Fundamentals: Craven Chapter 30-31
Assignment Questions Fully Solved.
A 35-year-old single woman was admitted to the unit status post a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
She is on a heparin drip and transitioning to enoxaparin sodium therapy. As a nurse prepares
the client education, the nurse remembers that it is important to teach the client that what
does not contribute to DVT formation? - Answer Alcohol use
The nurse assesses a client with suspected sleep apnea. Which concern(s) does the nurse
expect the client to verbalize during the health history interview? Select all that apply. - Answer
Nocturnal panic attacks
Fear of dying while sleeping
Disruptive daytime sleepiness
Embarrassment about loud snoring
A 72 year-old client has come for an annual wellness check-up with the health care provider.
Which vaccine will the nurse discuss with the client? - Answer Pneumococcal 13-valent
conjugate
The nurse is preparing a client for a tracheostomy insertion with a fenestrated tracheostomy
tube. Which statement made by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the
fenestrated tube? - Answer "I'm glad I will still be able to talk once I get this tube inserted."
The nurse receives a change-of-shift report on the following clients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which client should the nurse assess first? - Answer client with a
respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute
The nurse is teaching a client about performing postural drainage. Which teaching will the nurse
include? Select all that apply. - Answer Keep tissues and a waterproof container nearby for
sputum.
Resume a comfortable position if lightheadedness occurs.
Perform this procedure two to four times daily.
A nurse is evaluating a client's blood pressure. On the past several visits to the clinic, the client's
blood pressure readings were 134/76 mm Hg, 128/70 mm Hg and 130/72 mm Hg. Today, the
client's blood pressure is 136/78 mm Hg. The nurse would classify this as: - Answer elevated
Assignment Questions Fully Solved.
A 35-year-old single woman was admitted to the unit status post a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
She is on a heparin drip and transitioning to enoxaparin sodium therapy. As a nurse prepares
the client education, the nurse remembers that it is important to teach the client that what
does not contribute to DVT formation? - Answer Alcohol use
The nurse assesses a client with suspected sleep apnea. Which concern(s) does the nurse
expect the client to verbalize during the health history interview? Select all that apply. - Answer
Nocturnal panic attacks
Fear of dying while sleeping
Disruptive daytime sleepiness
Embarrassment about loud snoring
A 72 year-old client has come for an annual wellness check-up with the health care provider.
Which vaccine will the nurse discuss with the client? - Answer Pneumococcal 13-valent
conjugate
The nurse is preparing a client for a tracheostomy insertion with a fenestrated tracheostomy
tube. Which statement made by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the
fenestrated tube? - Answer "I'm glad I will still be able to talk once I get this tube inserted."
The nurse receives a change-of-shift report on the following clients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which client should the nurse assess first? - Answer client with a
respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute
The nurse is teaching a client about performing postural drainage. Which teaching will the nurse
include? Select all that apply. - Answer Keep tissues and a waterproof container nearby for
sputum.
Resume a comfortable position if lightheadedness occurs.
Perform this procedure two to four times daily.
A nurse is evaluating a client's blood pressure. On the past several visits to the clinic, the client's
blood pressure readings were 134/76 mm Hg, 128/70 mm Hg and 130/72 mm Hg. Today, the
client's blood pressure is 136/78 mm Hg. The nurse would classify this as: - Answer elevated
