NUR 104 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A client had arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee. The
nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and cool, with a 1+
pedal pulse. What action would the nurse perform first? -
correct answer- Assess the neurovascular status of
the right leg.
a client has long-term RA that especially affects the hands.
the client wants to finish quilting a baby blanket before the
birth of her grandchild. what response by the nurse is
appropriate? - correct answer- Try a paraffin wax
dip 20 min before you quilt
a client is prescribed celecoxib for joint pain. what
statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching? - correct answer- i'll be sure to take the
drugs three tines a day only on an empty stomach
a client who had a surgical fractured femur repair reports
new onset shortness of breath and increased respirations.
what is the nurse's first action? - correct answer-
place the client in a high fowlers position
, A client with bone cancer is hospitalized for a limb salvage
amputation procedure. how can the nurse best address the
client's psychosocial needs? - correct answer-
assess the client's coping skills and support system
a client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from
the hospital. what information is important for the nurse to
teach this client and family? (select all that apply x 3) -
correct answer- adherence to the antibiotic
regimen
eating high protein and high carb foods
proper use of the intravenous equipment
a client with osteoporosis is going home where the client
lives alone. what action by the nurse is best? - correct
answer- arrange a home safety evaluation
a client with RA has an acutely swollen, red, and painful
joint. what nonpharmacologic intervention does the nurse
recommend? - correct answer- Ice packs
A female client is preparing to have open magnetic
resonance imagine (MRI) of the spine with contrast. What
action(s) by the nurse is (are) most important to assess
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A client had arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee. The
nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and cool, with a 1+
pedal pulse. What action would the nurse perform first? -
correct answer- Assess the neurovascular status of
the right leg.
a client has long-term RA that especially affects the hands.
the client wants to finish quilting a baby blanket before the
birth of her grandchild. what response by the nurse is
appropriate? - correct answer- Try a paraffin wax
dip 20 min before you quilt
a client is prescribed celecoxib for joint pain. what
statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching? - correct answer- i'll be sure to take the
drugs three tines a day only on an empty stomach
a client who had a surgical fractured femur repair reports
new onset shortness of breath and increased respirations.
what is the nurse's first action? - correct answer-
place the client in a high fowlers position
, A client with bone cancer is hospitalized for a limb salvage
amputation procedure. how can the nurse best address the
client's psychosocial needs? - correct answer-
assess the client's coping skills and support system
a client with chronic osteomyelitis is being discharged from
the hospital. what information is important for the nurse to
teach this client and family? (select all that apply x 3) -
correct answer- adherence to the antibiotic
regimen
eating high protein and high carb foods
proper use of the intravenous equipment
a client with osteoporosis is going home where the client
lives alone. what action by the nurse is best? - correct
answer- arrange a home safety evaluation
a client with RA has an acutely swollen, red, and painful
joint. what nonpharmacologic intervention does the nurse
recommend? - correct answer- Ice packs
A female client is preparing to have open magnetic
resonance imagine (MRI) of the spine with contrast. What
action(s) by the nurse is (are) most important to assess
