Predictor Exam 148 Verified
Questions & Correct Answers /
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The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurse
should assign the client to a room with which client? - Correct answerA client
diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene in which
situation? - Correct answerA student nurse assists the client to stand from a
sitting position by grasping the client's elbows.
The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified protein derivative (PPD) 2 1⁄2
days after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the
nurse is most appropriate? - Correct answerInform the client the results are
negative
The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects to note
which speech pattern? - Correct answerRepetition of the words used by the
nurse.
The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant had severe
diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding? - Correct
answerDepresses anterior fontanel.
The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for pain. The
client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last administered
at 1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615. After
discovering the
error, how should the nurse record the occurrence? - Correct
answer"Hydromorphone given at 1615; health care provider notified. B/P 122/80,
RR 16."
The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The
nurse reviews the client's medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification
increases the risk for ED? - Correct answerAntihypertensive medications.
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
discuss the client's condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take? -
,Correct answerInform the employees about patient confidentiality and the
client's right to privacy.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates the
client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift? -
Correct answer480 ml
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN should
delegate which activity to the LPN/LVN? - Correct answerTake the blood
pressure and heart rate before administration of enalapril.
The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before discontinuing
airborne precautions, the nurse must confirm which? - Correct answerNo acid-
fast bacteria are in the sputum.
The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete
placenta previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makes which statement to her husband? - Correct answerI'm sorry to tell you
we can't have sexual relations
The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge. Which action
should the nurse teach related to body temperature? - Correct answer"Put on
multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm."
The nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse anticipates which
client is a candidate for induction of labor? - Correct answerThe client
diagnosed with preeclampsia.
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse determines which goal is
MOST important? - Correct answerPrevent infections.
The nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is the
most common symptom of this disorder that the nurse educator should include? -
Correct answerPresence of an audible heart murmur.
The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has postural
drainage twice a day. Which client response indicates to the nurse that treatment is
effective? - Correct answer"I am coughing up more sputum."
, The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is the most
common cause of errors in medication administration? - Correct answerFailure
to follow routine policy and procedures.
The nurse cares for the school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The
nurse instructs the family that the child's insulin needs will decrease during which
situation? - Correct answerActive exercise
The nurse cares for the client receiving lactulose. The nurse determines the medication
is effective if which is observed? - Correct answerThe client is alert and
oriented to person, place and time.
The nurse cares for the three-year-old prior to a surgical procedure. Which behavior
indicates that the child is coping with preoperative preparation? - Correct
answerThe child talks about the picture of a nurse and client while coloring the
picture using a number of bright colored crayons.
The nurse instructs the client after a total hip arthroplasty. The client will utilize which
assistive devices in the home? - Correct answerA long-handled shoehorn.
A reaching device.
A raised toilet seat.
A shower bench.
The client reports vomiting and diarrhea for three days. Which assessment finding does
the nurse anticipate? - Correct answerDecreased blood pressure.
The nurse cares for the client in active labor. The health care provider orders an
oxytocin infusion. Which action should the nurse take FIRST after initiating the infusion?
- Correct answerTime and record the length and strength of the contractions.
The intensive care nurse cares for the client two hours after a myocardial infarction is
diagnosed. The nurse's PRIORITY is to focus on which action? - Correct
answerRelieve pain.
The home health nurse instructs the family how to "allergy-proof" their preschooler's
bedroom. The nurse determines teaching is successful if which of the following is
observed? - Correct answerThere are no pictures hung on the walls.
Questions & Correct Answers /
Newest 2025/2026.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurse
should assign the client to a room with which client? - Correct answerA client
diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene in which
situation? - Correct answerA student nurse assists the client to stand from a
sitting position by grasping the client's elbows.
The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified protein derivative (PPD) 2 1⁄2
days after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the
nurse is most appropriate? - Correct answerInform the client the results are
negative
The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects to note
which speech pattern? - Correct answerRepetition of the words used by the
nurse.
The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant had severe
diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding? - Correct
answerDepresses anterior fontanel.
The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for pain. The
client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last administered
at 1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615. After
discovering the
error, how should the nurse record the occurrence? - Correct
answer"Hydromorphone given at 1615; health care provider notified. B/P 122/80,
RR 16."
The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The
nurse reviews the client's medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification
increases the risk for ED? - Correct answerAntihypertensive medications.
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
discuss the client's condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take? -
,Correct answerInform the employees about patient confidentiality and the
client's right to privacy.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates the
client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift? -
Correct answer480 ml
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN should
delegate which activity to the LPN/LVN? - Correct answerTake the blood
pressure and heart rate before administration of enalapril.
The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before discontinuing
airborne precautions, the nurse must confirm which? - Correct answerNo acid-
fast bacteria are in the sputum.
The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete
placenta previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makes which statement to her husband? - Correct answerI'm sorry to tell you
we can't have sexual relations
The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge. Which action
should the nurse teach related to body temperature? - Correct answer"Put on
multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm."
The nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse anticipates which
client is a candidate for induction of labor? - Correct answerThe client
diagnosed with preeclampsia.
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse determines which goal is
MOST important? - Correct answerPrevent infections.
The nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is the
most common symptom of this disorder that the nurse educator should include? -
Correct answerPresence of an audible heart murmur.
The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has postural
drainage twice a day. Which client response indicates to the nurse that treatment is
effective? - Correct answer"I am coughing up more sputum."
, The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is the most
common cause of errors in medication administration? - Correct answerFailure
to follow routine policy and procedures.
The nurse cares for the school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The
nurse instructs the family that the child's insulin needs will decrease during which
situation? - Correct answerActive exercise
The nurse cares for the client receiving lactulose. The nurse determines the medication
is effective if which is observed? - Correct answerThe client is alert and
oriented to person, place and time.
The nurse cares for the three-year-old prior to a surgical procedure. Which behavior
indicates that the child is coping with preoperative preparation? - Correct
answerThe child talks about the picture of a nurse and client while coloring the
picture using a number of bright colored crayons.
The nurse instructs the client after a total hip arthroplasty. The client will utilize which
assistive devices in the home? - Correct answerA long-handled shoehorn.
A reaching device.
A raised toilet seat.
A shower bench.
The client reports vomiting and diarrhea for three days. Which assessment finding does
the nurse anticipate? - Correct answerDecreased blood pressure.
The nurse cares for the client in active labor. The health care provider orders an
oxytocin infusion. Which action should the nurse take FIRST after initiating the infusion?
- Correct answerTime and record the length and strength of the contractions.
The intensive care nurse cares for the client two hours after a myocardial infarction is
diagnosed. The nurse's PRIORITY is to focus on which action? - Correct
answerRelieve pain.
The home health nurse instructs the family how to "allergy-proof" their preschooler's
bedroom. The nurse determines teaching is successful if which of the following is
observed? - Correct answerThere are no pictures hung on the walls.
