Comprehensive 2019, C.P. Form A,
Nunya A, CC PROCTOR 4 (C), RN
Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A
with NGN 2024 latest update
,A nurse is interviewing the partner of a client who was
admitted in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The partner
states, "I don't know what to do. Everything has been
happening so quickly." Which of the following responses by
the nurse is therapeutic?
a. "You should make sure your partner takes the prescribed
medication."
b. "Why do you think your partner's symptoms are
progressing so quickly?"
c. "You did the right thing by bringing your partner in for
treatment."
d. "Can you talk about what was happening with your partner
at home? - CORRECT ANSWER-d. "Can you talk about what
was happening with your partner at home?
A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed valproic acid.
Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse
monitor?
a. Arterial blood gas
b. Serum potassium
c. Liver function test
,d. Serum creatinine - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Liver function
test
A nurse is providing a preoperative teaching about patient-
controlled analgesia (PCA) to a client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating
plasma medication levels."
B. "The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when
you push the button twice."
C. "You should push the button before physical activity to
allow maximum pain control."
D. "You can adjust the amount of pain medication you
receive by pushing on the keypad." - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
"You should push the button before physical activity to allow
maximum pain
control."
, A nurse is preparing to catheterize a toddler for a urine
culture. Which of the following is an appropriate action for
the nurse to take?
A. Discard the first 10 mL of urine.
B. Apply EMLA cream prior to the procedure.
C. Obtain a 12 French catheter.
D. Don sterile gloves prior to the procedure - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Don sterile gloves prior to the procedure
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory levels of a client who is
having elective surgery. Which of the following levels should
the nurse report to the provider?
a. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
b. BUN 16 mg/dL
c. PT 12.2 seconds