QUESTION 1
The nurse is teaching a client who has gout. Which of the following information should the
nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
ANSWER
"Medications and a low-purine diet help to manage gout."
"Gout is a metabolic disorder of excess uric acid production."
"Gout attacks can be precipitated by increased ingestion of alcohol."
Question 2
The nurse has received the following information about assigned clients. The nurse should
first assess the client who had:
ANSWER
A subtotal thyroidectomy one day ago and is experiencing tingling of the toes
Question 3
The nurse is planning a staff education program about latex allergies and associated food al-
lergies. Which of the following foods are associated with latex allergies?
ANSWER
Bananas
1
, Question 4
The nurse is assessing an older adult client's genitourinary system. Which of the following is
an expected age-related finding?
ANSWER
Nocturia
Question 5
The nurse is talking with a 9-year-old client who states, "I do not like school." Which of the
following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
ANSWER
"I am interested in hearing more about your feelings."
Question 6
The nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about sleep hygiene. Which of the follow-
ing information should the nurse include?
ANSWER
"Eat a snack that contains L-tryptophan, such as milk, at bedtime to induce sleep."
Question 7
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following findings
should the nurse recognize as a side effect of the medication?
ANSWER
Vertigo
2
The nurse is teaching a client who has gout. Which of the following information should the
nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
ANSWER
"Medications and a low-purine diet help to manage gout."
"Gout is a metabolic disorder of excess uric acid production."
"Gout attacks can be precipitated by increased ingestion of alcohol."
Question 2
The nurse has received the following information about assigned clients. The nurse should
first assess the client who had:
ANSWER
A subtotal thyroidectomy one day ago and is experiencing tingling of the toes
Question 3
The nurse is planning a staff education program about latex allergies and associated food al-
lergies. Which of the following foods are associated with latex allergies?
ANSWER
Bananas
1
, Question 4
The nurse is assessing an older adult client's genitourinary system. Which of the following is
an expected age-related finding?
ANSWER
Nocturia
Question 5
The nurse is talking with a 9-year-old client who states, "I do not like school." Which of the
following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
ANSWER
"I am interested in hearing more about your feelings."
Question 6
The nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about sleep hygiene. Which of the follow-
ing information should the nurse include?
ANSWER
"Eat a snack that contains L-tryptophan, such as milk, at bedtime to induce sleep."
Question 7
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following findings
should the nurse recognize as a side effect of the medication?
ANSWER
Vertigo
2
