NURS 370 Exam 1 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
A nurse is preparing to administer an afternoon dose of ampicillin to a client. The client appears upset
and refuses to take the medication before throwing the pill on the floor. Which of the following entries
should the nurse enter into the client's medical record?
Answer: D.-The nurse should document exactly what took place for an accurate, factual account
of the events
The nurse should document the client's actions in the medical record
Q2
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. The client tells the nurse, "Don't bother
me. Find someone else to talk with. I don't have anything to say that's worth sharing." Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
Answer: B.-This is a therapeutic response because the nurse is offering availability, which lets the
client know
that the nurse has a desire to understand
Q3
A nurse is administering an IM injection to a 5-month-old infant. Which of the following injection sites
should the nurse use?
Answer: C.-The nurse should use the vastus lateralis site over the anterior thigh for IM injections
for infants and
children
Q4
who is postoperative
Answer: Turning, coughing, and breathing deeply help
Q5
B. "If I do this often, I won't
Answer: "If I do this often, I won't
Q6
C. "If I do this often, I
Answer: "If I do this often, I
, Q7
D. "If I do this often, I won't
Answer: "If I do this often, I won't
Q8
A charge nurse is planning an in-service training session about client advocacy with a group of staff
nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse include as an example of client advocacy?
Discussing treatment options with a client who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Notifying the
provider when a client has questions about procedure Helping a client make a list of questions to ask
the provider Clarifying the dosage of a medication prescribed for a client who has impaired liver
function Carrying out the end-of-life wishes outlined in the living will of an older adult client who has
end-stage renal disease
Answer: B, C, D, E-As a client advocate, the nurse should make sure clients have all their
questions answer and
possess the information needed to make an informed decision
Q9
A nurse is assisting with the informed consent process for a client who is scheduled for a
below-the-knee amputation. The client asks the nurse, "Why are they making me have this surgery
today? I don't understand why they are doing this." Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
Answer: C.-It's the nurse's responsibility to notify the provider if the client has questions or
appears not to
understand the procedure. The provider is responsible for providing clarification
Q10
A nurse is providing teaching to a client regarding protein intake. Which of the following foods should
the nurse include as an example of an incomplete protein?
Answer: C.-Incomplete proteins are missing one or more of the essential amino acids necessary
for the synthesis
of protein in the body. Lentils, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds
Q11
technique?
Answer: Preventing the transfer of microorganisms to the nurse Keepingmicroorganisms from
entering the wound Applying minimal pressure to the wound Keeping excess moisture from
entering the wound
Q1
A nurse is preparing to administer an afternoon dose of ampicillin to a client. The client appears upset
and refuses to take the medication before throwing the pill on the floor. Which of the following entries
should the nurse enter into the client's medical record?
Answer: D.-The nurse should document exactly what took place for an accurate, factual account
of the events
The nurse should document the client's actions in the medical record
Q2
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. The client tells the nurse, "Don't bother
me. Find someone else to talk with. I don't have anything to say that's worth sharing." Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
Answer: B.-This is a therapeutic response because the nurse is offering availability, which lets the
client know
that the nurse has a desire to understand
Q3
A nurse is administering an IM injection to a 5-month-old infant. Which of the following injection sites
should the nurse use?
Answer: C.-The nurse should use the vastus lateralis site over the anterior thigh for IM injections
for infants and
children
Q4
who is postoperative
Answer: Turning, coughing, and breathing deeply help
Q5
B. "If I do this often, I won't
Answer: "If I do this often, I won't
Q6
C. "If I do this often, I
Answer: "If I do this often, I
, Q7
D. "If I do this often, I won't
Answer: "If I do this often, I won't
Q8
A charge nurse is planning an in-service training session about client advocacy with a group of staff
nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse include as an example of client advocacy?
Discussing treatment options with a client who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Notifying the
provider when a client has questions about procedure Helping a client make a list of questions to ask
the provider Clarifying the dosage of a medication prescribed for a client who has impaired liver
function Carrying out the end-of-life wishes outlined in the living will of an older adult client who has
end-stage renal disease
Answer: B, C, D, E-As a client advocate, the nurse should make sure clients have all their
questions answer and
possess the information needed to make an informed decision
Q9
A nurse is assisting with the informed consent process for a client who is scheduled for a
below-the-knee amputation. The client asks the nurse, "Why are they making me have this surgery
today? I don't understand why they are doing this." Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
Answer: C.-It's the nurse's responsibility to notify the provider if the client has questions or
appears not to
understand the procedure. The provider is responsible for providing clarification
Q10
A nurse is providing teaching to a client regarding protein intake. Which of the following foods should
the nurse include as an example of an incomplete protein?
Answer: C.-Incomplete proteins are missing one or more of the essential amino acids necessary
for the synthesis
of protein in the body. Lentils, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds
Q11
technique?
Answer: Preventing the transfer of microorganisms to the nurse Keepingmicroorganisms from
entering the wound Applying minimal pressure to the wound Keeping excess moisture from
entering the wound
