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1. D. "I will remind my partner to use a walker when moving around in the
house."
The client should use a walker when ambulating. The walker provides stability
and support for the client, decreasing the risk for falls.: A HH nurse is evaluating
a partner's understanding of post-op care of a client who had a a total hip arthro-
plasty. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding
of the prescribed care?
A. "I will let my partner skip exercises on days when the pain is increased."
B. "I will inspect the incision site every other day."
C. "I will place a heating pad at the incision site to help manage pain."
D. "I will remind my partner to use a walker when moving around in the house."
2. A. Administer antiviral medication to clients at the facility.
Antiviral medications are administered to individuals who have been exposed
to influenza type A to provide immediate protection and to help prevent an
outbreak.: A CH nurse has been contacted regarding a client diagnosis of influenza
type A in an adult day care. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
assist in the prevention of an outbreak?
A. Administer antiviral medication to clients at the facility.
B. Schedule immunizations for clients at the facility.
C. Recommend that the day care center close for 2 weeks.
D. Give immune globulin to clients at the facility who have early manifestations of
influenza.
3. B. Gas ranges
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is emitted into
the air. Gas ranges, motor vehicles, and fire places are potential sources for
carbon monoxide exposure.: A CH nurse is teaching a group of clients about
environmental health hazards. Which of the following examples should the nurse
include as a possible source of carbon monoxide exposure?
A. Washing machines
B. Gas ranges
C. Air conditioners
D. Electric space heaters
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4. A, C, D: An OH nurse is planning to use an interpreter during an educational
session with a group of workers who speak a different language than the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA
A. Instruct the interpreter to guide the nurse in providing information in a cultural-
ly-sensitive manner.
B. Ask the interpreter to add information she feels might be necessary.
C. Choose an interpreter who speaks the workers' language and dialect.
D. Evaluate the interpreter's approach to clients prior to the educational session.
E. Encourage the interpreter to paraphrase the workers' questions and responses.
5. A. "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through contact with respiratory
secretions from an infected person."
The nurse should include this statement in the presentation because res-
piratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spread by direct contact with respiratory
secretions while within 3 feet of a person who is infected. Manifestations of
RSV include dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, and wheezing.: A public health
nurse is developing a presentation for local day care providers about infectious
childhood diseases. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through contact with respiratory secretions
from an infected person."
B. "Rotavirus infections in children peak during the summer months."
C. "Children who have fifth disease will exhibit bloody diarrhea."
D. "Antiviral medications shorten the duration of a shigella infection."
6. A. Biological
A family genogram tracks the incidence of disease over multiple generations
of a family and will identify biological risk factors.: A nurse is developing a
genogram for a client to determine education needs. Which of the following health
risk information should the nurse expect to obtain with this final?
A. Biological
B. Behavioral
C. Social
D. Economic
7. C. There are two rocking chairs in the living room.
Rocking chairs and swivel chairs will require a modification. The nurse should
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block the motion of the chairs to keep them stable so that the client can easily
get in and out.: A HH nurse is visiting with an older adult client. Which of the
following observations indicates the need for a home modification?
A. The home has power strips that have breakers.
B. The client uses an electric toaster oven for cooking.
C. There are two rocking chairs in the living room.
D. The bathtub has a seat and a hand-held shower head.
8. A. Make the hospice referral in accordance with the client's decision.
The nurse should follow the ethical principle of respect for client autonomy
and make the hospice referral for the client.: A nurse is caring for a client who
has stave IV pancreatic cancer and has received information regarding available
treatment options. Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse if the client
chooses to forgo treatment and enter hospice care?
A. Make the hospice referral in accordance with the client's decision.
B. Verify that the client's health insurance pays for hospice services.
C. Recommend a second opinion from another provider.
D. Assess whether or not the family agrees with the client's decision.
9. B. Initiate a referral to the facility's social worker.
The nurse should refer the client to the facility's social worker or to an
agency that can assist the client with finding housing.: A nurse in an emergency
department is caring for a client who is homeless and has hypothermia. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Notify the local law enforcement agency of the client's situation.
B. Initiate a referral to the facility's social worker.
C. Ask the client why they did not seek shelter sooner.
D. Tell the client everything will work out now that they are in the hospital.
10. B. A client who has tracheal deviation and shortness of breath
A client who has tracheal deviation and shortness of breath most likely has
a pneumothorax and requires immediate intervention for survival. Therefore,
when using the survival approach to client care, the nurse should give priority
to this client.: A nurse is an emergency is triaging clients following an explosion at
a local factory. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as priority?
1. D. "I will remind my partner to use a walker when moving around in the
house."
The client should use a walker when ambulating. The walker provides stability
and support for the client, decreasing the risk for falls.: A HH nurse is evaluating
a partner's understanding of post-op care of a client who had a a total hip arthro-
plasty. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding
of the prescribed care?
A. "I will let my partner skip exercises on days when the pain is increased."
B. "I will inspect the incision site every other day."
C. "I will place a heating pad at the incision site to help manage pain."
D. "I will remind my partner to use a walker when moving around in the house."
2. A. Administer antiviral medication to clients at the facility.
Antiviral medications are administered to individuals who have been exposed
to influenza type A to provide immediate protection and to help prevent an
outbreak.: A CH nurse has been contacted regarding a client diagnosis of influenza
type A in an adult day care. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
assist in the prevention of an outbreak?
A. Administer antiviral medication to clients at the facility.
B. Schedule immunizations for clients at the facility.
C. Recommend that the day care center close for 2 weeks.
D. Give immune globulin to clients at the facility who have early manifestations of
influenza.
3. B. Gas ranges
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is emitted into
the air. Gas ranges, motor vehicles, and fire places are potential sources for
carbon monoxide exposure.: A CH nurse is teaching a group of clients about
environmental health hazards. Which of the following examples should the nurse
include as a possible source of carbon monoxide exposure?
A. Washing machines
B. Gas ranges
C. Air conditioners
D. Electric space heaters
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4. A, C, D: An OH nurse is planning to use an interpreter during an educational
session with a group of workers who speak a different language than the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA
A. Instruct the interpreter to guide the nurse in providing information in a cultural-
ly-sensitive manner.
B. Ask the interpreter to add information she feels might be necessary.
C. Choose an interpreter who speaks the workers' language and dialect.
D. Evaluate the interpreter's approach to clients prior to the educational session.
E. Encourage the interpreter to paraphrase the workers' questions and responses.
5. A. "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through contact with respiratory
secretions from an infected person."
The nurse should include this statement in the presentation because res-
piratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spread by direct contact with respiratory
secretions while within 3 feet of a person who is infected. Manifestations of
RSV include dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, and wheezing.: A public health
nurse is developing a presentation for local day care providers about infectious
childhood diseases. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through contact with respiratory secretions
from an infected person."
B. "Rotavirus infections in children peak during the summer months."
C. "Children who have fifth disease will exhibit bloody diarrhea."
D. "Antiviral medications shorten the duration of a shigella infection."
6. A. Biological
A family genogram tracks the incidence of disease over multiple generations
of a family and will identify biological risk factors.: A nurse is developing a
genogram for a client to determine education needs. Which of the following health
risk information should the nurse expect to obtain with this final?
A. Biological
B. Behavioral
C. Social
D. Economic
7. C. There are two rocking chairs in the living room.
Rocking chairs and swivel chairs will require a modification. The nurse should
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block the motion of the chairs to keep them stable so that the client can easily
get in and out.: A HH nurse is visiting with an older adult client. Which of the
following observations indicates the need for a home modification?
A. The home has power strips that have breakers.
B. The client uses an electric toaster oven for cooking.
C. There are two rocking chairs in the living room.
D. The bathtub has a seat and a hand-held shower head.
8. A. Make the hospice referral in accordance with the client's decision.
The nurse should follow the ethical principle of respect for client autonomy
and make the hospice referral for the client.: A nurse is caring for a client who
has stave IV pancreatic cancer and has received information regarding available
treatment options. Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse if the client
chooses to forgo treatment and enter hospice care?
A. Make the hospice referral in accordance with the client's decision.
B. Verify that the client's health insurance pays for hospice services.
C. Recommend a second opinion from another provider.
D. Assess whether or not the family agrees with the client's decision.
9. B. Initiate a referral to the facility's social worker.
The nurse should refer the client to the facility's social worker or to an
agency that can assist the client with finding housing.: A nurse in an emergency
department is caring for a client who is homeless and has hypothermia. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Notify the local law enforcement agency of the client's situation.
B. Initiate a referral to the facility's social worker.
C. Ask the client why they did not seek shelter sooner.
D. Tell the client everything will work out now that they are in the hospital.
10. B. A client who has tracheal deviation and shortness of breath
A client who has tracheal deviation and shortness of breath most likely has
a pneumothorax and requires immediate intervention for survival. Therefore,
when using the survival approach to client care, the nurse should give priority
to this client.: A nurse is an emergency is triaging clients following an explosion at
a local factory. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as priority?
