NUR2356 MDC 1 Exam 1 2023 LATEST VERSION

NUR2356 MDC 1 Exam 1 2023 LATEST VERSION NUR2356 MDC 1 Exam 1 1. Complications of urinary elimination - - UTIs 2. UTI patient education - - wipe front to back - pee before and after sex - cleanse beneath foreskin - provide catheter care regularly (nurses) 3. A client who has an indwelling catheter reports a need to urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - A. Check to see whether the catheter is patent B. Reassure the client that it is not possible for them to urinate. C. Recatheterize the bladder with a larger-gauge catheter. D. Collect a urine specimen for analysis. 4. A nurse is preparing to initiate a bladder-retraining program for a client who has incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) - A. Restrict the client's intake of fluids during the daytime. B. Have the client record urination times. C. Gradually increase the urination intervals. D. Remind the client to hold urine until the next scheduled urination time. E. Provide a sterile container for uri 5. A nurse is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a client who has recurrent UTIs. Which of the following factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) - A. Frequent sexual intercourse B. Lowering of testosterone levels C. Wiping from front to back to clean the perineum D. Location of the urethra closer to the anus E. Frequent catheterization 6. A nurse is teaching a client who reports stress urinary incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) - A. Limit total daily fluid intake. B. Decrease or avoid caffeine. C. Take calcium supplements. D. Avoid drinking alcohol. E. Use the Credé maneuver 7. When you see indications of skin breakdown, what is your next action? - - Elevate and use corrective devices (pillows, foot boots, trochanter rolls, splints, wedge pillows) 8. What does PQRST stand for? - Palliative/Provoking Quality Region/Radiation Severity Tim 9. What are some nonverbal signs of pain? - - grimacing - moaning - flinching - guarding - decreased attention span - restlessness, pacing 10. What do vital signs look like during acute pain? - - BP increased - Pulse increased - RR increased 11. Before nurses give a pain medication, what should they assess? - - drug interactions - allergies - vital signs - side effects 12. What are common side effects to pain medications? - - low BP - low HR - sedation - respiratory depression - orthostatic hypotension - urinary reten - nausea/vomiting - constipation 13. After administering pain medication, what is the follow up? - - reevaluate pain level - if given orally, follow up q 1 hour - if given IV, follow up q 15 min - check vital signs! 14. What are the complications related to pain management? - - anxiety - fear -depression - slower healing - slower recovery 15. Superficial pain usually involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue - - cutaneous pain 16. Pain in internal organs (the stomach or intestines). It can cause referred pain in other body locations separate from the stimulus - - visceral pain 17. A type of neuropathic pain: sensation of pain without demonstrable physiologic or pathologic substance; commonly observed after the amputation of a limb 18. Arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves. It includes phantom limb pain, pain below the level of a spinal cord injury, and diabetic neuropathy: "pins and needles" – - neuropathic pain 19. Difference between acute and chronic pain? - - -acute pain: lasts less than 6 mnths, caused by something specific e.g. broken bone - -chronic pain: lasts more than 6 mnths, caused by an underlying issue, affects ADLs 20. Chronic pain without identifiable physical or psychological cause - - idiopathic pain 21. Non-Pharmacological Pain Management strategies - - cognitive behavioral measures: changing the way a client perceives pain, and physical approaches to improve comfort - cutaneous stimulation: cold, heat, therapeutic touch, massage, TENS - distraction: ambulation, deep breathing, visitors, television, games, prayer, music - relaxation: yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation - imagery: pleasant thought, ability to concentrate - acupuncture/acupressure - elevation of edematous extremities 22. Stages of Therapeutic Communication - Pre-interaction Orientation Working Termin 23. Pre-interaction phase - - phase is established even before you meet the client - begin establishing communication by gathering information about the client, but the nurse and client do not have direct communication. 24. Orientation phase - - begins when you meet the client and introduce yourself and your role in the relationship. - goal is to establish rapport and trust through the use of verbal and nonverbal communication. 25. Working phase - - The bulk of therapeutic communication occurs in this phase - the nurse communicates caring, the patient expresses thoughts and feelings, mutual respect is maintained, and honest verbal and nonverbal expression occurs. 26. Termination phase - - The conclusion of the relationship, whether at the end of the nurse's shift or on the client's discharge from the unit, facility, or service. - Reviewing and summarizing help to bring the relationship to a comfortable conclusion. 27. The 5 key characteristics of therapeutic communication - -empathy -respect -genuineness -concreteness -confrontation 28. Name ways to enhance therapeutic communication - -Active listening -Establishing trust -Being assertive -Restating, clarifying, and validating messages -Interpreting body language and sharing -observations -Exploring issues -Using silence -Summarizing the conversation -Process recordings 29. Name some barriers to therapeutic communication - -Asking too many questions -Asking why -Fire-hosing information -Changing the subject inappropriately -Failing to probe -Expressing approval or disapproval -Offering advice -Providing false reassurance -Stereotyping -Using patronizing language 30. Name some non-verbal communication - -Facial expression -Posture and gait -Personal appearance -Gestures -Touch 31. Complementary therapy - -therapeutic or preventive health care practices, such as homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, and herbal medicine - do not follow generally accepted medical methods and may not have a scientific explanation for their effectiveness - used (alongside) in addition to or to enhance conventional medical care 32. Alternative therapy - -includes herbs and other "natural" products. -not controlled or tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. -are considered to be dietary supplements -used instead of modern medicine - often the basis for discovery of an active ingredient that is later developed into a regulated medication treatment approaches that are used to enhance conventional medical care 33. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses on complementary and alternative therapies they can incorporate into their practice without the need for specialized licensing or certification. Which of the following should the nurse encourage them to use? (Select all that apply.) - A. Guided imagery B. Massage therapy C. Meditation D. Music therapy E. Therapeutic touch 34. A nurse is reviewing complementary and alternative therapies with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions are mind-body therapies? (Select all that apply.) - A. Art therapy B. Acupressure C. Yoga D. Therapeutic touch E. Biofeedback 35. A nurse is caring for a client who fell at a nursing home. The client is oriented to person, place, and time and can follow directions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risk of another fall? (Select all that apply.) - A. Place a belt restraint on the client when they are sitting on the bedside commode. B. Keep the bed in its lowest position with all side rails up. C. Make sure that the client's call light is within reach. D. Provide the client with nonskid footwear. E. Complete a fall-risk assessment. 36. A nurse observes smoke coming from under the door of the staff's lounge. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - A. Extinguish the fire. B. Activate the fire alarm. C. Move clients who are nearby. D. Close all open doors on the unit. 37. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of falls. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - A. Complete a fall-risk assessment. B. Educate the client and family about fall risks. C. Eliminate safety hazards from the client's environment. D. Make sure the client uses assistive aids in their possession 38. A nurse discovers a small paper fire in a trash can in a client's bathroom. The client has been taken to safety and the alarm has been activated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - A. Open the windows in the client's room to allow smoke to escape. B. Obtain a class C fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. C. Remove all electrical equipment from the client's room. D. Place wet towels along the base of the door to the client's room. 39. Fire response follows the RACE sequence, what does each letter stand for? - R- Rescue and remove all patients in immediate danger. A- Activate the alarm. C- Confine the fire by closing doors and windows and turning off oxygen and electrical equipment; ventilate patients who are on life support with a bag-valve mask E- Extinguish the fire using an appropriate extinguisher 40. To use a fire extinguisher, use the PASS sequence, what does each letter stand for? - P - pull the pin A - aim at the base of the fire S - squeeze the handle S - sweep the extinguisher from side to side covering the area of the fire 41. Name some nursing interventions of PREVENTING FALLS - - complete a fall-risk assessment at admission & regular intervals - ensure patient has and knows how to use the call light - use fall-risk alerts (color-coded wristbands) - provide regular toileting and orientation of clients who have cognitive impairment - provide adequate lighting - place clients at risk for falls near a nurses station - provide hourly rounding - make sure personal items are within reach - keep bed low, lock the breaks - side rails up (for unconscious patients, sedated, etc.) - non-skid footwear - use gait belts and other assistive equipment when moving patients - keep floor clean (no clutter, cords, scatter rugs, etc.) - electronic safety monitors (chair or bed sensors) 42. What is a nurse's concern with patients using their call lights? - That nurses respond in a timely manner...otherwise the patient may become impatient and attempt to move themselves 43. What must be completed before performing first aid? - primary survey 44. Name the nursing interventions for BLEEDING - - apply pressure to wound site (home) - DO NOT remove impaling objects, stabilize the object (home) - IV volume replacement with blood or volume replacement (hospital) 45. The acronym RICE is used to manage sprains, what do the letters stand for? - R - refrain from weight bearing (also known as "rest") I - apply ice to decrease inflammation C - apply a compression dressing to minimalize swelling E - elevate the affected limb 46. Name the nursing interventions for BURNS - - remove the agent - smooth any flames present - cover the client and maintain NPO status - elevate the extremities - Stop, Drop, and Roll (home) - call 911 (home) - perform H to T assessment (hospital) - administer fluids and tetanus toxoid (hospital) 47. A nurse educator is presenting a module on basic first aid for newly licensed home health nurses. The client who has heat stroke will have which of the following? - A. Hypotensio B. Bradycardia C. Clammy skin D. Bradypnea 48. Name the nursing interventions of INFANT SUFFOCATION - - place infants on back to rest - never leave alone in bathtub - do not place anything in the crib; remove mobiles when baby can sit up - keep latex balloons away - toilet lids down, bathroom doors closed - make sure slats on crib are a safe distance 49. Name the nursing interventions of INFANT BURNS - - test the temperature of formula and bath water - place pots on back burner and turn handle away from the front of the stove - supervise the use of faucets - cover electrical outlets - apply sunblock SPF 30 or higher 50. Name the nursing interventions of INFANT MOTOR VEHICLE INJURY - - rear-facing car seat - car seat with 5-point harness - forward facing seat after the age of 2 or when they meet the height/weight requirements 51. Name the nursing interventions of PRESCHOOLERS/SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND FIREARMS - - keep firearms unloaded, locked up, and out of reach - teach to never touch a gun or stay at a friend's house where a gun is accessible - store bullets in a different location from guns 52. Name the nursing interventions of PRESCHOOLERS/SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND POISON - - teach child about the hazards of alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription, nonprescription, and illicit drugs - keep potentially dangerous substances out of reach - have the poison control hotline available 53. Name the nursing interventions of PRESCHOOLERS/SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND MOTOR VEHICLE INJURY - - use booster seats for children under 4'9" tall and weigh less than 40 lb - use seatbelt properly after booster seat - teach child safety rules of the road 54. If a patient asks for "last rights" what religion is that associated with? - Catholicism 55. is a challenge to belief systems or spiritual well-being. It often arises as a result of catastrophic events. The client can display hopelessness and decreased interactions with others - spiritual distress 56. What are Christian scientists' views on illness and health? - - Health care beliefs often correlate with modern medical science. - Clients often use alternative or complementary practices 57. What are the dietary considerations for Hinduism? - - vegetarians - they have an adherence to nonviolence 58. What are the bathing considerations for Hinduism? - - free-flowing shower - disrespectful to touch their feet or head - do not like to remove jewelry 59. What are the dietary considerations for Islam/Muslim? - - avoid alcohol and pork - may fast for Ramadan 60. What are the dietary considerations for Mormons? - - avoid tobacco, alcohol, caffeine 61. Name the nursing interventions for CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE - - provide language assistance - informing clients of language services verbally and in writing - providing competent, trained interpreters - giving the client learning materials 62. A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse use when communicating with a client and family members? (Select all that apply.) - A. Talk to the interpreter about the family while the family is in the room. B. Determine client understanding several times during the conversation. C. Look at the interpreter when asking the family questions. D. Use lay terms if possible. E. Do not interrupt the interpreter and the family as they talk. 63. A nurse is caring for two clients who report following the same religion. Which of the following information should the nurse consider when planning care for these clients? - A. Members of the same religion share similar feelings about their religion. B. A shared religious background generates mutual regard for one another. C. The same religious beliefs can influence individuals differently. D. The nurse and client should discuss the differences and commonalities in their beliefs. 64. A nurse enters the room of a client who is crying while reading from a religious book and asks to be left alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - A. Contact the hospital's spiritual services. B. Ask what is making the client cry. C. Ensure no visitors or staff enter the room for a short time period. D. Turn on the television for a distraction 65. A nurse is discussing the plan of care for a client who reports following Islamic practices. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally responsive care to the client? - A. "I will make sure the menu includes kosher options." B. "I will ask the client if they want to schedule some times to pray during the day." C. "I will avoid discussing care when the client's family is around." D. "I will make sure daily communion is available for this client." 66. A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse that based on religious values and mandates, a blood transfusion is not an acceptable treatment option. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - A. "I believe in this case you should really make an exception and accept the blood transfusion." B. "I know your family would approve of your decision to have a blood transfusion." C. "Why does your religion mandate that you cannot receive any blood transfusions?" D. "Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable solution." 67. A nurse educator is presenting a module on basic first aid for newly licensed home health nurses. The client who has heat stroke will have which of the following? - A. Hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Clammy skin D. Bradypnea 68. A nurse educator is conducting a parenting class for new guardians of infants. Which of the following statements made by a participant indicates understanding? - A. "I will set my water heater at 130° F." B. "Once my baby can sit up, they should be safe in the bathtub." C. "I will place my baby on their stomach to sleep." D. "Once my infant starts to push up, I will remove the mobile from over the crib." 69. Name some benefits of bathing patients - - cleanse the body - stimulate circulation - provide relaxation - enhance healing