NUR 211 Final Exam Questions and Answers|
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The nurse is preparing to assess comfort for several clients. If the nurse, in addition to assessing
the client's physical experience of pain, assesses whether the client has a present and reliable
personal support network, then the nurse is assessing which context of holistic human
experience during this process?
A) Transcendence
B) Environmental
C) Psychospiritual
D) Sociocultural
D
The nurse provides an in-service to peers regarding situations that can affect the comfort level
of the clients on the unit. Which client statement indicates that the client's sense of well-being
is negatively impacted?
A) "I feel like I have no energy today."
B) "I don't feel any physical pain today."
C) "I was able to sleep uninterrupted last night."
D) "I am so glad that playing cards takes my mind off my worries."
A
A client is experiencing sudden-onset severe pain in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
that is rated as a 10 on a pain scale of 0-10. The client is also experiencing nausea, vomiting, and
,restlessness. Based on this data, the nurse concludes that the client is experiencing which
phenomenon?
A) Acute pain
B) Chronic pain
C) End-of-life pain
D) Fibromyalgia pain
A
The nurse is preparing to assess a 1-year-old client for signs of discomfort. When conducting the
assessment, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Asking the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0-10 during the assessment process
B) Asking the parent to hold the client in the lap during the assessment process
C) Reading a book to the client during the assessment process
D) Recommending that the parent leave the room during the assessment process
B
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with a surgical wound. The wound is red with purulent
drainage and is causing discomfort for the client. Which diagnostic test will determine if the
discomfort of the wound is caused by an infection?
A) White blood cell count
B) Hematocrit measurement
C) Urine analysis
D) X-rays of the site
A
,An 18-month-old toddler scheduled for routine vaccinations begins to cry when placed on the
examination table. The parent attempts to comfort the toddler, but nothing is effective. Which
action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Allow the toddler to sit on the parent's lap and begin the assessment.
B) Allow the toddler to stand on the floor until the crying stops.
C) Ask another nurse in the office to hold the toddler because the parent is not able to control
the toddler's behavior.
D) Instruct the parent to hold the toddler down tightly to complete the examination.
A
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute chest pain that is rated as a 9 on a 0 to
10 pain scale. Based on this data, which medication does the nurse expect to administer?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Morphine
C) Ibuprofen
D) Naproxen
B
The nurse is designing a teaching plan for community members on ways to prevent chronic pain.
Which information should the nurse include in this teaching plan? Select all that apply.
A) Eating a healthy diet
B) Obtaining adequate sleep
C) Avoiding illicit drug use
D) Limiting smoking to only before bedtime
, E) Avoiding repetitive movements
ABCE
Which client is most likely to reject attempts at comfort?
A) An infant crying
B) A school-age child with abdominal pain who is anxious about a procedure
C) An adolescent with a sleep disorder who doesn't want his parents to be near him
D) An older adult with end-stage renal disease
C
Which of the following is a pharmacologic therapy for acute pain?
A) Antidepressants
B) Muscle relaxants
C) Opioid analgesics
D) Stimulants
C
Which of the following statements best describes the therapeutic approach to acute and
chronic pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia, and sleep disorders?
A) Therapy is primarily psychosocial in nature.
B) Therapy involves both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
C) Therapy is essentially physiologically focused.
D) Therapy mostly involves the client avoiding risk behaviors.
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The nurse is preparing to assess comfort for several clients. If the nurse, in addition to assessing
the client's physical experience of pain, assesses whether the client has a present and reliable
personal support network, then the nurse is assessing which context of holistic human
experience during this process?
A) Transcendence
B) Environmental
C) Psychospiritual
D) Sociocultural
D
The nurse provides an in-service to peers regarding situations that can affect the comfort level
of the clients on the unit. Which client statement indicates that the client's sense of well-being
is negatively impacted?
A) "I feel like I have no energy today."
B) "I don't feel any physical pain today."
C) "I was able to sleep uninterrupted last night."
D) "I am so glad that playing cards takes my mind off my worries."
A
A client is experiencing sudden-onset severe pain in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
that is rated as a 10 on a pain scale of 0-10. The client is also experiencing nausea, vomiting, and
,restlessness. Based on this data, the nurse concludes that the client is experiencing which
phenomenon?
A) Acute pain
B) Chronic pain
C) End-of-life pain
D) Fibromyalgia pain
A
The nurse is preparing to assess a 1-year-old client for signs of discomfort. When conducting the
assessment, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Asking the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0-10 during the assessment process
B) Asking the parent to hold the client in the lap during the assessment process
C) Reading a book to the client during the assessment process
D) Recommending that the parent leave the room during the assessment process
B
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with a surgical wound. The wound is red with purulent
drainage and is causing discomfort for the client. Which diagnostic test will determine if the
discomfort of the wound is caused by an infection?
A) White blood cell count
B) Hematocrit measurement
C) Urine analysis
D) X-rays of the site
A
,An 18-month-old toddler scheduled for routine vaccinations begins to cry when placed on the
examination table. The parent attempts to comfort the toddler, but nothing is effective. Which
action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Allow the toddler to sit on the parent's lap and begin the assessment.
B) Allow the toddler to stand on the floor until the crying stops.
C) Ask another nurse in the office to hold the toddler because the parent is not able to control
the toddler's behavior.
D) Instruct the parent to hold the toddler down tightly to complete the examination.
A
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute chest pain that is rated as a 9 on a 0 to
10 pain scale. Based on this data, which medication does the nurse expect to administer?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Morphine
C) Ibuprofen
D) Naproxen
B
The nurse is designing a teaching plan for community members on ways to prevent chronic pain.
Which information should the nurse include in this teaching plan? Select all that apply.
A) Eating a healthy diet
B) Obtaining adequate sleep
C) Avoiding illicit drug use
D) Limiting smoking to only before bedtime
, E) Avoiding repetitive movements
ABCE
Which client is most likely to reject attempts at comfort?
A) An infant crying
B) A school-age child with abdominal pain who is anxious about a procedure
C) An adolescent with a sleep disorder who doesn't want his parents to be near him
D) An older adult with end-stage renal disease
C
Which of the following is a pharmacologic therapy for acute pain?
A) Antidepressants
B) Muscle relaxants
C) Opioid analgesics
D) Stimulants
C
Which of the following statements best describes the therapeutic approach to acute and
chronic pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia, and sleep disorders?
A) Therapy is primarily psychosocial in nature.
B) Therapy involves both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
C) Therapy is essentially physiologically focused.
D) Therapy mostly involves the client avoiding risk behaviors.
