KAPLAN DIAGNOSTIC FINAL EXAM/KAPLAN DIAGNOSTIC FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS
1. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed as being in the manic
phase of bipolar disorder. Which behavior indicates to the nurse
the client condition is improving?
a. C
The client offers suggestions to other clients on the unit
b. The client begins to write a book about life
c. The client sits and eats with other clients on unit
d. The client talks with other clients a group meeting
2. The health care provider orders a continuous intravenous
aminophylline infusion for a two year old client. It is most important
for the nurse to intervene for which situation?
a. C
The client heart rate is 100 bpm
b. The clients blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg
c. The clients serum theophylline level is 25 mcg/mL
d. The client is sleepy
3. The nurse teaches the client about the schedule cardiac
catheterization. Which statement, if made by the client to the
nurse, indicates that the teaching was effective?
a. "I understand that there is little or no risk associated with this
procedure." B
b. "I may experience a little pounding sensation in my chest during
the procedure."
c. "I will be in and out of the procedure room in about 30 minutes."
d. "I will be able to walk in the hall soon after the procedure is
completed."
4. During the second stage of labor, the client's partner asks the
nurse, "Can I go get a cup of coffee from the cafeteria?" Which
response by the nurse is best?
a. B
"I will get you a cup of coffee."
b. "It would be best if you stayed here at this time."
c. "Ask your partner if it is acceptable to leave."
d. "Why do you want to leave the room?"
5. The nurse discovers that client lying face down on the floor.
Which action does the nurse take first?
a. Assess the patency of the client's airway B
b. Determine whether the client is responsive
c. Check the client's carotid pulse
d. Reposition the client onto the back
6. A nurse works 3 weeks at a 100-bed suburban hospital after
working several months at a 40-bed rural hospital. The nurse
prefers the total client care delivery system that was used at the
rural hospital, rather then the team leading system of client care
that is used at the suburban hospital. Which action does the nurse
take?
a. Works with in the system at the hospital to change the type of B
client care delivery
b. Discuss his thoughts about the type of client care delivery
system with the nurses supervisor
c. Asks the nurses peers why this type of client care delivery
system is used
d. Suggests a change in the type of client care delivery system to
the director of nursing
7. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with a left traumatic
below knee amputation (BKA) with a tourniquet in place.The client
also has a tear from the perineum to the rectum. Which action is
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the nurse take first?
a. Apply anti-shock trousers
D
b. Assesses the clients level of consciousness
c. Remove the tourniquet
d. Check the client's blood pressure and pulse
8. During morning rounds, the client diagnosed with schizophrenia
tells the nurse, "I know you are conspiring with my spouse to
keep me locked away." Which statement by the nurse is the most
appropriate?
a. "What makes you think your spouse is trying to hide your
c
existence?"
b. "Are you saying that you think your spouse doesn't love you?"
c. "I can see that you are frightened about being here but I am a
nurse in a hospital."
d. "I'm not conspiring with your spouse. I first met your spouse
when you are admitted to the hospital."
9. During a routine prenatal visit, the nurse auscultates the fetal
heart rate (FHR). If the fetal position is left sacrum posterior (LSP),
at which site does the nurse expect to find the fetal heart (FHT)?
a. C
Below umbilicus, on the mothers right
b. Below umbilicus, on the mothers left
c. Above umbilicus, on the mothers left
d. Above umbilicus, on the mothers right
10. The nurse makes environmental rounds on the client care unit.
Which problem does the nurse addressed first?
a. A wheel of the medication cart is broken
C
b. The needle disposal unit in unoccupied room is full
c. The call light and occupied isolation room is broken
d. The ice machine and the visitors lounge is leaking water on the
floor
11. The nurse observes a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) enter
the room of the client diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) to provide
morning care. Which observation, if you made by the nurse, does
not require an intervention?
a. The NAP enters the room while wearing goggles and a hair
covering D
b. That NAP enters the room while wearing a mask and sterile
gloves
c. The NAP enters the room while wearing a gown and clean
gloves
d. The NAP enters the room while wearing a particulate respirator
and a gown
12. The nurse teaches the client about ferrous sulfate. Which
statement by the client indicates to the nurse that the client un-
derstands the education?
a. B
"I should take this medication when I take my antacid."
b. "I should take this medication with orange juice."
c. "I should increase my intake of foods that contain calcium."
d. "I should take this medication at bedtime."
13. The nurse gives discharge instructions about home care for
orchitis to the client. Which statement indicates to the nurse that
teaching has been successful? B
a. "I should make an appointment to have a circumcision."
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b. "It will help if I use a scrotal support."
c. "I should restrict my athletic activities for about 6 weeks."
d. "I need to stay in bed for at least 10 days."
14. ?
15. The nurse cares for the client having a left total hip arthroplasty
period in which position does the nurse placed the client after
surgery?
a. A
Legs abducted with the toes pointing upward
b. Legs adducted with a bed cradle in place
c. Flat on the bed with a foot board in place
d. Legs elevated on two pillows with the knees flexed
16. The adolescent receives 10 units of intermediate-acting insulin
every morning at 0700. If the client requires the insulin dosage
reduced, the nurse expects the client to present with which symp-
tom?
C
a. Declines lunch at 1200
b. Reports hunger at 0900
c. Experiences confusion at 1600
d. Becomes sleepy at 2100
The nurse discovers the client in the bathroom attempting
self-harm. Which action does the nurse take first?
a. Removes the client from the bathroom and escorts the client to
the bedroom
b. Stays with the client and continually monitors for self-destructive B
behaviors
c. Initiates a discussion with the client concerning reasons for
self-harm
d. Distracts the client from trying to hurt self by talking about the
family.
The nurse admits a 2-month-old infant for surgical correction of
hypospadias. Which assessment does the nurse complete?
a. Check this scrotal sac and palpate the testes B
b. Inspect the position of the urinary meatus
c. Obtained a urine sample for analysis
d. Measure intake and output hourly
The patient of an 18 month old toddler ask the nurse, (Which toy is
most appropriate for my child?) The nurse from recommend which
toy?
B
a. A story book
b. A stuffed animal
c. A colorful mobile
d. A large yo-yo
The nurse cares for the client prior to cataract surgery. The nurse
administers the preoperative medication. Ten minutes later, the
nurse finds the client on the floor at the foot of the bed. Which
action does the nurse takes initially?
a. C
Notifies the healthcare provider, and receive new orders
b. Complete accident report documenting the fall
c. Stays with the client and calls for assistance
d. Moves the client back onto the bed providing support to the
cervical area
The nurse teaches the client what to expect during a cardiac
catheterization. Which statement if made by the client, indicates
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS
1. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed as being in the manic
phase of bipolar disorder. Which behavior indicates to the nurse
the client condition is improving?
a. C
The client offers suggestions to other clients on the unit
b. The client begins to write a book about life
c. The client sits and eats with other clients on unit
d. The client talks with other clients a group meeting
2. The health care provider orders a continuous intravenous
aminophylline infusion for a two year old client. It is most important
for the nurse to intervene for which situation?
a. C
The client heart rate is 100 bpm
b. The clients blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg
c. The clients serum theophylline level is 25 mcg/mL
d. The client is sleepy
3. The nurse teaches the client about the schedule cardiac
catheterization. Which statement, if made by the client to the
nurse, indicates that the teaching was effective?
a. "I understand that there is little or no risk associated with this
procedure." B
b. "I may experience a little pounding sensation in my chest during
the procedure."
c. "I will be in and out of the procedure room in about 30 minutes."
d. "I will be able to walk in the hall soon after the procedure is
completed."
4. During the second stage of labor, the client's partner asks the
nurse, "Can I go get a cup of coffee from the cafeteria?" Which
response by the nurse is best?
a. B
"I will get you a cup of coffee."
b. "It would be best if you stayed here at this time."
c. "Ask your partner if it is acceptable to leave."
d. "Why do you want to leave the room?"
5. The nurse discovers that client lying face down on the floor.
Which action does the nurse take first?
a. Assess the patency of the client's airway B
b. Determine whether the client is responsive
c. Check the client's carotid pulse
d. Reposition the client onto the back
6. A nurse works 3 weeks at a 100-bed suburban hospital after
working several months at a 40-bed rural hospital. The nurse
prefers the total client care delivery system that was used at the
rural hospital, rather then the team leading system of client care
that is used at the suburban hospital. Which action does the nurse
take?
a. Works with in the system at the hospital to change the type of B
client care delivery
b. Discuss his thoughts about the type of client care delivery
system with the nurses supervisor
c. Asks the nurses peers why this type of client care delivery
system is used
d. Suggests a change in the type of client care delivery system to
the director of nursing
7. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with a left traumatic
below knee amputation (BKA) with a tourniquet in place.The client
also has a tear from the perineum to the rectum. Which action is
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS
the nurse take first?
a. Apply anti-shock trousers
D
b. Assesses the clients level of consciousness
c. Remove the tourniquet
d. Check the client's blood pressure and pulse
8. During morning rounds, the client diagnosed with schizophrenia
tells the nurse, "I know you are conspiring with my spouse to
keep me locked away." Which statement by the nurse is the most
appropriate?
a. "What makes you think your spouse is trying to hide your
c
existence?"
b. "Are you saying that you think your spouse doesn't love you?"
c. "I can see that you are frightened about being here but I am a
nurse in a hospital."
d. "I'm not conspiring with your spouse. I first met your spouse
when you are admitted to the hospital."
9. During a routine prenatal visit, the nurse auscultates the fetal
heart rate (FHR). If the fetal position is left sacrum posterior (LSP),
at which site does the nurse expect to find the fetal heart (FHT)?
a. C
Below umbilicus, on the mothers right
b. Below umbilicus, on the mothers left
c. Above umbilicus, on the mothers left
d. Above umbilicus, on the mothers right
10. The nurse makes environmental rounds on the client care unit.
Which problem does the nurse addressed first?
a. A wheel of the medication cart is broken
C
b. The needle disposal unit in unoccupied room is full
c. The call light and occupied isolation room is broken
d. The ice machine and the visitors lounge is leaking water on the
floor
11. The nurse observes a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) enter
the room of the client diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) to provide
morning care. Which observation, if you made by the nurse, does
not require an intervention?
a. The NAP enters the room while wearing goggles and a hair
covering D
b. That NAP enters the room while wearing a mask and sterile
gloves
c. The NAP enters the room while wearing a gown and clean
gloves
d. The NAP enters the room while wearing a particulate respirator
and a gown
12. The nurse teaches the client about ferrous sulfate. Which
statement by the client indicates to the nurse that the client un-
derstands the education?
a. B
"I should take this medication when I take my antacid."
b. "I should take this medication with orange juice."
c. "I should increase my intake of foods that contain calcium."
d. "I should take this medication at bedtime."
13. The nurse gives discharge instructions about home care for
orchitis to the client. Which statement indicates to the nurse that
teaching has been successful? B
a. "I should make an appointment to have a circumcision."
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b. "It will help if I use a scrotal support."
c. "I should restrict my athletic activities for about 6 weeks."
d. "I need to stay in bed for at least 10 days."
14. ?
15. The nurse cares for the client having a left total hip arthroplasty
period in which position does the nurse placed the client after
surgery?
a. A
Legs abducted with the toes pointing upward
b. Legs adducted with a bed cradle in place
c. Flat on the bed with a foot board in place
d. Legs elevated on two pillows with the knees flexed
16. The adolescent receives 10 units of intermediate-acting insulin
every morning at 0700. If the client requires the insulin dosage
reduced, the nurse expects the client to present with which symp-
tom?
C
a. Declines lunch at 1200
b. Reports hunger at 0900
c. Experiences confusion at 1600
d. Becomes sleepy at 2100
The nurse discovers the client in the bathroom attempting
self-harm. Which action does the nurse take first?
a. Removes the client from the bathroom and escorts the client to
the bedroom
b. Stays with the client and continually monitors for self-destructive B
behaviors
c. Initiates a discussion with the client concerning reasons for
self-harm
d. Distracts the client from trying to hurt self by talking about the
family.
The nurse admits a 2-month-old infant for surgical correction of
hypospadias. Which assessment does the nurse complete?
a. Check this scrotal sac and palpate the testes B
b. Inspect the position of the urinary meatus
c. Obtained a urine sample for analysis
d. Measure intake and output hourly
The patient of an 18 month old toddler ask the nurse, (Which toy is
most appropriate for my child?) The nurse from recommend which
toy?
B
a. A story book
b. A stuffed animal
c. A colorful mobile
d. A large yo-yo
The nurse cares for the client prior to cataract surgery. The nurse
administers the preoperative medication. Ten minutes later, the
nurse finds the client on the floor at the foot of the bed. Which
action does the nurse takes initially?
a. C
Notifies the healthcare provider, and receive new orders
b. Complete accident report documenting the fall
c. Stays with the client and calls for assistance
d. Moves the client back onto the bed providing support to the
cervical area
The nurse teaches the client what to expect during a cardiac
catheterization. Which statement if made by the client, indicates
