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150 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 150
The nursing intervention that best describes treatment to deal with the behaviors of clients with
personality disorders include
Pointing out inconsistencies in speech patterns to correct thought disorders
Accepting client and the client's behavior unconditionally
Encouraging dependency in order to develop ego controls
Consistent limit-setting enforced 24 hours per day
Term 2 of 150
A victim of domestic violence states to the nurse, "If only I could change and be how my
companion wants me to be, I know things would be different." Which would be the best response
by the nurse?
"The violence is temporarily caused by unusual circumstances, don't stop hoping for a
change.
"
"Perhaps, if you understood the need to abuse, you could stop the violence.
"
"No one deserves to be beaten. Are you doing anything to provoke your spouse into
beating you?"
"Batterers lose self-control because of their own internal reasons, not because of what their
partner did or did not do."
,Term 3 of 150
In evaluating the growth of a 12 month-old child, which of these findings would the
nurse expect to be present in the infant?
Increased 10% in height
2 deciduous teeth
Tripled the birth weight
Head > chest circumference
Term 4 of 150
The school nurse is teaching the faculty the most effective methods to prevent the spread of lice
in the school. The information that would be most important to include would be which of these
statements?
"The treatment requires reapplication in 8 to 10 days."
"Bedding and clothing can be boiled or steamed."
Children are not to share hats, scarves and combs.
Nit combs are necessary to comb out nits.
Term 5 of 150
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client refuses to take medication and
states "I don't think I need those medications. They make me too sleepy and drowsy. I insist that
you explain their use and side effects." The nurse should understand that
A referral is needed to the psychiatrist who is to provide the client with answers
The client has a right to know about the prescribed medications
Such education is an independent decision of the individual nurse whether or not to teach
clients about their medications
Clients with schizophrenia are at a higher risk of psychosocial complications when they
know about their medication side effects
,Term 6 of 150
A client tells the nurse, "I have something very important to tell you if you promise not to tell." The
best response by the nurse is
"I must document and report any information."
"I can't make such a promise."
"That depends on what you tell me."
"I must report everything to the treatment team."
Term 7 of 150
When assessing a client who has just undergone a cardioversion, the nurse finds the respirations
are 12. Which action should the nurse take first?
Try to vigorously stimulate normal breathing
Ask the RN to assess the vital signs
Measure the pulse oximetry
Continue to monitor respirations
Term 8 of 150
The nurse has been teaching a client with congestive heart failure about proper nutrition. The
selection of which lunch indicates the client has learned about sodium restriction?
Cheese sandwich with a glass of 2% milk
Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple
Cheeseburger and baked potato
Mushroom pizza and ice cream
, Term 9 of 150
The nurse admits a client newly diagnosed with hypertension. What is the best
method for assessing the blood pressure?
Standing and sitting
In both arms
After exercising
Supine position
Term 10 of 150
Privacy and confidentiality of all client information is legally protected. In which of
these situations would the nurse make an exception to this practice?
When a family member offers information about their loved one
When the client threatens self-harm and harm to others
When the health care provider decides the family has a right to know the client's diagnosis
When a visitor insists that the visitor has been given permission by the client
Term 11 of 150
A client was admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. He constantly
bothers other clients, tries to help the housekeeping staff, demonstrates pressured speech and
demands constant attention from the staff. Which activity would be best for the client?
Reading
Checkers
Cards
Ping-pong
150 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 150
The nursing intervention that best describes treatment to deal with the behaviors of clients with
personality disorders include
Pointing out inconsistencies in speech patterns to correct thought disorders
Accepting client and the client's behavior unconditionally
Encouraging dependency in order to develop ego controls
Consistent limit-setting enforced 24 hours per day
Term 2 of 150
A victim of domestic violence states to the nurse, "If only I could change and be how my
companion wants me to be, I know things would be different." Which would be the best response
by the nurse?
"The violence is temporarily caused by unusual circumstances, don't stop hoping for a
change.
"
"Perhaps, if you understood the need to abuse, you could stop the violence.
"
"No one deserves to be beaten. Are you doing anything to provoke your spouse into
beating you?"
"Batterers lose self-control because of their own internal reasons, not because of what their
partner did or did not do."
,Term 3 of 150
In evaluating the growth of a 12 month-old child, which of these findings would the
nurse expect to be present in the infant?
Increased 10% in height
2 deciduous teeth
Tripled the birth weight
Head > chest circumference
Term 4 of 150
The school nurse is teaching the faculty the most effective methods to prevent the spread of lice
in the school. The information that would be most important to include would be which of these
statements?
"The treatment requires reapplication in 8 to 10 days."
"Bedding and clothing can be boiled or steamed."
Children are not to share hats, scarves and combs.
Nit combs are necessary to comb out nits.
Term 5 of 150
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client refuses to take medication and
states "I don't think I need those medications. They make me too sleepy and drowsy. I insist that
you explain their use and side effects." The nurse should understand that
A referral is needed to the psychiatrist who is to provide the client with answers
The client has a right to know about the prescribed medications
Such education is an independent decision of the individual nurse whether or not to teach
clients about their medications
Clients with schizophrenia are at a higher risk of psychosocial complications when they
know about their medication side effects
,Term 6 of 150
A client tells the nurse, "I have something very important to tell you if you promise not to tell." The
best response by the nurse is
"I must document and report any information."
"I can't make such a promise."
"That depends on what you tell me."
"I must report everything to the treatment team."
Term 7 of 150
When assessing a client who has just undergone a cardioversion, the nurse finds the respirations
are 12. Which action should the nurse take first?
Try to vigorously stimulate normal breathing
Ask the RN to assess the vital signs
Measure the pulse oximetry
Continue to monitor respirations
Term 8 of 150
The nurse has been teaching a client with congestive heart failure about proper nutrition. The
selection of which lunch indicates the client has learned about sodium restriction?
Cheese sandwich with a glass of 2% milk
Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple
Cheeseburger and baked potato
Mushroom pizza and ice cream
, Term 9 of 150
The nurse admits a client newly diagnosed with hypertension. What is the best
method for assessing the blood pressure?
Standing and sitting
In both arms
After exercising
Supine position
Term 10 of 150
Privacy and confidentiality of all client information is legally protected. In which of
these situations would the nurse make an exception to this practice?
When a family member offers information about their loved one
When the client threatens self-harm and harm to others
When the health care provider decides the family has a right to know the client's diagnosis
When a visitor insists that the visitor has been given permission by the client
Term 11 of 150
A client was admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. He constantly
bothers other clients, tries to help the housekeeping staff, demonstrates pressured speech and
demands constant attention from the staff. Which activity would be best for the client?
Reading
Checkers
Cards
Ping-pong
