COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW | PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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1. What factors should be assessed before performing IV insertion?
Availability of IV supplies
Nurse's experience and preference
Patient's age and weight
Client's condition and type of fluid
2. If a patient presents with symptoms of muscle weakness and arrhythmias,
what nursing interventions should be prioritized for suspected
hypomagnesemia?
Administer calcium supplements and monitor blood pressure.
Encourage high-fiber foods and monitor for gastrointestinal distress.
Monitor electrolyte levels and administer magnesium supplements
as prescribed.
Increase the patient's fluid intake and restrict sodium.
3. What is the definition of informed consent in nursing practice?
Informed consent is a verbal agreement between a patient and a
healthcare provider.
Informed consent is only required for surgical procedures.
Informed consent is the process by which a patient voluntarily
agrees to a proposed medical treatment after being fully informed
of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Informed consent is a legal document that patients must sign before
any medical procedure.
,4. A patient presents with muscle cramps and tingling in their fingers. If
hypocalcemia is diagnosed, what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Encourage the patient to perform physical therapy exercises.
Monitor the patient's blood pressure.
Administer calcium supplements as prescribed.
Increase the patient's fluid intake.
5. Describe the potential causes of hypomagnesemia and how they affect the
body.
Hypomagnesemia is caused by excessive magnesium intake, resulting
in muscle spasms and seizures.
Hypomagnesemia can be caused by inadequate dietary intake,
gastrointestinal losses, or renal losses, leading to muscle weakness
and cardiac issues.
Hypomagnesemia is primarily caused by dehydration, leading to
increased blood pressure.
Hypomagnesemia results from high calcium levels, causing respiratory
distress.
6. A patient presents with shallow breathing and confusion. What condition
might they be experiencing, and what immediate nursing intervention should
be prioritized?
Respiratory alkalosis; administer oxygen therapy.
Respiratory acidosis; assist with ventilation support.
Respiratory acidosis; encourage deep breathing exercises.
Metabolic acidosis; provide intravenous fluids.
,7. What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in order from the
most basic to the highest level?
Physiological, Love/Belonging, Safety, Esteem, Self-Actualization
Esteem, Safety, Love/Belonging, Physiological, Self-Actualization
Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization
Safety, Physiological, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization
8. Describe how advocacy in nursing can impact patient outcomes.
Advocacy in nursing can lead to improved patient outcomes by
ensuring that patients' needs and preferences are respected and
addressed.
Advocacy in nursing is mainly concerned with the professional
development of nurses.
Advocacy in nursing primarily focuses on increasing hospital revenues.
Advocacy in nursing does not significantly affect patient care.
9. Which describes veracity?
the responsibility of the healthcare provider is to treat all people in the
same fair manner
healthcare resources are allocated so the best is done for the greatest
# of people
The healthcare provider has an obligation to be faithful to
commitments made to self and others
The healthcare provider must be truthful and avoid deception
, 10. In a scenario where a hospital has limited resources, how should the
principle of justice guide decision-making for patient care?
The principle of justice suggests prioritizing patients based on their
ability to pay.
The principle of justice should guide decision-making to ensure
that resources are allocated fairly among all patients.
The principle of justice allows for preferential treatment of certain
patients based on their social status.
The principle of justice indicates that resources should be given to
those who are most vocal about their needs.
11. If a nursing assessment identifies multiple fall risk factors in an older adult,
what intervention should be prioritized to enhance patient safety?
Implementing fall prevention strategies
Focusing solely on medication management
Increasing physical activity without supervision
Ignoring the risk factors as they are common in older adults
12. Describe how hypoventilation leads to respiratory acidosis.
Hypoventilation decreases the elimination of carbon dioxide,
leading to increased carbonic acid in the blood.
Hypoventilation has no effect on blood pH levels.
Hypoventilation increases the elimination of carbon dioxide, reducing
acidity.
Hypoventilation increases oxygen levels, causing respiratory acidosis.