A 4 year old child hospitalized with asthma is receiving
theophylline. Which observation by the nurse warrants
immediate attention? Correct Answers The child is nauseated
and irritable
A 41 week gestation primigravida woman is admitted to labor
and delivery for induction of labor. Which finding should the
nurse report to the healthcare provider before initiating the
infusion of oxytocin? Correct Answers Regular contractions
every 10 minutes
A 5-year-old child with a history of waddling gait frequent falls
is brought into the hospital for diagnostic testing. When
explaining the diagnostic testing to the parents the nurse should
provide information about which understanding of the
underlying disease pathology? Correct Answers Muscle fiber
degeneration
A 9-year-old female client was recently diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus. Which symptoms will the parents most likely report?
Correct Answers Drinks more soft drinks than previously
A cleint received thrombolytic medication following a
myocardial infarction. When the client has a bowel movement
which action should the nurse implement? Correct Answers
Send the stool sample to the lab for guaiac test
A client admitted to the psychiatric unit diagnosed with major
depression want to sleep during the day, refuses to take a bath,
,and refuses to eat. Which nursing intervention should the nurse
implement first? Correct Answers Establish a structured
routine for the client to follow
A client at 42 weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery
unit for a scheduled induction, but refuses the prescribed
oxytocin infusion because she wants to have a "natural"
delivery. Which action is most important for the nurse to
implement? Correct Answers Discuss alternative ways to
support the client's birth plan
A client diagnosed with calcium kidney stones has a history of
gout. A new prescription for aluminum hydroxide is scheduled
to begin at 0730. Which medication should the nurse bring to the
healthcare provider's attention? Correct Answers Allopurinol
A client diagnosed with pancreatitis is complaining of severe
epigastric pain and intense nausea. After the nurse administers a
narcotic analgesic and an antiemetic. The client insists on sitting
up and leaning forward. Which action should the nurse
implement? Correct Answers Raise head of the bed until at a
90 degree angle
A client has a prescription for a viscous compound containing
lidocaine HCL and diphenhydramine to relieve discomfort of
mycosis caused by radiation therapy. Which intervention should
the nurse provide the client about the administration of this
prescription? Correct Answers Gently pat the solution on the
sore areas, using a cotton-tipped applicator
, A client is admitted following a motor vehicle collision. When
assessing the client's level of consciousness stimulus and the
client responds by pulling the arms inward with elbows and
wrist Correct Answers Initiate seizure precautions
A client is experiencing a nacute dystonic reaction presents with
a laryngeal spasm. Which treatment shoudl the nurse prepare?
Correct Answers IV administration of benztropine
A client receiving mesalamine 800 mg by mouth three times a
day. Which assessment should the nurse perform to assess the
effectiveness of the medication? Correct Answers Bowel
sounds
A client receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint
red round spots on the skin. Which results should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider? Correct Answers Complete
blood count
A client who is a veteran comes to the emergency department
appearing tense, anxious and having difficulty concentrating on
the questions the nurse is asking during the health history.
Which statement is most important for the nurse to document?
Correct Answers I can't forgive myself for leaving my buddy
behind
A client who was a victim of a rape and was confirmed positive
for HIV six months ago comes to the clinic for an appointment...
Correct Answers (The question ends there)