During an examination, a patient has successfully completed the finger to nose and
rapid alternating movements tests and is able to run each heel down the opposite
shin. The nurse will conclude that the patient's _____ function is intact.
A. Occipital
B. Cerebral
C. Temporal
D. Cerebellar
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, D. Cerebellar
The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability. which definition correctly
describes one's functional abilities? Functional ability:
A. Is the measure of the expected changes of aging that one is experiencing?
B. Refers to the individual's motivation to live independently
C. Refers to the level of cognition present in the older person
D. Refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society
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D. Refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern
society
Which of these is most appropriate to perform on a 9 month old infant at a well child
checkup?
A. Testing for the Ortolani sign
B. Assessment for stereognosis
C. Blood pressure measurement
D. Assessment for the presence of the startle reflex
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A. Testing for the Ortolani sign
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. An
example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment includes
the
A. Patients history of allergies
,B. Patients use of medications at home
C. Last menstrual period 1 month ago
D. 2.5 cm scar on the right lower forearm
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D. 2.5 cm scar on the right lower forearm
A pregnant woman states, I just know labor will be so painful that I won't be able to
stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor. The nurse responds
by stating, oh don't worry about labor so much. I have been through it, and although
it is painful, many good medications are available to decrease the pain. Which
statement is true regarding this response? The nurses reply was :
A. Therapeutic response. By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to this
woman
B. Non-therapeutic response. By Providing false reassurance, the nurse actually cut
off further discussion of the woman's fears
C. Therapeutic response. By providing information about medications available, the
nurse is giving information to the woman.
D. Non therapeutic response. The nurse is essentially giving the message to the
woman that labor cannot be tolerated without medication.
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B. Non-therapeutic response. By Providing false reassurance, the nurse
actually cut off further discussion of the woman's fear
During a staff meeting, nurses discuss the problems with accessing research studies
to incorporate evidence-based clinical decision making into their practice. Which
suggestion by the nurse manager would best help these problems?
A. Forma committee to conduct research studies
B. Post published research studies on the units bulletin boards
, C. Encourage the nurse to visit the library to review studies
D. Teach the nurses how to conduct electronic searchers for research studies
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D. Teach the nurses how to conduct electronic searchers for research
studies
A patient states that the pain medication is not working and rates his post-operative
pain at a 10 on a 1-10 scale. Which of these assessment findings indicates an acute pain
response to poorly controlled pain?
A. Confusion
B. Hyperventilation
C. Increased blood pressure and pulse
D. Depression
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C. Increased blood pressure and pulse
Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the pain experienced by an
older adult?
A. Older adults must learn to tolerate pain
B. Pain is a normal process of aging and is to be expected
C. Pain indicates a pathologic condition or injury and is not a normal process of aging
D. Older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree than the younger individuals
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rapid alternating movements tests and is able to run each heel down the opposite
shin. The nurse will conclude that the patient's _____ function is intact.
A. Occipital
B. Cerebral
C. Temporal
D. Cerebellar
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, D. Cerebellar
The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability. which definition correctly
describes one's functional abilities? Functional ability:
A. Is the measure of the expected changes of aging that one is experiencing?
B. Refers to the individual's motivation to live independently
C. Refers to the level of cognition present in the older person
D. Refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society
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D. Refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern
society
Which of these is most appropriate to perform on a 9 month old infant at a well child
checkup?
A. Testing for the Ortolani sign
B. Assessment for stereognosis
C. Blood pressure measurement
D. Assessment for the presence of the startle reflex
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A. Testing for the Ortolani sign
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. An
example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment includes
the
A. Patients history of allergies
,B. Patients use of medications at home
C. Last menstrual period 1 month ago
D. 2.5 cm scar on the right lower forearm
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D. 2.5 cm scar on the right lower forearm
A pregnant woman states, I just know labor will be so painful that I won't be able to
stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor. The nurse responds
by stating, oh don't worry about labor so much. I have been through it, and although
it is painful, many good medications are available to decrease the pain. Which
statement is true regarding this response? The nurses reply was :
A. Therapeutic response. By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to this
woman
B. Non-therapeutic response. By Providing false reassurance, the nurse actually cut
off further discussion of the woman's fears
C. Therapeutic response. By providing information about medications available, the
nurse is giving information to the woman.
D. Non therapeutic response. The nurse is essentially giving the message to the
woman that labor cannot be tolerated without medication.
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B. Non-therapeutic response. By Providing false reassurance, the nurse
actually cut off further discussion of the woman's fear
During a staff meeting, nurses discuss the problems with accessing research studies
to incorporate evidence-based clinical decision making into their practice. Which
suggestion by the nurse manager would best help these problems?
A. Forma committee to conduct research studies
B. Post published research studies on the units bulletin boards
, C. Encourage the nurse to visit the library to review studies
D. Teach the nurses how to conduct electronic searchers for research studies
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D. Teach the nurses how to conduct electronic searchers for research
studies
A patient states that the pain medication is not working and rates his post-operative
pain at a 10 on a 1-10 scale. Which of these assessment findings indicates an acute pain
response to poorly controlled pain?
A. Confusion
B. Hyperventilation
C. Increased blood pressure and pulse
D. Depression
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C. Increased blood pressure and pulse
Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the pain experienced by an
older adult?
A. Older adults must learn to tolerate pain
B. Pain is a normal process of aging and is to be expected
C. Pain indicates a pathologic condition or injury and is not a normal process of aging
D. Older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree than the younger individuals
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