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Check the client's pedal pulses
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has compartment syndrome following the application of a
tast to the leg. Which of the following.. nurse take?
Check the client's pedal pulses
Administer a dose of antlemetic medication
Position the client's leg above the level of the heart
.Apply ice to the extremity
2. A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 micrograms to a client .Aavailable
levothyroxine 0.025 mg/tablet .How many table to the nurse administer per dose?
3. A nurse is providing teaching about home safety to the adult child of an older adult client
who is postoperative following knee replacement surgery.Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include
Place a throw rug over electrical cords
Encourag the client to avoid wearing shoes at home
Mark the edges of the doorway to the house with tape
Ensure that area rugs have rubber backs
4. A nurse manager is reviewing the steps of the progressive discipline process prior to
counseling a staff member who exhibits unprofessional behavior. Identify the sequence of
steps the nurse manager should plan to take in response to the staff member's conduct.
(Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in order of performance. Use all the
steps.)
2- Give the staff member a written earning about the behavior.
1- Verbally remind the staff member of the expected behavior changes.
4- Suspend the staff member from employment at the facility
5- Dismiss the staff member from employment at the facility.
3- Set up a meeting to speak with the staff member about the behavior.
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a multiple sclerosis . Which of the
following statement should the nurse include
Limit your daily intake of high fiber foods
Establish a voiding schedule by urinating exercises every 4 hours
Avoid exercises that increase your body temperatureWear an eye patch over one eye for an entire day before switching
6. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has burns following a
house fire. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Calculate the fluid replacement based on vital signs and urinary output
Determine the location and depth of burns
Administer antibiotics to prevent sepsis.
Check the mouth for smooth and smoky breath
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure injury on the coccyx .Which of the
following should indicateto the nurse that… a stage III pressure injury ?
Bone is exposed within the wound
Shough and eschar is present
Subcutaneous fat is visible
The skin is reddened and intact
8. (OJO) A newly licensed nurse is unsure if an assigned task is within their scope of practice.
which of the following resources should the nurse consult?
Written prescription from the provider
Institutional policies and procedures
Verbal direction from the nurse manager
State Nurse Practice Act
9. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for 1 unit of packed RBCS. Flve minutes
after beginning the transfusion… with chills. After stopping the transfusion, which of the
following actions should the nurse taket?
Infuse 500 mL lactated Ringer's Iv.
Adininister epinephrine subcutaneously.
Document the reaction in the medical record.
Place the blood bag in a biohazard bag before discarding
10. A Nurse is teaching participants at a community center about advance directives. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Assigning a health care surrogate requires legal consultationA client must create a do not resuscitate order when completing advances directives.
Advance directives cannot be changed once implemented.
A health care surrogate makes health care decisions when the client is no longer able.
11. A nurse is teaching a client who plans to begin following vegan dietary guidelines. Which of
the following Information should the nurse
Limit Intake of nuts and legumes.
Choose foods high in vitamin B12
Choose high-fat cheese as a meal substitute.
Limit Intake of foods high in vitamin C
12. OJO A nurse in an emergency department is assesing a client with major depressive
disorder. Which of t nurse take first? Exhibit
Obtain the clients weight
Administer ondansetron to the client for ma
Obtain a blood glucose level
Implement seizure precaution for the client
13. A nurse is assessing the grief response of a client whose child died 6 mONTHS age Which of
the following client statement should.. the provider as an Indication of major depressive
disorder?
I am unable to feel any joy since my child died.
I feel guilty because my child died
I now that will be reunited with my child someday
I am angry that my child died.
14. A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the role of a nurse in disaster planning. Which of the
following is an activity a nurse should engage in to assist in disaster preparedness?
Participate in community drills and mock events.
Vaccinate susceptible children and adults against smallpox
Assess types, levels and scopes of disasters.
Make quarantine preparations for those exposed to anthrax
Rationale: Assess First
15. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following
foods should the nurse provide for this client?
Peanut butter sandwich
Oatmeal with butter
Chicken noodle soup
Celery sticks
16. A nurse is admitting a client who has dementia to a long-term care facility. The client tells
the nurse that she lived in this facility years ago and took care of all the residents byherself. The nurse should document this as which of the following findings?
Agnosia
Projection
Perseveration
Confabulation
17. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who had an exacerbation of COPD. which of
the following information should the nurse including in the teaching?
You should eat hot foods to reduce your sense of fulness during a meal.
While eating, you should drink liquids frequently.
Lunch should be your largest meal of the day
During meals, you should eat foods with a high-calorie content first
18. A nurse is caring for four clients on a medical-surgical unit For which of the following clients
should the nurse complete a medication conciciliation ?
A client who has a prescription for a gallbladder sonogram
A client who transfers from a private room Into a semi-private room
A client who received twice the prescribed dose of a medication
A client who returns to the unit from the PACU following surgery
19. A nurse is Initiating bladder retraining for a client who has urge urinary incontinence. Which
of the following instruction should the nurse…the client ?
Take your diuretic medication with your evening meal
Decrease your intake of cranberry juice
Pan to urinate every 3 hours while you are awake
Limit your fluid Intake to 500 milliters per day. "
20. A nurse realizes that the wrong medication has been administered to a client. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Notify the provider.
B. Report the incident to the nurse manager.
C. Measure the client vital signs.
D. Fill out an incident report.
21. A nurse is teaching a client who had a left below-the-knee amputation 3 days ago. The
nurse should identity that which of the following statement by the client Indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
I will change the wrapping on my left leg once a day at home
I Should avoid moving the joints in my left leg
I might still experience the feeling of numbness and brigling in my leftI can elevate my left leg on a pillow while lying in bed.
22. A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are assigned a group of clients on the unit. Which of
the Following clients should the nurse report to the nurse ?
A client who has a prescription for compression stockings and did not receive them
A client who consumes all the food from their meal tray
A client who requests assistance to use the bedside commode
A client who requests to sit in the bedside chair while watching TV
23. A nurse is preparing to obtain a client signature on an informed consent form. Which of the
following actions should the nurse…
Notify the provider if the client has questions about the procedure
Ask the client to explain his understanding of the procedure.
Inform the client of his right to change his mind
witness the client signing the informed consent form
24. A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has an exacerbation of psoriasis. Which
of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan ?
Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a corticosteroid
Discontinue ultraviolet light therapy If lesions itchy
Scrub external lesions with a pumice stone
Instruct the client to add rubbing alcohol to bath water.
25. A nurse is caring for a client who received a large amount of heparin IV in error. Which of the
following laboratory should the nurse
aPTT
INR
Ferritin level
Albumin level
26. (OJO) A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client following a motor vehicle
crash . The client Glasgow coma scale,, following findings should the nurse expects?
The client opens eyes to sound
The client withdraws from pain.
The client Is oriented times three
The client is unable to obey commands27. A client’s partner tells a staff nurse that he overhears laboratory staff discussing the result
of the client’s biopsy report while on the elevator. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
Report the information to the charge nurse
review confidentiality policies with laboratory employees- would be the job of the
Facility manager or someone who audits or teaches HIPAA stuff
contact the laboratory manager regarding the situation - you are not high enough up the
chain to do that
Notify the facilities legal department - no need to go that far
28. (OJO)A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for hydrocodone PRN . Which of
the following adverse effects should the nurse identify priority for withholding this
medication and notifying the provider ?
Constipation
Hypotension
Urinary retention
Nausea
29. A nurse is performing initial assessment of a newborn. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take to prevent any heat lost thro.. production?
Place the newborns crib away from of on air went to perform the assessment
Evaluate respirations by observing the newborn's uncovered chest for 1 min
Perform the assessment inmediately after bith before removing amniotic fluid
Cover the scale with a warmed blanket before weighing the baby.
30. A nurse is completing an incident report after a client fall. Which of the
following competencies of Quality and Safety Education for Nurse is the use
demonstrating?
A. Quality improvement.
B. Patient centered care
C. Evidence based practice.D. Informatics.
31. A nurse is consulting a pharmacological reference about medication compatibility prior to
administering warfarin a client. Which of should the nurse identify as being incompatible
with warfarin?
Propranolol
Lisinopril
Magnesium hydroxide
Naproxen
32. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client , Which of the following
actions should the nurse take ?
Use an IV catheter that is at least 24-gauge.
Prime the tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride.
Attach a single-line administration set.
Use tubing that does not have a filter in the drip chamber
33. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse
should include that which of following medications can increase the effects of warfarin ?
Nafcilin
Vitamin K
Oral contraceptives
34. A charge nurse is planning a staff education and competence session about operating
newly acquired cardiac monitoring equipment. Which of the following actions should
the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
Caution staff that the equipment is complicated to use.
Require a return demonstration using the equipment.
Provide reinforcement of teaching until the skill is learned.
Wait to offer feedback on staff use of the equipment until the end of the session.
Identify the current level of staff knowledge about the equipment.
35. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract
infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Take a bubble bath after intercourse
Void every 5 to 6 hr during the day
Drink four 240 mL (8 oz) glasses of water each day.
Wear loose-fitting underwear.36. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for radiation therapy to treat
esophageal cancer. Which of the following the nurse make?
Drink mostly clear liquids.
"Use commercial mouthwashes to rinse your mouth.
Soften foods with gravy and sauces
Warm up foods before eating.
37. (OJO) A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed a 2,000 m / 24 hr
fluid restriction .Which of the following fluid should the nurse report to the provider?
Watery stools of 400 ml in 8 hr
Oral intake of 300 ml in 8 hr
Urinary output of 420 ml in 8 hr
Intravenous intake of 240 ml in 8 hr
38. A nurse is helping to prepare a client in the operating room prior to a surgical procedure.
which of the following action should
Leave the client's arms and legs uncovered until after the induction of anesthesia
Remove the client eyeglasses upon arrival to the operating room
Provide padding to the pressure point areas when positioning the client
Minimize conversation with the client to reduce anxiety
39. A nurse manager is reviewing the steps of the progressive discipline process prior to
counseling a staff member who exhibits unprofessional behavior. Identify the sequence of
steps the nurse manager should plan to take in response to the staff member’s conduct.
(Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in order of performance. Use all the
steps.)
Give the staff member a written earning about the behavior. (3)
Verbally remind the staff member of the expected behavior changes. (2)
Suspend the staff member from work for several day employment at the facility. (4)
Dismiss the staff member from employment at the facility. (5)
Set up a meeting to speak with the staff member about the behavior. (1)
40. A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal
bleeding, the nurse does not speak the same language as the client. The client partner and
a 10-year-old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to gather the client’s information?
Request a female translator interpreter through the facility
Ask a student nurse who speaks the same language to translate
Have the child translate
Allow the clients child to translate
41. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has burns following a
house fire. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?Calculate the fluid replacement based on vital signs and urinary output
Determine the location and depth of burns
Administer antibiotics prophylactically to prevent sepsis.
Check the mouth for smooth and smoky breath
42. OJO A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s 24-hrintake is 1.750 mL and output is 425 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
Compare the client’s wight to the previous day.
Reduce the client’s sodium intake.
Encourage the client to change positions frequently.
Administer furosemide to the client.
43. A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has sickie cell anemia and is in vaso-acclusive
crisis. Which of the following action the nurse….
Increase oral fluid intake
Promote active range of motion exercises
Apply cold compresses to the affected areas
Prepare for a transfusion of platelets
44. A nurse is talking with another nurse on the unit and smells alcohol on her breath.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Confront the nurse about the suspected alcohol use.
B. Inform another nurse on the unit about the suspected alcohol use.
C. Ask the nurse to finish administering medications and then go home.
D. Notify the nursing manager about the suspected alcohol use.
45. A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately post-operative following hip arthroplasty,
which of the following considerations should the nurse take when positioning the client?
A. Place the client’s heels directly against the bed mattress.
B. Ensure that the client’s hips remain in an abducted position.
C. Maintain the client in a supine position for the first 24 hr. after surgery.
D. Flex the client’s hip up to 120° when sitting in a chair.
46. OJO P[access device .Which of the following …. the child's family member Indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
I can expect my child to resume playing sports within 48 hours
"Twill replace the dressing in 24 hours with an occlusive dressing"
If my child develops an elevated temperature. I will contact you "
I should encourage a dally shower to keep the insertion site clean.
47. A nurse is caring for a client who wears glasses. Which of the following actions shouldthe nurse take?
A. Store the glasses in a labeled case.
B. Clean the glasses with hot water.
C. Clean the glasses with a paper towel.
D. Store the glasses on the bedside table.
48. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about measures to take when caring
for a client who is on contact precautions. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Remove the protective gown after leaving the client
Wear a mask when changing the linens in the client’s room.
Place the client in a room with negative air pressure
Wear gloves when providing care to the client.
49. A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately postoperative following a subtotal
thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Calcium gluconate.
B. Sodium bicarbonate.
C. Potassium chloride.
D. Sodium phosphate.
50. The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral
contraceptives. Which of the following conditions in the client’s history is a contradiction to
the use of oral contraceptives?
A. Hyperthyroidism.B. Thrombophlebitis.
C. Diverticulosis.
D. Hypocalcemia.
E.
51. A nurse is planning on care for a client who is recovering from an acute myocardial
infarction that occurred 3 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
A. Perform an ECG every 12 hr.
B. Place the client in a supine position while resting.
C. Draw a troponin level every 4hr.
D. Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consultation.
52. A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately post-operative following hip arthroplasty,
which of the following considerations should the nurse take when positioning the client?
A. Place the client’s heels directly against the bed mattress.
B. Ensure that the client’s hips remain in an abducted position.
C. Maintain the client in a supine position for the first 24 hr. after surgery.
D. Flex the client’s hip up to 120° when sitting in a chair.
53. A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately postoperative following a subtotal
thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Calcium gluconate.
B. Sodium bicarbonate.
C. Potassium chloride.
D. Sodium phosphate.
54. A nurse is caring for an adult client who has prescriptions for multiple medications. Which
of the following (Unable to read) as an age-related change that increases the risk for
adverse effects from this medication?
A. Rapid gastric emptying.
B. Prolonged medication half-life.
C. Increased medication elimination.
D. Decreased medication sensitivity.
55. (Ojo) A nurse manager is planning to promote client advocacy among staff in a medical
unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage staff to implement the principle of paternalism when a client is having difficulty
making a choice.B. Tell staff explain procedures to clients before obtaining informed consent.
C. Instruct unit staff to share personal experiences to help clients make decisions.
56. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse
should include that which of the following medications can increase the effects of warfarin.
Nafcillin
Aspirin
Vitamin k
Oral contraceptives
57. 101. A nurse is consulting a pharmacological reference about medication compatibility prior
to administering warfarin to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse
identify as being incompatible with warfarin?
Propranolol
Lisinopril
Magnesium hydroxide
Naprox…
58. A charge nurse is planning a staff education and competency session about operating newly
acquired cardiac monitoring equal. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan?
(Select all that apply.)
Wait to offer feedback on staff use of the equipment until the end of the session
Require a return demonstration using the equipment
Caution staff that the equipment is complicated to use
Provide reinforcement of teaching until the skill is learned
Identify the current level os staff knowledge about the equipment
59. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis
following a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following actions by the nurse best
promotes communications among staff caring for the client?
Noting changes in the treatment plan in the client’s medical record
Recording the client’s progress in the nurses’ notes
Posting swallowing precautions at the head of the client’s bed
Having interdisciplinary team meetings for the client on a regular basis
60.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.
Place the child in as supine position after the feeding.
Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days.Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration.
61. A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an adult client. For which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Potassium level 4.2 mEq/L.
B. Apical pulse
58/min.
C. Digoxin level
1 ng/ml. nivel
D. Constipation
for 2 days.
62. A nurse is talking with another nurse on the unit and smells alcohol on her breath.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
E. Confront the nurse about the suspected alcohol use.
F. Inform another nurse on the unit about the suspected alcohol use.
G. Ask the nurse to finish administering medications and then go home.
H. Notify the nursing manager about the suspected alcohol use.
63. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sickle-cell anemia. Which of the
following manifestations indicates acute chest syndrome and should be
immediately reported to the provider?
A. Substernal retractions.
B. Hematuria.
C. Temperature 37.9 C (100.2 F).
D. Sneezing.
64. A nurse is evaluating the response to the plan of care for a client who is grieving the death
of a partner. Which of the following nurse identify as indicating that the client is
experiencing maladaptive grieving ?
The client openly expresses anger when discussing the partner death
The client has joined a support group
The client reports having good and bed days
The client reports feelings of guilt about the partner death
65. A nurse is helping to prepare a client in the operating room prior to a surgical procedure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Leave the client's arms and legs uncovered until after the induction of anesthesia.
Remove the cent's eyeglasses upon to the operating room
Provide padding to the pressure point areas when positioning the client
Minimize conversation with the client to reduce anxiety
66. A nurse is providing care for a client who is in the advance stage of amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis. (ALS). Which of the following referrals is the nurse’s priority?
A. Psychologist.
B. Social worker.
C. Occupational therapist.
D. Speech-language pathologist.
67. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm3.
B. Platelets 150,000/mm3.
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L. rate 5 a 40 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75 mm/hr para los hombres 0 a 22 y las mujeres de o a 29
68. A nurse is preforming a gastric lavage for a client who has upper gastrointestinal
bleeding. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
A. Instill 500 ml of solution through the NG tube.
B. Insert a large-bore NG tube.
C. Use a cold irrigation solution.
D. Instruct the client to lie on his right side.69. A nurse is caring for a client admitted for alcohol use disorder who reports using alcohol
nurse take to assist the client… the nurse take to assist the client in maintaining self-control
of the behavior?
Provide the client with periods of alone time for reflection on their behavior
Discuss strategies with the client to reduce alcohol consumption gradually
Give positive feedback to the client for using adaptive coping strategies
Have the client's partner assume responsibility for monitoring the clients alcohol intake
70. A nurse is caring for a client who is comatose and has advance directives that indicate the
client does not want life-sustaining measures. The client’s family want the client to have
life-sustaining measures. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
Arrange for an ethics committee meeting to address the family’s concerns.
Support the family’s decision and initiate life-sustaining measures.
Complete an incident report.
Encourage the family to contact an attorney.
71. A nurse is caring for a client who wears glasses. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
Store the glasses in a labeled case.
Clean the glasses with hot water.
Clean the glasses with a paper towel.
Store the glasses on the bedside table.
72. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client that it is safe to eat which of the following
foods while taking this medication?
A. Avocados
b. Whole grain bread
c. Pepperoni pizza
d. Smoked salmon73. A nurse is planning on care for a client who is recovering from an acute myocardial
infarction that occurred 3 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
A. Perform an ECG every 12 hr.
E. Place the client in a supine position while resting.
F. Draw a troponin level every 4hr.
G. Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consultation.
74. The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral
contraceptives. Which of the following conditions in the client’s history is a contradiction to
the use of oral contraceptives?
F. Hyperthyroidism.G. Thrombophlebitis.
H. Diverticulosis.
I. Hypocalcemia.
75. A nurse is caring for a client who request the creation of a living will. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and the client.
B. Evaluate the client’s understanding of life-sustaining measures.
C. Determine the client’s preferences about postmortem care.
D. Request a conference with the client’s family.
76. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for radiation therapy to treat esophageal
cancer. Which of the following should the nurse make?
Drink mostly clear liquids
Use commercial mouthwashes to rinse your mouth
Soften foods with gravy and sauces
Warm up foods before eating
77. A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed a 2,000 Ml/ hr fluid restriction.
Which of the following fluids should the nurse report to the provider?
Water stools of 400Ml in 8 hr
Oral intake of 300 ml in 8 hr
Urinary output of 420 ml in 8 hr
Intravenous intake of 240 ml in 8 hr
78. A nurse is caring for a client who has colon cancer and is terminality III. The client states I can believe
going to die .Which of the following statement should the nurse make?
Tell me what is Important to you right now
Your doctor will make sure you wont be in much pain
I felt the same way you re feeling when my mother died
It might be comforting to pray for spiritual assistance
79. A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first ?
Palpate the pulse distal to the cast
Position the casted extremity on a pillow
Place an ice pack over the cast
Teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry
80. A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding, thenurse does not speak the same language as the client. The client partner and a 10-year-old child are
accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client’s
information?
a. Request a female translator interpreter through the facility
b. Ask a student nurse who speaks the same language to translate
c. Have the child translate
d. Allow the clients partner to translate
81. A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply)
A. Keep objects in the client’s room in the same place.
B. Ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the client’s room.
C. Approach the client from the side.
D. Allow extra time for the client to perform tasks.
E. Touch the client gently to announce presence.
82. A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has questions about
the disease. To research the nurse should identify that which of the following electronic database has
the most comprehensive collection of nursing (Unable to read) articles?
A. MEDLINE
B. CINAHL.
C. ProQuest.
D. Health Source.
83. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing newly admitted client who is experiencing
drooling and hoarseness following a burn injury. Which of the following should actions the nurse
take first?
A. Obtain a baseline ECG.
B. Obtain a blood specimen for ABG analysis.
C. Insert an 18-gauge IV catheter.
D. Administer 100% humidified oxygen.84. A nurse is planning care for a client who has unilateral paralysis and dysphagia following a
right hemispheric stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?
A. Place food on the left side of the client’s mouth when he is ready to eat.
B. Provide total care in performing the client’s ADLs.
C. Maintain the client on bed rest.
D. Place the client’s left arm on a pillow while he is sitting.
85. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving brachytherapy for treatment of prostate cancer. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Limit the client’s visitors to 30 min per day.
Discard the client’s linens in a double bag.
Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag
Cleanse equipment before removal from the client room
86. A nurse is teaching a client about using a 3-point gait for crutch-walking. Which of the following actions
by the client understanding … teaching ?
Advances the affected leg first prior to the nonaffected leg
Uses both crutches when advancing the affected leg
Applies full weight on the affected side when advancing crutches
Planes weight on the axilla when advancing crutches
87. A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding, the
nurse does not speak the same language as the client. The client partner and a 10-year-old child are
accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client’s
information?
Request a female translator interpreter through the facility
Ask a student nurse who speaks the same language to translate
Have the child translate
Allow the clients child to translate
88. A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requires augmentation of labor. Which of the following
conditions should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to the use of oxytocin?
A. Diabetes mellitus.Shoulder presentation.
Post term withhydramnios.
Chorioamnionitis
89. A nurse manager is reviewing the steps of the progressive discipline process prior to counseling a staff
member who exhibits unprofessional behavior. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse manager
should plan to take in response to the staff members conduct
Give the staff member a writing warning about the behavior
Verbally remind the staff member of the expected behavior changes
Suspend the staff member from work for several days
Dismiss the staff member from employment at the facility
Set up a meeting to speak with the staff member about the behavior
90. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile wound irrigation and dressing change for a client. Which of
the following actions by the nurse indicates a break in surgical aseptic technique?
Applying a sterile gown after applying a sterile mask
Balancing the bottle on the sterile basin while pouring the liquid
Placing the supplies on the sterile filed and leaving a 1- inch perimeter
Putting on sterile gloves after preparing the sterile field
91. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following should the
nurse identify as a manifestation of pulmonary congestion?
A. Frothy, pink sputum.
B. Jugular vein distention.
C. Weight gain.
D..Bradypnea92. A nurse is obtaining a clients manual blood pressure and is having difficulty auscultating sounds .Which of
the following actions should the nurse …?
Use the palpatory method to determine biood pressure
Deflate the cuff quickly
. Place the arm above the level of the client's heart
Apply the largest cuff available.
93. A nurse is caring for a 5-month-old infant who has manifestations of severe dehydration and a
prescription for paternal fluid therapy. The guardian asks. “What are the indications that my baby
needs an IV?” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. “Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears”
B. “Your baby needs an IV because her fontanels are budging”
C. “Your baby needs an IV because she is breathing slower than normal”
D. “Your baby needs an IV because her heart rate is decreasing”
94. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. “Taking furosemide can cause your potassium levels to be high”
B. “Eat foods that are high in sodium”
C. “Rise slowly when getting out of bed”
D. “Taking furosemide can cause you to be overhydrated”
95. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse take?
A. Allow the client enough time to perform rituals.
B. Give the client autonomy in scheduling activities.
C. Discourage the client from exploring irrational fears.
D. Provide negative reinforcement for ritualistic behaviors
96. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports taking ST. John’s wort along with
citalopram. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions as a result of
an interaction between these substances?
A. Serotonin syndrome
B. Tardive dyskinesiaPseudo parkinsonism.
C. Acute dystonia.
97. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The client continues to display
aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Confront the client about this behavior.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Speak assertively to the client.
D.Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
98. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
E. “Taking furosemide can cause your potassium levels to be high”
F. “Eat foods that are high in sodium”
G. “Rise slowly when getting out of bed”
H. “Taking furosemide can cause you to be overhydrated”
99. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse take?
A. Allow the client enough time to perform rituals.
B. Give the client autonomy in scheduling activities.
C. Discourage the client from exploring irrational fears.
D. Provide negative reinforcement for ritualistic behaviors
100. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports taking ST. John’s wort along with
citalopram. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions as a result of
an interaction between these substances?
D. Serotonin syndrome
E. Tardive dyskinesia
Pseudo parkinsonism.
F. Acute dystonia.101. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The client continues to
display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Confront the client about this behavior.
C. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Speak assertively to the client.
D.Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.102. A nurse is calculating a client's expected date of delivery. The clients fast menstral period began April 12
Using Nagele’s rule, what date should the nurse determine to be the client’s expected delivery date?
A nurse is discussing group treatment and therapy with a client. The nurse should include which of
the following as being a characteristic of a therapeutic group?
A. The group is organized in an autocratic structure.
B. The group encourages members to focus on a particular issue. (
C. The group must be led by a licensed psychiatrist.
D. The group encourages clients to form dependent relationships.
103. A nurse manger is reviewing documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
notations by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
UNSURE IF ON THE REPORT
A. “OOB with assistance for breakfast”
B. “Given 2 mg MSO4 IM for report of pain”
C. “Dressing changed qd”
D. “Administered 8 u regular insulin sq.”
104. A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a school-age child. Identify the actions the nurse
should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use
all the steps.)
1. Apply pressure to the lacrimal punctum.5
2. Ask the child to look upward. 2
3. Pull the lower eyelid downward. 3
4. Instill the drops of medication. 4
5. Place the child in a sitting position. 1105. A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a language different from the nurse. Which of
the following should the nurse take?
A. Request an interpreter of a different sex from the client.
B. Request a family member or friend to interpret information for the client.
C. Direct attention toward the interpreter when speaking to the client.
D. Review the facility policy about the use of an interpreter.
106. A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving oxytocin. Which of the
following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
ON THE REPORT needs double checking
A. Urine output 20 ml/hr.
A. Montevideo units constantly 300 mm Hg.
B. FHR pattern with absent variability.
C. Contractions every 5 min that last 30 seconds.
107. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one licensed practical
nurse LPN and one assistive personal AP. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first to manage her time effectively?
Develop an hourly time frame for tasks
Schedule daily activities
Determine goals of the day
Delegate tasks to the AP
108. A public health nurse is managing several projects for the community. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse identify as a primary prevention
strategy?
A. Teaching parenting skills to expectant mothers and their partners.
B. Conducting mental health screenings at the local community center.
C. Referring client who have obesity to community exercise programs.D. Providing crisis intervention through a mobile counseling unit.
109. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will take sucralfate with meals three times per day”
b. “I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine”
c. “I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day”
d. “I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain”
110. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving packed RBCs. Which of the following
findings indicate fluid overload?
A. Low back pain.
Dyspnea.
Hypotension.
Thready pulse.
111. A nurse is providing teaching about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to a client. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
I. “The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when you push the button twice.”
J. “You can adjust the amount of pain medication you receive by pushing on the keypad.”
K. “Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating plasma medication levels.”
L. “You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control.”
112. A nurse is preparing to administer an autologous blood product to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the client?
E. Match the client’s blood type with the type and cross match specimens.
F. Confirm the provider’s prescription matches the number on the blood component.
G. Ask the client to state the blood type and the date of their last blood donation.
H. Ensure that the client’s identification band matches the number on the blood unit.
113. A nurse is performing physical therapy for a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates the need for a referral to physical
therapy?
B. “I noticed that I am having a harder time holding on to my toothbrush”C. “Lately, I feel like my feet are freezing up, as they are stuck to the ground”
D. “Sometimes, I feel I am making a chewing motion when I’m not eating”
114. A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Increased creatine.
B. Increased
hemoglobin. C.
Increased
bicarbonate.
D. Increased calcium.
115. A nurse is teaching at a community health fair about electrical fire prevention. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Use three pronged grounded plugs.
B. Cover extension cords with a rug.
C. Check the tingling sensations around the cord to ensure the electricity is working.
D. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cord.
116. A charge nurse is recommending postpartum client discharge following a local
disaster. Which of the following should the nurse recommend for discharge?
B. A 15-year-old client who delivered via emergency cesarean birth 1 day ago.
C. A client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 6 hr. ago for a postpartum hemorrhage.
D. A client who delivered precipitously 36 hr. ago and has a second-degree perineal laceration.
E. A 42 yoars old client who has preeclampsia and BP of 166/110 mmHG
117. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
medication appears different than what they take at home. Which of the following
responses should the nurse take?
137 “I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed”138 “Do you know why this medication is being prescribed to you?”
139 “I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication”
Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication
118. A community health nurse is developing a plan to improve the communitys environmental health.
which of the following action nurse take first?
Establish a timeframe for environmental improvements.
Encourage community Involvement in environmental improvement
Request funding from community organizations
Collect information about the community's environmental status
119. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has been having lithium carbonate
for the past 12 months. The nurse notes a lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L. Which of the following
orders from the provider should the nurse expect?
E. Withhold the next dose.F. Increase the dosage.
G. Discontinue the medication.
H. Administer the medication.
120. A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following should the nurse
report to the provider?
Pulse 140/min
Closed anterior fontanel
Respiratory rate 26/min
Abdominal breathing
121. A nurse is reviewing legal issues in health care with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Place copies of incident reports in client’s medical records
Overestimate clients acuilty to prevent short staffing
Ensure that each client has a living will on file prior to treatment
Obtain personal professional liability insurance coverage
122. A nurse is planning care for a child who has neutropenia due to leukemia. Which of the following
Interventions should the nurse Include in the plan of care?
Screen the child's visitors for active Infections.
Initiate Prepare the child for a platelet transfusion.
Prepare the child for a platelet transfusion.
Monitor the child for indications of active bleeding123. A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he
needs to have a bowel movement and the nurse offers a bed pan. The client states. “I’ve always used the
bathroom. “Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
“Tell me what concerns you have about using a bed pan.”
“I will have the physical therapist ambulate you to the bathroom.”
“You have to use the bed pan for you own safety.”
“Make sure to use nearby furniture to support yourself when walking to the bathroom.
124. A newly licensed nurse is unsure if an assigned task is within their scope of practice. which of the following
resources should the nurse consult?
Written prescription from the provider
Institutional policies and procedures
Verbal direction from the nurse manager
State Nurse Practice Act
125. A Nurse is teaching participants at a community center about advance directives. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Assigning a health care surrogate requires legal consultation
A client must create a do not resuscitate order when completing advances directives.
Advance directives cannot be changed once implemented.
A health care surrogate makes health care decisions when the client is no longer able.
126. A nurse is reviewing the facility’s safety protocols considering newborn abduction with the parent
of a newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I. “Staff will apply identification band after first bath”
J. “I will not publish public announcement about my baby’s birth”
K. “I can remove my baby’s identification band as long as she is in my room”
L. “I can leave my baby in my room while I walk in the hallway”
127. A nurse is planning care for four clients who are at risk for fluid imbalances. The nurse should identity that
which of the following client for fluid volume excess?
A client who has ulcerative colitis
A client who has an exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease
A client who has diabetes insipidus
A client who has advanced stage liver cirrhosis
128. A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube The high pressure alarmis
beeping and the.. experiencing respiratory distress. the nurse is unable to determine the cause pf the alarm. Which of
the following actions should the nurse …
Deliver breaths manually with a resuscitation bag
Decrease the ventilation flow rate
Reevaluate the client for an ET cuff leak
Assess for disconnected tubing129. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress, disorder.Which of the following
should the nurse expect ?
Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts
Talks continuously about the event
has difficulty concentrating on a task
Preoccupled with having a serious illness
130. A nurse is verifying a record of informed consent for a client who is sheduled for surgery .Which of the following
actions should the nurse ….?
Inform the client about the condition that requires teatment
Confirm the client's signature Is authentic
Explain the procedure to the client before verifying informed
Provide Information on the informed consent form about the benefits of the surgery
131. A nurse in a mental health clinic receives a request from a client who is undergoing psychotherapy to
obtain a copy of the therapist’s notes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
We can provide a copy of your records, but the therapists notes are not included
I don’t think you will benefit from reviewing your therapists notes right now
Why are you interested in seeing your therapist’s notes?
Are you not happy with your treatment?
132. A nurse is screening food brought in by a family member for a client who takes phenelzine. The nurse should
instruct the family members…of the following foods can cause an interaction with this medication ?
Cottage cheese
loeberg lettuce salad
bologna sandwich
Orange gelatin
133. A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia.The nurse should identify that
which of the following … altered tissue perfusion of the affected extremity ?
Faint pedal pulse of left leg
Warm sidn temperature distal to pin site
Pain with movement of the left great toe
Purulent drainage at the pin site
134. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify
as indicating the client experiencing mania ?
The client speaks using echopraxia
The client speaks using word salad.
The client is easily distracted by external stimuli
The client is socially withdrawn135. A nurse is obtaining a urine specimen from a client who has had an indwelling urinary catheter for three days.
Which of the following action should the nurse take after collecting the specimens?
Remove gloves after labeling the specimen
Place the specimen in a biohazard bag for transport
Obtain the specimen from the drainage collection bag
Wipe the outside of the specimen container with alcohol
136. A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. In which of the
following should the toddler participate?
M. Looking at alphabet flashcards.
N. Playing with a large plastic truck.
O. Use scissors cut out paper shapes.
P. Watching a cartoon in the dayroom.
137. A nurse is reviewing the cardiac rhythm of a client who is ….. on indication ventricular tachycardia?
P wave present with every QRS complex
Sowtooth shaped P waves
PR interval of 0.24 seconds
QRS complexes wider than 0.15 seconds
138. A nurse is admitting an older adult client who is transferring from another facility. The nurse notes pressure
ulcers on the client’s coccyx and abrasions around the wrists. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to address the suspicions of elder abuse?
Inform the transferring agency of the client’s condition.
Privately interview the client about her condition.
Notify risk management
Contact the family regarding the client’s condition.
139. community health nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a group of client. The nurse should identify that which
of the following disorder on the CDC's Nationally Notifiable Conditions list!
Bacterial vaginosis
Lyme disease
Respiratory syncytial virus
Pediculosis capitis
140. A nurse is teaching a client who is trying to conceive. Which of the following should the nurse instruct in her
diet to prevent a neural tube defect?
Folate
Zinc
Iron
Calcium
141. A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a blood glucose level of 30 mg/dl. Which of the followingmanifestations should the nurse expect?
Loose stools
Jitteriness
Hypertonia
Abdominal distention
142. A Nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and experiencing
moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Omeprazole
Ketorolac
Acetaminophen
Metoclopramide
143. A nurse is giving an intramuscular injection to a newborn who has delivered at 38 weeks of gestation .Which of
the following pain scale should the nurse use to assess the newborn pain ?
FACE pain rating scale
Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP)
Visual analog scale (VAS)
Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS)
144. A nurse is admitting a client who does not speak the same language as the nurse and scheduled for outpatient
surgery. Which of following actions should the nurse take?
Request a family member to interpret the information.
Explain the procedure to the client through an interpreter.
Provide consent form that is written in the client’s own language.
Help the client look up the information about the procedure on the internet
145. A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take ?
Clean the site using vigorous friction
Apply a tourniquet firmly above the insertion
Use 22-gauge catheter for insertion
Select a vein on the back of the hand
146. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication. Which of the following
medications should the nurse administer?
Pregabalin
Lorazepam
Colchicine
Codeine
147. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a group of clients. The nurse should recommend a referral to a
dietitian
A. A client who has a prescription for warfarin and states “I will need to limit how much spinach Ieat”.
B. A client who has gout and states, “I can continue to eat anchovies on my pizza.”
C. A client who has a prescription for spironolactone and states “I will reduce my intake of foods that
contain potassium”.
D. A client who has (Unable to read) and states “I’ll plan to take my calcium carbonate with a full glass
of water”.
148. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for intermittent heat therapy for a
foot injury. Which if the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for heat therapy?
Phlebitis
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral neuropathy
149. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of HIV. Which of the following information
should the nurse include about preventing the spread infection?
Clean blood contaminated surfaces with bleach.
Use condoms with a petroleum-based lubricant.
Wash soiled clothes in cold water.
Buy disposable dishes for daily use.
150. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings. which of the following actions should
the nurse take? Select
Check placement of the feeding tube by x-ray once daily
Maintain the head of the client's bed at a30% angle or higher
Check gastric residuals every 4 hr.
Change the feeding container and tubing every 24 hr.
Ensure the formula is cold before administration
151. A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing depressive episode. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
Clent expresses ilusions of grandeur
Inability to carry out a simple task
Client reports auditory hallucinations
Moves quickly from one idea to the next
152. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative immediately following a cardiac catheterizacion with a right
femoral appro..Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Elevate the head of the client's bed to 45
Assess the client's peripheral pulses every 15 min.
Change the client's dressing 4 hr following the procedure.
Instruct the client to flex the right knee every 30 min.
153. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic low back pain about the use of alternative therapy to manage pain.
Which of the following by the client indicates an understanding of the use of distraction?
I will have electrodes inserted in my skin to treat the pain
I should apply my heating blanket to my back to reduce tension
I should jog every morning to improve my circulationI will watch my favorite old movies when I want to reduce stress
154. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has hyperlipidemia .The nurse should include in the teaching
that which obtains she lowest amount of saturated fats ?
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Canola oil
Palm oil
155. A nurse is reviewing assessment data from several clients. For which of the following clients should
the nurse referral to a dietitian?
An older adult client who has a BMI of 24
A client who has a nonhealing leg ulcer
An older adult client who has presbyopia
A client who has an albumin level of 3.7g/Dl
156. A nurse is teaching a childbirth education class and is discussing sexual intercourse during pregnancy. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
“The female superior position can be used during the third trimester of pregnancy.”
“Frequent intercourse increases the risk for miscarriage in early pregnancy.”
“You should limit the frequency of intercourse after weeks of pregnancy.”
Your sexual desire might increase during the first trimester of pregnancy.”
157. A nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility, recently lab values shows increased
hemoglobin, hematocrit, and urine irregularity which findings suggest anemia
Anemia.
Dehydration
Hepatic failure
Acute renal failure
158. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Take a bubble bath after intercourse
Void every 5 to 6 hr during the day
Drink four 240 mL (8 oz) glasses of water each day.
Wear loose-fitting underwear.
159. A charge nurse is planning a staff education and competence session about operating newly acquired
cardiac monitoring equipment. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that
apply.)
Caution staff that the equipment is complicated to use.
Require a return demonstration using the equipment.
Provide reinforcement of teaching until the skill is learned.
Wait to offer feedback on staff use of the equipment until the end of the session.
Identify the current level of staff knowledge about the equipment.160. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is experiencing preterm contractions and
dehydration. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
G. “Dehydration is treated with calcium supplements”
H. “Dehydration can increase the risk of preterm labor”
I. “Dehydration associated gastroesophageal reflux
J. “Dehydration is caused by a decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit”
161. A nurse is preparing a change of shift report for an adult female client who is postoperative. Which
of the following client information should the nurse include in the report?
CONFIRMED
Hgb 12.8 g/dl - 12- 16
Potassium 4.2 meq/l 3.5 - 5.0 meq
RBC 4.4 million/mm3
Platelets 100,000/mm3
162. A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse that he feels he is being discharged from the facility too soon
.which of the following the nurse demonstrate client advocacy?
I will contact your insurance company to see if they will pay for you to be have longer?
Your provider understands your illness and is acting according to your best interests
I will that the provider about your concerns
I know you will be able to recover faster at home
163. A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are planning to have bariatric surgery. Which of the following
statements by a client indicated an understanding of the teaching?
“I will consume 48 ounces of carbonated beverages daily prior to the surgery.”
“I will need to lose 25 percent of my excess body weight prior to surgery.”
“I should reduce my daily caloric intake by 250 calories to lose 2 pounds each week after surgery.”
“I should wait 30 minutes after eating solid foods to drink beverages following surgery.”
164. A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. For which of the following nursing
activities is it required that the nurse use sterile gloves?
Inserting an NG tube
Administering total parenteral nutritional through a central venous access device
Initiating IV access
Performing tracheostomy care
165. A nurse in a surgical clinic is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a modified radical mastectomy.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I can begin to drive 24 hours after surgery.”“I can shower within 48 hours of my surgery.”
“I will have my drains removed 1 hour prior to going home.”
‘I will complete my arm exercises four times a day.”
166. A nurse is teaching a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I should apply power to my skin after showering.”
“I will not able to go for my daily walk.”
“I will cleanse my skin using a mild soap.”
“I should check my skin once weekly for rashes.”
167. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a female client who has tuberculosis and a new prescription for
rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
“Your urine will be orange while this medication.”
Weight gain is an expected adverse effect of this medication
You should avoid getting pregnant for 6 months after stooping this medication
You should avoid sun exposure while taking this medication
168. A nurse is providing discharge Instructions to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone .Which of
the following the nurse include in the teaching?
Monitor weight once a week
Take the medication in the morning
Use a salt substitute with meals
Administer a potassium supplement daily
169. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Atorvastatin
Amoxicillin
Enoxaparin
Interferon beta-1a
170. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of depression and is experiencing a situational crisis.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Confirm the client’s perception of the event
B. Notify the client’s support system
C. Help the client identify personal strengths
D. Teach the client relaxation techniques
171. A nurse is counseling a group of clients from a town that was affected by a hurricane 6 months ago. For which of
the following clients should the nurse initiate a referral to assess for the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder?
(Select all that apply.)
A client who describes having persistent feelings of anger about the hurricane.
A client who has frequent nightmares about the hurricane.
A client who expresses a realization that life will not return to the way it was before the hurricane.A client who moved to an apartment located on higher ground than her previous home.
A client who describes feeling disconnected from those around him following the hurricane.
172. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer of the throat and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should
monitor for which of the following finding as an adverse effect of the radiation?
Excessive salivation
Insomnia
Altered sensation
Elevate platelet count
173. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is breastfeeding and experiencing engorgement. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include?
Wear a tight-fitting underwire bra.
Apply warm compresses on the breasts before feedings.
Allow the infant to nurse on one breast per feeding.
Take aspirin to reduce pain and swelling.
174. A nurse is a community clinic is caring for client who request assistant with smoking censation The nurse should
expect a prescription for which of the following medications?
Bupropion
Chiordiazepoxide
Naltrexone
Clonidine
175. A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures the IV bag
causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications requires the nurse
to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of biohazardous material spill?
Doxorubicin hydrochloride
Ampicillin sodium
Metronidazole
Phenytoin
107. A nurse is preparing to assess a 2-week-old newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan
to take?
Obtain the newborn’s body temperature using a tympanic thermometer.
Assess the newborn pain level using FACES pain scale.
Auscultate the newborn’s apical pulse for 60 seconds.
Measure the newborn’s head circumference over the eyebrows and below the occipital prominence.
108. A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a provider for a client who requires
additional medication for pain control. Which of the following entries should the nurse make in the
medical record?“Morphine 3 mg SQ every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
“Morphine 3 mg Subcutaneous every 4 hr PRN for pain
“Morphine 3.0 mg sub q every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
“Morphine 3 mg SC q 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
109. A nurse is caring for a client who has gestational hypertension and is experiencing toxic effects due to magnesium
sulfate therapy. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the medications?
Calcium gluconate
Sodium bicarbonate.
Potassium chloride.
Magnesium citrate
110. A nurse is reviewing the formulary about NPH insulin before administering the medication to a client. Which of the
following information the nurse expect ?
Administrer NPH Insulin 30min before breakfast.
Give NPH Insulin by IV bolus
Use NPH insulin to treat ketoacidosis
Discard the NPH insulin vial if the medication is cloudy
111. A nurse is planning care for a school age child who is 4 hr postoperative following appendicitis .Which of the following
action should the nurse include in the plan of care ?
Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr
Apply a warm compress to the operative site once daily
Offer small amounts of dear liquids 6 hr following surgery
Give cromolyn nebulized solution every8 hr
112. A nurse is preparing to admit a client who is 35 weeks of gestation for evaluation of the fetal well being due to potencial
preterm labor following places of equipment should the nurse use to evaluate the fetal heart rate?
Intrauterine pressure catheter
Spiral electrode
Toco transducer
ultrasound transducer
113. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has delayed healing of a leg ulcer. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a contributing factor?
The client takes prednisone for arthritis.
The client is receiving IV dextrose 5% in water at 100 mL/hr.
The client has a total cholesterol level of 190 mg/dL.
The client has an albumin level of 3.8 g/dL
114. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for chlorthalidone. The nurse should monitor
for which of the following adverse effects?
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Euphoria
Increased intraocular pressure
115. A nurse is providing discharge instructions about newborn safety to a client who is 2 days postpartum. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?Change smoke detector batteries every other year.
Lay the baby on his stomach to nap during the daytime.
Use a car seat when traveling by airplane
Place a plastic waterproof sheet over the crib bedding.
116. A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following aortofemoral bypass surgery .which of the following
finding should the nurse impact in the affected extremity?
Cool extremities
Pedal pulse of 2+
Throbbing pain
Capillary refill of 4 seconds
117. A home health nurse is teaching a new parent about caring for his 1-week-old-infant. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I can use a form pillow to prop up the bottle when feeding my baby.”
“I will avoid picking up my baby too often to keep from spoiling him.”
“I will hang a pastel-colored mobile 24 inches above my baby’s crib.”
“I will place a ticking clock nearly to soothe my baby throughout the day.”
118. A nurse is caring for a client who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Apply zinc oxide ointment to the irritated area.
Wipe stool from the skin using store bought baby wipes.
Wipe urine from the skin using a cool cloth
Apply talcum powder to the irritable area
119. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving daily aspirin therapy .The nurse should identify that which of the following
allergic reaction to this medication ?
Difficulty swallowing
Blurred vision
Weight gain
High blood pressure
120. A nurse is preparing to measure a temperature of an infant. Which of the following action should the nurse
take?
Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant’s axilla.
Pull the pinna of the infant’s ear forward before inserting the probe.
Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant’s rectum.
Insert the thermometer in front of the infant’s tongue.
121. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following dietary
recommendations should the nurse make?
Q. Coffee with creamer.
R. Lettuce with sliced avocados.
S. Broiled skinless chicken breast with brown rice.T. Warm toast with margarine.
122. A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing a female client’s medical record during a routine visit. The nurse should
recommend increasing dietary intake of which of the following vitamins? (Exhibit) --only tab shown is Tab 3:
a. Vitamin D
b. Vitamin K
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin B12
123. A nurse is assessing a client who is 30 min postoperative following an arterial
thrombectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse to report?
Chest pain
Muscle spasms.
Cool, moist skin.
Incisional pain.
124. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin external radiation therapy for cancer .Which of the following
information include ?
Wash your skin thoroughly with a washcloth after each treatment
Wear a binder over the radiation site
You might experience altered taste sensations
Use rubbing alcohol to remove the ink maricings
125. A nurse is caring for an infant who has respiratory svncytial virus . Which of the following intervention should the nurse
take ?
Suction nares prior to feeding
Request a prescription for guaifenesin
Administer palivizumab intravenously
Initiate neutropenic precautions
126. A nurse is interviewing the partner of a client who was admitted in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The partner states
“I don’t know what to do. Everything has been happening so quickly.” Which of the following by the nurse is
therapeutic?
“Can you talk about what happens with your partner at home?”
“Why do you think your partner’s symptoms are progressing so quickly?”
“You should make sure your partner takes the prescribed medication.”
“You did the right thing by bringing your partner in for treatment.”
127. A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing the laboratory results of a group of clients. The nurse should identify
that which of the following sexually transmitted infections is a nationally notifiable infectious disease that should
be reported to the state health department?A. Chlamydia
B. Human papillomavirus
C. Candidiasis
D. Herps simplex virus
128. A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an amputation of her right arm below the elbow. Which of the
following information should the nurse report to the occupational therapist?
The client’s parent is in a skilled nursing facility
The client is allergic to penicillin
The client has two small children at home
The client lives in a two-story home
129. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s 24-hr-intake is 1.750 mL and output is
425 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Compare the client’s wight to the previous day.
Reduce the client’s sodium intake.
Encourage the client to change positions frequently.
Administer furosemide to the client.
130. A nurse in a mental health facility receives change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse plan to assess first?
A newly admitted client who has a hx of 4.5 kg (10lb) weight loss in the past 2 months
A client who will be receiving her first ECT treatment today
A client placed in restraints due to aggressive behavior
A client who received a PRN dose of haloperidol 2 hr ago for increased anxiety
131. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. which of the following actions
should the nurse take
Decrense the lighting levels in the nursery
Wrap the newborn loosely in a bianket
Encourase frequent eye contact with the newborn during feeding
Provide frequent stimulation for the newborn176. A nurse is calculating a client's expected date of delivery. The clients fast menstral period began April 12
Using Nagele’s rule, what date should the nurse determine to be the client’s expected delivery date?
A nurse is discussing group treatment and therapy with a client. The nurse should include which of
the following as being a characteristic of a therapeutic group?
A. The group is organized in an autocratic structure.
B. The group encourages members to focus on a particular issue. (
C. The group must be led by a licensed psychiatrist.
D. The group encourages clients to form dependent relationships.
177. A nurse manger is reviewing documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
notations by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
UNSURE IF ON THE REPORT
A. “OOB with assistance for breakfast”
E. “Given 2 mg MSO4 IM for report of pain”
F. “Dressing changed qd”
G. “Administered 8 u regular insulin sq.”
178. A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a school-age child. Identify the actions the nurse
should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use
all the steps.)
6. Apply pressure to the lacrimal punctum.5
7. Ask the child to look upward. 2
8. Pull the lower eyelid downward. 3
9. Instill the drops of medication. 4
10. Place the child in a sitting position. 1179. A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a language different from the nurse. Which of
the following should the nurse take?
E. Request an interpreter of a different sex from the client.
F. Request a family member or friend to interpret information for the client.
G. Direct attention toward the interpreter when speaking to the client.
H. Review the facility policy about the use of an interpreter.
180. A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving oxytocin. Which of the
following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
ON THE REPORT needs double checking
A. Urine output 20 ml/hr.
D. Montevideo units constantly 300 mm Hg.
E. FHR pattern with absent variability.
F. Contractions every 5 min that last 30 seconds.
181. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one licensed practical
nurse LPN and one assistive personal AP. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first to manage her time effectively?
Develop an hourly time frame for tasks
Schedule daily activities
Determine goals of the day
Delegate tasks to the AP
182. A public health nurse is managing several projects for the community. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse identify as a primary prevention
strategy?
A. Teaching parenting skills to expectant mothers and their partners.
C. Conducting mental health screenings at the local community center.
C. Referring client who have obesity to community exercise programs.D. Providing crisis intervention through a mobile counseling unit.
183. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will take sucralfate with meals three times per day”
b. “I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine”
c. “I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day”
d. “I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain”
184. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving packed RBCs. Which of the following
findings indicate fluid overload?
A. Low back pain.
Dyspnea.
Hypotension.
Thready pulse.
185. A nurse is providing teaching about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to a client. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
U. “The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when you push the button twice.”
V. “You can adjust the amount of pain medication you receive by pushing on the keypad.”
W. “Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating plasma medication levels.”
X. “You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control.”
186. A nurse is preparing to administer an autologous blood product to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the client?
M.Match the client’s blood type with the type and cross match specimens.
N. Confirm the provider’s prescription matches the number on the blood component.
O. Ask the client to state the blood type and the date of their last blood donation.
P. Ensure that the client’s identification band matches the number on the blood unit.
187. A nurse is performing physical therapy for a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates the need for a referral to physical
therapy?
E. “I noticed that I am having a harder time holding on to my toothbrush”F. “Lately, I feel like my feet are freezing up, as they are stuck to the ground”
G. “Sometimes, I feel I am making a chewing motion when I’m not eating”
188. A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Increased creatine.
B. Increased
hemoglobin. C.
Increased
bicarbonate.
D. Increased calcium.
189. A nurse is teaching at a community health fair about electrical fire prevention. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
I. Use three pronged grounded plugs.
J. Cover extension cords with a rug.
K. Check the tingling sensations around the cord to ensure the electricity is working.
L. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cord.
190. A charge nurse is recommending postpartum client discharge following a local
disaster. Which of the following should the nurse recommend for discharge?
F. A 15-year-old client who delivered via emergency cesarean birth 1 day ago.
G. A client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 6 hr. ago for a postpartum hemorrhage.
H. A client who delivered precipitously 36 hr. ago and has a second-degree perineal laceration.
I. A 42 yoars old client who has preeclampsia and BP of 166/110 mmHG
191. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
medication appears different than what they take at home. Which of the following
responses should the nurse take?
140 “I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed”141 “Do you know why this medication is being prescribed to you?”
142 “I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication”
Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication
192. A community health nurse is developing a plan to improve the communitys environmental health.
which of the following action nurse take first?
Establish a timeframe for environmental improvements.
Encourage community Involvement in environmental improvement
Request funding from community organizations
Collect information about the community's environmental status
193. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has been having lithium carbonate
for the past 12 months. The nurse notes a lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L. Which of the following
orders from the provider should the nurse expect?
M. Withhold the next dose.N. Increase the dosage.
O. Discontinue the medication.
P. Administer the medication.
194. A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following should the nurse
report to the provider?
Pulse 140/min
Closed anterior fontanel
Respiratory rate 26/min
Abdominal breathing
195. A nurse is reviewing legal issues in health care with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Place copies of incident reports in client’s medical records
Overestimate clients acuilty to prevent short staffing
Ensure that each client has a living will on file prior to treatment
Obtain personal professional liability insurance coverage
196. A nurse is planning care for a child who has neutropenia due to leukemia. Which of the following
Interventions should the nurse Include in the plan of care?
Screen the child's visitors for active Infections.
Initiate Prepare the child for a platelet transfusion.
Prepare the child for a platelet transfusion.
Monitor the child for indications of active bleeding197. A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client
states that he needs to have a bowel movement and the nurse offers a bed pan. The client
states. “I’ve always used the bathroom. “Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
“Tell me what concerns you have about using a bed pan.”
“I will have the physical therapist ambulate you to the bathroom.”
“You have to use the bed pan for you own safety.”
“Make sure to use nearby furniture to support yourself when walking to the bathroom.
198. A newly licensed nurse is unsure if an assigned task is within their scope of practice. which of the
following resources should the nurse consult?
Written prescription from the provider
Institutional policies and procedures
Verbal direction from the nurse manager
State Nurse Practice Act
199. A Nurse is teaching participants at a community center about advance directives. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Assigning a health care surrogate requires legal consultation
A client must create a do not resuscitate order when completing advances directives.
Advance directives cannot be changed once implemented.
A health care surrogate makes health care decisions when the client is no longer able.
200. A nurse is reviewing the facility’s safety protocols considering newborn abduction with
the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
Q. “Staff will apply identification band after first bath”
R. “I will not publish public announcement about my baby’s birth”
S. “I can remove my baby’s identification band as long as she is in my room”
T. “I can leave my baby in my room while I walk in the hallway”
201. A nurse is planning care for four clients who are at risk for fluid imbalances. The nurse should
identity that which of the following client for fluid volume excess?
A client who has ulcerative colitis
A client who has an exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease
A client who has diabetes insipidus
A client who has advanced stage liver cirrhosis
202. A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube The high
pressure alarmis beeping and the.. experiencing respiratory distress. the nurse is unable to determine
the cause pf the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse …
Deliver breaths manually with a resuscitation bagDecrease the ventilation flow rate
Reevaluate the client for an ET cuff leak
Assess for disconnected tubing
203. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress, disorder.Which of
the following should the nurse expect ?
Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts
Talks continuously about the event
has difficulty concentrating on a task
Preoccupled with having a serious illness
204. A nurse is verifying a record of informed consent for a client who is sheduled for surgery .Which of
the following actions should the nurse ….?
Inform the client about the condition that requires teatment
Confirm the client's signature Is authentic
Explain the procedure to the client before verifying informed
Provide Information on the informed consent form about the benefits of the surgery
205. A nurse in a mental health clinic receives a request from a client who is undergoing
psychotherapy to obtain a copy of the therapist’s notes. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
We can provide a copy of your records, but the therapists notes are not included
I don’t think you will benefit from reviewing your therapists notes right now
Why are you interested in seeing your therapist’s notes?
Are you not happy with your treatment?
206. A nurse is screening food brought in by a family member for a client who takes phenelzine. The
nurse should instruct the family members…of the following foods can cause an interaction with this
medication ?
Cottage cheese
loeberg lettuce salad
bologna sandwich
Orange gelatin
207. A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia.The nurse should
identify that which of the following … altered tissue perfusion of the affected extremity ?
Faint pedal pulse of left leg
Warm sidn temperature distal to pin site
Pain with movement of the left great toe
Purulent drainage at the pin site
208. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the
nurse identify as indicating the client experiencing mania ?The client speaks using echopraxia
The client speaks using word salad.
The client is easily distracted by external stimuli
The client is socially withdrawn
209. A nurse is obtaining a urine specimen from a client who has had an indwelling urinary catheter for
three days. Which of the following action should the nurse take after collecting the specimens?
Remove gloves after labeling the specimen
Place the specimen in a biohazard bag for transport
Obtain the specimen from the drainage collection bag
Wipe the outside of the specimen container with alcohol
210. A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. In which
of the following should the toddler participate?
Y. Looking at alphabet flashcards.
Z. Playing with a large plastic truck.
AA.Use scissors cut out paper shapes.
BB. Watching a cartoon in the dayroom.
211. A nurse is reviewing the cardiac rhythm of a client who is ….. on indication ventricular
tachycardia?
P wave present with every QRS complex
Sowtooth shaped P waves
PR interval of 0.24 seconds
QRS complexes wider than 0.15 seconds
212. A nurse is admitting an older adult client who is transferring from another facility. The nurse
notes pressure ulcers on the client’s coccyx and abrasions around the wrists. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to address the suspicions of elder abuse?
Inform the transferring agency of the client’s condition.
Privately interview the client about her condition.
Notify risk management
Contact the family regarding the client’s condition.
213. community health nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a group of client. The nurse should
identify that which of the following disorder on the CDC's Nationally Notifiable Conditions list!
Bacterial vaginosis
Lyme disease
Respiratory syncytial virus
Pediculosis capitis
214. A nurse is teaching a client who is trying to conceive. Which of the following should the nurse
instruct in her diet to prevent a neural tube defect?
FolateZinc
Iron
Calcium
215. A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a blood glucose level of 30 mg/dl. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Loose stools
Jitteriness
Hypertonia
Abdominal distention
216. A Nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and
experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
Omeprazole
Ketorolac
Acetaminophen
Metoclopramide
217. A nurse is giving an intramuscular injection to a newborn who has delivered at 38 weeks of
gestation .Which of the following pain scale should the nurse use to assess the newborn pain ?
FACE pain rating scale
Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP)
Visual analog scale (VAS)
Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS)
218. A nurse is admitting a client who does not speak the same language as the nurse and scheduled for
outpatient surgery. Which of following actions should the nurse take?
Request a family member to interpret the information.
Explain the procedure to the client through an interpreter.
Provide consent form that is written in the client’s own language.
Help the client look up the information about the procedure on the internet
219. A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take ?
Clean the site using vigorous friction
Apply a tourniquet firmly above the insertion
Use 22-gauge catheter for insertion
Select a vein on the back of the hand
220. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication. Which of
the following medications should the nurse administer?
Pregabalin
Lorazepam
ColchicineCodeine
221. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a group of clients. The nurse should recommend a
referral to a dietitian
E. A client who has a prescription for warfarin and states “I will need to limit how much
spinach I eat”.
F. A client who has gout and states, “I can continue to eat anchovies on my pizza.”
G. A client who has a prescription for spironolactone and states “I will reduce my intake of
foods that contain potassium”.
H. A client who has (Unable to read) and states “I’ll plan to take my calcium carbonate with
a full glass of water”.
222. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for intermittent heat
therapy for a foot injury. Which if the following findings should the nurse identify as a
contraindication for heat therapy?
Phlebitis
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral neuropathy
223. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of HIV. Which of the following
information should the nurse include about preventing the spread infection?
Clean blood contaminated surfaces with bleach.
Use condoms with a petroleum-based lubricant.
Wash soiled clothes in cold water.
Buy disposable dishes for daily use.
224. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Select
Check placement of the feeding tube by x-ray once daily
Maintain the head of the client's bed at a30% angle or higher
Check gastric residuals every 4 hr.
Change the feeding container and tubing every 24 hr.
Ensure the formula is cold before administration
225. A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing depressive episode.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Clent expresses ilusions of grandeur
Inability to carry out a simple task
Client reports auditory hallucinations
Moves quickly from one idea to the next
226. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative immediately following a cardiac catheterizacion
with a right femoral appro..Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Elevate the head of the client's bed to 45
Assess the client's peripheral pulses every 15 min.Change the client's dressing 4 hr following the procedure.
Instruct the client to flex the right knee every 30 min.
227. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic low back pain about the use of alternative therapy to
manage pain. Which of the following by the client indicates an understanding of the use of
distraction?
I will have electrodes inserted in my skin to treat the pain
I should apply my heating blanket to my back to reduce tension
I should jog every morning to improve my circulation
I will watch my favorite old movies when I want to reduce stress
228. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has hyperlipidemia .The nurse should include
in the teaching that which obtains she lowest amount of saturated fats ?
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Canola oil
Palm oil
229. A nurse is reviewing assessment data from several clients. For which of the following
clients should the nurse referral to a dietitian?
An older adult client who has a BMI of 24
A client who has a nonhealing leg ulcer
An older adult client who has presbyopia
A client who has an albumin level of 3.7g/Dl
230. A nurse is teaching a childbirth education class and is discussing sexual intercourse during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
“The female superior position can be used during the third trimester of pregnancy.”
“Frequent intercourse increases the risk for miscarriage in early pregnancy.”
“You should limit the frequency of intercourse after weeks of pregnancy.”
Your sexual desire might increase during the first trimester of pregnancy.”
231. A nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility, recently lab values shows
increased hemoglobin, hematocrit, and urine irregularity which findings suggest anemia
Anemia.
Dehydration
Hepatic failure
Acute renal failure
232. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Take a bubble bath after intercourse
Void every 5 to 6 hr during the day
Drink four 240 mL (8 oz) glasses of water each day.Wear loose-fitting underwear.
233. A charge nurse is planning a staff education and competence session about operating newly
acquired cardiac monitoring equipment. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to
take? (Select all that apply.)
Caution staff that the equipment is complicated to use.
Require a return demonstration using the equipment.
Provide reinforcement of teaching until the skill is learned.
Wait to offer feedback on staff use of the equipment until the end of the session.
Identify the current level of staff knowledge about the equipment.
234. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is experiencing preterm contractions
and dehydration. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
K. “Dehydration is treated with calcium supplements”
L. “Dehydration can increase the risk of preterm labor”
M.“Dehydration associated gastroesophageal reflux
N. “Dehydration is caused by a decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit”
235. A nurse is preparing a change of shift report for an adult female client who is
postoperative. Which of the following client information should the nurse include in the
report?
CONFIRMED
Hgb 12.8 g/dl - 12- 16
Potassium 4.2 meq/l 3.5 - 5.0 meq
RBC 4.4 million/mm3
Platelets 100,000/mm3
236. A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse that he feels he is being discharged from the
facility too soon .which of the following the nurse demonstrate client advocacy?
I will contact your insurance company to see if they will pay for you to be have longer?
Your provider understands your illness and is acting according to your best interests
I will that the provider about your concerns
I know you will be able to recover faster at home
237. A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are planning to have bariatric surgery. Which of the
following statements by a client indicated an understanding of the teaching?
“I will consume 48 ounces of carbonated beverages daily prior to the surgery.”
“I will need to lose 25 percent of my excess body weight prior to surgery.”
“I should reduce my daily caloric intake by 250 calories to lose 2 pounds each week after surgery.”
“I should wait 30 minutes after eating solid foods to drink beverages following surgery.”238. A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. For which of the following
nursing activities is it required that the nurse use sterile gloves?
Inserting an NG tube
Administering total parenteral nutritional through a central venous access device
Initiating IV access
Performing tracheostomy care
239. A nurse in a surgical clinic is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a modified radical
mastectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
“I can begin to drive 24 hours after surgery.”
“I can shower within 48 hours of my surgery.”
“I will have my drains removed 1 hour prior to going home.”
‘I will complete my arm exercises four times a day.”
240. A nurse is teaching a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I should apply power to my skin after showering.”
“I will not able to go for my daily walk.”
“I will cleanse my skin using a mild soap.”
“I should check my skin once weekly for rashes.”
241. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a female client who has tuberculosis and a new
prescription for rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
“Your urine will be orange while this medication.”
Weight gain is an expected adverse effect of this medication
You should avoid getting pregnant for 6 months after stooping this medication
You should avoid sun exposure while taking this medication
242. A nurse is providing discharge Instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
spironolactone .Which of the following the nurse include in the teaching?
Monitor weight once a week
Take the medication in the morning
Use a salt substitute with meals
Administer a potassium supplement daily
243. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Atorvastatin
Amoxicillin
Enoxaparin
Interferon beta-1a
244. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of depression and is experiencing asituational crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Confirm the client’s perception of the event
B. Notify the client’s support system
C. Help the client identify personal strengths
D. Teach the client relaxation techniques
245. A nurse is counseling a group of clients from a town that was affected by a hurricane 6 months ago.
For which of the following clients should the nurse initiate a referral to assess for the presence of
posttraumatic stress disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A client who describes having persistent feelings of anger about the hurricane.
A client who has frequent nightmares about the hurricane.
A client who expresses a realization that life will not return to the way it was before the hurricane.
A client who moved to an apartment located on higher ground than her previous home.
A client who describes feeling disconnected from those around him following the hurricane.
246. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer of the throat and is receiving radiation therapy. The
nurse should monitor for which of the following finding as an adverse effect of the radiation?
Excessive salivation
Insomnia
Altered sensation
Elevate platelet count
247. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is breastfeeding and experiencing engorgement.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Wear a tight-fitting underwire bra.
Apply warm compresses on the breasts before feedings.
Allow the infant to nurse on one breast per feeding.
Take aspirin to reduce pain and swelling.
248. A nurse is a community clinic is caring for client who request assistant with smoking censation The
nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications?
Bupropion
Chiordiazepoxide
Naltrexone
Clonidine
249. A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures
the IV bag causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following
medications requires the nurse to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of
biohazardous material spill?
Doxorubicin hydrochloride
Ampicillin sodium
Metronidazole
Phenytoin132. A nurse is preparing to assess a 2-week-old newborn. Which of the following actions should
the nurse plan to take?
Obtain the newborn’s body temperature using a tympanic thermometer.
Assess the newborn pain level using FACES pain scale.
Auscultate the newborn’s apical pulse for 60 seconds.
Measure the newborn’s head circumference over the eyebrows and below the occipital
prominence.
133. A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a provider for a client who requires
additional medication for pain control. Which of the following entries should the nurse
make in the medical record?
“Morphine 3 mg SQ every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
“Morphine 3 mg Subcutaneous every 4 hr PRN for pain
“Morphine 3.0 mg sub q every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
“Morphine 3 mg SC q 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
134. A nurse is caring for a client who has gestational hypertension and is experiencing toxic effects due to
magnesium sulfate therapy. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the medications?
Calcium gluconate
Sodium bicarbonate.
Potassium chloride.
Magnesium citrate
135. A nurse is reviewing the formulary about NPH insulin before administering the medication to a client.
Which of the following information the nurse expect ?
Administrer NPH Insulin 30min before breakfast.
Give NPH Insulin by IV bolus
Use NPH insulin to treat ketoacidosis
Discard the NPH insulin vial if the medication is cloudy
136. A nurse is planning care for a school age child who is 4 hr postoperative following appendicitis .Which of
the following action should the nurse include in the plan of care ?
Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr
Apply a warm compress to the operative site once daily
Offer small amounts of dear liquids 6 hr following surgery
Give cromolyn nebulized solution every8 hr
137. A nurse is preparing to admit a client who is 35 weeks of gestation for evaluation of the fetal well being
due to potencial preterm labor following places of equipment should the nurse use to evaluate the fetal
heart rate?
Intrauterine pressure catheter
Spiral electrode
Toco transducer
ultrasound transducer138. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has delayed healing of a leg ulcer. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a contributing factor?
The client takes prednisone for arthritis.
The client is receiving IV dextrose 5% in water at 100 mL/hr.
The client has a total cholesterol level of 190 mg/dL.
The client has an albumin level of 3.8 g/dL
139. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for chlorthalidone. The nurse
should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Euphoria
Increased intraocular pressure
140. A nurse is providing discharge instructions about newborn safety to a client who is 2 days postpartum.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Change smoke detector batteries every other year.
Lay the baby on his stomach to nap during the daytime.
Use a car seat when traveling by airplane
Place a plastic waterproof sheet over the crib bedding.
141. A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following aortofemoral bypass surgery .which of
the following finding should the nurse impact in the affected extremity?
Cool extremities
Pedal pulse of 2+
Throbbing pain
Capillary refill of 4 seconds
142. A home health nurse is teaching a new parent about caring for his 1-week-old-infant. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I can use a form pillow to prop up the bottle when feeding my baby.”
“I will avoid picking up my baby too often to keep from spoiling him.”
“I will hang a pastel-colored mobile 24 inches above my baby’s crib.”
“I will place a ticking clock nearly to soothe my baby throughout the day.”
143. A nurse is caring for a client who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
Apply zinc oxide ointment to the irritated area.
Wipe stool from the skin using store bought baby wipes.
Wipe urine from the skin using a cool cloth
Apply talcum powder to the irritable area
144. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving daily aspirin therapy .The nurse should identify that which of
the following allergic reaction to this medication ?
Difficulty swallowing
Blurred visionWeight gain
High blood pressure
145. A nurse is preparing to measure a temperature of an infant. Which of the following action should
the nurse take?
Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant’s axilla.
Pull the pinna of the infant’s ear forward before inserting the probe.
Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant’s rectum.
Insert the thermometer in front of the infant’s tongue.
146. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following dietary
recommendations should the nurse make?
CC. Coffee with creamer.
DD.Lettuce with sliced avocados.
EE. Broiled skinless chicken breast with brown rice.
FF. Warm toast with margarine.
147. A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing a female client’s medical record during a routine visit. The
nurse should recommend increasing dietary intake of which of the following vitamins? (Exhibit) --only
tab shown is Tab 3:
a. Vitamin D
b. Vitamin K
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin B12
148. A nurse is assessing a client who is 30 min postoperative following an arterial
thrombectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse to report?
Chest pain
Muscle spasms.
Cool, moist skin.
Incisional pain.
149. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin external radiation therapy for cancer .Which of the
following information include ?
Wash your skin thoroughly with a washcloth after each treatment
Wear a binder over the radiation site
You might experience altered taste sensations
Use rubbing alcohol to remove the ink maricings
150. A nurse is caring for an infant who has respiratory svncytial virus . Which of the following intervention
should the nurse take ?Suction nares prior to feeding
Request a prescription for guaifenesin
Administer palivizumab intravenously
Initiate neutropenic precautions
151. A nurse is interviewing the partner of a client who was admitted in the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
The partner states “I don’t know what to do. Everything has been happening so quickly.” Which of the
following by the nurse is therapeutic?
“Can you talk about what happens with your partner at home?”
“Why do you think your partner’s symptoms are progressing so quickly?”
“You should make sure your partner takes the prescribed medication.”
“You did the right thing by bringing your partner in for treatment.”
152. A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing the laboratory results of a group of clients. The nurse
should identify that which of the following sexually transmitted infections is a nationally notifiable
infectious disease that should be reported to the state health department?
E. Chlamydia
F. Human papillomavirus
G. Candidiasis
H. Herps simplex virus
153. A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an amputation of her right arm below the elbow.
Which of the following information should the nurse report to the occupational therapist?
The client’s parent is in a skilled nursing facility
The client is allergic to penicillin
The client has two small children at home
The client lives in a two-story home
154. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s 24-hr-intake is 1.750 mL
and output is 425 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Compare the client’s wight to the previous day.
Reduce the client’s sodium intake.
Encourage the client to change positions frequently.
Administer furosemide to the client.
155. A nurse in a mental health facility receives change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse plan to assess first?
A newly admitted client who has a hx of 4.5 kg (10lb) weight loss in the past 2 monthsA client who will be receiving her first ECT treatment today
A client placed in restraints due to aggressive behavior
A client who received a PRN dose of haloperidol 2 hr ago for increased anxiety
156. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. which of the
following actions should the nurse take
Decrense the lighting levels in the nursery
Wrap the newborn loosely in a bianket
Encourase frequent eye contact with the newborn during feeding
Provide frequent stimulation for the newborn
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