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1. The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of
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(Atrovent). Which statement, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is
effective?
1. “I should use this medicine to stop the coughing that leads to an asthma attack”
2. “I should use this medicine if I begin to have an asthma attack”
3. “I should use this medicine right after I have an asthma attack”
4. “I should use this medicine to prevent an asthma attack”
Answer#2
2. An older client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging MRI procedure. Which of
the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, should be reported to the
technician before the test?
1. “I take medication to control my blood pressure”
2. “I have had diabetes for about 10 years now”
3. “I had a knee replacement 5 years ago”
4. “I am allergic to penicillin and sulfa medications”
Answer#3
3. The nurse makes the following observations of a 6 hour old newborn: axillary
temperature 96.4 F (35.8 C), apical pulse 148, respirations irregular at 48/minute, black
sticky stool, blood glucose 60mg/dL. It is most important for the nurse to take which
action?
1. Feed the newborn 30mL of infant formula
2. Administer low flow oxygen to the newborn
3. Wrap the newborn in a warmed blanket
4. Perform a guaiac test on the newborns stool
Answer#3
4. A client is returned to the unit at 10AM after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. The
nurse plans to get the patient out of bed for the first time at 4PM. It is MOST
important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
1. Turn the patient from side to side at 2 PM
2. Offer pain medication to the patient at 3:30PM
3. Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer at 3PM
4. Cough and deep-breathe the patient at 2:30PM
Answer#1
5. The activity therapy staff takes a group of psychiatric patients on a trip to the zoo. The
nurse should intervene with which of the following patients before their departure?
1. A 50 year old female who is having difficulty with sleeping, eating, and social
interaction.
2. A 40 year old male who just received his third dose of trazodone (Desyrel) and is 20
pounds overweight.
3. A 42 year old female who has problems with decision making who paces
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continuously, wringing her hands.
4. A 38 year old female who is receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and is wearing a
sundress without a hat or sunglasses.
Answer#4 (photosensitivity;causes sensitivity to sun)
6. A patient experiences skin eruptions due to an allergic reaction to a medication. The
nurse demonstrates the BEST documentation with which of the following?
1. “Patient complains of rash and itching over most of his body. Patient is concerned
about how it looks”
2. “Multiple red welts noted over trunk and both arms. Patient states that welts itch”
3. “Allergic skin reaction to medication experienced by patient. Started several hours
ago”
4. “Vital signs stable. Patient scratching arms and chest area frequently”
Answer#2
7. An older client diagnosed with emphysema is admitted to the psychiatric unit for
treatment of bipolar disorder. The client receives oxygen per nasal cannula. The client
expresses concern to the nurse that someone will come in and change the amount of
oxygen the client is receiving. INITIALLY, the nurse should take which of the following
actions?
1. Schedule an in-service with the staff about emphysema
2. Place a sign above the patient’s bed stating that the oxygen level is not to be
changed
3. Tell the patient she will be well cared for in the hospital
4. Convey the patient’s concern to the nursing staff
Answer#2
8. A teenager has a positive home pregnancy test and comes to the prenatal clinic. The girl
is uncertain of the date of her last menstrual period. The nurse palpates the uterine fundus
midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. Which statement by the nurse
is BEST?
1. “You are 24 weeks pregnant. It is good that you came in for prenatal care”
2. “You are 30 weeks pregnant. Prenatal care is important for you and your baby”
3. “You are 16 weeks pregnant. Let’s talk about what that means”
4. “You are 8 weeks pregnant. Are your periods usually irregular? [Show Less]