Predictor Exam |
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Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the d
teaching plan for a client who had removal of a cataract in
the left eye?
a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours
to keep your airway clear."
b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to
strengthen your eye muscles."
c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent
postoperative infection."
d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing
intraocular pressure."
A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. D
A nurse should stop the feeding and take which of these
actions?
a. Suction the nasogastric tube.
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
c. Remove the nasogastric tube.
d. Check the residual volume.
Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity B
by a nurse?
a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
b. The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices
toward pregnancy.
c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching
pregnant clients.
d. The nurse can speak several different languages.
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Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to B
observe in a 3-month-old infant who is diagnosed with
dehydration?
a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
d. Agitation.
When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial A
infection, a nurse plans to determine potential entry portals,
which include:
a. the urinary meatus.
b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water.
d. sexual intercourse.
A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history A
of violence. Which of these actions should a nurse take if the
client is agitated?
a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings.
b. Lock the client in a secluded room.
c. Ask the other clients to give feedback regarding the
client's behavior.
d. Ignore the client's inappropriate behavior.
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Which of these measures should a nurse include when B
planning care for a school-aged child during a sickle cell
crisis episode?
a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding.
b. Providing pain relief.
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers.
d. Offering a high calorie diet.
Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the B
plan of care for a 32-week gestation client who had an
amniocentesis today?
a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six
hours after the test."
b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in
the next 12 hours."
d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48
hours."
An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to D
inadequate intake of iron-rich foods. Selection of which of
these lunches by the client indicates a correct understanding
of foods high in iron content?
a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich.
b. Chicken nuggets with rice.
c. Tuna salad sandwich.
d. Beefburger with cheese.
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