A noisy environment can affect sleep patterns and cause which of the following?
Increased productivity
Decreased blood pressure
Delayed healing
Skin
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Delayed healing
In hospitals and other inpatient facilities, noise creates a problem for patients. Noise causes increased agitation, delayed healing, impaired immune function, and increased blood pressure, heart rate, and stress
A patient is recovering from a major surgery. Which nutrient should be increased to help with healing?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Sugars
Increased protein is an essential nutrient in wound healing
An advancing diet should progress in which order?
Clear liquids, full liquids, light diet, regular diet
Light diet, full liquids, regular diet, clear liquids
Regular diet, light diet, full liquids, clear liquids
Clear liquids, full liquids, light diet, regular diet
Difficulty swallowing increases the risk for aspiration. What is this condition called?
Dyspepsia
Dysphagia
Dyspnea
Dyslexia
Dysphagia
The initial placement of a feeding tube should be confirmed by which method?
Injecting air and listening for a "gurgle"
Asking the patient
Visualizing gastric juices
Obtaining an X-Ray
Obtaining an X-Ray
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who states that for the past week, "I have felt tired during the day and cannot sleep at night." Which responses should the nurse ask when collecting data about the client's difficulty sleeping? (SATA)
A. "Have your working hours changed recently?"
B. "Do you feel confused in the late afternoon?"
C. "Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks? If so, how many cups per day?"
D. "Has anyone ever told you that you seem to stop breathing for a few seconds while you are asleep?"
E. "Tell me about any personal stress you are experiencing."
ACDE
A nurse is talking about ways to help sleep and rest. Which recommendations should the nurse give to their client to promote sleep and rest? (SATA)
A. Practice muscle relaxation techniques.
B. Exercise each morning.
C. Take an afternoon nap.
D. Alter the sleep environment for comfort.
E. Limit fluid intake at least 2 hr before bedtime.
ABDE
A nurse is caring for a client who has been following the facility's routine and bathing in the morning. However, at home, the client always takes a warm bath just before bedtime. Now the client is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Rub client's back for 15 mi before bedtime.
B. Offer client warm milk and crackers at 2100.
C. Allow client to take a bath in the evening.
D. Ask provider for a sleeping medication.
C
A nurse is preparing a presentation at a local community center about sleep hygiene. When explaining REM sleep, which characteristics should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. REM sleep provides cognitive restoration.
B. REM sleep lasts about 90 min.
C. It is difficult to awaken a person in REM sleep.
D. Sleepwalking occurs during REM sleep.
E. Vivid dreams are common during REM sleep.
ACE
A nurse is instructing a client who has narcolepsy about measures that might help with self management. Which statement should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instruction?
A. "I'll add plenty of carbs to my meals."
B. "I'll take a short nap whenever I feel a little sleepy."
C. "I'll make sure I stay warm when I am at my desk at work."
D. "It's okay to drink alcohol as long as I limit it to one drink per day."
B
A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for aspiration. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Give the client thin liquids.
B. Instruct the client to tuck their chin when swallowing.
C. Have the client use a straw.
D. Encourage the client to lie down and rest after meals.
B
A nurse is preparing a presentation about basic nutrients for a group of high school athletes. She should explain that which nutrient provides the body with the most energy?
A. fat
B. protein
C. glycogen
D. carbs
D
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a low-residue diet. The nurse should expect to see which food on the client's meal tray?
A. cooked barley
B. pureed broccoli
C. vanilla custard
D. lentil soup
C
BMI formula
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
A nurse in a senior center is counseling a group of older adults about their nutritional needs and considerations. Which information should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. Older adults are more prone to dehydration than younger adults.
B. Older adults need the same amount of most vitamins and minerals as younger adults do.
C. Many older men and women need calcium supplementation.
D. Older adults need more calories than they did when they were younger.
E. Older adults should consume a diet low in carbs.
ABC
A patient suffers from sleep pattern disturbance. To promote adequate sleep, the most important nursing intervention is:
A. administering a sleep aid
B. synchronizing the medication, treatment, and vital signs schedule
C. encouraging the patient to exercise immediately before sleep
D. discussing with the patient the benefits of beginning a long-term nighttime medication regimen
B
A 22-year old new mother is breastfeeding. You ask her if she is taking the correct quantities of nutrients. Which statement reflects that she understands the dietary guidelines?
A. "I am not concerned with what I am eating."
B. I am taking vitamin doses based on TV."
C. I am taking a daily MVI."
D. I am making eating choices according to the recommended dietary allowances."
D
You receive an order to begin enteral tube feedings. The first step is to:
A. place the patient in a prone position
B. irrigate the tube with normal saline
C. check to see that the tube is properly placed
D. introduce a small amount of fluid into the tube before feeding
D
A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which is a non-heme source of iron?
A. ground beef
B. dried beans
C. salmon
D. turkey
B
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. What should be included in the teaching?
A. 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice
B. 6 medium raw strawberries
C. 1/2 cup boiled Brussel sprouts
D. 2 large, poached eggs
D
A nurse is reviewing dietary recommendations with a group of clients at a health fair. What info should the nurse include?
A. "Fats should be 5% to 15% of daily caloric intake."
B. "Make protein 10% to 35% of total calories each day."
C. "Consume 1500 mL of water from liquids and solids daily."
D. "The body needs 40 mg of iron each day."
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