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Chapter 17: Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home Williams: Dewitt's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When the patient complains of vague symptoms of malaise and fatigue and has a low-grade fever, but has no other specific signs of illness, the nurse suspects that this patient is in the prodromal phase of infection (the time immediately before the illness is diagnosed). The nurse should include in the plan of care to: a. incr...

Chapter 26: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations Williams: Dewitt's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse reminds the patient that the salivary glands excrete saliva, which initiates the digestion of: a. proteins. b. starches. c. fats. d. fiber. ANS: B Saliva initiates the digestion of starches. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 459 OBJ: Theory #1 TOP: Functions of the Gastrointestinal System KEY: Nursing Proc...

Chapter 04: The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking Williams: Dewitt's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse who uses the nursing process will: a. help reduce the obvious signs of discomfort. b. help the patient adhere to the primary care provider’s treatment protocol. c. approach the patient’s disorder in a step-by-step method. d. make all significant nursing care decisions involving patient care. ANS: C The nursing process is a co...

Chapter 06: Implementation and Evaluation Williams: Dewitt's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is aware that one of the time flexible tasks to be accomplished would be: a. administering daily insulin 30 minutes before breakfast. b. taking the patient’s vital signs once a day. c. weighing the patient before breakfast. d. monitoring a critical patient’s vital signs every 15 minutes. ANS: B Daily vital signs can be taken at any time ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Florence Nightingale‘s contributions to nursing practice and education: a. are historically important but have no validity for nursing today. b. were neither recognized nor appreciated in her own time. c. were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean War. d. were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds. ANS: C By improving sanitation, nutrition ventilation, and handwashing techniques, Florence Nightingale‘s nurses dramatically reduced th...

Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the best pulse location for the nurse to use when assessing the pulse rate on a 12-month-old infant? a. Brachial b. Apical c. Radial d. Femoral ANS: B Apical pulses are advised for children under age 5 years. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 502 TOP: Physical Assessment KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. The nurse pre...

Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the first sign of hypovolemic shock from postpartum hemorrhage? a. Cold, clammy skin b. Tachycardia c. Hypotension d. Decreased urinary output ANS: B Tachycardia is usually the first sign of inadequate blood volume. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 248 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hypovolemic Shock KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation ...

Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse-midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNM’s scope of practice include? a. Practice independent from medical supervision b. Comprehensive prenatal care c. Attendance at all deliveries d. Cesarean sections ANS: B The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncompli...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points The NP recognizes common symptoms for allergic rhinitis include: Selected Answer: Runny nose and itchy eyes Answers: Bloody nasal discharge Runny nose and itchy eyes Purulent nasal discharge Cough and fever  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Nasal mucosa is typically ________ in allergic rhinitis and _______ in idiopathic rhinitis. Selected Answer: erythematous; pale Answers: pale; erythematous blue; erythematous red; erythematous erythematous; pal...

Question 1 0 out of 1 points There are ______________ (fill in a number) levels of evaluation/management visits. Selected Answer: four Answers: thre e four five six  Question 2 1 out of 1 points The review of systems (ROS) is documented in the Physical Exam section of the visit. Selected Answer: Fals e Answers: True Fals e  Question 3 1 out of 1 points If an NP is sued, it is important that the NP not call the insurance company immediately so as to prevent the rates f...