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QUESTION 1
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?
A. provide oxygen
B. promote healthy nutritional practices
C. treat complications of malnutrition
D. increase weight
Answer: B
Explanation:
Promoting healthy nutritional practices is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for
nutritional problems. Choice 1 is incorrect because it is a nursing intervention, not a goal
statement. Choice 3 is incorrect because it is a therapeutic treatment. Choice 4 is incorrect
because weight gain is an appropriate goal only if the client is underweight.Basic Care and
Comfort
QUESTION 2
Major competencies for the nurse giving end-oflife care include:
A. demonstrating respect and compassion, and applying knowledge and skills in care of the
family and the client.
B. assessing and intervening to support total management of the family and client.
C. setting goals, expectations, and dynamic changes to care for the client.
D. keeping all sad news away from the family and client.
Answer: A
Explanation:
There are many competencies that the nurse must have to care for families and clients at the end of
life.
Demonstration of respect and compassion as well as using knowledge and
skills in the care of the client and
family are major competencies.Basic Care and Comfort
QUESTION 3
Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?
A. high HDL cholesterol
B. low HDL cholesterol
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C. low total cholesterol
D. low triglycerides
Answer: A
Explanation:
High HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of
cardiovascular disease.Reduction of Risk Potential
QUESTION 4
The goals of palliative care include all of the following except:
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A. giving clients with life-threatening illnesses the best quality of life possible.
B. taking care of the whole person—body, mind, spirit, heart, and soul.
C. no interventions are needed because the client is near death.
D. support of needs of the family and client.
Answer: C
Explanation:
The goals of palliative care include choices 1, 2, and 4. Choice 3 is not part of palliative care.
All aspects of medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the dying client should be
focused on until the end of life.Basic
Care and Comfort
QUESTION 5
All of the following factors, when identified in the history of a family, are correlated with poverty
except:
A. high infant mortality rate.
B. frequent use of Emergency Departments.
C. consultation with folk healers.
D. low incidence of dental problems.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Dental problems are prevalent because of the lack of preventive care and access to care. High
infant mortality is one of the most significant problems correlated with poverty. Pregnant
women who do not have access to care might come to the Emergency Department when in
labor. Those in poverty are likely to use Emergency Departments because they may not be
turned away. Those in poverty might also turn to folk healers or other persons in their
community for care who might be easier to access and might not demand payment.Health
Promotion and Maintenance
QUESTION 6
What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?
A. acting out
B. somatizing
C. withdrawal
D. problem-solving
Answer: B
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Explanation:
Somatizing means one experiences an emotional conflict as a physical
symptom. Ashley manifests several
physical symptoms associated with severe anxiety. Acting out refers to behaviors such as anger,
crying, laughter, and physical or verbal abuse. Withdrawal is a reaction in which psychic energy
is withdrawn from the environment
and focused on the self in response to anxiety. Problem-solving takes place when anxiety is
identified and the unmet need is met.Psychosocial Integrity