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UBC NURS 300 midterm Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Mr. Richard runs into the emergency department. He screams, "My
wife is bleeding in the car! She is going to die! Quick, do something!
We are losing our baby!" What should the nurse do as a priority?
a. Ask Mr. Richard to say where the car is and then conduct a summary
assessment of the situation
b. Tell a colleague to perform a vaginal examination as quickly as
possible
c. Inform the physician of the urgency of the situation and suggest that
the operating room be prepared
d. Tell Mr. Richard that he must calm down because his screaming is
only making the situation worse and his cooperation is required
Ans: a. Ask Mr. Richard to say where the car is, and then
conduct a summary assessment of the situation.
A client with diarrhea has a physician's order for a bulk lax- ative daily.
The nurse, not realizing that bulk laxatives can help solidify certain
types of diarrhea, concludes that the physician does not know the
client has diarrhea. What is the most accurate way to characterize the
nurse's thinking?
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a. A fact
b. An inference
c. A judgment
d. An opinion
Ans: d. An opinion
3. A client reports feeling hungry but does not eat when food is served.
What should the nurse do?
a. Assess why the client is not eating the food provided
b. Leave the food at the bedside until the client is hun-
gry enough to eat
c. Notify the health care provider that tube feeding may be needed
soon
d. Believe the client is not really hungry
Ans: a. Assess why the client is not eating the food provided
A client who is short of breath benefits from the head of the bed being
elevated. Because this position can result in skin breakdown in the
sacral area, the nurse decides to learn more about the amount of sacral
pressure occurring in other positions. What type of decision making is
the nurse demonstrating in this scenario?
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a. The scientific method
b. The trial and error method c. Intuition
d. The nursing process
Ans: d. The nursing process
A nurse is engaged in the planning phase of the decision-making
process and has set criteria, weighed the priorities, and examined the
alternatives. What is the next step the nurse should take before
implementing the plan?
a. Re-examine the purpose for making the decision
b. Consult the client and family members to determine
their view of the criteria
c. Identify and consider various means for reaching the outcomes
d. Determine the logical course of action should inter- vening problems
arise
Ans: d. Determine the logical course of action should inter -
vening problems arise
A client had hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago and is now on the
rehabilitation unit. Today is the first day the nurse is caring for this
client. The nurse returns the client to his room and helps him into bed
for the night. The client had a difficult time at physiotherapy this
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afternoon, and the nurse has just spent an hour with him, listening to
his concerns about regaining his independence and mobility. What
should the nurse do before leaving the client's room?
a. Inform the client about continued care the next day and wish him
goodnight
b. Tell the client that the lights are being turned out and leave the door
ajar while leaving
c. Ensure the client's call bell is within reach and the bedside rails are in
the upright position
d. Knowing the client has an as-needed (prn) order for a sleeping pill,
ask if he feels he will need a pill tonight
Ans: c. Ensure the client's call bell is within reach and the
bedside rails are in the upright position
A client had a myocardial infarction 3 weeks ago. This client has been
started on one acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) a day, a new anticoagulant,
and a different blood pressure medication. He continues to receive
oxy- gen via nasal prongs. The nurse enters his room to do his morning
assessment, including vital signs. The client tells the nurse he is having
trouble catching his breath. The nurse notes his pulse is above the
normal range, and his respirations seem laboured. The nurse interprets
the situation, draws a conclusion about the client's needs and decides
to take action. What is the best description of this process?
a. Clinical reasoning
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UBC NURS 300 midterm Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Mr. Richard runs into the emergency department. He screams, "My
wife is bleeding in the car! She is going to die! Quick, do something!
We are losing our baby!" What should the nurse do as a priority?
a. Ask Mr. Richard to say where the car is and then conduct a summary
assessment of the situation
b. Tell a colleague to perform a vaginal examination as quickly as
possible
c. Inform the physician of the urgency of the situation and suggest that
the operating room be prepared
d. Tell Mr. Richard that he must calm down because his screaming is
only making the situation worse and his cooperation is required
Ans: a. Ask Mr. Richard to say where the car is, and then
conduct a summary assessment of the situation.
A client with diarrhea has a physician's order for a bulk lax- ative daily.
The nurse, not realizing that bulk laxatives can help solidify certain
types of diarrhea, concludes that the physician does not know the
client has diarrhea. What is the most accurate way to characterize the
nurse's thinking?
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a. A fact
b. An inference
c. A judgment
d. An opinion
Ans: d. An opinion
3. A client reports feeling hungry but does not eat when food is served.
What should the nurse do?
a. Assess why the client is not eating the food provided
b. Leave the food at the bedside until the client is hun-
gry enough to eat
c. Notify the health care provider that tube feeding may be needed
soon
d. Believe the client is not really hungry
Ans: a. Assess why the client is not eating the food provided
A client who is short of breath benefits from the head of the bed being
elevated. Because this position can result in skin breakdown in the
sacral area, the nurse decides to learn more about the amount of sacral
pressure occurring in other positions. What type of decision making is
the nurse demonstrating in this scenario?
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a. The scientific method
b. The trial and error method c. Intuition
d. The nursing process
Ans: d. The nursing process
A nurse is engaged in the planning phase of the decision-making
process and has set criteria, weighed the priorities, and examined the
alternatives. What is the next step the nurse should take before
implementing the plan?
a. Re-examine the purpose for making the decision
b. Consult the client and family members to determine
their view of the criteria
c. Identify and consider various means for reaching the outcomes
d. Determine the logical course of action should inter- vening problems
arise
Ans: d. Determine the logical course of action should inter -
vening problems arise
A client had hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago and is now on the
rehabilitation unit. Today is the first day the nurse is caring for this
client. The nurse returns the client to his room and helps him into bed
for the night. The client had a difficult time at physiotherapy this
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afternoon, and the nurse has just spent an hour with him, listening to
his concerns about regaining his independence and mobility. What
should the nurse do before leaving the client's room?
a. Inform the client about continued care the next day and wish him
goodnight
b. Tell the client that the lights are being turned out and leave the door
ajar while leaving
c. Ensure the client's call bell is within reach and the bedside rails are in
the upright position
d. Knowing the client has an as-needed (prn) order for a sleeping pill,
ask if he feels he will need a pill tonight
Ans: c. Ensure the client's call bell is within reach and the
bedside rails are in the upright position
A client had a myocardial infarction 3 weeks ago. This client has been
started on one acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) a day, a new anticoagulant,
and a different blood pressure medication. He continues to receive
oxy- gen via nasal prongs. The nurse enters his room to do his morning
assessment, including vital signs. The client tells the nurse he is having
trouble catching his breath. The nurse notes his pulse is above the
normal range, and his respirations seem laboured. The nurse interprets
the situation, draws a conclusion about the client's needs and decides
to take action. What is the best description of this process?
a. Clinical reasoning
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