GNUR 238 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
1 of 133
Term
The nurse is assessing a superficial mass on a patient skin surface.
Which part of the hand is used to palpate a superficial mass in the skin?
the fingertips
the heel of the hand
the dorsal surface of the hand
the ulnar surface of the hand
,Give this one a try later!
C. The pain response may be influenced by ones culture.
D. Individuals may express pain differently.
E. Pain management may vary depending on the source of pain
A. integrity: by reconsidering the type of dressing used based on research, the
nurse is using integrity.
D. the ulnar surface of the hand: The ulnar aspect of the hand may be used
to detect vibration.
D. A reduced intensity of tone
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2 of 133
Term
The nurse is concerned about a client who begins to breathe very
rapidly. Which action by the nurse reflects critical thinking?
A. notify the primary care provider
B.obtain vital signs and oxygen saturation
C. request a chest x-ray
D.call the rapid response team
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, B. functional health patterns B. obtain vital signs and
oxygen saturation
B. Watch the abdomen B. adequacy of blood perfusion to
for movement. the foot
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3 of 133
Term
While examining a patient with an infected abdominal incision,
the nurse notices that it is very malodorous. Which technique does
this represent?
A. inspection
B.palpation
C. auscultation
D.percussion
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A. inspection A. Phantom pain
A. goggles C. soft, low pitched sounds
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, 4 of 133
Term
The use of a conceptual or theoretical framework for collecting and
organizing assessment data ensures which of the following?
A. correlation of the data with other members of the health
care team
B.demonstration of cost effective care
C. utilization of creativity and intuition in creating a plan of care
D.collection of all necessary information for a thorough appraisal.
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A. identifying major problems or D. observed data should be
needs interpreted in relation to other
sources of collected data
D. collection of all necessary
B.A change in body weight can
information for a thorough
be indicative of health
appraisal.
problems.
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5 of 133
Term
The nurse is incorporating the principles of the quality and safety
competencies from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)
recommendations into the health assessment of a patient in the
long-term care setting. What principles should the nurse consider?
COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
1 of 133
Term
The nurse is assessing a superficial mass on a patient skin surface.
Which part of the hand is used to palpate a superficial mass in the skin?
the fingertips
the heel of the hand
the dorsal surface of the hand
the ulnar surface of the hand
,Give this one a try later!
C. The pain response may be influenced by ones culture.
D. Individuals may express pain differently.
E. Pain management may vary depending on the source of pain
A. integrity: by reconsidering the type of dressing used based on research, the
nurse is using integrity.
D. the ulnar surface of the hand: The ulnar aspect of the hand may be used
to detect vibration.
D. A reduced intensity of tone
Don't know?
2 of 133
Term
The nurse is concerned about a client who begins to breathe very
rapidly. Which action by the nurse reflects critical thinking?
A. notify the primary care provider
B.obtain vital signs and oxygen saturation
C. request a chest x-ray
D.call the rapid response team
Give this one a try later!
, B. functional health patterns B. obtain vital signs and
oxygen saturation
B. Watch the abdomen B. adequacy of blood perfusion to
for movement. the foot
Don't know?
3 of 133
Term
While examining a patient with an infected abdominal incision,
the nurse notices that it is very malodorous. Which technique does
this represent?
A. inspection
B.palpation
C. auscultation
D.percussion
Give this one a try later!
A. inspection A. Phantom pain
A. goggles C. soft, low pitched sounds
Don't know?
, 4 of 133
Term
The use of a conceptual or theoretical framework for collecting and
organizing assessment data ensures which of the following?
A. correlation of the data with other members of the health
care team
B.demonstration of cost effective care
C. utilization of creativity and intuition in creating a plan of care
D.collection of all necessary information for a thorough appraisal.
Give this one a try later!
A. identifying major problems or D. observed data should be
needs interpreted in relation to other
sources of collected data
D. collection of all necessary
B.A change in body weight can
information for a thorough
be indicative of health
appraisal.
problems.
Don't know?
5 of 133
Term
The nurse is incorporating the principles of the quality and safety
competencies from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)
recommendations into the health assessment of a patient in the
long-term care setting. What principles should the nurse consider?
