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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following bowel surgery and has an NG
tube connected to low intermittent suction. Which assessment finding should indicate to the
nurse that the NG tube might not be functioning properly?
A. Wall suction set to 60 mmHg
B. Drainage fluid is greenish-yellow
C. Aspirate pH of 3
D. Abdominal rigidity
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Abdominal rigidity indicates the NG tube is not decompressing the stomach
properly, possibly due to obstruction or displacement, and requires immediate intervention. Wall
suction at 60 mmHg, greenish-yellow drainage, and pH of 3 are expected findings for a
functioning NG tube.
2. A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive
disorder and refuses to take her medication. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Explain to the client the consequences of refusal
B. Identify the reason for the client's refusal
C. Document the client's refusal in the medical record
D. Inform the provider of the client's refusal
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The nurse should first assess the reason for the client's refusal to understand
barriers and address concerns. Documentation and provider notification follow assessment.
Explaining consequences before understanding the refusal is premature.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a femur fracture and is on bedrest with Buck's
extension traction. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Remove the weights when the client is repositioned
B. Inspect the client's skin under the device every 8 hours
C. Elevate the foot of the bed to increase countertraction
D. Release the traction for 10 minutes every shift
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Skin inspection under traction devices every 8 hours is essential to prevent pressure
injuries. Weights should never be removed or traction released without a provider order.
Elevating the foot of the bed increases countertraction but is not the priority nursing action for
routine care.
4. A nurse receives change-of-shift report on four clients. Based on the report, which client
should the nurse assess first?
A. A client who had a hip arthroplasty reports pain and erythema in his calf
B. A client who has anorexia and peripheral edema
C. A client who has Addison's disease with a blood glucose level of 75 mg/dL
D. A client who had a barium enema 2 days ago and reports constipation
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pain and erythema in the calf following hip arthroplasty suggests deep vein
thrombosis, which can lead to pulmonary embolism. This is the priority. Blood glucose of 75
mg/dL is within normal limits. Peripheral edema and constipation are non-urgent.
5. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about disease prevention to a client who has active
tuberculosis. Which information should the nurse include?
A. Educating the client how to cover nose and mouth with tissues when coughing
B. Recommending the client may return to work after two negative sputum cultures
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C. Instructing the client that he is no longer contagious after 1 week of medication therapy
D. Teaching the client's family to wear protective masks while with the client
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Covering the nose and mouth with tissues when coughing is essential respiratory
hygiene to prevent TB transmission. Clients are typically not contagious after 2-3 weeks of
effective therapy with negative sputum cultures. Family members do not need masks if the client
is compliant with treatment.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for atorvastatin. Which client condition
is a contraindication to this medication?
A. Hepatitis C
B. Crohn's disease
C. Peptic ulcer disease
D. Bronchitis
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Atorvastatin is contraindicated in clients with active liver disease, including
hepatitis C, due to the risk of hepatotoxicity. Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer disease, and bronchitis
are not contraindications to statin therapy.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hour before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hour before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television on when trying to fall asleep
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Scheduling routine care during awake hours minimizes sleep disruption.
Ambulating 1 hour before bedtime may be stimulating. Avoiding fluids 1 hour before bed may be
insufficient for bladder control. Television can disrupt sleep quality.
8. A nurse manager is preparing an educational program on infection control measures. Which
condition should the nurse include when discussing contact precautions?
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A. Scarlet fever
B. Herpes simplex
C. Varicella
D. Streptococcal pharyngitis
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Herpes simplex requires contact precautions. Scarlet fever and streptococcal
pharyngitis require droplet precautions. Varicella requires airborne precautions.
9. A nurse assesses an older adult client with decreased caloric intake and weight loss. Which
finding should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
A. The client experiences coughing and wheezing after eating
B. The client reports abdominal pain at a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
C. The client experiences a drop in oxygen saturation to 91% while eating
D. The client reports a burning sensation in the epigastric area
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Coughing and wheezing after eating suggests aspiration, which can lead to
aspiration pneumonia. This is the priority finding. The other findings require assessment but are
not immediately life-threatening.
10. A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive
phototherapy. Which intervention should the nurse include?
A. Clothe the newborn in light cotton
B. Check the newborn's temperature every 8 hours
C. Ensure maximum skin exposure to the light
D. Apply lotion to the newborn's skin before therapy
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Maximum skin exposure ensures effective phototherapy. Newborns should be
naked except for eye protection. Temperature should be checked every 2-4 hours. Lotion should
not be applied as it can block light absorption.
11. A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which client behavior
should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder?
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following bowel surgery and has an NG
tube connected to low intermittent suction. Which assessment finding should indicate to the
nurse that the NG tube might not be functioning properly?
A. Wall suction set to 60 mmHg
B. Drainage fluid is greenish-yellow
C. Aspirate pH of 3
D. Abdominal rigidity
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Abdominal rigidity indicates the NG tube is not decompressing the stomach
properly, possibly due to obstruction or displacement, and requires immediate intervention. Wall
suction at 60 mmHg, greenish-yellow drainage, and pH of 3 are expected findings for a
functioning NG tube.
2. A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive
disorder and refuses to take her medication. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Explain to the client the consequences of refusal
B. Identify the reason for the client's refusal
C. Document the client's refusal in the medical record
D. Inform the provider of the client's refusal
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The nurse should first assess the reason for the client's refusal to understand
barriers and address concerns. Documentation and provider notification follow assessment.
Explaining consequences before understanding the refusal is premature.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a femur fracture and is on bedrest with Buck's
extension traction. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Remove the weights when the client is repositioned
B. Inspect the client's skin under the device every 8 hours
C. Elevate the foot of the bed to increase countertraction
D. Release the traction for 10 minutes every shift
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Skin inspection under traction devices every 8 hours is essential to prevent pressure
injuries. Weights should never be removed or traction released without a provider order.
Elevating the foot of the bed increases countertraction but is not the priority nursing action for
routine care.
4. A nurse receives change-of-shift report on four clients. Based on the report, which client
should the nurse assess first?
A. A client who had a hip arthroplasty reports pain and erythema in his calf
B. A client who has anorexia and peripheral edema
C. A client who has Addison's disease with a blood glucose level of 75 mg/dL
D. A client who had a barium enema 2 days ago and reports constipation
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pain and erythema in the calf following hip arthroplasty suggests deep vein
thrombosis, which can lead to pulmonary embolism. This is the priority. Blood glucose of 75
mg/dL is within normal limits. Peripheral edema and constipation are non-urgent.
5. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about disease prevention to a client who has active
tuberculosis. Which information should the nurse include?
A. Educating the client how to cover nose and mouth with tissues when coughing
B. Recommending the client may return to work after two negative sputum cultures
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C. Instructing the client that he is no longer contagious after 1 week of medication therapy
D. Teaching the client's family to wear protective masks while with the client
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Covering the nose and mouth with tissues when coughing is essential respiratory
hygiene to prevent TB transmission. Clients are typically not contagious after 2-3 weeks of
effective therapy with negative sputum cultures. Family members do not need masks if the client
is compliant with treatment.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for atorvastatin. Which client condition
is a contraindication to this medication?
A. Hepatitis C
B. Crohn's disease
C. Peptic ulcer disease
D. Bronchitis
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Atorvastatin is contraindicated in clients with active liver disease, including
hepatitis C, due to the risk of hepatotoxicity. Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer disease, and bronchitis
are not contraindications to statin therapy.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hour before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hour before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television on when trying to fall asleep
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Scheduling routine care during awake hours minimizes sleep disruption.
Ambulating 1 hour before bedtime may be stimulating. Avoiding fluids 1 hour before bed may be
insufficient for bladder control. Television can disrupt sleep quality.
8. A nurse manager is preparing an educational program on infection control measures. Which
condition should the nurse include when discussing contact precautions?
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A. Scarlet fever
B. Herpes simplex
C. Varicella
D. Streptococcal pharyngitis
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Herpes simplex requires contact precautions. Scarlet fever and streptococcal
pharyngitis require droplet precautions. Varicella requires airborne precautions.
9. A nurse assesses an older adult client with decreased caloric intake and weight loss. Which
finding should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
A. The client experiences coughing and wheezing after eating
B. The client reports abdominal pain at a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
C. The client experiences a drop in oxygen saturation to 91% while eating
D. The client reports a burning sensation in the epigastric area
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Coughing and wheezing after eating suggests aspiration, which can lead to
aspiration pneumonia. This is the priority finding. The other findings require assessment but are
not immediately life-threatening.
10. A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive
phototherapy. Which intervention should the nurse include?
A. Clothe the newborn in light cotton
B. Check the newborn's temperature every 8 hours
C. Ensure maximum skin exposure to the light
D. Apply lotion to the newborn's skin before therapy
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Maximum skin exposure ensures effective phototherapy. Newborns should be
naked except for eye protection. Temperature should be checked every 2-4 hours. Lotion should
not be applied as it can block light absorption.
11. A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which client behavior
should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder?
