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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident
(CVA). Which of the following actions should the nurse incorporate into the client's care?
A. Provide the client with two-step tasks
B. Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Request a
consult with the speech-language pathologist.
2. The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific communication strategies for
a client who has global aphasia. By identifying this need, the nurse is advocating for the
client.
3. A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed oral chemotherapy.
The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want to take this medicine." Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. "I think you should seriously consider the consequences of not going through
with treatment."
B. "You do not have to take any medications that you don't want to."
C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking this
medication."
D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" - CORRECT
ANSWERS-C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking
this medication."
,4. This is an open-ended statement that allows the client to express their concerns about
the treatment plan.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is unable to maintain a grip
on eating utensils. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
A. Speech-language pathologist
B. Physical therapist
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Occupational therapist
6. Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor skills used for
activities of daily living, such as eating, grooming, and hygiene.
7. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for liraglutide.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to this
medication?
A. History of thyroid cancer
B. Concurrent use of metformin
C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. History of thyroid cancer
8. The nurse should identify a personal or family history of thyroid cancer as a
contraindication to taking liraglutide and notify the provider. Other contraindications to
receiving this medication can include type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, and
a history of suicidal thoughts or attempts.
9. A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV every 12
hr. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect
of this medication?
, A. Constipation
B. Anorexia
C. Fever
D. Myalgia - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Myalgia
10. The nurse should identify that myalgia is an adverse effect of ciprofloxacin and can be an
indication that the client might be experiencing tendonitis, which could lead to tendon
rupture. Other adverse effects can include dizziness, agitation, and confusion.
11. A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take prior to the transfusion?
A. Initiate an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in water.
B. Ensure the FFP is compatible with the client's Rh status.
C. Confirm the plasma compatibility with another nurse.
D. Review liver function tests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Confirm the plasma
compatibility with another nurse.
12. The nurse should confirm the plasma ABO compatibility with another nurse by verifying
the client's identity and comparing the bag of FFP to the medical record to prevent an
adverse reaction. The nurse should also check the expiration time on the FFP.
13. A nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus medication for a client who has an
implanted port. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Check the blood return
B. Flush the catheter using a 3 mL syringe
C. Cleanse the implanted port insertion site with alcohol
D. Place the client in Trendelenburg position - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Check the
blood return
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident
(CVA). Which of the following actions should the nurse incorporate into the client's care?
A. Provide the client with two-step tasks
B. Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Request a
consult with the speech-language pathologist.
2. The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific communication strategies for
a client who has global aphasia. By identifying this need, the nurse is advocating for the
client.
3. A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed oral chemotherapy.
The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want to take this medicine." Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. "I think you should seriously consider the consequences of not going through
with treatment."
B. "You do not have to take any medications that you don't want to."
C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking this
medication."
D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" - CORRECT
ANSWERS-C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking
this medication."
,4. This is an open-ended statement that allows the client to express their concerns about
the treatment plan.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is unable to maintain a grip
on eating utensils. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
A. Speech-language pathologist
B. Physical therapist
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Occupational therapist
6. Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor skills used for
activities of daily living, such as eating, grooming, and hygiene.
7. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for liraglutide.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to this
medication?
A. History of thyroid cancer
B. Concurrent use of metformin
C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. History of thyroid cancer
8. The nurse should identify a personal or family history of thyroid cancer as a
contraindication to taking liraglutide and notify the provider. Other contraindications to
receiving this medication can include type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, and
a history of suicidal thoughts or attempts.
9. A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV every 12
hr. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect
of this medication?
, A. Constipation
B. Anorexia
C. Fever
D. Myalgia - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Myalgia
10. The nurse should identify that myalgia is an adverse effect of ciprofloxacin and can be an
indication that the client might be experiencing tendonitis, which could lead to tendon
rupture. Other adverse effects can include dizziness, agitation, and confusion.
11. A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take prior to the transfusion?
A. Initiate an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in water.
B. Ensure the FFP is compatible with the client's Rh status.
C. Confirm the plasma compatibility with another nurse.
D. Review liver function tests. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Confirm the plasma
compatibility with another nurse.
12. The nurse should confirm the plasma ABO compatibility with another nurse by verifying
the client's identity and comparing the bag of FFP to the medical record to prevent an
adverse reaction. The nurse should also check the expiration time on the FFP.
13. A nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus medication for a client who has an
implanted port. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Check the blood return
B. Flush the catheter using a 3 mL syringe
C. Cleanse the implanted port insertion site with alcohol
D. Place the client in Trendelenburg position - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Check the
blood return
