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A Post-Operative Client Has Three Different Prn Analgesics Prescribed For Different Levels Of Pain. The
Nurse Inadvertently Administers A Dose That Is Not Within The Prescribed Parameters. What Action
Should The Nurse Take First?
A: Determine If The Pain Was Relieved.
B: Complete A Medication Error Report.
C: Assess For Side Effects Of The Medication.
D: Document The Client's Responses.
Accurate Ans>> C
The Uap Describes The Appearance Of The Bowel Movements Of Several Clients. Which Descriptions
Warrant Additional Follow-Up By The Nurse?(Sata)
A: Multiple Hard Pellets
B: Brown Liquid
C: Formed But Soft
D: Solid With Red Streaks
E: Tarry Appearance
Accurate Ans>> A,B,D,E
An Elderly Woman Comes To The Clinic Because Of Vaginal Bleeding. The Healthcare Provider Finds A
Vaginal Tear, Which The Client Reports Is Likely To Have Occurred During Unprotected Sexual
Intercourse. Which Content Is Most Important For The Nurse To Include In The Client's Teaching Plan?
,A: The Importance Of Using Vaginal Lubricants.
B: Methods Used To Practice Safe Sex.
C: Information About Alternative Ways To Express Sexuality.
D: Intercourse Positions That Help Prevent Tears.
Accurate Ans>> A
While Suctioning A Client's Nasopharynx, The Nurse Observes That The Client's Oxygen Saturation
Remains At 94%, Which Is The Same Reading Obtained Prior To Starting The Procedure. What Action
Would The Nurse Take In Response To This Finding?
A: Reposition The Pulse Oximeter Clip To Obtain A New Reading.
B: Stop Suctioning Until The Pulse Oximeter Reading Is Above 95%.
C: Complete The Intermittent Suction Of The Nasopharynx.
D: Apply An Oxygen Mask Over The Client's Nose And Mouth.
Accurate Ans>> C
An Older Woman With End-Stage Heart Disease Is Hospitalized For Severe Heart Failure. She Is Alert,
Oriented, And Requests That No Heroic Measures Are Implemented If Her Breathing Stops. What
Actions Should The Nurse Take First?
A: Discuss With The Client Her Meaning Of Heroic Measures.
B: Obtain A Dnr.
C: Set Up A Family Conference To Discuss The Client.
D: Consult The Palliative Care Team About The Client's Care.
Accurate Ans>> A
A Client Diagnosed With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Received A Prescription For Biotic Eye Drops,
Pilocarpine Hcl. What Instruction Should The Nurse Plan To Include In This Client's Teaching?
,A: "Do Not Allow The Dropper Bottle To Touch The Eye."
B: "Administer The Medication Directly On The Cornea."
C: Squeeze The Eye Closed After Administering The Drops."
D: Wash Your Hands After Administration Of Eye Drops."
Accurate Ans>> A
The Home Health Nurse Is Reviewing The Personal Care Of An Elderly Client Who Lives Alone. Which
Client Assessment Findings Indicate The Need To Assign The Uap To Provide Routine Foot Care And File
The Client's Toenails?(Sata)
A: Syncope When Bending.
B: Hand Tremors.
C: Diminished Visual Acuity.
D: Urinary Incontinence.
E: Shuffling Gait.
Accurate Ans>> A,B,C
The Client Is Discharged To A Long-Term Care Facility With An Indwelling Urinary Catheter. Which
Nursing Action Should Be Included In The Plan To Reduce The Client's Risk For Infection Related To The
Catheter?
A: Flush The Catheter Daily With Sterile Saline.
B: Encourage Increase Intake Of Oral Fluids.
C: Administer A Prn Antipyretic If A Fever Develops.
D: Secure The Drainage Bag At Bladder Level During Transport.
Accurate Ans>> B
, A Client Who Has Been Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer Tells The Nurse, "The Doctor Told Me I Have
Cancer And Do Not Have Long To Live." Which Response Is Best For The Nurse To Provide?
A: "That's Correct. You Do Not Have Long To Live."
B: "Would You Like Me To Call Your Minister?"
C: "Don't Give Up, You Still Have Chemotherapy To Try."
D: "Yes, Your Condition Is Serious."
Accurate Ans>> D
When Performing Blood Pressure Measurement To Assess For Orthostatic Hypotension, Which Action
Should The Nurse Implement First?
A: Apply The Blood Pressure Cuff Securely.
B: Record The Client's Pulse Rate And Rhythm.
C: Position The Client Supine For A Few Minutes.
D: Assist Client To Stand At Bedside.
Accurate Ans>> C
When Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Client's Nursing Care, The Nurse First Reviews The Expected
Outcomes Identified In The Plan Of Care. What Action Should The Nurse Take Next?
A: Modify The Nursing Interventions To Achieve The Client's Goals.
B: Determine If The Expected Outcomes Were Realistic.
C: Review Related Professional Standards Of Care.
D: Obtain Current Client Data To Compare With Expected Outcomes.
Accurate Ans>> D
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A Post-Operative Client Has Three Different Prn Analgesics Prescribed For Different Levels Of Pain. The
Nurse Inadvertently Administers A Dose That Is Not Within The Prescribed Parameters. What Action
Should The Nurse Take First?
A: Determine If The Pain Was Relieved.
B: Complete A Medication Error Report.
C: Assess For Side Effects Of The Medication.
D: Document The Client's Responses.
Accurate Ans>> C
The Uap Describes The Appearance Of The Bowel Movements Of Several Clients. Which Descriptions
Warrant Additional Follow-Up By The Nurse?(Sata)
A: Multiple Hard Pellets
B: Brown Liquid
C: Formed But Soft
D: Solid With Red Streaks
E: Tarry Appearance
Accurate Ans>> A,B,D,E
An Elderly Woman Comes To The Clinic Because Of Vaginal Bleeding. The Healthcare Provider Finds A
Vaginal Tear, Which The Client Reports Is Likely To Have Occurred During Unprotected Sexual
Intercourse. Which Content Is Most Important For The Nurse To Include In The Client's Teaching Plan?
,A: The Importance Of Using Vaginal Lubricants.
B: Methods Used To Practice Safe Sex.
C: Information About Alternative Ways To Express Sexuality.
D: Intercourse Positions That Help Prevent Tears.
Accurate Ans>> A
While Suctioning A Client's Nasopharynx, The Nurse Observes That The Client's Oxygen Saturation
Remains At 94%, Which Is The Same Reading Obtained Prior To Starting The Procedure. What Action
Would The Nurse Take In Response To This Finding?
A: Reposition The Pulse Oximeter Clip To Obtain A New Reading.
B: Stop Suctioning Until The Pulse Oximeter Reading Is Above 95%.
C: Complete The Intermittent Suction Of The Nasopharynx.
D: Apply An Oxygen Mask Over The Client's Nose And Mouth.
Accurate Ans>> C
An Older Woman With End-Stage Heart Disease Is Hospitalized For Severe Heart Failure. She Is Alert,
Oriented, And Requests That No Heroic Measures Are Implemented If Her Breathing Stops. What
Actions Should The Nurse Take First?
A: Discuss With The Client Her Meaning Of Heroic Measures.
B: Obtain A Dnr.
C: Set Up A Family Conference To Discuss The Client.
D: Consult The Palliative Care Team About The Client's Care.
Accurate Ans>> A
A Client Diagnosed With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Received A Prescription For Biotic Eye Drops,
Pilocarpine Hcl. What Instruction Should The Nurse Plan To Include In This Client's Teaching?
,A: "Do Not Allow The Dropper Bottle To Touch The Eye."
B: "Administer The Medication Directly On The Cornea."
C: Squeeze The Eye Closed After Administering The Drops."
D: Wash Your Hands After Administration Of Eye Drops."
Accurate Ans>> A
The Home Health Nurse Is Reviewing The Personal Care Of An Elderly Client Who Lives Alone. Which
Client Assessment Findings Indicate The Need To Assign The Uap To Provide Routine Foot Care And File
The Client's Toenails?(Sata)
A: Syncope When Bending.
B: Hand Tremors.
C: Diminished Visual Acuity.
D: Urinary Incontinence.
E: Shuffling Gait.
Accurate Ans>> A,B,C
The Client Is Discharged To A Long-Term Care Facility With An Indwelling Urinary Catheter. Which
Nursing Action Should Be Included In The Plan To Reduce The Client's Risk For Infection Related To The
Catheter?
A: Flush The Catheter Daily With Sterile Saline.
B: Encourage Increase Intake Of Oral Fluids.
C: Administer A Prn Antipyretic If A Fever Develops.
D: Secure The Drainage Bag At Bladder Level During Transport.
Accurate Ans>> B
, A Client Who Has Been Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer Tells The Nurse, "The Doctor Told Me I Have
Cancer And Do Not Have Long To Live." Which Response Is Best For The Nurse To Provide?
A: "That's Correct. You Do Not Have Long To Live."
B: "Would You Like Me To Call Your Minister?"
C: "Don't Give Up, You Still Have Chemotherapy To Try."
D: "Yes, Your Condition Is Serious."
Accurate Ans>> D
When Performing Blood Pressure Measurement To Assess For Orthostatic Hypotension, Which Action
Should The Nurse Implement First?
A: Apply The Blood Pressure Cuff Securely.
B: Record The Client's Pulse Rate And Rhythm.
C: Position The Client Supine For A Few Minutes.
D: Assist Client To Stand At Bedside.
Accurate Ans>> C
When Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Client's Nursing Care, The Nurse First Reviews The Expected
Outcomes Identified In The Plan Of Care. What Action Should The Nurse Take Next?
A: Modify The Nursing Interventions To Achieve The Client's Goals.
B: Determine If The Expected Outcomes Were Realistic.
C: Review Related Professional Standards Of Care.
D: Obtain Current Client Data To Compare With Expected Outcomes.
Accurate Ans>> D
