A client's daily PO prescription for aripiprazole (Abilify) is increased from 15 mg to
30 mg. The medication is available in 15 mg tablets, and the client already received
one tablet today. How many additional tablets should the nurse administer so the
client receives the total newly prescribed dose for the day? (Enter numeric value
only.)
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1
An older client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure
is essential to the client's nursing care?
A).Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes.
B).Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities.
C).Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence.
D).Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position.
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D).Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position.
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement when donning sterile
gloves?
A).Maintain thumb at a ninety degree angle.
B).Hold hands with fingers down while gloving.
C).Keep gloved hands above the elbows.
D).Put the glove on the dominant hand first.
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C).Keep gloved hands above the elbows.
On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a Do Not
Resuscitate (DNR) prescription. When the client stops breathing, the nurse
performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and successfully revives the client.
What legal issues could be brought against the nurse?
A).Assault.
B).Battery.
C).Malpractice.
D).False imprisonment.
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B).Battery.
,The nurse is completing a mental assessment for a client who is demonstrating slow
thought processes, personality changes, and emotional lability. Which area of the
brain controls these neuro-cognitive functions?
A).Thalamus.
B).Hypothalamus.
C).Frontal lobe.
D).Parietal lobe.
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C).Frontal lobe.
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO.
Zaroxolyn is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to
administer?
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1 1/2
During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client has abnormal
heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope should the nurse use to hear the
client's heart sounds?
A).Place the stethoscope bell at random points on the posterior chest.
B).Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
C).Move the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the left anterior chest.
D).Position the diaphragm of the stethoscope at Erb's point on the chest.
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, B).Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
An older resident of a long-term care facility is no longer able to perform self-care
and is becoming progressively weaker. The resident previously requested that no
resuscitative efforts be performed, and the family requests hospice care. What
action should the nurse implement first?
A).Reaffirm the client's desire for no resuscitative efforts.
B).Transfer the client to a hospice inpatient facility.
C).Prepare the family for the client's impending death.
D).Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.
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D).Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain vital signs
from a very anxious client. What instructions should the nurse give the UAP?
A).Remain calm with the client and record abnormal results in the chart.
B).Notify the medication nurse immediately if the pulse or blood pressure is low.
C).Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
D).Reassure the client that the vital signs are normal.
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C).Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
A male client with a history of hypertension tells the nurse that he is tired of taking
antihypertensive medications and is going to try spiritual meditation instead. What
should be the nurse's first response?
30 mg. The medication is available in 15 mg tablets, and the client already received
one tablet today. How many additional tablets should the nurse administer so the
client receives the total newly prescribed dose for the day? (Enter numeric value
only.)
Give this one a try later!
1
An older client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure
is essential to the client's nursing care?
A).Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes.
B).Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities.
C).Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence.
D).Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position.
,Give this one a try later!
D).Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position.
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement when donning sterile
gloves?
A).Maintain thumb at a ninety degree angle.
B).Hold hands with fingers down while gloving.
C).Keep gloved hands above the elbows.
D).Put the glove on the dominant hand first.
Give this one a try later!
C).Keep gloved hands above the elbows.
On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a Do Not
Resuscitate (DNR) prescription. When the client stops breathing, the nurse
performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and successfully revives the client.
What legal issues could be brought against the nurse?
A).Assault.
B).Battery.
C).Malpractice.
D).False imprisonment.
Give this one a try later!
B).Battery.
,The nurse is completing a mental assessment for a client who is demonstrating slow
thought processes, personality changes, and emotional lability. Which area of the
brain controls these neuro-cognitive functions?
A).Thalamus.
B).Hypothalamus.
C).Frontal lobe.
D).Parietal lobe.
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C).Frontal lobe.
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO.
Zaroxolyn is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to
administer?
Give this one a try later!
1 1/2
During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client has abnormal
heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope should the nurse use to hear the
client's heart sounds?
A).Place the stethoscope bell at random points on the posterior chest.
B).Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
C).Move the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the left anterior chest.
D).Position the diaphragm of the stethoscope at Erb's point on the chest.
Give this one a try later!
, B).Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
An older resident of a long-term care facility is no longer able to perform self-care
and is becoming progressively weaker. The resident previously requested that no
resuscitative efforts be performed, and the family requests hospice care. What
action should the nurse implement first?
A).Reaffirm the client's desire for no resuscitative efforts.
B).Transfer the client to a hospice inpatient facility.
C).Prepare the family for the client's impending death.
D).Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.
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D).Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain vital signs
from a very anxious client. What instructions should the nurse give the UAP?
A).Remain calm with the client and record abnormal results in the chart.
B).Notify the medication nurse immediately if the pulse or blood pressure is low.
C).Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
D).Reassure the client that the vital signs are normal.
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C).Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
A male client with a history of hypertension tells the nurse that he is tired of taking
antihypertensive medications and is going to try spiritual meditation instead. What
should be the nurse's first response?
