NURSING EXAMS AND STUDY GUIDES

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is having an infertility work-up and has been told she has scarring of her fallopian tubes. What action by the nurse is best? A. Ask the patient how many sexually transmitted infections she has had. B. Assess the patient for previous vaginal infections and their treatment. C. Gently tell the patient that nothing can be done about scarring of the tubes. D. Question the patient about genetic defects or family history of infertility. ANS: B Chapter: Chapter...

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” Ans: C Feedback: This patient is here to establish care, and because she is new to you, a compr...

1. The nurse is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports frequent vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has hyperemesis gravidarum? a. Ketonuria i. Occurs due to the breakdown of fat secondary to malnutrition or starvation 2. The nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation during a prenatal examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. Blurre...

The nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to a...

Directions To complete this assignment, download the study worksheet. As you study the material for the week, research and answer the following multiple- choice questions. When the worksheet is done, enter your responses in the Week 4 Quiz by Sunday 11:59pm MT. You do not need to submit this form, just complete the Quiz using the answers that you have researched. Questions Which of the following agents is used for the treatment of neutropenia? Erythropoietin. Granulocyte colony-stimulatin...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes all of the following steps, EXCEPT: a. Assessment b. Patient problem c. Planning d. Right Drug ANS: D The nursing process is a five- step decision-making approach that includes: 1) assessment, 2) patient problem, 3) planning, 4) implementation, and 5) evaluation. “Right drug” is one of the “Six Rights” of medication administration. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehensi...

Exam Page 1 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below A: dendrite B: cell body C: nucleus D: axon E: myelin sheath F: schwann cell G: node of ranvier H: axon terminal Exam Page 2 List the four parts of the human brain This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 09-25-2022 11:03:33 GMT -05:00 The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, and cerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges ...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to initiating the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Flush the tube with water. B. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position. C. Cleanse the skin around the tube site. D. Aspirate the tube for residual contents. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position. A nurse is caring for a client who...

Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing ▪ Describe the importance of professional organizations & characteristics of the AACN & SCCM o American Association of Critical-Care Nursing (AACN) ▪ Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellent care ▪ Values: accountability, advocacy, integrity, collaboration, leadership, stewardship, lifelong learning, quality, innovation, and commitment ▪ Benefits of Membership: contin...

Question 1 How could two parents with curly hair (a dominant condition) have boys and girls with straight hair (a recessive condition)? Answer: D. The recessive condition could happen if both parents were heterozygous carriers of the recessive allele. Question 2 What is the role of fossils in supporting the theory of common descent? Answer: C. There have been many fossils of intermediate types discovered that provide strong support for the theory of common descent. Question 3 If ...

1. What does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act forbid U.S. companies to do? Prohibits U.S. firms and individuals from paying bribes to foreign officials to further business deals. 2. What are two basic types of financial instruments? Stocks and Bonds 3. What are secondary markets? Secondary financial markets are where securities are traded after the initial offering. 4. What do cash flows from operating activities report? Operating – day to day operatio...

1. A nurse is planning care for a client following a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Provide the client with plastic eating utensils. Rationale: -The client can use glass dishes and metal silverware to cause self-harm, therefore, the nurse should arrange for the client to have only plastic products on their meal tray. 2. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who appears withdrawn and fearful. Which of t...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? A. Digoxin B. Lorazepam C. Atomoxetine D. Ceftriaxone 2. A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client states "I feel like my incision ripped open" the nurse notes dehiscence of the incision. which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Extend the client’s legs above heart level B. Pla...

1. A nurse is providing teaching about the gastrostomy tube feedings to the parents of a school age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse take? a. Administer the feeding over 30 min. b. Place the child in as supine position after the feeding. c. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days. d. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration. 2. A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an adult client. For which of the following findings should the nurse r...

1. An adult client experiences a gasoline tank fire when riding a motorcycle and is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with full thickness burns to all surfaces of both lower extremities. What percentage of body surface area should the nurse document in the electronic medical record (EMR)? □ 9 % □ 18 % • 36 % □ 45 % □ Rational: according to the rule of nines, the anterior and posterior surfaces of one lower extremity is designated as 18 %of total body surface area (TBSA), so bot...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes all of the following steps, EXCEPT: a. Assessment b. Patient problem c. Planning d. Right Drug ANS: D The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes: 1) assessment, 2) patient problem, 3) planning, 4) implementation, and 5) evaluation. “Right drug” is one of the “Six Rights” of medication administration. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) TOP:...

A bodybuilder’s muscles will display hyperplasia. True Correct Answer False True/False: During pregnancy, uterine enlargement is caused by hypoplasia. True False It’s hypertrophy and hyperplasia. True/False: Persistent dysplasia eventually results in cancer. True False True/False: Endometrial hyperplasia is a normal physiologic occurrence. Pathophysiology NURS 231 Exam Questions Module 1 Exam ...

MODULE 5 Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts True/False: Both carbon dioxide and oxygen are able to bind with hemoglobin. Downloaded by: Examboost | Distribution of this document is illegal S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Correct! True False Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts True/False: Exercise, allergens, and emotion can all contribute to an asthma attack. Correct! True False Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 pts The breathing rate is determined by input from that monitor oxygen, c...

Matrix Worksheet Template Use this document to complete Part 2 of the Module 2 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 1: An Introduction to Clinical Inquiry and Part 2: Research Methodologies This matrix looks at the study of workplace violence against healthcare workers. When clinical problems arise with multiple questions, priority should be given to those questions with the highest consequences or those that occur most frequently (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2018). Research in...

Part A: Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence Research appraisal is vital to assess the outcomes of research evidence and how they impact practice. As the nursing profession continues to evolve, nurses embrace evidence-based practice to improve the care they provide. Appraising a study is essential to ensure that the study is from known and reputable sources, are up-to-date, and can inform clinical decision-making. In this paper, three level I systematic review articles and one leve...