Kaplan Predictor Exam New Version 2024 Questions And
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The nurse cares for a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube. Before
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performing oral care, the nurse notes that the client's tracheostomy cuff
is inflated. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action for
the nurse to take? Leave the cuff inflated and suction through the
tracheostomy
A young adult brings a friend to the emergency department and states
that the friend has been using heroin. Which action by the nurse is the
MOST appropriate? Assess oxygen saturation levels.
The client tells the clinic nurse that the client is thinking about using
nicotine polacrilex (Nicorette). Which question is MOST important for
the nurse to ask? "Have you ever had chest pain?"
The nurse cares for the client with a client controlled analgesia (PCA)
pump. The nurse determines that the client has pressed the button 11
times and received 6 doses of morphine during the last hour. Which is
the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take? Ask the client to
describe the pain.
A pregnant woman receives an epidural anesthetic. After administration
of the epidural anesthetic, the client's blood pressure changes from
120/84 to 94/50. Which action by the nurse is MOST appropriate? Place
the client on her left side with her legs flexed
A nursing order, "Increase fluid intake" is written for a client diagnosed
with dehydration. Which finding BEST indicates improving fluid status?
Urinary output of 1,500 mL in 24 hours
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The nurse prepares to administer the initial dose of oral enalapril
(Vasotec) 20 mg in the morning. Which medication should the nurse
question giving to the client? 40 mg oral furosemide (Lasix) in the
morning.
The home care nurse visits a client with a halo fixator traction device.
Which client statement MOST concerns the nurse? "I drove to the
library yesterday."
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with depression. Which
statement by the client indicates improvement? "I have been sleeping 6
hours at night."
The nurse on the maternity unit must accept a transfer client from a
medical/surgical unit. The nurse considers which transfer client
appropriate? A 38-year-old client with a diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus.
The nurse in the out client surgery unit prepares a 4-year-old child for
surgery. It is MOST important for the nurse to make which of these
statements? "Take this doll and show me where the operation will be
done."
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The
client is confused and incontinent of urine. What is the MOST important
action for the nurse to take? Assist the client to a bedside commode
every 2 hours
The nurse cares for a client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus
who has just returned to the surgical acute-care unit after a right
belowknee amputation. The client's capillary blood glucose is 480
mg/dL. The postoperative orders indicate 6 units of regular insulin
subcutaneously should be administered. Which of the following is the [Show Less]