1. The nurse auscultates crackles throughout all lung fields and measures a heart rate of 132 bpm, a
respiratory rate of 30, and blood pressure of 102/54
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esophagectomy. Which action will the nurse take first?
1. Place the client on continuous pulse oximetry.
2. Monitor the client for changes in blood pressure.
3. Notify the health care provider.
4. Assist the client to use the incentive spirometer.
2. The nurse assigns a client diagnosed with cancer who is receiving chemotherapy to a nursing
assistive personnel (NAP). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include?
1. Perform hand hygiene frequently.
2. Wear a mask when entering the room.
3. Monitor the roommate for signs of infection.
4. Monitor the amount of protein the client eats.
3. The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with a bone infection. The client was given
intravenous morphine 3 hours ago and cannot have another dose for an hour. The client reports pain
that is rated as 6 out of 10. The nurse implements several nonpharmacological approaches. The
client’s pain level is now a 3 out of 10. Which action should the nurse take next?
1. Notify the health care provider.
2. Administer the morphine early.
3. Instruct the client that the next dose cannot be given for an hour.
4. Ask the client what is an acceptable pain level.
4. The nurse provides care for a client who was in a car accident as the result of falling asleep at the
wheel. The client reports only being able to sleep 3 to 4 hours a night over the past month, due to
stress. The client reports waking up frequently during the night. Which outcome is most appropriate
for the nurse to include in the client’s plan of care?
1. Client will verbalize a plan to implement a sleep promoting program within the next
week.
2. Client will fall asleep with less difficulty over the next 2 weeks.
3. Client will achieve a more normal sleep pattern within 2 to 4 weeks.
4. Client will achieve an improved sense of adequate sleep over the next 4 weeks.
5. The nurse reviews medications prescribed for a client recovering from surgery. Which prescription
causes the nurse the most concern?
1. Diphenhydramine 50 mg PO at bedtime, as needed.
2. Furosemide 40 mg IV q.d.
3. Morphine sulfate 2 mg IV every hour, as needed, for pain.
4. Oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
6. The nurse reads the result of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test on a client with no known risk factors for
TB. Which finding will the nurse interpret as a positive result?
1. Erythema of 5 or more millimeters.
2. Induration of 5 or more millimeters.
3. Induration of 10 or more millimeters.
4. Induration of 15 or more millimeters.
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7. The nurse provides care to an older adult client suspected of being a victim of physical abuse. Which
action is appropriate for the nurse to implement when providing care to the client? (Select all that
apply.)
1. Place the client in a single room near the nurses’ station.
2. Assess the client for bilateral injuries in ankles or wrist.
3. Identify, collect, and preserve physical evidence of abuse.
4. Take photographs to document signs of physical abuse.
5. Use standardized tool to screen for elder mistreatment.
8. A client receiving an enema reports cramping and discomfort when the nurse releases the clamp
and places the container 12 inches above the client’s hip level. Which action will the nurse take next?
1. Instruct the client to take deep breaths.
2. Discontinue the enema.
3. Clamp the tubing.
4. Lower the enema bag below the level of the hips.
9. The nurse assesses clients waiting to be seen by the health care provider. Which client does the
nurse identify to be seen first?
1. Client with myasthenia gravis reporting double vision and drooping of the right eye lid.
2. Client with a flat 9 mm induration area at the site of a tuberculin skin test placed 48
hours ago.
3. Client with a mean arterial pressure of 80 mm Hg.
4. Client with lung disease reporting dyspnea after walking up stairs.
10. A client experiences wide QRS complexes on telemetry, numbness of the feet, and tingling of both
hands. Which medication will the nurse question before administering to this client?
1. Diltiazem.
2. Furosemide.
3. Spironolactone.
4. Metoprolol tartrate.
11. The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse notes the client has
vomited a large amount of bloody emesis. Which action should the nurse take first?
1. Measure the vomitus before dumping it.
2. Assess the client’s last platelet count.
3. Notify the health care provider.
4. Complete a head to toe assessment.
12. The nurse is teaching a client who has undergone a cataract extraction with intraocular implant.
Which instruction does the nurse include in the discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)
1. Avoid activities that require bending over.
2. Place an eye shield on the surgical eye at bedtime.
3. Avoid lifting anything over 5 pounds.
4. Contact the surgeon if eye scratchiness occurs.
5. Take acetaminophen for minor eye discomfort.
13. An infant diagnosed with pertussis is being discharged home with the parents. Which information
will the nurse include in the parents’ teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub is effective against pertussis.
2. Family members and others in close contact with the infant should be vaccinated.
3. Airborne isolation precautions are required for 5 days after the start of antibiotic
therapy.
4. Pertussis is most severe for the elderly.
5. Even if a person’s immunization status for pertussis is unknown, it is safe to immunize
again.
14. The nurse reviews the care needs for assigned clients. Which client will the nurse assess first?
1. Client with ulcerative colitis who reports rectal bleeding.
2. Client with an acute kidney injury with a urine output of 100 mL over the past 6 hours.
3. Client with angina pectoris who reports a headache after receiving a dose of prescribed
nitroglycerin.
4. Client with a radioactive implant for cervical cancer who is in the bathroom.
15. The nurse teaches a client how to self-administer nasal drops. Which statement is part of these
instructions?
1. “Occlude one nostril prior to instilling the drops.”
2. “Store the medication vial in the refrigerator between doses.”
3. “Shake the medication vial for several minutes before opening.”
4. “Sit with the neck flexed backward for 5 minutes after instilling the drops.”
16. The nurse assists the code team treating a client with asystole. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) is in process. Which direction by the code team leader requires the nurse to intervene?
1. “Push hard and push fast during compressions.”
2. “Give atropine 1 mg followed by an NS flush.”
3. “Give epinephrine 1 mg every 3 to 5 minutes.”
4. “Continue CPR for 2 minutes and then check rhythm.”
17. The nurse provides care to a 10-month-old infant. For which statement made by the parent will the
nurse intervene? (Select all that apply.)
1. “My child has a two-word vocabulary.”
2. “My child gained 1 ounce this week.”
3. “My child cannot walk unless I hold under the arms.”
4. “My child cries and spreads the arms in and out when I bump the crib.”
5. “My child’s soft spot on top of the head is still open.”
18. The charge nurse assigns several clients to a novice nurse who is fresh off unit orientation. Which
client will the charge nurse assign the novice nurse to provide care during this shift? (Select all that
apply.)
1. A client on airborne precautions for newly diagnosed tuberculosis (TB).
2. A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) discharging
tomorrow.
3. A client diagnosed with acute pneumonia on a bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
machine.
4. A client status postoperative for a vaginal hysterectomy done earlier in the day.
5. A toddler diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) admitted an hour ago.
19. The nurse teaches a group of nursing students about cultural competency. Which strategy will the
nurse include to improve the students' cultural competency? (Select all that apply.)
1. Participate in continuing education classes about culturally congruent care.
2. Develop culturally competent approaches to care.
3. Talk with clients about their cultural views of health.
4. Assess own skill level and seek improvement.
5. Realize that personal preferences can influence the client’s preferences.
20. The nurse manager is concerned about increased instances of client confusion and disorientation
in the intensive care unit (ICU). Which nursing intervention is most effective in resolving this issue?
1. Promote day time periods of sleep.
2. Monitor noise levels during the night.
3. Prioritize and cluster care activities.
4. Turn off TVs and unnecessary lights.
21. The nurse provides care to a client with asthma. Which co-morbid condition does the nurse
identify as a trigger for an acute asthma episode?
1. Psoriasis.
2. Cellulitis.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis.
4. Hiatal hernia.
22. The nurse manager creates a discharge teaching form for clients with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS). Which statement will the manager include on this form? (Select all that apply.)
1. Avoid children who have just gotten a live vaccine.
2. A condom is necessary during sexual activity.
3. Contact sports, such as football, must be avoided.
4. Drug paraphernalia must not be shared with others.
5. Sexual activity must be restricted to a single partner.
23. The nurse provides pain management teaching to an older adult client diagnosed with
osteoarthritis (OA). Which medication does the nurse discuss as the initial treatment of choice for OA
pain?
1. Morphine.
2. Acetaminophen.
3. Ibuprofen.
4. Cyclobenzaprine.
24. The nurse prepares teaching materials to review chest physiotherapy with the parents of a
pediatric client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which observation indicates to the nurse that
additional teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg.
2. Pulse oximetry 88% on room air.
3. Respiratory rate 24 breaths/min.
4. Ecchymosis over the back and lateral chest.
5. Complaint of pain with deep inspiration.
25. The nurse receives a verbal prescription from a health care provider (HCP) during a client
emergency. Which action does the nurse take to ensure client safety? (Select all that apply.)
1. Record the prescription in the client’s medical record.
2. Read back the prescription to verify the accuracy of the prescription.
3. Date and time the prescription that was issued during the emergency.
4. Record the HCPs prescriber number.
5. Document the nurse’s own name and title.
26. A client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) reports nausea to the nurse. Which medication will
the nurse give intravenously for this client's problem? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hydroxyzine.
2. Promethazine.
3. Ondansetron.
4. Aluminum hydroxide.
5. Sucralfate.
27. After being notified that a client is seeking legal counsel about care received while hospitalized,
the nurse manager investigates a staff nurse’s performance regarding the client’s care. Which nursing
action will concern the nurse manager? (Select all that apply.)
1. The nurse mailed prescriptions to the client after discharge.
2. The nurse consulted the wound care nurse for the client’s area of skin breakdown.
3. The nurse found a referral for home care with laboratory results faxed after the client
was discharge.
4. The nurse delegated sterile wound care to nursing assistive personnel (NAP).
5. The nurse administered an oral pain medication when an intramuscular dose was
prescribed.
28. The nurse provides care for an infant who has a fractured femur. Which statement regarding pain
in an infant is accurate? (Select all that apply.)
1. Infants cannot feel pain.
2. Infants cannot express pain.
3. Infants have the same sensitivity to pain as older children.
4. Pain scales do not work well with infants.
5. Absorption of pain medication is faster in an infant than an adult.
29. The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with new onset atrial fibrillation. The client’s health
care provider prescribes a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). What reason will the nurse give to
the client as the primary reason for performing a TEE?
1. To measure the cardiac index.
2. To rule out thrombus in the heart.
3. To estimate the ejection fraction.
4. To observe ventricular wall motion.
30. The nurse provides care for a pediatric client suspected of having the respiratory syncytial virus
(RSV). Which transmission-based precaution does the nurse initiate once influenza and adenovirus are
ruled out for this client?
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