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The PN assists the RN in teaching Mr. Moore to perform dorsal&Plantar flexion at least
10 times an hours. How should the PN document completed client instructions?
A. Dorsal & plantar flexion taught to client & wife
B. Dorsal & plantar flexion demonstrated by nurses to client & client returned
demonstration correctly. Client states he will perform 10 times an hour.
C. Nurse explained foot exercise to client & wife.
D PN demonstrated foot exercises to client to be done 10 times an hour in room.
Tolerated teaching well. - Answer-B
The healthcare provider has prescribed thigh-high anti-embolic hose (TEDs) for Mr.
Moore. The PN checks the client's legs every 8 hours.
Which assessment finding reflects a risk for thrombophlebitis that should be reported to
the healthcare provider?
A. Positive Homan's sign
B. Bounding pedal pulse
C. Negative for pallor
D. Negative for paresthesia - Answer-A
What instruction should be given to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for
positioning Mr. Moore's legs?
A. Allow him to use the bed controls to markedly flex his knees.
B. Use two pillows & place one lengthwise under each calf
C. Let him position himself with pillows until he is comfortable
D. Encourage him to keep his legs flat & not bend his knees - Answer-B
Mr. Moore is 6 feet 2 inches tall & weighs 140 pounds. His calculated Body Mass Index
(BMI) is 18. Inquiry about the nutritional status of Mr. Moore reveals that he does not
even eat his favorite foods anymore, although he does drink a lot of diet colas.
What is the possible result of Mr. Moore's dietary intake?
A. Nausea related to side effects of medication.
B. Imbalanced nutrition, more than body requirements
C. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements.
D. Deficit Knowledge: nutrition - Answer-C
Mr. Moore indicates an interest in improving his nutrition. He says that he is worried
because he has heard that bones weaken when people stay in bed. He asks which food
will help his bones.
Which food should the PN recommend to prevent a decrease in bone density?
A. High fiber foods
B. Foods that are rich in vitamin C.
, D. Calcium-rich foods
E. Any food that is high in calories - Answer-D
The PN is helping Mr. Moore choose foods from a regular (unrestricted) diet menu for
tomorrow's breakfast. Mr. Moore says he will try to eat more even though he still doesn't
have much of an appetite.
Which foods should the client select?
A. Milk, oatmeal & an orange
B. toasted white bread and tea
C. sweet roll & milk
D. Biscuit, jelly, & coffee - Answer-A. Milk, oatmeal & an orange
Mr. Moore tells the PN that he had a war injury resulting in right leg weakness. He
states, "It gives out on me sometimes." In spite of the weakness in his legs, the PN
encourages Mr. Moore to transfer from the bed to the chair.
What should the PN teach the unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) about positioning
the client to ensure a safe transfer?
A. Position the chair at a 90-degree angle to the bed on the client's left side.
B. Position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed on the client's right side.
C. Position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed on the clients left side
D. Position the chair at a 90-degree angle to the bed on the client's right side - Answer-c
The PN in the room when Mr. Moore quickly gets up out of bed to go to the bathroom.
With the PN's assistance. Mr. Moore walks about 5 feet from the bed and then he stops
and states, "I feel faint." Mr. Moore then starts to fall.
What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. check the clients carotid pulse.
B. Encourage the client to get to the bed.
C. Call for help in a loud voice
D. Gently lower the client to the floor - Answer-D
After sitting on the floor for a few minutes. Mr. Moore is helped to a standing position by
the PN & the UAP. He is able to walk to the bathroom & back to bed without further
problems. After Mr. Moore is safely returned to bed, he asks the PN, " what caused me
to feel fait."
What is the best response?
A. That is a good question. We need to ask the healthcare provider to explain.
B. You probably experienced postural hypotension. Let me explain.
C. You are deficient of energy from the lack of nutrition for many days.
D. That is a good question. Sometimes these things just happen. - Answer-B.
Mr. Matthew states that because he has smoked for 40 years, he always has a cough in
the morning. The nurse performs a lung assessment and auscultates fine crackles
bilaterally in the upper lobes. The nurse realizes Mr. Matthew is at risk for pneumonia.
Which action should the nurse implement?A. Teach Mr. Matthew's about the effects of
smoking
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The PN assists the RN in teaching Mr. Moore to perform dorsal&Plantar flexion at least
10 times an hours. How should the PN document completed client instructions?
A. Dorsal & plantar flexion taught to client & wife
B. Dorsal & plantar flexion demonstrated by nurses to client & client returned
demonstration correctly. Client states he will perform 10 times an hour.
C. Nurse explained foot exercise to client & wife.
D PN demonstrated foot exercises to client to be done 10 times an hour in room.
Tolerated teaching well. - Answer-B
The healthcare provider has prescribed thigh-high anti-embolic hose (TEDs) for Mr.
Moore. The PN checks the client's legs every 8 hours.
Which assessment finding reflects a risk for thrombophlebitis that should be reported to
the healthcare provider?
A. Positive Homan's sign
B. Bounding pedal pulse
C. Negative for pallor
D. Negative for paresthesia - Answer-A
What instruction should be given to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for
positioning Mr. Moore's legs?
A. Allow him to use the bed controls to markedly flex his knees.
B. Use two pillows & place one lengthwise under each calf
C. Let him position himself with pillows until he is comfortable
D. Encourage him to keep his legs flat & not bend his knees - Answer-B
Mr. Moore is 6 feet 2 inches tall & weighs 140 pounds. His calculated Body Mass Index
(BMI) is 18. Inquiry about the nutritional status of Mr. Moore reveals that he does not
even eat his favorite foods anymore, although he does drink a lot of diet colas.
What is the possible result of Mr. Moore's dietary intake?
A. Nausea related to side effects of medication.
B. Imbalanced nutrition, more than body requirements
C. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements.
D. Deficit Knowledge: nutrition - Answer-C
Mr. Moore indicates an interest in improving his nutrition. He says that he is worried
because he has heard that bones weaken when people stay in bed. He asks which food
will help his bones.
Which food should the PN recommend to prevent a decrease in bone density?
A. High fiber foods
B. Foods that are rich in vitamin C.
, D. Calcium-rich foods
E. Any food that is high in calories - Answer-D
The PN is helping Mr. Moore choose foods from a regular (unrestricted) diet menu for
tomorrow's breakfast. Mr. Moore says he will try to eat more even though he still doesn't
have much of an appetite.
Which foods should the client select?
A. Milk, oatmeal & an orange
B. toasted white bread and tea
C. sweet roll & milk
D. Biscuit, jelly, & coffee - Answer-A. Milk, oatmeal & an orange
Mr. Moore tells the PN that he had a war injury resulting in right leg weakness. He
states, "It gives out on me sometimes." In spite of the weakness in his legs, the PN
encourages Mr. Moore to transfer from the bed to the chair.
What should the PN teach the unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) about positioning
the client to ensure a safe transfer?
A. Position the chair at a 90-degree angle to the bed on the client's left side.
B. Position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed on the client's right side.
C. Position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed on the clients left side
D. Position the chair at a 90-degree angle to the bed on the client's right side - Answer-c
The PN in the room when Mr. Moore quickly gets up out of bed to go to the bathroom.
With the PN's assistance. Mr. Moore walks about 5 feet from the bed and then he stops
and states, "I feel faint." Mr. Moore then starts to fall.
What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. check the clients carotid pulse.
B. Encourage the client to get to the bed.
C. Call for help in a loud voice
D. Gently lower the client to the floor - Answer-D
After sitting on the floor for a few minutes. Mr. Moore is helped to a standing position by
the PN & the UAP. He is able to walk to the bathroom & back to bed without further
problems. After Mr. Moore is safely returned to bed, he asks the PN, " what caused me
to feel fait."
What is the best response?
A. That is a good question. We need to ask the healthcare provider to explain.
B. You probably experienced postural hypotension. Let me explain.
C. You are deficient of energy from the lack of nutrition for many days.
D. That is a good question. Sometimes these things just happen. - Answer-B.
Mr. Matthew states that because he has smoked for 40 years, he always has a cough in
the morning. The nurse performs a lung assessment and auscultates fine crackles
bilaterally in the upper lobes. The nurse realizes Mr. Matthew is at risk for pneumonia.
Which action should the nurse implement?A. Teach Mr. Matthew's about the effects of
smoking
