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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is collecting a sputum speciem from a client for culture and sensitvity, Which of the
following should the nurse take
instruct the client to rinse with an aseptic mouthwash proir to specimen collection
ask the client to drink water before collection
collect the specimen without any preparation
tell the client to avoid all food and drink for 24 hours
Term 2 of 20
A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a preschooler who is about to undergo an incision
and drainage for cellulitis on the left arm. Which of the following techniques should the nurse
use?
Avoid discussing the procedure to prevent anxiety.
Take the child on a tour of the surgery and recovery areas.
Show the child pictures of surgical instruments only.
Explain the procedure in detail without visual aids.
, Term 3 of 20
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse check prior to administering the medication? (Select all that
apply.)
Electrolytes Serum creatinine PT
Liver function tests Serum glucose BUN
PT Serum potassium INR Serum sodium BUN
CBC Serum calcium PT INR
Term 4 of 20
A nurse is collecting data from an 18-month-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
The toddler can recognize colors.
The toddler can jump in place.
The toddler can say four words.
The toddler can walk without assistance.
Term 5 of 20
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following
tasks is appropriate to delegate to an assistive personnel?
Administer a large-volume enema to a client.
Assess the client's vital signs.
Change the client's IV fluids.
Perform a sterile dressing change.
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is collecting a sputum speciem from a client for culture and sensitvity, Which of the
following should the nurse take
instruct the client to rinse with an aseptic mouthwash proir to specimen collection
ask the client to drink water before collection
collect the specimen without any preparation
tell the client to avoid all food and drink for 24 hours
Term 2 of 20
A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a preschooler who is about to undergo an incision
and drainage for cellulitis on the left arm. Which of the following techniques should the nurse
use?
Avoid discussing the procedure to prevent anxiety.
Take the child on a tour of the surgery and recovery areas.
Show the child pictures of surgical instruments only.
Explain the procedure in detail without visual aids.
, Term 3 of 20
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse check prior to administering the medication? (Select all that
apply.)
Electrolytes Serum creatinine PT
Liver function tests Serum glucose BUN
PT Serum potassium INR Serum sodium BUN
CBC Serum calcium PT INR
Term 4 of 20
A nurse is collecting data from an 18-month-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
The toddler can recognize colors.
The toddler can jump in place.
The toddler can say four words.
The toddler can walk without assistance.
Term 5 of 20
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following
tasks is appropriate to delegate to an assistive personnel?
Administer a large-volume enema to a client.
Assess the client's vital signs.
Change the client's IV fluids.
Perform a sterile dressing change.
