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1. A nurse working in community-based care understands their primary focus is: A. Providing hospital-based treatments B. Managing complex surgical patients C. Improving health at the individual and family level D. Conducting pharmaceutical research Correct Answer: C Rationale: Community-based nursing centers on improving health outcomes by addressing individual and family needs within the community setting. ________________________________________ 2. Which of the following best defines c...

1. A nurse explains Medicare to a client. Which of the following individuals would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage? A. A 23-year-old with a chronic kidney condition B. A 45-year-old with end-stage cancer C. A 65-year-old recently retired teacher D. A 30-year-old who just gave birth Correct Answer: C Rationale: Medicare Part A is available to individuals aged 65 and older, covering inpatient hospital stays and limited skilled nursing facility care. Other options may qualify under s...

1. Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice in nursing? A. Providing care based solely on tradition B. Using clinical expertise and patient preferences with the best research evidence C. Relying on trial and error in clinical practice D. Following physician orders without question Correct Answer: B Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values. ________________________________________ 2. What is the...

 Cardiovascular Drugs 1. A nurse is teaching a patient about metoprolol. Which instruction is essential to include? A. “Take the medication on an empty stomach.” B. “Do not stop the medication suddenly.” C. “You may experience frequent urination.” D. “This drug will raise your heart rate.” Answer: B Rationale: Abrupt discontinuation of beta blockers can cause rebound hypertension or angina. ________________________________________ 2. What is a common side effect of ca...

 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Body Focus: Structural levels of organization, anatomical terminology, homeostasis, planes of the body, and directional terms. 1. Which of the following correctly lists the levels of structural organization in the human body from simplest to most complex? A. Organ system → Organ → Tissue → Cell → Chemical B. Chemical → Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system C. Cell → Chemical → Organ → Tissue → Organ system D. Tissue → Organ syst...

Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation. The client reports nausea and vomiting. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Eat three large meals each day B. Drink a glass of water with meals C. Eat dry crackers before getting out of bed D. Take an iron supplement on an empty stomach Answer: C. Eat dry crackers before getting out of bed Rationale: Eating dry crackers before rising can help reduce nausea by stabilizing gastric acid. S...

1. The primary function of the respiratory system is to: A) Remove carbon dioxide from the blood B) Transport oxygen to body tissues C) Maintain acid-base balance through kidney function D) Regulate cardiac output Answer: A Rationale: The respiratory system’s main function is gas exchange—removing carbon dioxide from the blood and supplying oxygen to the body. ________________________________________ 2. During a respiratory assessment, the nurse notes a patient’s respiratory rate i...

Question 1 A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of coronary artery disease. Which finding during a cardiac assessment requires immediate intervention? A. Heart rate of 58 bpm B. Presence of an S3 heart sound C. Capillary refill time of 2 seconds D. Mild ankle edema at the end of the day Answer: B. Presence of an S3 heart sound Rationale: An S3 heart sound in an adult may indicate early heart failure and requires further evaluation. While bradycardia (HR 58) can be normal in some ...

51. A nurse documents “pitting edema 2+ in lower extremities.” What does this finding indicate? A. Dehydration B. Normal aging C. Fluid volume excess D. Hypothermia Correct Answer: C. Fluid volume excess Rationale: Pitting edema indicates fluid retention and can signal heart failure or renal compromise. ________________________________________52. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food selection is appropriate? A. Canned soup B. Fresh fr...

 Chapter 1: 21st Century Maternity Nursing 1. A nurse is teaching a group of expectant parents about family-centered maternity care. Which of the following best describes this approach? A) The nurse makes all decisions to ensure safety. B) The family is actively involved in planning and decision making. C) The focus is only on the mother’s physical health. D) Hospital policies restrict family involvement to visiting hours only. Answer: B Rationale: Family-centered care emphasizes...