A nurse is planning to teach one patient pursed-lip breathing and another patient
diaphragmatic breathing. What technique associated with diaphragmatic breathing is
different from pursed-lip breathing that the nurse should include in the teaching plan?
1. Inhales through the mouth
2. Exhales through pursed lips
3. Raises both shoulders while breathing deeply
4. Tightens the abdominal muscles while exhaling
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, Tightens the abdominal muscles while exhaling
A nurse in the postanesthesia care unit at 3 p.m. receives report from the nurse who is
completing the day shift. The following information about a 65-year-old man who was
admitted to the unit at 1:30 pm after repair of a double inguinal hernia is reported.
Which information does not meet the standard criteria for discharge from the unit ?
1. Stability of vital signs
2. Level of consciousness
3. Absence of bowel sounds
4. Presence of a urinary catheter
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stability of vital signs
A nurse teaches a patient about the prescribed low-fat diet. Which foods selected by
the patient indicate that the teaching was understood ? Select all that apply.
1. ________ Eggs
2._________ Liver
3._________ Cheese
4.__________ Turkey
5.___________ Scallops
6.____________ Flounder
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turkey, scallops and flounder
,One hour after the reduction of a compound fracture of the ulna and radius and
application of a cast the nurse notices a centimeter circle of drainage on the patient's
cast. What should the nurse do first?
1. Inform the surgeon immediately
2. Reinforce the cast with a gauze dressing
3. Monitor the area frequently for expansion
4. Circle the spot with a pen and date, time, and initial the area
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Circle the spot with a pen and date, time and initial the area
A nurse is assessing a patient who had spinal anesthesia. For which common response
should the nurse assess the patient?
1. Headache
2. Neuropathy
3. Lower back discomfort
4. Increased blood pressure
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Headache
Which patient statement supports the nurse's conclusion that a patient understands
the need to reestablish bowel flora after a week of diarrhea?
1. "I must wean myself off of the antibiotics one day after my temperature is
normal."
2. "I should eat a container of yogurt every day for a few days."
, 3. "I have to add rice to my diet in one meal each day."
4. "I ought to drink eight glasses of water a day."
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"I should eat a container of yogurt every day for a few days."
A primary health-care provider prescribes docusate sodium in liquid form for a
patient who is constipated but has difficulty swallowing tablets. The prescription is for
200 mg daily to be divided into two doses, one in the a.m. and one at hour of sleep.
The package insert states that there is 50 mg/5mL. How much solution of docusate
sodium should the nurse administer per dose ? Record your answer using a whole
number.
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10 ml
A nurse is caring for several patients who received general anesthesia. Which problem
would place a patient at greatest risk?
1. Gastroesophogeal reflux disease
2. Reduced reflexes
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Emphysema
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Emphysema
diaphragmatic breathing. What technique associated with diaphragmatic breathing is
different from pursed-lip breathing that the nurse should include in the teaching plan?
1. Inhales through the mouth
2. Exhales through pursed lips
3. Raises both shoulders while breathing deeply
4. Tightens the abdominal muscles while exhaling
Give this one a try later!
, Tightens the abdominal muscles while exhaling
A nurse in the postanesthesia care unit at 3 p.m. receives report from the nurse who is
completing the day shift. The following information about a 65-year-old man who was
admitted to the unit at 1:30 pm after repair of a double inguinal hernia is reported.
Which information does not meet the standard criteria for discharge from the unit ?
1. Stability of vital signs
2. Level of consciousness
3. Absence of bowel sounds
4. Presence of a urinary catheter
Give this one a try later!
stability of vital signs
A nurse teaches a patient about the prescribed low-fat diet. Which foods selected by
the patient indicate that the teaching was understood ? Select all that apply.
1. ________ Eggs
2._________ Liver
3._________ Cheese
4.__________ Turkey
5.___________ Scallops
6.____________ Flounder
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turkey, scallops and flounder
,One hour after the reduction of a compound fracture of the ulna and radius and
application of a cast the nurse notices a centimeter circle of drainage on the patient's
cast. What should the nurse do first?
1. Inform the surgeon immediately
2. Reinforce the cast with a gauze dressing
3. Monitor the area frequently for expansion
4. Circle the spot with a pen and date, time, and initial the area
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Circle the spot with a pen and date, time and initial the area
A nurse is assessing a patient who had spinal anesthesia. For which common response
should the nurse assess the patient?
1. Headache
2. Neuropathy
3. Lower back discomfort
4. Increased blood pressure
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Headache
Which patient statement supports the nurse's conclusion that a patient understands
the need to reestablish bowel flora after a week of diarrhea?
1. "I must wean myself off of the antibiotics one day after my temperature is
normal."
2. "I should eat a container of yogurt every day for a few days."
, 3. "I have to add rice to my diet in one meal each day."
4. "I ought to drink eight glasses of water a day."
Give this one a try later!
"I should eat a container of yogurt every day for a few days."
A primary health-care provider prescribes docusate sodium in liquid form for a
patient who is constipated but has difficulty swallowing tablets. The prescription is for
200 mg daily to be divided into two doses, one in the a.m. and one at hour of sleep.
The package insert states that there is 50 mg/5mL. How much solution of docusate
sodium should the nurse administer per dose ? Record your answer using a whole
number.
Give this one a try later!
10 ml
A nurse is caring for several patients who received general anesthesia. Which problem
would place a patient at greatest risk?
1. Gastroesophogeal reflux disease
2. Reduced reflexes
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Emphysema
Give this one a try later!
Emphysema
