what I think.”

C.  

“Do you think you could walk if you wanted to?”

D.  

“I think you’re unable to walk now, whatever the cause.”

Discussion 0
Question # 15

Which of the following statements by a client indicates adequate understanding of preparation for electroencephalography?

Options:

A.  

“I cannot eat or drink after midnight.”

B.  

“I need to wash my hair before the test.”

C.  

“I need to remove metal jewelry.”

D.  

“I cannot take aspirin before the test.”

Discussion 0
Question # 16

The nurse should make which of the following responses when questioned by a client about the role of leptin in the body?

Options:

A.  

It increases food intake in clients, thereby promoting obesity.

B.  

It assists in the regulation of steroids.

C.  

It increases the total fat mass of people who are obese.

D.  

It might decrease the total fat mass in the bodies of people who are obese.

Discussion 0
Question # 17

With a breech presentation, the nurse must be particularly alert for which of the following?

Options:

A.  

quickening

B.  

ophthalmia neonatorum

C.  

pica

D.  

prolapsed umbilical cord

Discussion 0
Question # 18

Nonpharmacological pain management involves all of the following except:

Options:

A.  

hypnosis alone.

B.  

psychological care, including support groups.

C.  

physical and psychological modalities.

D.  

pain-reducing drugs only.

Discussion 0
Question # 19

The three major sequential maturational crises for females include:

Options:

A.  

puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.

B.  

death of a spouse, menopause, and childbirth.

C.  

rape, divorce, and menarche.

D.  

dating, engagement, and separation.

Discussion 0
Question # 20

A complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is the development of cholestasis. What is this condition?

Options:

A.  

an inflammatory process of the extrahepatic bile ducts

B.  

an arrest of the normal flow of bile

C.  

an inflammation of the gallbladder

D.  

the formation of gallstones

Discussion 0
Question # 21

The emergency triage nurse should perform which action upon receiving the history that a client has a severe cough, fever, night sweats, and body wasting?

Options:

A.  

Place the client in the waiting room until an available cubicle is open.

B.  

Seclude the client from other clients and visitors.

C.  

Perform no intervention because it might not be necessary until tests confirm a disease.

D.  

Don gown, gloves, and mask immediately.

Discussion 0
Question # 22

American families are having difficulty adequately performing their vital health care function. What are the basic reasons for this difficulty?

Options:

A.  

structure of the health care system and family structure

B.  

psychological factors for men and women seeking health care

C.  

conditions being labeleddisabilitiesand seen as too time consuming

D.  

health care organizations (HMOs) and disconnected families

Discussion 0
Question # 23

The nurse is teaching a client about sleep and gives background information on normal sleep patterns. Which of the following substances promotes sleep?

Options:

A.  

serotonin

B.  

cortisone

C.  

alcohol

D.  

narcotics

Discussion 0
Question # 24

In the United States, several definitions of death are currently being used. The definition that uses apnea testing and pupillary responses to light is termed:

Options:

A.  

whole brain death.

B.  

heart-lung death.

C.  

circulatory death.

D.  

higher brain death.

Discussion 0
Question # 25

Who should receive the hepatitis A vaccine?

Options:

A.  

children who are 18 months of age

B.  

infants, who should receive the vaccination at birth

C.  

people who travel to other countries

D.  

individuals who might come into contact with blood

Discussion 0
Question # 26

A client and his family facing the end stage of a terminal illness might be best served by:

Options:

A.  

a rehabilitation center.

B.  

an extended care facility.

C.  

Hospice.

D.  

a crisis intervention center.

Discussion 0
Question # 27

The nurse and a colleague are on the elevator after their shift, and they hear a group of health caregivers discussing a recent client scenario. Which client right might be breached?

Options:

A.  

right to refuse treatment

B.  

right to continuity of care

C.  

right to confidentiality

D.  

right to reasonable responses to requests

Discussion 0
Question # 28

As a type of quality indicator, an example of a structure standard is:

Options:

A.  

a written philosophy.

B.  

a procedure for a straight catheterization.

C.  

a protocol for treatment of a client with chest pain.

D.  

the diagnostic work-up for a client with abdominal pain.

Discussion 0
Question # 29

While walking in the hallway of an acute care unit of the hospital, the nurse overhears the change of shift report. The nurse should:

Options:

A.  

make the charge nurse on the unit aware of the situation so that he or she can take the necessary steps to maintain the confidentiality of the information being reported.

B.  

disregard the information because it changes quickly on the acute care unit and is outdated within 2–3 hours anyway.

C.  

return to his or her own unit and not disclose that confidential information has been overheard.

D.  

ignore the situation.

Discussion 0
Question # 30

Kleinman’s Explanatory Model of Health and Illness is significant because:

Options:

A.  

it explains what kind of health beliefs a family is likely to have.

B.  

it brings out the importance of culture in forming health explanations.

C.  

it discusses the important role that popular and folk domains of influence have.

D.  

it has an educational base to the structure.

Discussion 0
Question # 31

Which of the following vaccines are not part of the regular schedule of immunizations for children?

Options:

A.  

DTaP

B.  

MMR

C.  

Hib

D.  

hepatitis A

Discussion 0
Question # 32

A client has sustained a hyphema. What intervention should the nurse take?

Options:

A.  

Have the client wear ear protectors in the future.

B.  

Keep the client at bed rest, typically with the head of the bed propped up.

C.  

Apply atropine eye drops.

D.  

Apply an ice pack to the site of injury.

Discussion 0
Question # 33

A woman is in the active phase of labor. An external monitor has been applied, and a fetal heart deceleration of uniform shape is observed, beginning just as the contraction is under way and returning to the baseline at the end of the contraction. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?

Options:

A.  

Administer O2.

B.  

Turn the client on her left side.

C.  

Notify the physician.

D.  

No action is necessary.

Discussion 0
Question # 34

The gag reflex test assesses which cranial nerves?

Options:

A.  

IX and X

B.  

V and VII

C.  

IX and XII

D.  

V and X

Discussion 0
Question # 35

A client with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia has been released from an acute care setting. The client had a prolonged recovery from relapse. One of the parents says to the discharge nurse, “I do not understand what is going on. The hospital said she was better, but all she does is sit around all day and smoke. We cannot get her to go to the vocational training you arranged.” The nurse recognizes that more teaching is needed about:

Options:

A.  

the pathophysiology and acting out behaviors of schizophrenia.

B.  

support groups that can help the parents release their feelings of frustration.

C.  

the prolonged recovery time and depressive effects of medicines to prevent relapse.

D.  

motivational techniques that are effective in clients with schizophrenia.

Discussion 0
Question # 36

A 50 milliliter (ml) bolus of normal saline fluid is ordered by the physician. The physician wants it to infuse in 30 minutes. The nurse should set the pump rate at:

Options:

A.  

100 ml per hour for one hour.

B.  

60 ml per hour for one-half hour.

C.  

120 ml per hour for one hour.

D.  

50 ml per hour for one hour.

Discussion 0
Question # 37

If a client is suffering from thyroid storm, the PN can expect to find on assessment:

Options:

A.  

tachycardia and hyperthermia.

B.  

bradycardia and hypothermia.

C.  

a large goiter.

D.  

a calm, quiet client.

Discussion 0
Question # 38

A client has been admitted in septic shock. Her nursing care plan includes the diagnosis High Risk for Injury (related to clotting disorder). Based on this diagnosis, all the following are appropriate entries in the nursing care plan except:

Options:

A.  

obtain an order for a stool softener.

B.  

administer packed RBCs, if ordered.

C.  

encourage the client to rinse her mouth with mouthwash and scrub her teeth with an oral sponge.

D.  

dress venipuncture sites immediately to prevent infection.

Discussion 0
Question # 39

What is the appropriate ratio of cardiac compressions to ventilations in an adult client for one-person CPR?

Options:

A.  

5:1

B.  

1:5

C.  

15:2

D.  

2:15

Discussion 0
Question # 40

A case management clinical pathway for congestive heart failure might include all of the following except:

Options:

A.  

physician follow-up appointments with transportation.

B.  

client education regarding medication use.

C.  

a nutritional consult for diet review and accommodation.

D.  

insurance review for reimbursement.

Discussion 0
Question # 41

A nurse runs into the significant other of a patient with end stage AIDS crying during her smoke break. Which of the following is most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Options:

A.  

Allow her to grieve by herself.

B.  

Tell her go ahead and cry, after all your husband’s pretty bad off.

C.  

Tell her you realize how upset she is, but you don’t want to talk about it now.

D.  

Approach her, offering tissues and encourage her to verbalize her feelings.

Discussion 0
Question # 42

The factor that most determines drug distribution is:

Options:

A.  

vascular perfusion of the tissue or organ.

B.  

salt form.

C.  

drug interactions.

D.  

steady state.

Discussion 0
Question # 43

Which type of dressing is recommended to place over a site when a chest tube is removed by the physician?

Options:

A.  

transparent dressing

B.  

colloidal dressing

C.  

petrolatum gauze

D.  

nonadherent dressing

Discussion 0
Question # 44

An nurse is instructing a patient on the order of sensations with the application of an ice water bath for a swollen right ankle. Which of the following is the correct order of sensations experienced with an ice water bath?

Options:

A.  

cold, burning, aching, and numbness

B.  

burning, aching, cold, and numbness

C.  

aching, cold, burning and numbness

D.  

cold, aching, burning and numbness

Discussion 0
Question # 45

A 15 year-old high school wrestler has been taking diuretics to loose weight to compete in a lower weight class. Which of the following medical tests is most like to be given?

Options:

A.  

Lab values of Potassium and Sodium

B.  

Lab values of glucose and hemoglobin

C.  

ECG

D.  

CT scan

Discussion 0
Question # 46

Following an automobile accident that caused a head injury to an adult client, the nurse observes that the client sleeps for long periods of time. The nurse determines that the client has experienced injury to the:

Options:

A.  

hypothalamus.

B.  

thalamus.

C.  

cortex.

D.  

medulla.

Discussion 0
Question # 47

A patient has been ordered to get Klonapin for the first time. Which of the following side effects is not associated with Klonapin?

Options:

A.  

Drowsiness

B.  

Ataxia

C.  

Salivation elevated

D.  

Diplopia

Discussion 0
Question # 48

Which of the following symptoms is not indicative of autonomic dysreflexia in the client with a spinal cord injury?

Options:

A.  

sudden onset of headache

B.  

flushed face

C.  

hypotension

D.  

nasal congestion

Discussion 0
Question # 49

A client needs to rapidly achieve a therapeutic plasma drug concentration of a medication. Rather than wait for steady state to be achieved, the physician might order:

Options:

A.  

a maintenance dose.

B.  

a loading dose.

C.  

a medication with no first-pass effect.

D.  

the medication to be given intravenously.

Discussion 0
Question # 50

A 21-year-old college student has just learned that she contracted genital herpes from her sexual partner. After completing the initial history and assessment, the nurse has data concerning areas pertinent to the disease. The data is likely to include all but which of the following?

Options:

A.  

voiding patterns

B.  

characteristics of lesions

C.  

vaginal discharge

D.  

prior history of varicella

Discussion 0
Question # 51

The only time that an individual may receive medical care without giving informed consent is:

Options:

A.  

when the durable power of attorney for health care is not available.

B.  

in an emergency, life-or-death situation.

C.  

when the physician is not available for discussion with the client.

D.  

when they (clients) are not able to speak for themselves.

Discussion 0
Question # 52

Which of the following motions is identified with the corresponding action?

(Action- Turning palm of hand over to face in the anterior direction, dorsum of the hand is pointed downward toward the floor.)

Options:

A.  

Pronation

B.  

Supination

C.  

Abduction

D.  

Adduction

Discussion 0
Question # 53

A nurse is instructing a patient about the warning signs of (Digitalis) side effects. Which of the following side effects should the nurse tell the patient are sometimes associated with excessive levels of Digitalis?

Options:

A.  

Seizures

B.  

Muscle weakness

C.  

Depression

D.  

Anxiety

Discussion 0
Question # 54

Serum Vancomycin levels are taken to measure which of the following?

Options:

A.  

renal function

B.  

therapeutic range

C.  

trough levels

D.  

antibiotic resistance

Discussion 0
Question # 55

An 8-year-old Asian child is being examined during a school screening. The nurse notices small bruises on the anterior and posterior ribs. The nurse should ask the child:

Options:

A.  

if the family practices coining.

B.  

who hit him.

C.  

if the child has fallen.

D.  

how long the abuse has been occurring.

Discussion 0
Question # 56

Which of the following statements by an adult child of a client with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

Options:

A.  

“I should provide a regular schedule for toileting.”

B.  

“I should talk to my father less because he can’t communicate.”

C.  

“I should give my father oral care after every meal and bedtime.”

D.  

“I should assist my father with eating and drinking.”

Discussion 0
Question # 57

A preschooler has successfully completed the test item “counts 5 blocks” on the Denver II test. This pass is evidence of which of the following developmental concepts?

Options:

A.  

centration

B.  

causality

C.  

C.  

nonreversibility

D.  

D.  

conservation

Discussion 0
Question # 58

When teaching a client about anti-retroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the PN should emphasize:

Options:

A.  

when started, therapy must not be interrupted to prevent viral resistance.

B.  

when started, therapy must not be interrupted to prevent opportunistic infection.

C.  

therapy should be interrupted for one day each month to prevent toxicity.

D.  

therapy should be interrupted for one week every three months to prevent toxicity.

Discussion 0
Question # 59

Which of the following instructions should a nurse give a client who is about to undergo pelvic ultrasonography?

Options:

A.  

“Urinate prior to the test.”

B.  

“Have someone drive you home.”

C.  

“Do not drink after midnight.”

D.  

“Drink plenty of water.”

Discussion 0
Question # 60

A client’s postoperative pain seems to be getting worse instead of better. When the nurse asks the client, “Why do you think it’s getting worse?” the client replies, “My wife died last month. It’s all I can think about.” The nurse must now consider:

Options:

A.  

calling the physician for an increased dosage of pain medication.

B.  

calling the physician for a sedative.

C.  

referring the client for a psychiatric consult.

D.  

developing interventions for grief and loss.

Discussion 0
Question # 61

Which of the following statements by a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) indicates adequate understanding?

Options:

A.  

“I should eat right before bedtime.”

B.  

“I should eat large meals.”

C.  

“I should sit up after eating.”

D.  

“I should lie flat after eating.”

Discussion 0
Question # 62

The best lab test to diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is:

Options:

A.  

platelet count.

B.  

protime (PT).

C.  

partial thromboplastin time (PTT).

D.  

D-dimer.

Discussion 0
Question # 63

The method of splinting is always dictated by:

Options:

A.  

location of the injury and whether it is open or closed.

B.  

the severity of the client’s condition and the priority decision.

C.  

the number of available rescuers and the type of splints.

D.  

all of the above.

Discussion 0
Question # 64

Incidences of child abuse apperar to be higher in the African-American community and might be explained by:

Options:

A.  

the increased number of African Americans viewing violence on television.

B.  

more single-parent households in African- American communities.

C.  

stricter child-rearing practices in African- American households.

D.  

a higher occurrence of rage in African Americans.

Discussion 0
Question # 65

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place following abdominal surgery. The purpose of this tube immediately following surgery is to:

Options:

A.  

simplify medication administration.

B.  

measure accurate input and output.

C.  

prevent accumulation of fluids and gas.

D.  

facilitate collection of specimens.

Discussion 0
Question # 66

Laboratory tests reveal the following electrolyte values for Mr. Smith: Na 135 mEq/L, Ca 8.5 mg/dL, Cl 102 mEq/L, and K 2.0 mEq/L. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the physician because of its potential risk to the client?

Options:

A.  

Ca

B.  

K

C.  

Na

D.  

Cl

Discussion 0
Question # 67

An elevation in which of the following enzymes is indicative of pancreatitis?

Options:

A.  

alkaline phosphatase

B.  

acid phosphatase

C.  

creatine phosphokinase

D.  

amylase

Discussion 0
Question # 68

A pregnant client has congenital heart disease. The nurse should expect to see which alterations in this client’s diet during pregnancy?

Options:

A.  

reduced calories and reduced fat

B.  

caffeine and sodium restrictions

C.  

decreased protein and increased complex carbohydrates

D.  

fluid restriction and reduced calories

Discussion 0
Question # 69

In teaching bleeding precautions to a client with leukemia, the PN should include which of the following instructions?

Options:

A.  

Use a soft toothbrush.

B.  

Use dental floss daily.

C.  

Hold pressure on any scrapes for 1–2 minutes.

D.  

Use a triple-edged razor.

Discussion 0
Question # 70

Appropriate nursing strategies to assist a client in maintaining a sense of self include:

Options:

A.  

using the client’s first name when addressing the client.

B.  

treating the client with dignity.

C.  

explaining procedures only if the client is attentive.

D.  

discouraging the use of personal items.

Discussion 0
Question # 71

A client, age 28, is 8 1⁄2 months pregnant. She is most likely to display which normal skin-color variation?

Options:

A.  

vitiligo

B.  

erythema

C.  

cyanosis

D.  

chloasma

Discussion 0
Question # 72

In evaluating the lab work of a client in a hepatic coma, which of the following lab tests is most important?

Options:

A.  

blood urea nitrogen

B.  

serum calcium

C.  

serum ammonia

D.  

serum creatinine

Discussion 0
Question # 73

For which of the following conditions might blood be drawn for uric acid level?

Options:

A.  

asthma

B.  

gout

C.  

diverticulitis

D.  

meningitis

Discussion 0
Question # 74

Which of the following is likely to increase the risk of sexually transmitted disease?

Options:

A.  

alcohol use

B.  

certain types of sexual practices

C.  

oral contraception use

D.  

all of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 75

Which of the following foods might a client with a hypercholesterolemia need to decrease his or her intake of?

Options:

A.  

broiled catfish

B.  

hamburgers

C.  

wheat bread

D.  

fresh apples

Discussion 0
Question # 76

A client with stress incontinence should be advised:

Options:

A.  

to purchase absorbent undergarments.

B.  

that Kegel exercises might help.

C.  

that effective surgical treatments are nonexistent.

D.  

that behavioral therapy is ineffective.

Discussion 0
Question # 77

Major competencies for the nurse giving end-oflife care include:

Options:

A.  

demonstrating respect and compassion, and applying knowledge and skills in care of the family and the client.

B.  

assessing and intervening to support total management of the family and client.

C.  

setting goals, expectations, and dynamic changes to care for the client.

D.  

keeping all sad news away from the family and client.

Discussion 0
Question # 78

All of the following factors, when identified in the history of a family, are correlated with poverty except:

Options:

A.  

high infant mortality rate.

B.  

frequent use of Emergency Departments.

C.  

consultation with folk healers.

D.  

low incidence of dental problems.

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Question # 79

A client who is experiencing infertility says to the nurse, “I feel I will be incomplete as a man/woman if I cannot have a child.” Which of the following nursing diagnoses is likely to be appropriate for this client?

Options:

A.  

Risk for Self Harm

B.  

Body Image Disturbance

C.  

Ineffective Role Performance

D.  

Powerlessness

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Question # 80

When helping a client gain insight into anxiety, the nurse should:

Options:

A.  

help relate anxiety to specific behaviors.

B.  

ask the client to describe events that precede increased anxiety.

C.  

instruct the client to practice relaxation techniques.

D.  

confront the client’s resistive behavior.

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Question # 81

The goals of palliative care include all of the following except:

Options:

A.  

giving clients with life-threatening illnesses the best quality of life possible.

B.  

taking care of the whole person—body, mind, spirit, heart, and soul.

C.  

no interventions are needed because the client is near death.

D.  

support of needs of the family and client.

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Question # 82

For a client with suspected appendicitis, the nurse should expect to find abdominal tenderness in which quadrant?

Options:

A.  

upper right

B.  

upper left

C.  

lower right

D.  

lower left

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Question # 83

Which of the following indicates a hazard for a client on oxygen therapy?

Options:

A.  

A No Smoking sign is on the door.

B.  

The client is wearing a synthetic gown.

C.  

Electrical equipment is grounded.

D.  

Matches are removed.

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Question # 84

Which of the following diseases or conditions is least likely to be associated with increased potential for bleeding?

Options:

A.  

metastatic liver cancer

B.  

gram-negative septicemia

C.  

pernicious anemia

D.  

iron-deficiency anemia

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Question # 85

A client with an ileus is placed on intestinal tube suction. Which of the following electrolytes is lost with intestinal suction?

Options:

A.  

calcium

B.  

magnesium

C.  

potassium

D.  

sodium chloride

Discussion 0
Question # 86

How often should the nurse change the intravenous tubing on total parenteral nutrition solutions?

Options:

A.  

every 24 hours

B.  

every 36 hours

C.  

every 48 hours

D.  

every 72 hours

Discussion 0
Question # 87

When obtaining a health history on a menopausal woman, which information should a nurse recognize as a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?

Options:

A.  

family history of stroke

B.  

ovaries removed before age 45

C.  

frequent hot flashes and/or night sweats

D.  

unexplained vaginal bleeding

Discussion 0
Question # 88

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?

Options:

A.  

provide oxygen

B.  

promote healthy nutritional practices

C.  

treat complications of malnutrition

D.  

increase weight

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Question # 89

Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Options:

A.  

high HDL cholesterol

B.  

low HDL cholesterol

C.  

low total cholesterol

D.  

low triglycerides

Discussion 0
Question # 90

A health care worker is concerned about a new mother being overwhelmed by caring for her infant. The health care worker should:

Options:

A.  

immediately contact child protective services.

B.  

provide the mother with literature about child care.

C.  

consult a therapist to help the mother work out her fears.

D.  

refer the mother to parenting classes.

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Question # 91

Social support systems include of the following except:

Options:

A.  

call-in help lines.

B.  

emotional assistance provided by others.

C.  

community support groups.

D.  

use of coping skills and verbalization for anger management.

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Question # 92

In a disaster situation, the nurse assessing a diabetic client on insulin assesses for all of the following except:

Options:

A.  

diabetic signs and symptoms.

B.  

nutritional status.

C.  

bleeding problems.

D.  

availability of insulin.

Discussion 0
Question # 93

In an obstetrical emergency, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first after the

baby delivers?

Options:

A.  

Place extra padding under the mother to absorb blood from the delivery.

B.  

Cut the umbilical cord using sterile scissors.

C.  

Suction the baby’s mouth and nose.

D.  

Wrap the baby in a clean blanket to preserve warmth.

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Question # 94

The nurse wishes to decrease a client’s use of denial and increase the client’s expression of feelings. To do this the nurse should:

Options:

A.  

tell the client to stop using the defense mechanism of denial.

B.  

positively reinforce each expression of feelings.

C.  

instruct the client to express feelings.

D.  

challenge the client each time denial is used.

Discussion 0
Question # 95

Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?

Options:

A.  

Native American

B.  

Asian-Pacific

C.  

Norwegian

D.  

Hispanic

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Question # 96

A 2-year-old child diagnosed with HIV comes to a clinic for immunizations. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse expect to administer in addition to the scheduled vaccines?

Options:

A.  

pneumococcal vaccine

B.  

hepatitis A vaccine

C.  

Lyme disease vaccine

D.  

typhoid vaccine

Discussion 0
Question # 97

A hospitalized client has just been informed that he has terminal cancer. He says to the nurse, “There must be some mistake in the diagnosis.” The nurse determines that the client is demonstrating which of the following?

Options:

A.  

denial

B.  

anger

C.  

bargaining

D.  

acceptance

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Question # 98

A nurse observes a client sitting alone and talking. When asked, the client reports that he is “talking to the voices.” The nurse’s next action should be:

Options:

A.  

touching the client to help him return to reality.

B.  

leaving the client alone until reality returns.

C.  

asking the client to describe what is happening.

D.  

telling the client there are no voices.

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Question # 99

A client states, “I eat a well-balanced diet. I do not smoke. I exercise regularly, and I have a yearly checkup with my physician. What else can I do to help prevent cancer?” The nurse should respond with which of the following statements?

Options:

A.  

Sleep at least 6–8 hours a night.

B.  

Practice monthly self-breast examination.

C.  

Reduce stress.

D.  

All of the above.

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Question # 100

A 35-year-old Latin-American client wishes to lose weight to reduce her chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. The client states, “I do not know how to make my diet work with the kind of foods that my family eats.” What should the nurse do first to help the client determine a suitable diet for disease prevention?

Options:

A.  

Provide her with copies of the approved dietary guidelines for the American Diabetic Association and the American Heart Association.

B.  

Ask the client to provide a list of the types of foods she eats to determine how to best meet her needs.

C.  

Provide a high-protein diet plan for the client.

D.  

Provide the client with information related to risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

Discussion 0
Question # 101

An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?

Options:

A.  

knowledge that elder abuse is rare

B.  

personal belief that abuse is deserved

C.  

lack of developmentally appropriate screening tools

D.  

fear of reprisal or further violence if the incident is reported

Discussion 0
Question # 102

Attaching a restraint to a side rail or other movable part of the bed can:

Options:

A.  

do nothing to the client.

B.  

injure the client if the rail or bed is moved.

C.  

help the client stay in the bed without falling out.

D.  

help the client with better posture.

Discussion 0
Question # 103

Ethical and moral issues concerning restraints include all of the following except:

Options:

A.  

emotional impact on the client and family.

B.  

dignity of the client.

C.  

client’s quality of life.

D.  

policies and procedures.

Discussion 0
Question # 104

The client’s lab culture report is negative for a suspected infection. A test that can correctly identify those who do not have a given disease is:

Options:

A.  

specific.

B.  

sensitive.

C.  

negative culture.

D.  

marginal finding.

Discussion 0
Question # 105

Which isolation procedure will be followed for secretions and blood?

Options:

A.  

Respiratory

B.  

Standard Precautions

C.  

Contact Isolation

D.  

Droplet

Discussion 0
Question # 106

The nurse observes bilateral bruises on the arms of an elderly client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask this client?

Options:

A.  

“How did you get those bruises?”

B.  

“Did someone grab you by your arms?”

C.  

“Do you fall often?”

D.  

“What did you bump against?”

Discussion 0
Question # 107

Narrow therapeutic index medications:

Options:

A.  

are drug formulations with limited pharmacokinetic variability.

B.  

have limited value and require no monitoring of blood levels.

C.  

have less than a twofold difference in minimum toxic levels and minimum effective concentration in the blood.

D.  

have limited potency and side effects.

Discussion 0
Question # 108

A chemical reaction between drugs prior to their administration or absorption is known as:

Options:

A.  

a drug incompatibility.

B.  

a side effect.

C.  

an adverse event.

D.  

an allergic response.

Discussion 0
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