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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is expressing concern about his assignment with the charge nurse. The nurse states that
he has more work to do than anyone else. Which of the following statements by the charge nurse
demonstrates the conflict resolution strategy of competing?
"i will help you with some of your tasks when i have time."
"We will take a look at the assignments together and attempt to modify the workload you
are concerned about."
"i understand that you are feeling overwhelmed, but everyone is busy."
"i am sorry you feel that way, but i made the assignments and i am sticking to them."
Term 2 of 20
A client who is prescribed metoprolol for hypertension tells the nurse, "I don't want to take this
medication because makes me tired all the time." Which of the following is the appropriate
response?
"this is a common side effect that usually goes away."
"you should stop taking the medication immediately."
"Let's talk with your doctor about other options."
"try taking the medication at night instead of in the morning."
, Term 3 of 20
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about a nonstress test. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
"you will need to drink a gallon of water prior to the test."
"this test will determine if your baby has any genetic defects."
"You will be asked to press a button when you feel your baby move."
"the test usually takes about 2 hours to complete."
Term 4 of 20
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has
Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the client wanders the halls at night and says she is
looking for the bathroom. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to
include in the plan of care?
Establish a bedtime routine.
Turn off the lights in the client's room at bedtime.
Label the client's bathroom door.
Instruct the client to stand up slowly.
Term 5 of 20
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with an older adult client's family about safety
precautions when administering a tap water enema to the client. Which of the following should
the nurse include in the instructions?
Instruct the client to stand up slowly.
Administer 500 mL of tap water.
Instruct the client to bear down during rectal tube insertion.
Warm the tap water to 48.9° C (120° F).
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is expressing concern about his assignment with the charge nurse. The nurse states that
he has more work to do than anyone else. Which of the following statements by the charge nurse
demonstrates the conflict resolution strategy of competing?
"i will help you with some of your tasks when i have time."
"We will take a look at the assignments together and attempt to modify the workload you
are concerned about."
"i understand that you are feeling overwhelmed, but everyone is busy."
"i am sorry you feel that way, but i made the assignments and i am sticking to them."
Term 2 of 20
A client who is prescribed metoprolol for hypertension tells the nurse, "I don't want to take this
medication because makes me tired all the time." Which of the following is the appropriate
response?
"this is a common side effect that usually goes away."
"you should stop taking the medication immediately."
"Let's talk with your doctor about other options."
"try taking the medication at night instead of in the morning."
, Term 3 of 20
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about a nonstress test. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
"you will need to drink a gallon of water prior to the test."
"this test will determine if your baby has any genetic defects."
"You will be asked to press a button when you feel your baby move."
"the test usually takes about 2 hours to complete."
Term 4 of 20
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has
Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the client wanders the halls at night and says she is
looking for the bathroom. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to
include in the plan of care?
Establish a bedtime routine.
Turn off the lights in the client's room at bedtime.
Label the client's bathroom door.
Instruct the client to stand up slowly.
Term 5 of 20
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with an older adult client's family about safety
precautions when administering a tap water enema to the client. Which of the following should
the nurse include in the instructions?
Instruct the client to stand up slowly.
Administer 500 mL of tap water.
Instruct the client to bear down during rectal tube insertion.
Warm the tap water to 48.9° C (120° F).
