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TEST BANK -
FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING:LATEST TEST
BANK WITH REAL
QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
(LATEST UPDATED)
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse
rate of
48. His blood pressure is within normal limits.
Which finding will help the nurse determine the
cause of the patient's low heart rate? a. The
patient has a fever.
b. The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD).
d. The patient has calcium channel blockers or
digitalis medication prescriptions. - ANSWER-d.
The patient has calcium channel blockers or
digitalis medication prescriptions.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with
leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a
vascular
access (IV) device. Which nursing intervention is a
priority in this procedure? a. Review the procedure
with the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
d. Gather available supplies. - ANSWER-c.
Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
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The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic
who has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding.
The nurse teaches the patient about rest, exercise,
and eating properly and how to utilize deep
breathing and
visualization. What is the primary rationale for the
nurse's actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught
during health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to
teach the extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to
exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage
the pain and loss of personal belongings. -
ANSWER-c. Stress for long periods of time can
lead to exhaustion and decreased resistance to
infection.
The patient was found unresponsive in an apartment
and is being brought to the emergency department.
The patient has arm, hand, and leg edema,
temperature is 95.6° F, and
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hands are cold secondary to a history of peripheral
vascular disease. It is reported that the patient has a
latex allergy. What should the nurse do to quickly
measure the patient's oxygen saturation?
a. Attach a finger probe to the patient's index finger.
b. Place a nonadhesive sensor on the
patient's earlobe.
c. Attach a disposable adhesive sensor to the bridge
of the patient's nose.
d. Place the sensor on the same arm that the
electronic blood pressure cuff is on -
ANSWER-b. Place a
nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector
transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain
spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse
indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission for
this disease? a. "When camping, I will use
sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
TEST BANK -
FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING:LATEST TEST
BANK WITH REAL
QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
(LATEST UPDATED)
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse
rate of
48. His blood pressure is within normal limits.
Which finding will help the nurse determine the
cause of the patient's low heart rate? a. The
patient has a fever.
b. The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD).
d. The patient has calcium channel blockers or
digitalis medication prescriptions. - ANSWER-d.
The patient has calcium channel blockers or
digitalis medication prescriptions.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with
leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a
vascular
access (IV) device. Which nursing intervention is a
priority in this procedure? a. Review the procedure
with the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
d. Gather available supplies. - ANSWER-c.
Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
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The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic
who has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding.
The nurse teaches the patient about rest, exercise,
and eating properly and how to utilize deep
breathing and
visualization. What is the primary rationale for the
nurse's actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught
during health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to
teach the extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to
exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage
the pain and loss of personal belongings. -
ANSWER-c. Stress for long periods of time can
lead to exhaustion and decreased resistance to
infection.
The patient was found unresponsive in an apartment
and is being brought to the emergency department.
The patient has arm, hand, and leg edema,
temperature is 95.6° F, and
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hands are cold secondary to a history of peripheral
vascular disease. It is reported that the patient has a
latex allergy. What should the nurse do to quickly
measure the patient's oxygen saturation?
a. Attach a finger probe to the patient's index finger.
b. Place a nonadhesive sensor on the
patient's earlobe.
c. Attach a disposable adhesive sensor to the bridge
of the patient's nose.
d. Place the sensor on the same arm that the
electronic blood pressure cuff is on -
ANSWER-b. Place a
nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector
transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain
spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse
indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission for
this disease? a. "When camping, I will use
sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
