NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions 92
complete solutions.
NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions 92
complete solutions.
The nurse is admitting a patient who complains of a new onset of lower back pain. To differentiate
between the pain of a lumbar herniated disc and lower back pain from other causes, what would be the
best question for the nurse to ask the patient?
a. "Is the pain worse in the morning or in the evening?"
b. "Is the pain sharp or stabbing or burning or aching?"
c. "Does the pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
d. "Is the pain totally relieved by analgesics, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)? - ANSWER c. "Does the
pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post op following a right total hip arthroplasty. While
transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse should assess the client for which of the
following manifestations of dislocation of the hip prosthesis?
A. Bulging in the area over the surgical incision
B. Shortening of the right leg
C. Sensation of warmth over the surgical incision
D. Pallor following elevation of the right leg - ANSWER B. Shortening of the right leg
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Decrease intake of phosphate-containing foods
B. Spending several hours in the sun daily
C. Increased estrogen levels
D. History of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER D. History of anorexia nervosa
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include about osteoarthritis?
,NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions 92
complete solutions.
A. Osteoarthritis is caused by autoimmune processes
B. Osteoarthritis lead to a decreased ESR
C. Osteoarthritis affect other organ systems
D. Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body - ANSWER D. Osteoarthritis can impair a
joint on a single side of the body
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for treatment of osteoporosis.
Which of the following statement by the client indicated understanding of the teaching?
A. I will take the medication in the evening
B. I will drink a full glass of milk with the medication
C. I will take the medication at mealtime
D. I will sit upright after taking the medication - ANSWER D. I will sit upright after taking the medication
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the ED for an intentional overdose of opioids. The client
states "I feel so alone. No one can help me." Which of the following responses by the nurse is
therapeutic?
A. Lets finish your admission and then talk about your feelings.
B. How come you feel that no one can help you when you are receiving help now?
C. Why do you feel that no one can help you?
D. I would like to sit and talk with you. - ANSWER D. I would like to sit and talk with you.
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use disorder. The client
repeatedly ask personal questions about the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client.
B. Answer the personal inquiry question matter-of-factly.
C. Tell the client that interest in someone beside himself is an indication of improvement.
D. Request that personal questions be asked after the counseling session is over. - ANSWER A. Explain
that this time is designated to focus on the client
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complete solutions.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who states, "I think i might have a problem with
alcohol." Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A.Provide the client with information about a 12 step recovery program.
B. Encourage the client to accept responsibility for his alcohol use.
C. Teach the client alternate coping mechanisms to use in place of alcohol.
D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE questionnaire. - ANSWER D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE
questionnaire.
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and is receiving treatment for alcohol
withdrawal. The client reports hand tremors 12 hr after admission. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
A. The tremors are permenant due to nerve damage caused by chronic alcohol use.
B. The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
C. Try not to worry about the tremors. Everyone has these during alcohol withdrawal.
D. The tremors are an indication of seizures that are associated with alcohol withdrawal. - ANSWER B.
The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a sudden onset of severe back pain of unknown origin. Which of
the following questions should the nurse ask to encourage discussion with the client?
A. Does the medication you're taking relieve the pain?
B. Can you point to where the pain is the worse?
C. What do you think caused the onset of your pain?
D. Changing positions makes your pain worse, right? - ANSWER B. Can you point to where the pain is the
worse?
A community health nurse is conducting a class about body mechanics for county office workers. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include? (select all that apply)
A. Sit with you back supported.
B. Keep your knees at hip level.
complete solutions.
NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions 92
complete solutions.
The nurse is admitting a patient who complains of a new onset of lower back pain. To differentiate
between the pain of a lumbar herniated disc and lower back pain from other causes, what would be the
best question for the nurse to ask the patient?
a. "Is the pain worse in the morning or in the evening?"
b. "Is the pain sharp or stabbing or burning or aching?"
c. "Does the pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
d. "Is the pain totally relieved by analgesics, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)? - ANSWER c. "Does the
pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post op following a right total hip arthroplasty. While
transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse should assess the client for which of the
following manifestations of dislocation of the hip prosthesis?
A. Bulging in the area over the surgical incision
B. Shortening of the right leg
C. Sensation of warmth over the surgical incision
D. Pallor following elevation of the right leg - ANSWER B. Shortening of the right leg
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Decrease intake of phosphate-containing foods
B. Spending several hours in the sun daily
C. Increased estrogen levels
D. History of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER D. History of anorexia nervosa
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include about osteoarthritis?
,NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions 92
complete solutions.
A. Osteoarthritis is caused by autoimmune processes
B. Osteoarthritis lead to a decreased ESR
C. Osteoarthritis affect other organ systems
D. Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body - ANSWER D. Osteoarthritis can impair a
joint on a single side of the body
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for treatment of osteoporosis.
Which of the following statement by the client indicated understanding of the teaching?
A. I will take the medication in the evening
B. I will drink a full glass of milk with the medication
C. I will take the medication at mealtime
D. I will sit upright after taking the medication - ANSWER D. I will sit upright after taking the medication
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the ED for an intentional overdose of opioids. The client
states "I feel so alone. No one can help me." Which of the following responses by the nurse is
therapeutic?
A. Lets finish your admission and then talk about your feelings.
B. How come you feel that no one can help you when you are receiving help now?
C. Why do you feel that no one can help you?
D. I would like to sit and talk with you. - ANSWER D. I would like to sit and talk with you.
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use disorder. The client
repeatedly ask personal questions about the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client.
B. Answer the personal inquiry question matter-of-factly.
C. Tell the client that interest in someone beside himself is an indication of improvement.
D. Request that personal questions be asked after the counseling session is over. - ANSWER A. Explain
that this time is designated to focus on the client
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complete solutions.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who states, "I think i might have a problem with
alcohol." Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A.Provide the client with information about a 12 step recovery program.
B. Encourage the client to accept responsibility for his alcohol use.
C. Teach the client alternate coping mechanisms to use in place of alcohol.
D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE questionnaire. - ANSWER D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE
questionnaire.
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and is receiving treatment for alcohol
withdrawal. The client reports hand tremors 12 hr after admission. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
A. The tremors are permenant due to nerve damage caused by chronic alcohol use.
B. The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
C. Try not to worry about the tremors. Everyone has these during alcohol withdrawal.
D. The tremors are an indication of seizures that are associated with alcohol withdrawal. - ANSWER B.
The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a sudden onset of severe back pain of unknown origin. Which of
the following questions should the nurse ask to encourage discussion with the client?
A. Does the medication you're taking relieve the pain?
B. Can you point to where the pain is the worse?
C. What do you think caused the onset of your pain?
D. Changing positions makes your pain worse, right? - ANSWER B. Can you point to where the pain is the
worse?
A community health nurse is conducting a class about body mechanics for county office workers. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include? (select all that apply)
A. Sit with you back supported.
B. Keep your knees at hip level.
