Quiz
The nurse should identify that older adult clients experience a decrease in sebum production,
which causes the skin to become dry and can cause an increase in cracking. This can result
in delayed wound healing.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - ANSHave the client demonstrate the use
of the call light.
The nurse should teach the client how to use the call light to receive assistance when there is
a need to get out of bed or a chair. The nurse should keep the call light within the client's
reach at all times and have the client demonstrate the ability to use it properly.
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who had a stroke 1 week ago to home. The nurse
should collaborate with which of the following members of the interprofessional team to
assist the client with the preparation of nutritious meals? - ANSRegistered dietitian
The nurse should collaborate with the registered dietitian for assistance with the preparation
of nutritious meals. The registered dietitian has the specific dietary knowledge to assist both
the client and those who may be assisting the client.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which of the following information
should the nurse use to verify the client's identity? - ANSHome telephone number
The nurse should recognize the client's home telephone number is an acceptable identifier to
use when identifying the client prior to medication administration. Other acceptable client
identifiers can be the client's medical identification number, the name on the client's
wristband, or a photograph of the client.
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription from a provider that reads: regular insulin 12 units
before meals. Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the
provider? - ANSRoute of administration
The nurse should identify the route of administration for the medication is missing from the
prescription. All prescriptions should include the client's name, the date and time of the
prescription, the name of the medication, the dose, and the frequency of administration along
with the provider's name and the name of the person who is transcribing the prescription.
A nurse is teaching a client who has COPD about how to use an incentive spirometer. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include? - ANS"Cough after the incentive
spirometer procedure."
The nurse should encourage the client to cough following the incentive spirometer procedure.
After breathing deeply, secretions can become loose and coughing can help to remove them.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse should
identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
procedure? - ANS"Contrast dye will be used for this test."