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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
An older client with a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis who has recently fallen and
fractured two ribs is prescribed extra strength Tylenol for the pain. What statement by the client
requires further evaluation by the nurse?
a. "I find that when I drink herbal tea and then take my Tylenol at bedtime, I sleep through the
whole night."
b. "I heard that meditation may help me deal with the pain without taking all that Tylenol."
c. "Two extra strength Tylenol tablets (500 mg/tablet) every 4 hours around-the-clock and my
pain is gone."
d. "I make sure that I take my Tylenol with breakfast when I first get up."
A
B
D
C
Term 2 of 20
An older adult is being treated for severe pain resulting from a history of osteoarthritis. In her
discharge teaching, which information is most important to the successful management of the
pain?
a. check for incompatibilities before taking any new medications
b. arrange to take a dose of analgesic prior to physical activity
c. to take the analgesic around the clock as prescribed
d. be alert for the signs of overdose toxicity
A
C
B
D
, Term 3 of 20
Eating and drinking habits have been implicated in what percentage of leading causes of death?
a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70%
A
C
B
D
Term 4 of 20
Which assessment data support the medical diagnosis of coronary heart disease? Select all that
apply.
a. The client consistently asks the nurse to repeat the interview questions stating, "I'm sorry, I lost
track of what you were saying."
b. The spouse shares that, "He just isn't his same old cheerful self; he must be more cranky than
ever before."
c. Client reports, "I never had problems with my bowels like I do now."
d. Client is observed experiencing what appears to be problem with balance.
e. Client reported an unexplained gain of 10 pounds in last 6 months.
A
A,B,C,D
A,C,D,E
C
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
An older client with a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis who has recently fallen and
fractured two ribs is prescribed extra strength Tylenol for the pain. What statement by the client
requires further evaluation by the nurse?
a. "I find that when I drink herbal tea and then take my Tylenol at bedtime, I sleep through the
whole night."
b. "I heard that meditation may help me deal with the pain without taking all that Tylenol."
c. "Two extra strength Tylenol tablets (500 mg/tablet) every 4 hours around-the-clock and my
pain is gone."
d. "I make sure that I take my Tylenol with breakfast when I first get up."
A
B
D
C
Term 2 of 20
An older adult is being treated for severe pain resulting from a history of osteoarthritis. In her
discharge teaching, which information is most important to the successful management of the
pain?
a. check for incompatibilities before taking any new medications
b. arrange to take a dose of analgesic prior to physical activity
c. to take the analgesic around the clock as prescribed
d. be alert for the signs of overdose toxicity
A
C
B
D
, Term 3 of 20
Eating and drinking habits have been implicated in what percentage of leading causes of death?
a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70%
A
C
B
D
Term 4 of 20
Which assessment data support the medical diagnosis of coronary heart disease? Select all that
apply.
a. The client consistently asks the nurse to repeat the interview questions stating, "I'm sorry, I lost
track of what you were saying."
b. The spouse shares that, "He just isn't his same old cheerful self; he must be more cranky than
ever before."
c. Client reports, "I never had problems with my bowels like I do now."
d. Client is observed experiencing what appears to be problem with balance.
e. Client reported an unexplained gain of 10 pounds in last 6 months.
A
A,B,C,D
A,C,D,E
C
