Adult Health Exam 1 Review
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A client is newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which of the
following should the nurse assess first?
a) Coping skills of the client
b) Client's perception of the diagnosis
c) level of support from family and friends
d) spiritual and cultural beliefs of the nurse - correct answerb) Client's
perception of the diagnosis
A home health nurse provides care for an older adult client who
appears malnourished and is wearing clothes that are soiled. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse NOT implement?
a) Document client-caretaker interactions
b) Evaluate client's access to basic necessities
c) Report suspected client neglect to proper authorities
d) Ask the caretaker if the client is being abused - correct answerd) ask
the CARETAKER if the client is being abused
A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected Meniere's disease.
Which of the following is an expected finding?
a) purulent lesion in external ear canal
, b) recent history of plane travel
c) recent ear infection
d) ear fullness - correct answerd) ear fullness
A nurse is caring for an adult client who sustained a severe traumatic
brain injury following a motor vehicle accident. What type of practice
setting will the nurse prepare for on discharge?
a) skilled nursing facility
b) assisted living
c) long term acute care
d) acute rehabilitation - correct answerd) acute rehabilitation
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus. The
client reports loss of peripheral vision. For which of the following is the
client at risk?
a) cataracts
b) macular degeneration
c) glaucoma
d) presbyopia - correct answerc) glaucoma
A nurse is interested in providing care for persons with chronic
illnesses. Where should the nurse identify that most chronic illnesses
are managed?
a) homeless shelters
b) an acute care hospital
c) hospice care
d) a community setting - correct answerb) an acute care hospital
A nurse who is providing care for an older adult client recognizes the
need to maximize the patient's mobility during recovery from surgery.
What accurately describes the best rationale for the nurse's actions?
a) regularly scheduled physical rehabilitation provides an important
sense of purpose for older patients
Questions And Correct
Answers 100% Verified
A client is newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which of the
following should the nurse assess first?
a) Coping skills of the client
b) Client's perception of the diagnosis
c) level of support from family and friends
d) spiritual and cultural beliefs of the nurse - correct answerb) Client's
perception of the diagnosis
A home health nurse provides care for an older adult client who
appears malnourished and is wearing clothes that are soiled. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse NOT implement?
a) Document client-caretaker interactions
b) Evaluate client's access to basic necessities
c) Report suspected client neglect to proper authorities
d) Ask the caretaker if the client is being abused - correct answerd) ask
the CARETAKER if the client is being abused
A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected Meniere's disease.
Which of the following is an expected finding?
a) purulent lesion in external ear canal
, b) recent history of plane travel
c) recent ear infection
d) ear fullness - correct answerd) ear fullness
A nurse is caring for an adult client who sustained a severe traumatic
brain injury following a motor vehicle accident. What type of practice
setting will the nurse prepare for on discharge?
a) skilled nursing facility
b) assisted living
c) long term acute care
d) acute rehabilitation - correct answerd) acute rehabilitation
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus. The
client reports loss of peripheral vision. For which of the following is the
client at risk?
a) cataracts
b) macular degeneration
c) glaucoma
d) presbyopia - correct answerc) glaucoma
A nurse is interested in providing care for persons with chronic
illnesses. Where should the nurse identify that most chronic illnesses
are managed?
a) homeless shelters
b) an acute care hospital
c) hospice care
d) a community setting - correct answerb) an acute care hospital
A nurse who is providing care for an older adult client recognizes the
need to maximize the patient's mobility during recovery from surgery.
What accurately describes the best rationale for the nurse's actions?
a) regularly scheduled physical rehabilitation provides an important
sense of purpose for older patients
