1 of 51
Term Definition
Which client information A
collected by the nurse reflects a
systemic response to a wound
infection?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Exudate
C. Edema
D. Pain
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True False
2 of 51
Term Definition
The patient is having a difficult
C
time dealing with his AIDS
,diagnosis. He states, "It's not fair.
I'm totally isolated from my
family because of this. Even my
father hates me for this. He
won't even speak to me." The
nurse needs to
a. Assure the patient that his
father will accept his situation
soon.
b. Use therapeutic
communication to establish
trust and caring.
c. Point out that the patient has
no control and that he has to
face the consequences.
d. Tell the patient, "If your father
can't get over it, forget it. You
have to move on."
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True False
Correct definition
B
3 of 51
Term Definition
C
,A patient with a history of stroke
4 years ago resulting in aphasia
(inability to verbally express
thoughts) returns to the surgical
unit after a cholecystectomy.
The surgeon ordered
intravenous pain medication
every 4 hours as needed (PRN)
for postoperative pain. The best
nursing intervention related to
pain control after surgery would
be to:
a. Administer the pain
medication when the patient
becomes restless
b. Wait until the patient
verbalizes that he is
experiencing pain to administer
the pain medication.
c. Assess the patient's level of
pain using a Faces Pain Scale
and administer pain medication
as ordered
d. Administer the pain
medication every 4 hours as the
client can't express pain.
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True False
, 4 of 51
Term Definition
The hospitalized client
A
diagnosed with end-stage
cancer suddenly wants to
discontinue treatment including
no antibiotics, tube feedings,
and mechanical ventilation.
When acting as the client's
advocate, which priority action
should be taken by the nurse?
A. Respect the client's wishes
and indicate those wishes on
the plan of care
B. Notify the client's HCP and
have the client share the
decision with the family
C. Withhold the treatments and
clarify other treatments that the
client wishes to withhold
D. Decide what to do based on
the client's condition if
additional treatment is needed
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True False
Correct definition
B
Term Definition
Which client information A
collected by the nurse reflects a
systemic response to a wound
infection?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Exudate
C. Edema
D. Pain
Give this one a try later!
True False
2 of 51
Term Definition
The patient is having a difficult
C
time dealing with his AIDS
,diagnosis. He states, "It's not fair.
I'm totally isolated from my
family because of this. Even my
father hates me for this. He
won't even speak to me." The
nurse needs to
a. Assure the patient that his
father will accept his situation
soon.
b. Use therapeutic
communication to establish
trust and caring.
c. Point out that the patient has
no control and that he has to
face the consequences.
d. Tell the patient, "If your father
can't get over it, forget it. You
have to move on."
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True False
Correct definition
B
3 of 51
Term Definition
C
,A patient with a history of stroke
4 years ago resulting in aphasia
(inability to verbally express
thoughts) returns to the surgical
unit after a cholecystectomy.
The surgeon ordered
intravenous pain medication
every 4 hours as needed (PRN)
for postoperative pain. The best
nursing intervention related to
pain control after surgery would
be to:
a. Administer the pain
medication when the patient
becomes restless
b. Wait until the patient
verbalizes that he is
experiencing pain to administer
the pain medication.
c. Assess the patient's level of
pain using a Faces Pain Scale
and administer pain medication
as ordered
d. Administer the pain
medication every 4 hours as the
client can't express pain.
Give this one a try later!
True False
, 4 of 51
Term Definition
The hospitalized client
A
diagnosed with end-stage
cancer suddenly wants to
discontinue treatment including
no antibiotics, tube feedings,
and mechanical ventilation.
When acting as the client's
advocate, which priority action
should be taken by the nurse?
A. Respect the client's wishes
and indicate those wishes on
the plan of care
B. Notify the client's HCP and
have the client share the
decision with the family
C. Withhold the treatments and
clarify other treatments that the
client wishes to withhold
D. Decide what to do based on
the client's condition if
additional treatment is needed
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True False
Correct definition
B
