NUR 242 EXAM
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, A nurse is monitoring a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting dataabout the client's respirations?
- count the client's respirations for 15 seconds
- observe the movements of the client's chest wall
- place the client in a supine position
- inform the client when beginning to observe his respirations
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly develops chest pain and dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nursetake first?
- place the client on bedrest
- elevate the head of the client's bed
- prepare the client for a ventilation perfusion scan
- obtain the clients ABG levels
A community health nurse is assisting in the development of a brochure about hypertension. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse take?
- explain medical terminology using basic, one-syllable words
- present information from complex to simple
- write the information at an 8th-grade reading level
- use a 12 point font size
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the support person of a client who is in the first stage of labor. Which of the followinginstructions should the nurse include
regarding effleurage?
- apply steady pressure with this tennis ball to her sacral area
- help her to focus on an object in the room
- gently stroke her abdomen during contractions
, - assist her to breathe in deeply at the beginning of each contraction
A nurse is planning to complete an incisional dressing change for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. In which of the following areas
should the nurse expect to find the client's incision? (you will find hot spotsto select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
- PICTURE OF BODY
-
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about transcribing medication prescriptions. Which of the followingprescriptions should the newly licensed
nurse identify is an accurate transcription?
- Heparin 5000 U subcutaneous every 8 hr
- MgSO4 10 g PO daily
- Doxazosin .5 mg PO at bedtime
- Lorazepam 0.5 mg PO PRN at bedtime
A nurse is planning to obtain a 12-lead ECG for a client who has a history of cardiac dysrhythmias. Which of the followingactions should the nurse plan to take?
- tell the client to expect a mild stinging sensation during the test
- attach a blood pressure cuff to the clients upper arm
- assist the client to the orthopneic position
- instruct the client to remain as still as possible during the recording
A home health nurse is conducting a home inspection for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following instructionsshould the nurse provide for the client?
- place area rugs on slick floor surfaces
, - move the clients bed to the main floor of the house
- keep lighting in the home dim
-place the bedside table 2 feet away from the bed
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about common discomforts during the first trimester with a client who is at 10 weeks ofgestation. Which of the following
examples should the nurse include?
- burning during urination
- leukorrhea
- swelling of the face
- diarrhea
10.A nurse is reviewing laboratory data from a client who has diabetes mellitus.Which of the following laboratory tests is the mostaccurate indicator of long -term disease
management?
-Glycosylated hemoglobin.
-Urine ketones.
-Glucose tolerance test.
-Fasting blood glucose
11. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ciprofloxacin. Which of the following informationshould the nurse include in the teaching?
- Restrict your daily fluid intake while taking this medication
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass.
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100% Guarantee Pass.
Actual Questions and Answers
Multiple choice (single best answer)
Case Studies/Scenario-Based Questions
Verified Rationales
, A nurse is monitoring a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting dataabout the client's respirations?
- count the client's respirations for 15 seconds
- observe the movements of the client's chest wall
- place the client in a supine position
- inform the client when beginning to observe his respirations
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly develops chest pain and dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nursetake first?
- place the client on bedrest
- elevate the head of the client's bed
- prepare the client for a ventilation perfusion scan
- obtain the clients ABG levels
A community health nurse is assisting in the development of a brochure about hypertension. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse take?
- explain medical terminology using basic, one-syllable words
- present information from complex to simple
- write the information at an 8th-grade reading level
- use a 12 point font size
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the support person of a client who is in the first stage of labor. Which of the followinginstructions should the nurse include
regarding effleurage?
- apply steady pressure with this tennis ball to her sacral area
- help her to focus on an object in the room
- gently stroke her abdomen during contractions
, - assist her to breathe in deeply at the beginning of each contraction
A nurse is planning to complete an incisional dressing change for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. In which of the following areas
should the nurse expect to find the client's incision? (you will find hot spotsto select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
- PICTURE OF BODY
-
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about transcribing medication prescriptions. Which of the followingprescriptions should the newly licensed
nurse identify is an accurate transcription?
- Heparin 5000 U subcutaneous every 8 hr
- MgSO4 10 g PO daily
- Doxazosin .5 mg PO at bedtime
- Lorazepam 0.5 mg PO PRN at bedtime
A nurse is planning to obtain a 12-lead ECG for a client who has a history of cardiac dysrhythmias. Which of the followingactions should the nurse plan to take?
- tell the client to expect a mild stinging sensation during the test
- attach a blood pressure cuff to the clients upper arm
- assist the client to the orthopneic position
- instruct the client to remain as still as possible during the recording
A home health nurse is conducting a home inspection for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following instructionsshould the nurse provide for the client?
- place area rugs on slick floor surfaces
, - move the clients bed to the main floor of the house
- keep lighting in the home dim
-place the bedside table 2 feet away from the bed
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about common discomforts during the first trimester with a client who is at 10 weeks ofgestation. Which of the following
examples should the nurse include?
- burning during urination
- leukorrhea
- swelling of the face
- diarrhea
10.A nurse is reviewing laboratory data from a client who has diabetes mellitus.Which of the following laboratory tests is the mostaccurate indicator of long -term disease
management?
-Glycosylated hemoglobin.
-Urine ketones.
-Glucose tolerance test.
-Fasting blood glucose
11. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ciprofloxacin. Which of the following informationshould the nurse include in the teaching?
- Restrict your daily fluid intake while taking this medication
