NCSBN Practice Questions with correct answers

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a long leg cast. During instructions, the nurse should recommend which of these exercises for the affected extremity? A. Aerobic B. Range of motion C. Isometric D. Isotonic - Answer C A nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity. This means the client should be instructed to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving the affected part. The client should also be instructed to do active range of motion exercises for every joint that is not immobilized at regular and frequent intervals of at least every four hours. The nurse is caring for a client with chronic renal failure who is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The nurse notes that the dialysate solution is instilling very slowly. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Reposition the client B. Assess for headache and hypertension C. Assess for bruit or vibration D. Check tubing and catheter for kinks - Answer A,D Slow dialysate instillation may be due to a partially obstructed tube or catheter. Checking for kinks and repositioning may facilitate improved instillation of this fluid. Assessment for bruit or headache and hypertension are appropriate for hemodialysis situations, not peritoneal dialysis. A client exhibiting confusion has been placed in physical restraints by order of the health care provider. Which task could be assigned to an unlicensed assistive person (UAP)? A. Assist the client with activities of daily living