Pnur 101
A 78-year-old man is admitted to the hospital after a fall from his bed at home that resulted in a
fractured hip and several fractured ribs. He states, "I don't know how I broke so many bones. I
only fell out of bed." The nurse can explain that: - ANS-loss of calcium from bone occurs in older
adults and can result in fractures from minor trauma.
A mother is concerned that her toddler is not eating enough at mealtimes. The most informative
suggestion by the nurse would be to: - ANS-provide single item foods or finger foods that do not
touch each other on the plate.
A nurse instructs a patient who is to receive a soft diet that the diet will include: Select all that
apply - ANS-Fruit juice, eggs, soup, and milk product
A nurse is caring for an 86-year-old patient who still takes pride in the fact that he drives. The
nurse suggests that his driving be limited to: - ANS-daytime driving.
A nurse is concerned about a 21-year-old who does not seem to have any intimate
relationships. The nurse is aware that according to the Eriksonian theory, a lack of intimacy in
this person's life can result in: - ANS-isolation
A nurse is Instructing a patient about the prevention of autornobile accidents and reminds the
65-year-old patient that he may be prone to an accident because of: - ANS-A slower reaction
time
A nurse talking to a group of women about the signs and symptoms occurring with menopause
would explain that expected symptom includes all of the following except: - ANS-increased
vaginal lubrication.
A patient has been placed on a reduced cholesterol diet to help control heart disease. The
serving that would be most appropriate for the patient to select for supper is: - ANS-3 ounces of
tuna canned in water
A patient recently started on enteral tube feedings starts complaining of nausea and having
diarrhea. The best nursing action is to: - ANS-stop the feedings and inform the physician.
A patient who underwent surgery has an order to begin a clear liquid diet and can be offered: -
ANS-Jell-O
A primary care provider has ordered a Mantoux test. The purpose of this test is to screen for
lung cancer. TRUE or FALSE? - ANS-False
, A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital with asthma. He is considered a millennial.
Millennials: - ANS-outnumber the baby boomers
An 82-year-old man is alert and oriented and in good physical health except for some arthritic
pain that "slows me down, but I just keep moving." He lives alone in an apartment in a senior
citizen complex but enjoys the company of other residents and takes part in the social activities
there. His lifestyle is an example of: - ANS-activity theory
An obese clinic patient who is in the latter part of the first trimester of a pregnancy asks how
much weight she should gain. The nurse's best response is to say that the total weight gain
should be no more than 35 pounds. TRUE or FALSE? - ANS-False
Marrlages may Improve after the children are grown and gone if the partners: - ANS-have
developed mutual interests.
Order: Give 1000 mg. Tylenol PO as needed for pain On hand: Tylenol 500 mg. tablets
How many tablets will you administer? - ANS-2 tablets
Ordered: Lasix 20 mg PO daily
On hand: Lasix 40 mg tabs
How many tablets will you administer? - ANS-1 tablet
Stopping the infusion and checking for residual volume, the nurse aspirates 500 mL of gastric
contents. The nurse should next: - ANS-replace the aspirate and delay feeding for 1 to 2 hours.
Susan, a 21-year-old, has just graduated from college and will begin teaching at the local
elementary school in the fall. Her parents have been supportive and have assisted with her
tuition throughout college and consoled her when she became overwhelmed at school. They are
also helping Susan find an apartment close to the school where she will teach. At this point in
her life, Susan will be faced with which of the following developmental tasks? Select all that
apply: - ANS--Marriage
-Parenting
-Developing a social group
The home health nurse assesses all of the following relative to a resident in her own home:
glasses with a missing eye piece, soft soled floppy house shoes, walker with wheels, and a floor
devoid of rugs. The item that is most likely to cause a fall would be the: - ANS-floppy house
shoes.
The LP/LVN filling out the Jewish patient's dietary menu for lunch would avoid - ANS-meat and
milk
The nurse adds to the nursing care plan for a resident with presbycusis. To better communicate
with the patient, the staff should use: - ANS-a lower, deeper voice.
A 78-year-old man is admitted to the hospital after a fall from his bed at home that resulted in a
fractured hip and several fractured ribs. He states, "I don't know how I broke so many bones. I
only fell out of bed." The nurse can explain that: - ANS-loss of calcium from bone occurs in older
adults and can result in fractures from minor trauma.
A mother is concerned that her toddler is not eating enough at mealtimes. The most informative
suggestion by the nurse would be to: - ANS-provide single item foods or finger foods that do not
touch each other on the plate.
A nurse instructs a patient who is to receive a soft diet that the diet will include: Select all that
apply - ANS-Fruit juice, eggs, soup, and milk product
A nurse is caring for an 86-year-old patient who still takes pride in the fact that he drives. The
nurse suggests that his driving be limited to: - ANS-daytime driving.
A nurse is concerned about a 21-year-old who does not seem to have any intimate
relationships. The nurse is aware that according to the Eriksonian theory, a lack of intimacy in
this person's life can result in: - ANS-isolation
A nurse is Instructing a patient about the prevention of autornobile accidents and reminds the
65-year-old patient that he may be prone to an accident because of: - ANS-A slower reaction
time
A nurse talking to a group of women about the signs and symptoms occurring with menopause
would explain that expected symptom includes all of the following except: - ANS-increased
vaginal lubrication.
A patient has been placed on a reduced cholesterol diet to help control heart disease. The
serving that would be most appropriate for the patient to select for supper is: - ANS-3 ounces of
tuna canned in water
A patient recently started on enteral tube feedings starts complaining of nausea and having
diarrhea. The best nursing action is to: - ANS-stop the feedings and inform the physician.
A patient who underwent surgery has an order to begin a clear liquid diet and can be offered: -
ANS-Jell-O
A primary care provider has ordered a Mantoux test. The purpose of this test is to screen for
lung cancer. TRUE or FALSE? - ANS-False
, A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital with asthma. He is considered a millennial.
Millennials: - ANS-outnumber the baby boomers
An 82-year-old man is alert and oriented and in good physical health except for some arthritic
pain that "slows me down, but I just keep moving." He lives alone in an apartment in a senior
citizen complex but enjoys the company of other residents and takes part in the social activities
there. His lifestyle is an example of: - ANS-activity theory
An obese clinic patient who is in the latter part of the first trimester of a pregnancy asks how
much weight she should gain. The nurse's best response is to say that the total weight gain
should be no more than 35 pounds. TRUE or FALSE? - ANS-False
Marrlages may Improve after the children are grown and gone if the partners: - ANS-have
developed mutual interests.
Order: Give 1000 mg. Tylenol PO as needed for pain On hand: Tylenol 500 mg. tablets
How many tablets will you administer? - ANS-2 tablets
Ordered: Lasix 20 mg PO daily
On hand: Lasix 40 mg tabs
How many tablets will you administer? - ANS-1 tablet
Stopping the infusion and checking for residual volume, the nurse aspirates 500 mL of gastric
contents. The nurse should next: - ANS-replace the aspirate and delay feeding for 1 to 2 hours.
Susan, a 21-year-old, has just graduated from college and will begin teaching at the local
elementary school in the fall. Her parents have been supportive and have assisted with her
tuition throughout college and consoled her when she became overwhelmed at school. They are
also helping Susan find an apartment close to the school where she will teach. At this point in
her life, Susan will be faced with which of the following developmental tasks? Select all that
apply: - ANS--Marriage
-Parenting
-Developing a social group
The home health nurse assesses all of the following relative to a resident in her own home:
glasses with a missing eye piece, soft soled floppy house shoes, walker with wheels, and a floor
devoid of rugs. The item that is most likely to cause a fall would be the: - ANS-floppy house
shoes.
The LP/LVN filling out the Jewish patient's dietary menu for lunch would avoid - ANS-meat and
milk
The nurse adds to the nursing care plan for a resident with presbycusis. To better communicate
with the patient, the staff should use: - ANS-a lower, deeper voice.
