NRSG 126 Quizzes Complete Questions And
Answers A+ Graded
While working with an 87 year old client in long term care the nurse is assessing if the
client potentially has a urine infection. What would be assessment findings, typical to
the older adult, that may alert the nurse that there is an infection - ANSWER - falls
- dehydration
- altered mental status
Nurses have the responsibility to dispel myths and replace stereotypes of older persons
with accurate information. Which information. Which of the following does the nurse
know is TRUE about most older persons - ANSWER Older adults have reduced ability to
respond physically to stress
In Canada Cancer is the first leading cause of death in older persons and Heart disease
is the second leading causes of death in older persons - ANSWER - cancer
- heart disease
what is the purpose of the nurse wearing a gown - ANSWER to protect themselves from
blood or body fluids
What is the most effective method by which the nurse can break the chain of infection -
ANSWER wash hands between procedures and clients
A client on your unit develops, which is confirmed to be the flu (influenza virus). What
type isolation should this client be placed on? - ANSWER droplet precaustions
If an infectious disease can be transmitted directly from one person to another, it is
called which of the following - ANSWER A communicable disease
A nurse discovered a client crying. What is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER
"tell me about how you are feeling"
An 86-year-old with a history of Alzheimer's disease is admitted for bowel surgery. The
client lives at home alone with mild cognitive impairment. Over the course of the day,
you notice that the client is hallucinating and has increased verbal rambling. Which of
the following health problems should the nurse assess for in this client - ANSWER
delirium
what the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, "I haven't
slept the last couple of nights". Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic
communication response to this patient - ANSWER "you're having difficulty sleeping, is
, that correct?"
A nurse states to a client, "things will look better tomorrow after a good nights sleep."
this is an example of which communication technique - ANSWER The nontherapeutic
technique of "giving false reassurance"
stroke is a common cause of vascular dementia - ANSWER true
the nurse interviewing a newly admitted client. Which nursing statement is an example
of offering an open-ended question - ANSWER "what has brought you to the hospital"
The nurse records the client's breakfast intake as "tea 240 ml, milk 125 ml, 1 egg , 1
slice of toast." The nurse knows that this documentation is part of which phase of the
nursing process - ANSWER assessment
Which of the following behaviors is most representative of the nursing diagnosis phase
of the nursing process - ANSWER identifying major problem or needs
Which of the following behavior would indicate that the nurse was using the assessment
phase of the nursing process - ANSWER reviewing lab (laboratory results)
t/f; a medical diagnose is the identification of a disease or condition - ANSWER true
A nurse is performing an assessment. Which of the following would be considered
subjective assessment date - ANSWER the client is reporting feeling anxious
A planning phase of the nursing process would include which of the following activities -
ANSWER setting goals
which of the following is considered a secondary source of data - ANSWER a family
member
what is an example of a nursing diagnosis - ANSWER ineffective airway clearance
which of the following strategies can be implanted to ensure culturally safe assessment
- ANSWER - empowering the client through sharing knowledge
- recognizing that the clients will direct their care needs
- asking the client about health care presences
- taking part in professional
- taking part in professional development opportunities related to indigenous health
what would be the highest priority - ANSWER a client is feeling short of breath
The nurse identifies a client's response to actual or potential health issues during which
phase of the nursing process - ANSWER diagnoses
A nurse is assessing a client for the potential for osteoporosis. Which factor in the
Answers A+ Graded
While working with an 87 year old client in long term care the nurse is assessing if the
client potentially has a urine infection. What would be assessment findings, typical to
the older adult, that may alert the nurse that there is an infection - ANSWER - falls
- dehydration
- altered mental status
Nurses have the responsibility to dispel myths and replace stereotypes of older persons
with accurate information. Which information. Which of the following does the nurse
know is TRUE about most older persons - ANSWER Older adults have reduced ability to
respond physically to stress
In Canada Cancer is the first leading cause of death in older persons and Heart disease
is the second leading causes of death in older persons - ANSWER - cancer
- heart disease
what is the purpose of the nurse wearing a gown - ANSWER to protect themselves from
blood or body fluids
What is the most effective method by which the nurse can break the chain of infection -
ANSWER wash hands between procedures and clients
A client on your unit develops, which is confirmed to be the flu (influenza virus). What
type isolation should this client be placed on? - ANSWER droplet precaustions
If an infectious disease can be transmitted directly from one person to another, it is
called which of the following - ANSWER A communicable disease
A nurse discovered a client crying. What is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER
"tell me about how you are feeling"
An 86-year-old with a history of Alzheimer's disease is admitted for bowel surgery. The
client lives at home alone with mild cognitive impairment. Over the course of the day,
you notice that the client is hallucinating and has increased verbal rambling. Which of
the following health problems should the nurse assess for in this client - ANSWER
delirium
what the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, "I haven't
slept the last couple of nights". Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic
communication response to this patient - ANSWER "you're having difficulty sleeping, is
, that correct?"
A nurse states to a client, "things will look better tomorrow after a good nights sleep."
this is an example of which communication technique - ANSWER The nontherapeutic
technique of "giving false reassurance"
stroke is a common cause of vascular dementia - ANSWER true
the nurse interviewing a newly admitted client. Which nursing statement is an example
of offering an open-ended question - ANSWER "what has brought you to the hospital"
The nurse records the client's breakfast intake as "tea 240 ml, milk 125 ml, 1 egg , 1
slice of toast." The nurse knows that this documentation is part of which phase of the
nursing process - ANSWER assessment
Which of the following behaviors is most representative of the nursing diagnosis phase
of the nursing process - ANSWER identifying major problem or needs
Which of the following behavior would indicate that the nurse was using the assessment
phase of the nursing process - ANSWER reviewing lab (laboratory results)
t/f; a medical diagnose is the identification of a disease or condition - ANSWER true
A nurse is performing an assessment. Which of the following would be considered
subjective assessment date - ANSWER the client is reporting feeling anxious
A planning phase of the nursing process would include which of the following activities -
ANSWER setting goals
which of the following is considered a secondary source of data - ANSWER a family
member
what is an example of a nursing diagnosis - ANSWER ineffective airway clearance
which of the following strategies can be implanted to ensure culturally safe assessment
- ANSWER - empowering the client through sharing knowledge
- recognizing that the clients will direct their care needs
- asking the client about health care presences
- taking part in professional
- taking part in professional development opportunities related to indigenous health
what would be the highest priority - ANSWER a client is feeling short of breath
The nurse identifies a client's response to actual or potential health issues during which
phase of the nursing process - ANSWER diagnoses
A nurse is assessing a client for the potential for osteoporosis. Which factor in the
