NUR 2214 Final Exam Questions & Answers with complete solution

What sign is most likely to alert a nurse manager that one of her nurses is stealing medications for personal use? A. The nurse complains of never being able to control her patients' pain even though other nurses never seem to have any problems controlling the same patient's pain B. The nurse who has a spouse with a history of drug abuse C. The nurse once made a treatment error and immediately notified the physician, nurse manager, and wrote an incident report D. The nurse has a teenager daughter, who is currently undergoing a long chemotherapy regimen to fight ovarian cancer - ANSWER - A. The nurse complains of never being able to control her patients' pain even though other nurses never seem to have any problems controlling the same patient's pain Which nursing intervention is a priority for a patient who is post-op from having a lobectomy? A. Position the patient on the side of their body that was not operated on B. Position the patient in the semi-fowler's position at all times C. Monitor vital signs every day D. Teach incentive spirometry when patient is 12 hours post-op - ANSWER - A. Position the patient on the side of their body that was not operated on Rationale: Positioning the patient on their "opposite side" allows for the operated side to drain properly A 21-year-old female patient sates she is the victim of interpersonal violence (IPV) from her boyfriend, with whom she lives with. She states to the nurse, "There is no escaping my situation unless...". How should the nurse respond? A. "Why are you afraid to go to the police?" B. "I will to call the police for you so this can be documented." C. "What methods have you used in the past to deescalate a bad situation between you and your boyfriend" D. "Have you ever thought about hurting yourself or someone else?" - ANSWER - D. "Have you ever thought about hurting yourself or someone else?" What criteria must be met for a patient to be admitted to hospice care? A. A patient must cancer B. A patient who has 6 months or less to live C. A patient who is suffering from an incurable illness D. A patient who wants to have their pain controlled E. A patient who is 65+ years of age F. A patient who lives alone - ANSWER - B. A patient who has 6 months or less to live C. A patient who is suffering from an incurable illness D. A patient who wants to have their pain controlled