NRSG 2220 Questions with Verified Correct
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The client has just returned from surgery. The client asks you fir an extra dose of pain
medication. What would be some signs that the clients is in severe pain?
- elevated respiratory rate
- decreased bp
A client is alert but nonverbal after a motor vehicle accident. Which action(s) will the
nurse include in the assessment of pain for this client? Select all that apply.
Observing for grimacing and other signs of pain
Using the Wong Baker FACES pain rating scale
Checking for loss of function of the extremities
Communicating with the client in writing
Performing vital signs
A postsurgical client and family have differing opinions about the level of pain that the
client is experiencing. Which id the best way to educate the client and family about pain
and pain relief?
Discuss with the family that the client is the best person to describe its level
The nurse likes to use humor to help clients deal with painWhat guidelines should the
nurse follow when using humor to foster pain relief?
Humor should take into account the client's personality and curcumstances
A nurse works with an older adult client who has a broken ankle. The client does not
report pain. Which action will the nurse take?
, Assess the client for nonverbal cues of pain
A client is postoperative day 1 and the nurse's assessment reveals signs of pain, such as
grimacing and guardingWhich is the most reliable method for assessing the client's
pain?
Ask the client to rate and describe their pain
During a head-to-toe assessment of a client, the nurse carefully palpates the client's
nails Which is the best rationale for this technique ?
To assess capillary refill and oxygenation
What assessment technique would the nurse use to assess a client's chest for color,
shape, or contour?
Inspection
The nurse is preparing to begin a health assessment with a new client. Which nursing
consideration will help to establish a safe and appropriate environment for conducting
the health assessment?
The room is private, quiet, warm, and has adequate light.
The nurse is conducting a health assessment on a client. Which subjective data would
the nurse gather about the client's sleep habits?
Client reports only sleeping 2 hours per night
A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment The client appears anxious about
the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
"Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful."
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The client has just returned from surgery. The client asks you fir an extra dose of pain
medication. What would be some signs that the clients is in severe pain?
- elevated respiratory rate
- decreased bp
A client is alert but nonverbal after a motor vehicle accident. Which action(s) will the
nurse include in the assessment of pain for this client? Select all that apply.
Observing for grimacing and other signs of pain
Using the Wong Baker FACES pain rating scale
Checking for loss of function of the extremities
Communicating with the client in writing
Performing vital signs
A postsurgical client and family have differing opinions about the level of pain that the
client is experiencing. Which id the best way to educate the client and family about pain
and pain relief?
Discuss with the family that the client is the best person to describe its level
The nurse likes to use humor to help clients deal with painWhat guidelines should the
nurse follow when using humor to foster pain relief?
Humor should take into account the client's personality and curcumstances
A nurse works with an older adult client who has a broken ankle. The client does not
report pain. Which action will the nurse take?
, Assess the client for nonverbal cues of pain
A client is postoperative day 1 and the nurse's assessment reveals signs of pain, such as
grimacing and guardingWhich is the most reliable method for assessing the client's
pain?
Ask the client to rate and describe their pain
During a head-to-toe assessment of a client, the nurse carefully palpates the client's
nails Which is the best rationale for this technique ?
To assess capillary refill and oxygenation
What assessment technique would the nurse use to assess a client's chest for color,
shape, or contour?
Inspection
The nurse is preparing to begin a health assessment with a new client. Which nursing
consideration will help to establish a safe and appropriate environment for conducting
the health assessment?
The room is private, quiet, warm, and has adequate light.
The nurse is conducting a health assessment on a client. Which subjective data would
the nurse gather about the client's sleep habits?
Client reports only sleeping 2 hours per night
A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment The client appears anxious about
the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
"Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful."
