280- Exam 1
with question
and answers
2025/2026
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports
difficulty following the diet and remembering to take the prescribed medication. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to promote client compliance? (select all) - correct
answersAsk the dietitian to assist with meal planning
Contact the client's support system
Encourage the use of a daily medication dispenser
Provide educational materials for home use
A nurse in a health care clinic is evaluating the level of wellness for clients using the illness-
wellness continuum tool. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as being at the
,center of the continuum? - correct answersA young male client who has a long history of well-
controlled rheumatoid arthritis
A nurse is evaluating clients at a health fair for modifiable variables affecting health and
wellness. The nurse should identify which of the following variables as modifiable? (select all) -
correct answersSmoking on social occasions
BMI of 28
History of reflux
A nurse is caring for a client who was just informed of a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The
nurse evaluates the client's response. Which of the following statements by the client reflects a
lack of understanding of an illness perspective? - correct answers"I need a second opinion.
There is no lump."
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who is 72 hours postoperative to a long-term care
facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer report?
(select all) - correct answersAdvance directive status
Medical diagnosis
Need for specific equipment
A nurse is assisting with the discharge planning for a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? (select all) - correct answersDetermine the client's need for home
medical equipment
Obtain printed instructions for medication administration
, Provide the family with a list of community agencies that can provide assistance
Discuss the importance of attending follow-up appointments
A case manager is discussing critical pathways with a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the
following statements indicates understanding? - correct answers"The pathway shows an
estimate of the number of days the client will be hospitalized
A nurse who has just assumed the role of unit manager is examining the skills necessary for
interprofessional collaboration. Which of the following actions support the nurse's
interprofessional collaboration? (select all) - correct answersRecognize the knowledge and skills
of each member of the team
Encourage the client and family to participate in the team meeting
Support team member requests for referral
A nurse is caring for a client who has chest pain. The client says, "I am going home
immediately." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct
answersDocument the client's intent to leave facility against medical advice (AMA)
Explain to the client the risks involved if they choose to leave
Ask the client to sign a form relinquishing responsibility of the facility
A nurse provides an introduction to a client as the first step of a comprehensive physical
examination. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use with this client? (select all)
- correct answersUse a mix of open and closed-ended questions
with question
and answers
2025/2026
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports
difficulty following the diet and remembering to take the prescribed medication. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to promote client compliance? (select all) - correct
answersAsk the dietitian to assist with meal planning
Contact the client's support system
Encourage the use of a daily medication dispenser
Provide educational materials for home use
A nurse in a health care clinic is evaluating the level of wellness for clients using the illness-
wellness continuum tool. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as being at the
,center of the continuum? - correct answersA young male client who has a long history of well-
controlled rheumatoid arthritis
A nurse is evaluating clients at a health fair for modifiable variables affecting health and
wellness. The nurse should identify which of the following variables as modifiable? (select all) -
correct answersSmoking on social occasions
BMI of 28
History of reflux
A nurse is caring for a client who was just informed of a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The
nurse evaluates the client's response. Which of the following statements by the client reflects a
lack of understanding of an illness perspective? - correct answers"I need a second opinion.
There is no lump."
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who is 72 hours postoperative to a long-term care
facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer report?
(select all) - correct answersAdvance directive status
Medical diagnosis
Need for specific equipment
A nurse is assisting with the discharge planning for a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? (select all) - correct answersDetermine the client's need for home
medical equipment
Obtain printed instructions for medication administration
, Provide the family with a list of community agencies that can provide assistance
Discuss the importance of attending follow-up appointments
A case manager is discussing critical pathways with a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the
following statements indicates understanding? - correct answers"The pathway shows an
estimate of the number of days the client will be hospitalized
A nurse who has just assumed the role of unit manager is examining the skills necessary for
interprofessional collaboration. Which of the following actions support the nurse's
interprofessional collaboration? (select all) - correct answersRecognize the knowledge and skills
of each member of the team
Encourage the client and family to participate in the team meeting
Support team member requests for referral
A nurse is caring for a client who has chest pain. The client says, "I am going home
immediately." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct
answersDocument the client's intent to leave facility against medical advice (AMA)
Explain to the client the risks involved if they choose to leave
Ask the client to sign a form relinquishing responsibility of the facility
A nurse provides an introduction to a client as the first step of a comprehensive physical
examination. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use with this client? (select all)
- correct answersUse a mix of open and closed-ended questions
