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NSG 300 Final Exam from Grand Canyon University (GCU)
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A patient with glaucoma is being discharged from the hospital.
When teaching the patient and family ways to improve home
safety, the nurse tells the family to...
a. Use throw rugs to prevent tripping
b. Paint the floor black and white to improve perception
c. Install extra incandescent lighting
d. Install handrails painted the same color as the walls -
ANSWER-Answer: d
When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of
discomfort, nurses caring for this patient often harbor
misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following
is true?
a. Chronic pain is psychological in nature
b. Patients are the best judges of their pain
c. Regular use of narcotic analgesics lead to drug addiction
d. Amount of pain is reflective of actual tissue damage -
ANSWER-Answer: b
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The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. On entering
the room, the nurse finds the patient lying in bed, coughing,
and unable to clear secretions. What should the nurse do first?
a. Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
b. Elevate the head of the bed at 45 degrees
c. Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer
d. Notify the health care provider - ANSWER-Answer: b
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What
statement, made by the patient, indicates the need for further
teaching?
a. "Pursed-lip breathing is like exercise for my lungs and will
help me strengthen my breathing muscles."
b. "When I am sick, I should limit the amount of fluids I drink so
that I don't produce excess mucus."
c. "I will ensure that I receive an influenza vaccine every year,
preferably in the fall."
d. "I will look for a smoking-cessation support group in my
neighborhood." - ANSWER-Answer: b
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An older adult patient with bilateral hearing loss wears a
hearing aid in her let ear. Which of the following approaches
best facilitates communication with her? (Select all that apply)
a. Talk to the patient at a distance so they may read your lips
b. Keep your arms at your side; speak directly into the patient's
left ear
c. Face the patient when speaking; demonstrates ideas you wish
to convey
d. Position the patient so that the light is on their face when
speaking
e. Verify that the information that has been given has been
clearly understood - ANSWER-Answer: c & e
Which of the following is an example of a patient with a health
disparity? (Select all that apply)
a. A patient who has a homosexual sexual preference
b. A patient unable to access primary care services
c. A patient living with a chronic disease
d. A family who relies on public transportation
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e. A patient who has had a history of smoking for 10 years -
ANSWER-Answer: b, c, & e
During a visit to a family clinic, a nurse teaches a mother about
immunizations, the use of car seats, and home safety for an
infant and toddler. Which type of nursing interventions are
these?
a. Restorative
b. Health promotion
c. Acute care
d. Growth and development - ANSWER-Answer: b
A nurse is planning care for a patient going to surgery. Who is
responsible for informing the patient about the surgery along
with possible risks, complications, and benefits?
a. Family member
b. Surgeon
c. Nurse
d. Nurse Manager - ANSWER-Answer: b
NSG 300 Final Exam from Grand Canyon University (GCU)
||Just Out!!
A patient with glaucoma is being discharged from the hospital.
When teaching the patient and family ways to improve home
safety, the nurse tells the family to...
a. Use throw rugs to prevent tripping
b. Paint the floor black and white to improve perception
c. Install extra incandescent lighting
d. Install handrails painted the same color as the walls -
ANSWER-Answer: d
When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of
discomfort, nurses caring for this patient often harbor
misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following
is true?
a. Chronic pain is psychological in nature
b. Patients are the best judges of their pain
c. Regular use of narcotic analgesics lead to drug addiction
d. Amount of pain is reflective of actual tissue damage -
ANSWER-Answer: b
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The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. On entering
the room, the nurse finds the patient lying in bed, coughing,
and unable to clear secretions. What should the nurse do first?
a. Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
b. Elevate the head of the bed at 45 degrees
c. Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer
d. Notify the health care provider - ANSWER-Answer: b
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What
statement, made by the patient, indicates the need for further
teaching?
a. "Pursed-lip breathing is like exercise for my lungs and will
help me strengthen my breathing muscles."
b. "When I am sick, I should limit the amount of fluids I drink so
that I don't produce excess mucus."
c. "I will ensure that I receive an influenza vaccine every year,
preferably in the fall."
d. "I will look for a smoking-cessation support group in my
neighborhood." - ANSWER-Answer: b
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An older adult patient with bilateral hearing loss wears a
hearing aid in her let ear. Which of the following approaches
best facilitates communication with her? (Select all that apply)
a. Talk to the patient at a distance so they may read your lips
b. Keep your arms at your side; speak directly into the patient's
left ear
c. Face the patient when speaking; demonstrates ideas you wish
to convey
d. Position the patient so that the light is on their face when
speaking
e. Verify that the information that has been given has been
clearly understood - ANSWER-Answer: c & e
Which of the following is an example of a patient with a health
disparity? (Select all that apply)
a. A patient who has a homosexual sexual preference
b. A patient unable to access primary care services
c. A patient living with a chronic disease
d. A family who relies on public transportation
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e. A patient who has had a history of smoking for 10 years -
ANSWER-Answer: b, c, & e
During a visit to a family clinic, a nurse teaches a mother about
immunizations, the use of car seats, and home safety for an
infant and toddler. Which type of nursing interventions are
these?
a. Restorative
b. Health promotion
c. Acute care
d. Growth and development - ANSWER-Answer: b
A nurse is planning care for a patient going to surgery. Who is
responsible for informing the patient about the surgery along
with possible risks, complications, and benefits?
a. Family member
b. Surgeon
c. Nurse
d. Nurse Manager - ANSWER-Answer: b
