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,The nurse is caring for a 75 year-old client with type 2 1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort-
diabetes mellitus. The client should be instructed to
contact the outpatient clinic immediately if which findings
are present?
1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort
2Occasional hiccups and sneezing
3Sustained insomnia and daytime fatigue
4Persistent dryness and itching of the perineal area
A pregnant woman has been advised to alter her diet 4. Beef, one-half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk, three-fourths cup of
during pregnancy by increasing the intake of protein and strawberries -
vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which
diet choice would best meet the woman's needs?
1. 1 cup of macaroni, three-fourths cup of peas, glass
whole milk, medium pear
2. Scrambled egg, hash browned potatoes, one-half
glass of buttermilk, large nectarine
3. 3 oz. chicken, one-half cup of corn, lettuce salad, small
banana
4. Beef, one-half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk,
three-fourths cup of strawberries
A nurse is taking a health history from parents of a child 1. Varicella -
admitted with possible Reye's syndrome. Which recent
illness should the nurse recognize as being associated
with an increased the risk for the development of Reye's
syndrome?
1. Varicella
2. Meningitis
3. Hepatitis
4. Rubeola
A Native American chief visits his newborn son and 1. Prejudice-
performs a traditional ceremony that involves feathers
and chanting. The nurse comments to a colleague: "I
wonder if he has any idea how ridiculous he looks - he's a
grown man!" The nurse's comment is an example of what
type of attitude?
1. Prejudice
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Discrimination
4. Stereotyping
,A nursing student asks the licensed practical nurse (LPN) 2
to explain the forces that drive health care reform. When
responding to the student's question, what information
should the nurse emphasize?
1. Increased competition between health care insurers
2. Increase in health care spending that's growing faster
than the economy
3. Increase in the population who have health insurance
4. Increase in spending for end-of-life treatment
A child is admitted to the unit with the suspected 2
diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough). What is the
priority nursing intervention for this child?
1. Maintain hydration and encourage fluids
2. Implement droplet precautions
3. Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
4. Anti- infective therapy
A client has an indwelling catheter with continuous 4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
bladder irrigation after undergoing a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Which
finding at this time should be reported to the registered
nurse (RN) charge nurse?
1Complaints for the feeling of pulling on the urinary
catheter
2Light, pink to clear urine
3Occasional suprapubic cramping
4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
A nurse is caring for a woman two hours after a vaginal 3
delivery. Documentation indicates that the membranes
ruptured 36 hours prior to delivery. Which of these
nursing diagnoses should the nurse expect the charge
nurse to list as a priority at this time?
1Risk for fluid volume deficit
2Risk for excessive bleeding
3Risk for infection -
4Altered tissue perfusion
A 14 month-old child ingests a half a bottle of baby 2
aspirin (81 mg) tablets. Which finding should a nurse
expect to see in the child?
1Hypothermia
2Nausea and vomiting
3Hypoventilation
4Bradycardia
, A school nurse monitors a child with a history of tonic- 1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of the child -
clonic seizures. The school nurse should inform teachers
that if the child falls to the floor and experiences a
seizure while in the classroom, which of the following
would be the most important action to take during the
seizure?
1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of
the child
2Provide privacy as much as possible to minimize
frightening the other children
3Move any chairs or desks at least three feet away from
the child
4Note the sequence of movements with the time lapse of
the event
A client is admitted with diagnosis of a right upper lobe 4
infiltrate and to rule out active tuberculosis (TB). Which
type of precautions will be needed for this client?
1Droplet
2Contact
3Standard
4Airborne
A client has had a positive reaction to purified protein 2
derivative (PPD). Which statement made by the client
suggests the client understands the teaching by the
registered nurse (RN)?
1"I have active tuberculosis."
2"I have been exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis."
3"I have never been infected with mycobacterium
tuberculosis."
4"I have never had tuberculosis."
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumococcal 3
pneumonia. Which breath sounds would the nurse expect
to disappear as the client responds to the antibiotic
treatment?
1Wheezes
2Friction rubs
3Rhonchi
4Diminished sounds
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,The nurse is caring for a 75 year-old client with type 2 1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort-
diabetes mellitus. The client should be instructed to
contact the outpatient clinic immediately if which findings
are present?
1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort
2Occasional hiccups and sneezing
3Sustained insomnia and daytime fatigue
4Persistent dryness and itching of the perineal area
A pregnant woman has been advised to alter her diet 4. Beef, one-half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk, three-fourths cup of
during pregnancy by increasing the intake of protein and strawberries -
vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which
diet choice would best meet the woman's needs?
1. 1 cup of macaroni, three-fourths cup of peas, glass
whole milk, medium pear
2. Scrambled egg, hash browned potatoes, one-half
glass of buttermilk, large nectarine
3. 3 oz. chicken, one-half cup of corn, lettuce salad, small
banana
4. Beef, one-half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk,
three-fourths cup of strawberries
A nurse is taking a health history from parents of a child 1. Varicella -
admitted with possible Reye's syndrome. Which recent
illness should the nurse recognize as being associated
with an increased the risk for the development of Reye's
syndrome?
1. Varicella
2. Meningitis
3. Hepatitis
4. Rubeola
A Native American chief visits his newborn son and 1. Prejudice-
performs a traditional ceremony that involves feathers
and chanting. The nurse comments to a colleague: "I
wonder if he has any idea how ridiculous he looks - he's a
grown man!" The nurse's comment is an example of what
type of attitude?
1. Prejudice
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Discrimination
4. Stereotyping
,A nursing student asks the licensed practical nurse (LPN) 2
to explain the forces that drive health care reform. When
responding to the student's question, what information
should the nurse emphasize?
1. Increased competition between health care insurers
2. Increase in health care spending that's growing faster
than the economy
3. Increase in the population who have health insurance
4. Increase in spending for end-of-life treatment
A child is admitted to the unit with the suspected 2
diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough). What is the
priority nursing intervention for this child?
1. Maintain hydration and encourage fluids
2. Implement droplet precautions
3. Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
4. Anti- infective therapy
A client has an indwelling catheter with continuous 4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
bladder irrigation after undergoing a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Which
finding at this time should be reported to the registered
nurse (RN) charge nurse?
1Complaints for the feeling of pulling on the urinary
catheter
2Light, pink to clear urine
3Occasional suprapubic cramping
4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
A nurse is caring for a woman two hours after a vaginal 3
delivery. Documentation indicates that the membranes
ruptured 36 hours prior to delivery. Which of these
nursing diagnoses should the nurse expect the charge
nurse to list as a priority at this time?
1Risk for fluid volume deficit
2Risk for excessive bleeding
3Risk for infection -
4Altered tissue perfusion
A 14 month-old child ingests a half a bottle of baby 2
aspirin (81 mg) tablets. Which finding should a nurse
expect to see in the child?
1Hypothermia
2Nausea and vomiting
3Hypoventilation
4Bradycardia
, A school nurse monitors a child with a history of tonic- 1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of the child -
clonic seizures. The school nurse should inform teachers
that if the child falls to the floor and experiences a
seizure while in the classroom, which of the following
would be the most important action to take during the
seizure?
1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of
the child
2Provide privacy as much as possible to minimize
frightening the other children
3Move any chairs or desks at least three feet away from
the child
4Note the sequence of movements with the time lapse of
the event
A client is admitted with diagnosis of a right upper lobe 4
infiltrate and to rule out active tuberculosis (TB). Which
type of precautions will be needed for this client?
1Droplet
2Contact
3Standard
4Airborne
A client has had a positive reaction to purified protein 2
derivative (PPD). Which statement made by the client
suggests the client understands the teaching by the
registered nurse (RN)?
1"I have active tuberculosis."
2"I have been exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis."
3"I have never been infected with mycobacterium
tuberculosis."
4"I have never had tuberculosis."
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumococcal 3
pneumonia. Which breath sounds would the nurse expect
to disappear as the client responds to the antibiotic
treatment?
1Wheezes
2Friction rubs
3Rhonchi
4Diminished sounds
