NU 131 Exam 4 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
The nurse is caring for a 50-year-old male client and discusses routine health promotion
screenings the client needs to have performed. Which of the following should the nurse
include in this discussion?
b) Colonoscopy.
a) Thyroid levels.
b) Colonoscopy.
c) Testicular ultrasound.
d) Skin lesion mapping.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is being admitted to the hospital for
dehydration. The client is poorly dressed, has body odor, appears unkempt, and has
numerous unexplained bruises. Which of the following actions is the priority of the
nurse?
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
a) Develop a future plan of action with the client.
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
c) Explore methods of rehydration attempted at home.
d) Inquire about medications the client is taking.
The nurse is reinforcing with a group of middle-aged female clients about interventions
related to common menopausal concerns. Which of the following is correct for the nurse
to include?
,d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
a) "Discuss the need for antianxiety medications with your primary health care provider."
b) "Avoid cotton clothing during periods of hot flashes and chilling."
c) "Reduction of caffeine and alcohol consumption is unnecessary."
d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
The nurse is reviewing dietary supplements with a 48-year-old female client who is
perimenopausal. Which of the following should the nurse discuss with the client?
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
a) "Vitamin C will help with muscle mass and joint mobility."
b) "Vitamin E will improve the common problem of constipation."
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
d) "Zinc supplements will decrease symptoms of menopause."
The nurse working in a primary health care provider's (PHCP's) office is caring for an
80-year-old client who is diagnosed with dementia and was brought in by their adult
daughter with reports of insomnia, disorientation, and memory loss over the last several
months. Which actions from the box below should the nurse provide to the client's
daughter that are likely to improve the client's orientation?
1. Speak directly facing the client when telling them the day of the month and time.
2. Daily orientation will improve the client's symptoms.
3. Keep the client's television tuned to a 24-hour news station during daytime hours.
4. Increase nonverbal stimuli with traditional seasonal decorations within the client's
view.
, 5. Implement a strict sleep schedule.
a) 1, 5
b) 3, 4
c) 1, 2
d) 2, 4
d) 2, 4
a) 1, 5
b) 3, 4
c) 1, 2
d) 2, 4
The nurse is assisting with a community education session about preventing deaths in
middle adulthood. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as
causing the most deaths in this stage of development?
c) Heart disease
a) Lung cancer
b) Diabetes
c) Heart disease
d) Suicide
The nurse is discussing hormone therapy (HT) with a menopausal female client. Which
of the following findings in the client's medical history is a contraindication for this
therapy?
b) Mother had breast cancer
Correct Answers
The nurse is caring for a 50-year-old male client and discusses routine health promotion
screenings the client needs to have performed. Which of the following should the nurse
include in this discussion?
b) Colonoscopy.
a) Thyroid levels.
b) Colonoscopy.
c) Testicular ultrasound.
d) Skin lesion mapping.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is being admitted to the hospital for
dehydration. The client is poorly dressed, has body odor, appears unkempt, and has
numerous unexplained bruises. Which of the following actions is the priority of the
nurse?
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
a) Develop a future plan of action with the client.
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
c) Explore methods of rehydration attempted at home.
d) Inquire about medications the client is taking.
The nurse is reinforcing with a group of middle-aged female clients about interventions
related to common menopausal concerns. Which of the following is correct for the nurse
to include?
,d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
a) "Discuss the need for antianxiety medications with your primary health care provider."
b) "Avoid cotton clothing during periods of hot flashes and chilling."
c) "Reduction of caffeine and alcohol consumption is unnecessary."
d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
The nurse is reviewing dietary supplements with a 48-year-old female client who is
perimenopausal. Which of the following should the nurse discuss with the client?
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
a) "Vitamin C will help with muscle mass and joint mobility."
b) "Vitamin E will improve the common problem of constipation."
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
d) "Zinc supplements will decrease symptoms of menopause."
The nurse working in a primary health care provider's (PHCP's) office is caring for an
80-year-old client who is diagnosed with dementia and was brought in by their adult
daughter with reports of insomnia, disorientation, and memory loss over the last several
months. Which actions from the box below should the nurse provide to the client's
daughter that are likely to improve the client's orientation?
1. Speak directly facing the client when telling them the day of the month and time.
2. Daily orientation will improve the client's symptoms.
3. Keep the client's television tuned to a 24-hour news station during daytime hours.
4. Increase nonverbal stimuli with traditional seasonal decorations within the client's
view.
, 5. Implement a strict sleep schedule.
a) 1, 5
b) 3, 4
c) 1, 2
d) 2, 4
d) 2, 4
a) 1, 5
b) 3, 4
c) 1, 2
d) 2, 4
The nurse is assisting with a community education session about preventing deaths in
middle adulthood. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as
causing the most deaths in this stage of development?
c) Heart disease
a) Lung cancer
b) Diabetes
c) Heart disease
d) Suicide
The nurse is discussing hormone therapy (HT) with a menopausal female client. Which
of the following findings in the client's medical history is a contraindication for this
therapy?
b) Mother had breast cancer
