PNC3- EBP QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A charge nurse is discussing qualitative and quantitative research with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make?
correct answer "Quantitative research analyzes collected data using statistical
methods."
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of critical
pathways. Which of the following should the charge nurse include? correct
answer Critical pathways result in better client outcomes at a reduced cost.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke.
Day 1:
Temperature 38 °C (100.4 °F)
BP 118/72 mm Hg
Heart rate 90/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Day 2:
Temperature 38.5 °C (101.3 °F)
BP 144/88 mm Hg
Heart rate 104/min
, Respiratory rate 24/min
Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. correct answer -
Coughing and clearing throat when eating.
-Voice hoarse after swallowing.
-Bilateral breath sounds with wheezing heard in upper lobes.
-Oxygen saturation 88% on RA
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription to receive intermittent bolus
feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The nurse checks for residual prior to each
feeding. This action is an example of which of the following? correct answer
Standards of care
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.
2 days before procedure:
Takes 2 mg of warfarin PO each day
Allergy to penicillin
Select 3 findings that require immediate follow-up correct answer -INR
-Preoperative medication
-WBC count
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.
ANSWERS
A charge nurse is discussing qualitative and quantitative research with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make?
correct answer "Quantitative research analyzes collected data using statistical
methods."
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of critical
pathways. Which of the following should the charge nurse include? correct
answer Critical pathways result in better client outcomes at a reduced cost.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke.
Day 1:
Temperature 38 °C (100.4 °F)
BP 118/72 mm Hg
Heart rate 90/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Day 2:
Temperature 38.5 °C (101.3 °F)
BP 144/88 mm Hg
Heart rate 104/min
, Respiratory rate 24/min
Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. correct answer -
Coughing and clearing throat when eating.
-Voice hoarse after swallowing.
-Bilateral breath sounds with wheezing heard in upper lobes.
-Oxygen saturation 88% on RA
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription to receive intermittent bolus
feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The nurse checks for residual prior to each
feeding. This action is an example of which of the following? correct answer
Standards of care
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.
2 days before procedure:
Takes 2 mg of warfarin PO each day
Allergy to penicillin
Select 3 findings that require immediate follow-up correct answer -INR
-Preoperative medication
-WBC count
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.
