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25 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 25
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's by continuous IV
infusion to replace output from an NG tube. Which of the following findings should indicate to
the nurse that this therapy is effective?
Decreased NG tube drainage
Serum osmolality 350 mOsm/L
Urine specific gravity 1.020
Increased hematocrit
Term 2 of 25
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Schedule controlled coughing exercises after meals."
"Consume a diet that is high in calories."
"Practice breath-holding."
"Perform arm-reaching exercises."
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Term 3 of 25
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 10 mEq IV over 1 hr to a client. Available
is potassium chloride 10 mEq in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the
infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A)"Cauliflower is a good dietary choice."
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid foods that are gas-forming, such as
cauliflower and cabbage. These foods can increase the client's abdominal
discomfort.
100 mL/hr
C)The client had cataract surgery 1 day ago.
A client who had recent eye surgery is at increased risk for falls. The nurse
should ensure the client is wearing prescription glasses when ambulating
and that environmental hazards, such as loose rugs, are removed because
the client's vision might be blurred.
A)Walk 30 min daily at a comfortable pace.
The clients should walk 30 min daily at a comfortable pace to prevent weight
gain and decrease the risk of coronary artery disease.
Term 4 of 25
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about strategies to manage menopausal symptoms.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Drink green tea to relieve menopausal hot flashes."
"Take vitamin D supplements to relieve menopausal hot flashes."
"Use water-based lubricant during intercourse to reduce discomfort."
"Apply estrogen cream during intercourse to reduce discomfort."
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25 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 25
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's by continuous IV
infusion to replace output from an NG tube. Which of the following findings should indicate to
the nurse that this therapy is effective?
Decreased NG tube drainage
Serum osmolality 350 mOsm/L
Urine specific gravity 1.020
Increased hematocrit
Term 2 of 25
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Schedule controlled coughing exercises after meals."
"Consume a diet that is high in calories."
"Practice breath-holding."
"Perform arm-reaching exercises."
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Term 3 of 25
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 10 mEq IV over 1 hr to a client. Available
is potassium chloride 10 mEq in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the
infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A)"Cauliflower is a good dietary choice."
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid foods that are gas-forming, such as
cauliflower and cabbage. These foods can increase the client's abdominal
discomfort.
100 mL/hr
C)The client had cataract surgery 1 day ago.
A client who had recent eye surgery is at increased risk for falls. The nurse
should ensure the client is wearing prescription glasses when ambulating
and that environmental hazards, such as loose rugs, are removed because
the client's vision might be blurred.
A)Walk 30 min daily at a comfortable pace.
The clients should walk 30 min daily at a comfortable pace to prevent weight
gain and decrease the risk of coronary artery disease.
Term 4 of 25
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about strategies to manage menopausal symptoms.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Drink green tea to relieve menopausal hot flashes."
"Take vitamin D supplements to relieve menopausal hot flashes."
"Use water-based lubricant during intercourse to reduce discomfort."
"Apply estrogen cream during intercourse to reduce discomfort."
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