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NCSBSN Study Questions PART 6
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (78)
Which statement by a parent would alert the B
nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in
a 14 month-old child?
A) "I know there is a problem since my baby
is always constipated."
B) "My child doesn't like many fruits and
vegetables, but she really loves her milk."
C) "I can't understand why my child is not
eating as much as she did 4 months ago."
D) "My child doesn't drink a whole glass of
juice or water at 1 time."
When counseling a 6 year-old who is A
experiencing enuresis, what must the nurse
understand about the pathophysiological
basis of this disorder?
A) It has no clear etiology
B) Enuresis may be associated with sleep
phobia
C) It has a definite genetic link
D) Enuresis is a sign of willful misbehavior
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Following surgery for placement of a A
ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt as treatment
for hydrocephalus, the parents question why
the infant has a small abdominal incision. The
best response by the nurse would be to
explain that the incision was made in order
to
A) pass the catheter into the abdominal
cavity
B) place the tubing into the urinary bladder
C) visualize abdominal organs for catheter
placement
D) insert the catheter into the stomach
A client with bipolar disorder is reluctant to C
take lithium (Lithane) as prescribed. The most
therapeutic response by the nurse to his
refusal is
A) "You need to take your medicine, this is
how you get well."
B) "If you refuse your medicine, we'll just
have to give you a shot."
C) "What is it about the medicine that you
don't like?"
D) "I can see that you are uncomfortable
right now, I'll wait until tomorrow."
Delirium tremens could best be described as C
A) disorganized thinking, feelings of terror
and non-purposeful behavior
B) a generalized shaking of the body
accompanied by repetitive thoughts
C) an excited state accompanied by
disorientation, hallucination and tachycardia
D) single or multiple jerks caused by rapid
contracting muscles
When providing nursing measures to relieve A
a 102-degree Fahrenheit fever in a toddler
with an infection, what is the most effective
intervention?
A) Use medications to lower the temperature
set point
B) Apply extra layers of clothing to prevent
shivering
C) Immerse the child in a tub containing cool
water
D) Give a tepid sponge bath prior to giving
an antipyretic
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In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, C
what must the nurse provide to assist in the
development of trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort
Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment A
and increases risk taking behavior. What
nursing diagnosis best applies?
A) Risk for injury
B) Risk for knowledge deficit
C) Altered thought process
D) Disturbance in self-esteem
The nurse sees a substance abusing client B
occasionally in the outpatient clinic. In
evaluating the client's progress, the nurse
recognizes that the most revealing resistant
behavior is
A) recurring crises
B) continuing drug use
C) rationalizing comments
D) missing appointments
A client has been admitted with complaints A
of lower abdominal pain, difficulty
swallowing, nausea, dizziness, headache and
fatigue. The client is agitated, fearful,
tachycardic and complains of being "too sick
to return to work." The client is diagnosed as
having somatoform disorder. In formulating a
plan of care, the nurse must consider that
the client's behavior
A) is controlled by their subconscious mind
B) is manipulative to avoid work
responsibilities
C) would respond to psychoeducational
strategies
D) could be modified through reality therapy
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NCSBSN Study Questions PART 6
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (78)
Which statement by a parent would alert the B
nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in
a 14 month-old child?
A) "I know there is a problem since my baby
is always constipated."
B) "My child doesn't like many fruits and
vegetables, but she really loves her milk."
C) "I can't understand why my child is not
eating as much as she did 4 months ago."
D) "My child doesn't drink a whole glass of
juice or water at 1 time."
When counseling a 6 year-old who is A
experiencing enuresis, what must the nurse
understand about the pathophysiological
basis of this disorder?
A) It has no clear etiology
B) Enuresis may be associated with sleep
phobia
C) It has a definite genetic link
D) Enuresis is a sign of willful misbehavior
1/20
,8/14/24, 1:52 AM
Following surgery for placement of a A
ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt as treatment
for hydrocephalus, the parents question why
the infant has a small abdominal incision. The
best response by the nurse would be to
explain that the incision was made in order
to
A) pass the catheter into the abdominal
cavity
B) place the tubing into the urinary bladder
C) visualize abdominal organs for catheter
placement
D) insert the catheter into the stomach
A client with bipolar disorder is reluctant to C
take lithium (Lithane) as prescribed. The most
therapeutic response by the nurse to his
refusal is
A) "You need to take your medicine, this is
how you get well."
B) "If you refuse your medicine, we'll just
have to give you a shot."
C) "What is it about the medicine that you
don't like?"
D) "I can see that you are uncomfortable
right now, I'll wait until tomorrow."
Delirium tremens could best be described as C
A) disorganized thinking, feelings of terror
and non-purposeful behavior
B) a generalized shaking of the body
accompanied by repetitive thoughts
C) an excited state accompanied by
disorientation, hallucination and tachycardia
D) single or multiple jerks caused by rapid
contracting muscles
When providing nursing measures to relieve A
a 102-degree Fahrenheit fever in a toddler
with an infection, what is the most effective
intervention?
A) Use medications to lower the temperature
set point
B) Apply extra layers of clothing to prevent
shivering
C) Immerse the child in a tub containing cool
water
D) Give a tepid sponge bath prior to giving
an antipyretic
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In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, C
what must the nurse provide to assist in the
development of trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort
Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment A
and increases risk taking behavior. What
nursing diagnosis best applies?
A) Risk for injury
B) Risk for knowledge deficit
C) Altered thought process
D) Disturbance in self-esteem
The nurse sees a substance abusing client B
occasionally in the outpatient clinic. In
evaluating the client's progress, the nurse
recognizes that the most revealing resistant
behavior is
A) recurring crises
B) continuing drug use
C) rationalizing comments
D) missing appointments
A client has been admitted with complaints A
of lower abdominal pain, difficulty
swallowing, nausea, dizziness, headache and
fatigue. The client is agitated, fearful,
tachycardic and complains of being "too sick
to return to work." The client is diagnosed as
having somatoform disorder. In formulating a
plan of care, the nurse must consider that
the client's behavior
A) is controlled by their subconscious mind
B) is manipulative to avoid work
responsibilities
C) would respond to psychoeducational
strategies
D) could be modified through reality therapy
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