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NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions with Verified
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The nurse is admitting a patient who complains of a new onset of lower back pain.
To differentiate between the pain of a lumbar herniated disc and lower back pain
from other causes, what would be the best question for the nurse to ask the patient?
a. "Is the pain worse in the morning or in the evening?"
b. "Is the pain sharp or stabbing or burning or aching?"
c. "Does the pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
d. "Is the pain totally relieved by analgesics, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
c. "Does the pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post op following a right total hip
arthroplasty. While transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse
should assess the client for which of the following manifestations of dislocation of
the hip prosthesis?
A. Bulging in the area over the surgical incision
B. Shortening of the right leg
C. Sensation of warmth over the surgical incision
D. Pallor following elevation of the right leg
B. Shortening of the right leg
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Decrease intake of phosphate-containing foods
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B. Spending several hours in the sun daily
C. Increased estrogen levels
D. History of anorexia nervosa
D. History of anorexia nervosa
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse
include about osteoarthritis?
A. Osteoarthritis is caused by autoimmune processes
B. Osteoarthritis lead to a decreased ESR
C. Osteoarthritis affect other organ systems
D. Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body
D. Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for
treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following statement by the client indicated
understanding of the teaching?
A. I will take the medication in the evening
B. I will drink a full glass of milk with the medication
C. I will take the medication at mealtime
D. I will sit upright after taking the medication
D. I will sit upright after taking the medication
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the ED for an intentional overdose
of opioids. The client states "I feel so alone. No one can help me." Which of the
following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
A. Lets finish your admission and then talk about your feelings.
B. How come you feel that no one can help you when you are receiving help now?
C. Why do you feel that no one can help you?
D. I would like to sit and talk with you.
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D. I would like to sit and talk with you.
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use
disorder. The client repeatedly ask personal questions about the nurse. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client.
B. Answer the personal inquiry question matter-of-factly.
C. Tell the client that interest in someone beside himself is an indication of
improvement.
D. Request that personal questions be asked after the counseling session is over.
A. Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who states, "I think i might
have a problem with alcohol." Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A.Provide the client with information about a 12 step recovery program.
B. Encourage the client to accept responsibility for his alcohol use.
C. Teach the client alternate coping mechanisms to use in place of alcohol.
D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE questionnaire.
D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE questionnaire.
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and is receiving
treatment for alcohol withdrawal. The client reports hand tremors 12 hr after
admission. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. The tremors are permenant due to nerve damage caused by chronic alcohol use.
B. The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
C. Try not to worry about the tremors. Everyone has these during alcohol
withdrawal.
D. The tremors are an indication of seizures that are associated with alcohol
withdrawal.
B. The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a sudden onset of severe back pain of
unknown origin. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to
encourage discussion with the client?
NUR 211
NUR 211- Exam 3 Practice Questions with Verified
Solutions 2025
The nurse is admitting a patient who complains of a new onset of lower back pain.
To differentiate between the pain of a lumbar herniated disc and lower back pain
from other causes, what would be the best question for the nurse to ask the patient?
a. "Is the pain worse in the morning or in the evening?"
b. "Is the pain sharp or stabbing or burning or aching?"
c. "Does the pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
d. "Is the pain totally relieved by analgesics, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
c. "Does the pain radiate down the buttock or into the leg?"
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post op following a right total hip
arthroplasty. While transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse
should assess the client for which of the following manifestations of dislocation of
the hip prosthesis?
A. Bulging in the area over the surgical incision
B. Shortening of the right leg
C. Sensation of warmth over the surgical incision
D. Pallor following elevation of the right leg
B. Shortening of the right leg
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Decrease intake of phosphate-containing foods
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B. Spending several hours in the sun daily
C. Increased estrogen levels
D. History of anorexia nervosa
D. History of anorexia nervosa
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse
include about osteoarthritis?
A. Osteoarthritis is caused by autoimmune processes
B. Osteoarthritis lead to a decreased ESR
C. Osteoarthritis affect other organ systems
D. Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body
D. Osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for
treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following statement by the client indicated
understanding of the teaching?
A. I will take the medication in the evening
B. I will drink a full glass of milk with the medication
C. I will take the medication at mealtime
D. I will sit upright after taking the medication
D. I will sit upright after taking the medication
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the ED for an intentional overdose
of opioids. The client states "I feel so alone. No one can help me." Which of the
following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
A. Lets finish your admission and then talk about your feelings.
B. How come you feel that no one can help you when you are receiving help now?
C. Why do you feel that no one can help you?
D. I would like to sit and talk with you.
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D. I would like to sit and talk with you.
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use
disorder. The client repeatedly ask personal questions about the nurse. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client.
B. Answer the personal inquiry question matter-of-factly.
C. Tell the client that interest in someone beside himself is an indication of
improvement.
D. Request that personal questions be asked after the counseling session is over.
A. Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who states, "I think i might
have a problem with alcohol." Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A.Provide the client with information about a 12 step recovery program.
B. Encourage the client to accept responsibility for his alcohol use.
C. Teach the client alternate coping mechanisms to use in place of alcohol.
D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE questionnaire.
D. Ask the client to complete a CAGE questionnaire.
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and is receiving
treatment for alcohol withdrawal. The client reports hand tremors 12 hr after
admission. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. The tremors are permenant due to nerve damage caused by chronic alcohol use.
B. The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
C. Try not to worry about the tremors. Everyone has these during alcohol
withdrawal.
D. The tremors are an indication of seizures that are associated with alcohol
withdrawal.
B. The tremors will persist for a few days as you withdrawing from alcohol.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a sudden onset of severe back pain of
unknown origin. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to
encourage discussion with the client?
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