NUR 245 Unit 2 Practice Questions:
Nursing Interventions & Assessments-
Suffolk County Community College
SCCC
,A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving
mechanical ventilation. The client pulls out his endotracheal tube. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
Prepare the client for reintubation.
, Assess the client's airway.
Suction the client's mouth
Elevate the client's head of bed.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
Administer low-flow oxygen continuously via nasal cannula.
Offer high-protein and high-carbohydrate foods frequently.
Place in a prone position.
Encourage oral intake of at least 3,000 mL of fluids per day.
A nurse is assisting a client who has hypothyroidism with meal planning.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client add
to her diet?
Ripe bananas
Poached eggs
Whole grains
Baked chicken
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who had a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse verify with
the provider?
Administer enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneous every 12 hr.
Place a wedge or pillow between the client's legs when turning.
Instruct the client to restrict flexion of the hip past 120°.
Encourage the client to perform foot and calf exercises every 2 hr.
Nursing Interventions & Assessments-
Suffolk County Community College
SCCC
,A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving
mechanical ventilation. The client pulls out his endotracheal tube. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
Prepare the client for reintubation.
, Assess the client's airway.
Suction the client's mouth
Elevate the client's head of bed.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
Administer low-flow oxygen continuously via nasal cannula.
Offer high-protein and high-carbohydrate foods frequently.
Place in a prone position.
Encourage oral intake of at least 3,000 mL of fluids per day.
A nurse is assisting a client who has hypothyroidism with meal planning.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client add
to her diet?
Ripe bananas
Poached eggs
Whole grains
Baked chicken
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who had a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse verify with
the provider?
Administer enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneous every 12 hr.
Place a wedge or pillow between the client's legs when turning.
Instruct the client to restrict flexion of the hip past 120°.
Encourage the client to perform foot and calf exercises every 2 hr.
