1.A nurse reinforces education that has been provided to an older adult about
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good bowel habits. Which statement indicates that the client understands the
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information?
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A. "I should eat a diet that is low in fiber-rich foods."
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B. "Using a laxative each day will help to prevent constipation."
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C. "I need to drink two to three glasses of fluid every day."
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D. "Fifteen minutes of exercise three times a week improves bowel habits.": D.
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"Fifteen minutes of exercise three times a week improves bowel habits."
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2.A client is being admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain, anemia, and
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bloody stools. The client complains of feeling weak and dizzy. The client has
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rectal pressure and needs to urinate and move their bowels. The nurse should
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help the client
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A. to the bathroom.
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B. to the bedside commode.
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C. onto the bedpan. v v
D. to a standing position so they can urinate.: C. onto the bedpan.
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3.The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has developed a
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paralytic ileus. The nurse expects the client's bowel sounds will be:
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A. hyperactive.
B. hypoactive.
C. high-pitched.
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4.A nurse has been asked to obtain a client's signature on an operative consent
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form. When the nurse approaches the client, who is scheduled for a
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cholecystectomy later in the day, the client asks the nurse why the procedure is
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needed. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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A. "You have stones in your gallbladder and the treatment is to remove the
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gallbladder."
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B. "This is a common procedure performed using a scope and will relieve your
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symptoms."
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C. "The surgeon feels this is the best option for you at this time based on your
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symptoms."
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,D. "I will ask the surgeon to come speak to you about the procedure.": D. "I will
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ask the surgeon to come speak to you about the procedure."
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5.A client with abdominal pain secondary to a malignant mass in the colon is
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receiving fentanyl by transdermal patch. His current patch expires in 48 hours
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and he reports a pain level of 8 on a 1-to-10 scale. What should a nurse do?
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A. Replace the patch with a new patch.
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B. Massage the patch. v v
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, C. Notify the client's physician. v v v
D. Apply a warm compress to the patch.: C. Notify the client's physician.
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6.A client reports right lower quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, and a low-grade
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fever for the past 12 hours. The health care provider documents rebound
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tenderness, an elevated white blood cell count (WBC), and positive psoas sign.
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Based on these findings, what would the nurse suspect?
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A. appendicitis
B. pancreatitis
C. cholecystitis
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7.A nursing assistant is assisting a nurse with feeding clients. Which client
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should the nurse assign to the nursing assistant?
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A. A newly admitted client with signs of a stroke
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B. A client with an order for enteral feeding
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C. A client with nausea and abdominal pain
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D. A client with bilateral blindness: D. A client with bilateral blindness
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8.A preschooler is brought to the emergency department after ingesting a large
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amount of liquid acetaminophen. Which finding should the nurse antic- ipate in
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this child?
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A. bradycardia
B. hypertension
C. tachypnea
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9.The nurse is caring for a client that has taken an overdose of aceta- minophen.
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For which initial complication should the nurse closely monitor the client?
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A. brain damage v
B. heart failure v
C. hepatic damage v
D. kidney stones: C. hepatic damage v v v v
10.A nurse is collecting data on a client with a history of constipation. Which
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data, obtained by the nurse, would indicate a risk factor for constipation?
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A. a 66-year-old white male
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B. daily fluid intake of 72 ounces (2.1 L) v v v v v v v
C. diet high in cheese, lean meats, and pasta
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D. engages in walking 20 minutes every other day: C. diet high in cheese, lean v v v v v v v v v v v v v
meats, and pasta
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11.The nurse reinforces home care instructions given to a client with a
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diagnosis of hiatal hernia. Which statement made by the client indicates an
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A. "I'll drink carbonated cola beverages with my meals."
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B. "I'll be sure to lie down immediately after eating."
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C. "I should eat three large, high-carbohydrate meals each day."
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D. "I'll sleep with my head elevated about 3 to 4 inches.": D. "I'll sleep with my
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head elevated about 3 to 4 inches."
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12.The client with a peptic ulcer is prescribed an antacid. After administering the
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medication, the nurse assesses the pH of which organ contents to deter- mine
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effectiveness?
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A. Large intestine v
B. Esophagus
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D. Stomach: D. Stomach v v
13.When assisting with development of a postoperative care plan for a client
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after gastric resection, which would be the priority?
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A. body image v
B. nutritional needs v
C. skin care v
D. spiritual needs: B. nutritional needs v v v v
14.A client admitted for treatment of a gastric ulcer is being prepared for
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discharge on antacid therapy. The nurse includes which instruction in the
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discharge teaching?
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A. "Continue to take antacids, even if your symptoms subside." v v v v v v v v
B. "You may take antacids with other medications."
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C. "Avoid taking antacids containing magnesium if you develop a heart prob-
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lem."
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D. "Take antacids with meals.": A. "Continue to take antacids, even if your
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symp- toms subside."
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15.A nurse is verifying orders from a health care provider. Which diet will the
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nurse discuss with child and family related to a new diagnosis of celiac
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disease?
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A. low-fat diet v
B. no-gluten diet v
C. high-protein diet v
D. no-phenylalanine diet: B. no-gluten diet v v v v
16.Which nursing intervention is the best way to help reduce the occurrence of
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poisoning in children?
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A. Place the number for poison control in the home.
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B. Provide education to those who care for children. v v v v v v v
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