Quiz_________________?
1. "Age is the biggest factor contributing to cataracts."
Incorrect - While true, this answer leaves out many other contributing factors to cataracts
and does not address prevention.
2. "Unprotected exposure to UV lights can cause cataracts"
Incorrect - While true, this answer is not complete
3. "Age, eye injury, corticosteroids, and unprotected sunlight exposure are contributing
factors to cataracts."
Correct - This answer covers the most common contributing factors for cataracts and
includes preventable risk factors.
4. "Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to prevent cataracts, but they are
amongst the most easily treated eye conditions."
Incorrect - While most cataracts are age-related cataracts, there are still ways to prevent
eye damage and cataract development. -
ANSWER✅
A nurse is caring for a patient scheduled to have cataract surgery. The patient asks why they
developed cataracts and how they can prevent it from happening again. What is the nurse's
best response?
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, 1. "Age is the biggest factor contributing to cataracts."
2. "Unprotected exposure to UV lights can cause cataracts"
3. "Age, eye injury, corticosteroids, and unprotected sunlight exposure are contributing
factors to cataracts."
4. "Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to prevent cataracts, but they are
amongst the most easily treated eye conditions."
Quiz_________________?
1. "Heparin will dissolve clots that you have."
Incorrect - Heparin does not do this.
2. "Heparin will reduce the platelets that make your blood clot"
Incorrect - Heparin does not do this
3. "Heparin will work better than warfarin."
Incorrect - Heparin has a different mechanism of action than warfarin, and a different route
of administration, but achieve similar results.
4. "Heparin will prevent new clots from developing."
Correct -This is a correct statement. -
ANSWER✅
A patient asks the nurse why they must have a heparin injection. What is the nurse's best
response?
1. "Heparin will dissolve clots that you have."
2. "Heparin will reduce the platelets that make your blood clot"
3. "Heparin will work better than warfarin."
4. "Heparin will prevent new clots from developing."
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, Quiz_________________?
1. "I avoid NSAIDS. I only take a daily aspirin for my heart health."
Correct - Aspirin is classified as an NSAID and can exacerbate already existing stomach
problems. Aspirin should be avoided just like any NSAID for patients with gastritis.
2. "I always avoid eating hot and spicy foods"
Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis
3. "I will continue taking my antacids with or immediately after meals"
Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis
4. "I will only drink coffee once a week, if even that often."
Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis. Coffee is not recommended for
patients with gastritis. -
ANSWER✅
A patient is being discharged from the med-surgical unit. The patient has a history of
gastritis. The nurse questions the patient on his usual routine at home. Which of these
statements would alert the nurse that additional teaching is required?
1. "I avoid NSAIDS. I only take a daily aspirin for my heart health."
2. "I always avoid eating hot and spicy foods"
3. "I will continue taking my antacids with or immediately after meals"
4. "I will only drink coffee once a week, if even that often."
Quiz_________________?
1. "I get an upset stomach if I don't take Naproxen with my meals."
Incorrect - This is a common and less severe side effect of Naproxen
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, 2. "My back pain right now is about a 3/10."
Incorrect - Although a 3/10 is bordering on the acceptable amount of pain, this would not
be the most pressing issue at hand.
3. "I get occasional headaches since taking Naproxen"
Incorrect - This is a common and less severe side effect of Naproxen
4. "I have ringing in my ears."
Correct - This is a severe adverse effect of Naproxen and should be reported immediately
since it may indicate toxicity. -
ANSWER✅
A nurse is meeting a patient in their home. The patient has been taking Naproxen for back
pain. Which statement made by the patient most indicates that the nurse needs to contact
the physician?
1. "I get an upset stomach if I don't take Naproxen with my meals."
2. "My back pain right now is about a 3/10."
3. "I get occasional headaches since taking Naproxen"
4. "I have ringing in my ears."
Quiz_________________?
1. "I get dizzy when I get out of bed."
Incorrect - This may require some medication teaching but is not the priority assessment
finding.
2. "I'm urinating much more than I used to."
Incorrect - ACE Inhibitors like ramapril work, in part, by increasing urine flow. This is a
necessary side effect of the medication and is not a priority.
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1. "Age is the biggest factor contributing to cataracts."
Incorrect - While true, this answer leaves out many other contributing factors to cataracts
and does not address prevention.
2. "Unprotected exposure to UV lights can cause cataracts"
Incorrect - While true, this answer is not complete
3. "Age, eye injury, corticosteroids, and unprotected sunlight exposure are contributing
factors to cataracts."
Correct - This answer covers the most common contributing factors for cataracts and
includes preventable risk factors.
4. "Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to prevent cataracts, but they are
amongst the most easily treated eye conditions."
Incorrect - While most cataracts are age-related cataracts, there are still ways to prevent
eye damage and cataract development. -
ANSWER✅
A nurse is caring for a patient scheduled to have cataract surgery. The patient asks why they
developed cataracts and how they can prevent it from happening again. What is the nurse's
best response?
1
, 1. "Age is the biggest factor contributing to cataracts."
2. "Unprotected exposure to UV lights can cause cataracts"
3. "Age, eye injury, corticosteroids, and unprotected sunlight exposure are contributing
factors to cataracts."
4. "Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to prevent cataracts, but they are
amongst the most easily treated eye conditions."
Quiz_________________?
1. "Heparin will dissolve clots that you have."
Incorrect - Heparin does not do this.
2. "Heparin will reduce the platelets that make your blood clot"
Incorrect - Heparin does not do this
3. "Heparin will work better than warfarin."
Incorrect - Heparin has a different mechanism of action than warfarin, and a different route
of administration, but achieve similar results.
4. "Heparin will prevent new clots from developing."
Correct -This is a correct statement. -
ANSWER✅
A patient asks the nurse why they must have a heparin injection. What is the nurse's best
response?
1. "Heparin will dissolve clots that you have."
2. "Heparin will reduce the platelets that make your blood clot"
3. "Heparin will work better than warfarin."
4. "Heparin will prevent new clots from developing."
2
, Quiz_________________?
1. "I avoid NSAIDS. I only take a daily aspirin for my heart health."
Correct - Aspirin is classified as an NSAID and can exacerbate already existing stomach
problems. Aspirin should be avoided just like any NSAID for patients with gastritis.
2. "I always avoid eating hot and spicy foods"
Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis
3. "I will continue taking my antacids with or immediately after meals"
Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis
4. "I will only drink coffee once a week, if even that often."
Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis. Coffee is not recommended for
patients with gastritis. -
ANSWER✅
A patient is being discharged from the med-surgical unit. The patient has a history of
gastritis. The nurse questions the patient on his usual routine at home. Which of these
statements would alert the nurse that additional teaching is required?
1. "I avoid NSAIDS. I only take a daily aspirin for my heart health."
2. "I always avoid eating hot and spicy foods"
3. "I will continue taking my antacids with or immediately after meals"
4. "I will only drink coffee once a week, if even that often."
Quiz_________________?
1. "I get an upset stomach if I don't take Naproxen with my meals."
Incorrect - This is a common and less severe side effect of Naproxen
3
, 2. "My back pain right now is about a 3/10."
Incorrect - Although a 3/10 is bordering on the acceptable amount of pain, this would not
be the most pressing issue at hand.
3. "I get occasional headaches since taking Naproxen"
Incorrect - This is a common and less severe side effect of Naproxen
4. "I have ringing in my ears."
Correct - This is a severe adverse effect of Naproxen and should be reported immediately
since it may indicate toxicity. -
ANSWER✅
A nurse is meeting a patient in their home. The patient has been taking Naproxen for back
pain. Which statement made by the patient most indicates that the nurse needs to contact
the physician?
1. "I get an upset stomach if I don't take Naproxen with my meals."
2. "My back pain right now is about a 3/10."
3. "I get occasional headaches since taking Naproxen"
4. "I have ringing in my ears."
Quiz_________________?
1. "I get dizzy when I get out of bed."
Incorrect - This may require some medication teaching but is not the priority assessment
finding.
2. "I'm urinating much more than I used to."
Incorrect - ACE Inhibitors like ramapril work, in part, by increasing urine flow. This is a
necessary side effect of the medication and is not a priority.
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