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RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 1.A nurse is developing an In-service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality dis... order? The client exhibits Impulsive behavior." 2.A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the expect? Preoccupied with aging 3.A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Perform the procedure prior to meals, 4.A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the administration of clozapine? WBC count 2,900/mm 5.A nurse is providing teaching about the gastronomy to feeding to the parents of school-age child which of the following instructions to the nurse take Administer the feeding over 30 minutes 6.A nurse is caring for a client who is comatose and has a chance directive to indicate the client does not want life-sustaining measures which of the following actions should the nurse take Arrange for an ethics committee meeting to address the families concerns 7.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 8. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about measures to take one caring for a client on contact precautions. Which of the following to the nurse include in the teaching Wear gloves on providing care to the client 9. A nurse is planning care for clients recovering from acute myocardial infarction which of the following instructions to the nurse include Obtain a cardiac rehab consultation 10. The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral contraceptives which of the conditions and the clients history is contraindicated Thrombophlebitis 11.A nurse is caring for a client who request the creation of a Living will which of the following actions should the nurse take Evaluate the clients understanding of life sustaining measures 12.A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sickle cell which of the following manifestations indicates acute chest syndrome and should be reported to provide her Sub sternal retractions 13.A nurse is performing gastric lavage for a client who has upper G.I. bleed which of the following actions should the nurse Insert a large bore NG tube 14.A nurse is providing care for a client who’s in the advanced stage of ALS which of the following referrals is the nurses is Speech language pathologist 15. A nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who has RA which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider Erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 75 16.A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized Petechiae and ecchymosis which of the following labs to the nurse anticipate Platelet count 17.A nurse is caring for a client following application of the cast which of the following actions should the nurse take first Palpate the pulse distal to the cast 18.A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss which of the following actions should the nurse Keep objects in the clients room in the same place, ensure there is high wattage lighting in the clients room allow extra time for the client to perform tasks 19.A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has questions about the disease which electronica data base has the most comprehensive collection of nursing articles CINAHL 20.A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client is experiencing drooling and hoarseness following a burn injury what action should the nurse take first Administer 100% humidified oxygen 21.A nurse is planning care for a client who has a unilateral paralysis and dysphasia following a right hemispheric stroke which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan Place the clients left arm on a pillow while he is sitting 22.A nurse is caring for a client who is in seclusion following violent behavior the client continues to display aggressive behavior what action should the nurse take Confront the client about his behavior 23.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 clients visitors to 30 minutes per day 24.A nurse is assessing a client who has left sided heart failure which of the following shit the nurse identify as a manifestation of pulmonary Bradypnea 25.A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requires augmentation of labor which of the following conditions to the nurse recognized as a contraindication to the use of oxytocin Post term with oligohydramnios 26.A nurse is caring for a five month old infant who has severe dehydration the guardian asks "what are the indications that my baby needs an IV"what response to the nurse make Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears 27.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure in a new prescription for furosemide which of the following statements to the nurse make Rise slowly when getting out of bed 28.A nurse is creating a plan of care for newly admitted client who has OCD which of the following intervention should the nurse take Allow the client enough time to perform rituals 29.A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports taking Saint johns wort what condition should the nurse look for as a result of drug interactions Serotonin syndrome 30.A nurse is assessing a client who received packed RBCs. Which of the following findings indicate fluid overload Dyspnea 31.A nurse is discussing a group treatment and therapy with the client the nurse should recognize which of the following characteristic as therapeutic The group encourage his members to focus on a particular issue 32.A nurse manager reviewing documentation with the newly licensed nurse. Which of the following notations by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? Administered 8 U regular insulin SQ 33.A nurse is preparing to administer eyedrops to school-age child identify the sequence the nurse should take Place the child in a sitting position Ask the child to look upward Pull down the lower eyelid Instill the drops of medication Apply pressure to the lachrymal punctum 34.A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language from the nurse which of the following actions should the nurse take Review the facility policy about the use of an interpreter 35.A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and receives oxytocin. Which of the following findings indicate that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion? Urine output 20 ML/HR 36.A public health nurse is managing several projects for the community. Which of the following intervention should the nurse identify as primary prevention? Teaching parenting skills to expectant mothers and their partners 37.A nurse is preparing to administer an Iutologous blood product to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the client? Ensure the client identification band matches the number on the blood unit 38.A nurse is performing PT for a client who has Parkinson’s. Which of the following statements indicates the need for physical therapy? “ lately I feel like my feet are freezing up, as they are stuck to the ground” 39.A nurse is reviewing lab data for a client who has CKD. Which of the following findings should the nurse Increased creatinine 40.A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client the client reports the medication looks different. Which of the following responses to the nurse take I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication 41.A nurse is teaching at a community health fair about electrical fire prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include Use three prong grounded plugs 42.A nurse is recommending postpartum client To be discharged following a local disaster. which patient following to the nurse recommend for discharge A client who delivered precipitously 36 hour ago and has a second-degree perennial laceration 43.A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing lab results of a group of clients. Which do you report? Chlamydia 44.A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a group of clients. The nurse should recommend a referral to a dietitian for which client A client who has gout and states "i can continue to eat anchovies on my pizza" 45.A nurse is preparing to measure the temperature of an infant which of the following actions should the nurse take Place. The tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant axilla 46.A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a newly hired nurse about varicella Which of the following information to the nurse include Children who have varicella are contagious until vesicles are crusted 47.A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has been on lithium for the past 12 months. The nurse knows a lithium level of 0.8. Which of the following order should the nurse anticipate? Administer the medication 48.A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and request pain medication. Which of the following medication should the nurse administer? Pre-Gabalin 49.A nurse is caring for a client who is received a transfusion of packed RBCs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Prime IV tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride 50.A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute leukemia. Which of the following activities should the child participate in? Playing with the large plastic truck 51.A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse make? Broiled skinless chicken breast with brown rice 52.A nurse is assessing a two-week-old newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Auscultate the newborns apical pulse for 60 seconds 53.A nurse is caring for a client who is 38 weeks gestation, is an active labor, and has a ruptured membrane. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Apply fetal heart rate monitor 54.A nurse is assessing a client who is 30 minutes post op following an arterial thrombectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? Chest pain 55.A nurse is completing an incident report after a client fall. which of the following competencies for safety is the nurse demonstrating? Quality improvement 56.A nurse is working with another nurse and smells alcohol on her breath. What action should the nurse take Notify the nursing manager about the suspected alcohol use 57.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 58.A nurse is reviewing the facilities protocols considering newborn abduction with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will not publish public announcements about my baby’s birth 59.A nurse is reviewing a telephone order from a provider for a client who needs additional pain medicine. Which of the following entry should the nurse make in the medical record? Morphine 3MG subcutaneous 60.A nurse realizes that the wrong medication has been administered to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Monitor vital signs 61.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is experiencing preterm contractions and dehydration. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? Dehydration can increase the risk of preterm labor 62.A nurse manager is developing a protocol for an urgent care clinic that often see his clients who do not speak the same language as the clinic staff. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? Allow the nurse to do the interpretation 63.A nurse is teaching an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in nursing. Which of the following are examples should the nurse include in the teaching Administering potassium via IV bolus 64.A nurse is providing DC teaching to a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine. The nurse instructed client that it is safe to eat which of the following foods Whole grain bread 65.A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include Document the clients condition every 15 minutes 66.A nurse on a MedSurg unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following a disaster. In anticipation of admissions which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for DC A client who is one day postop following a vertebroplasty 67.A nurse is educating a client on what. To report to provider during pregnancy. What symptom should be reported. Swelling of the face 68.A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan Ask the client directly what he is hearing 69.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 a sepsis? Balancing the bottle on the sterile basin while pouring the liquid 70.A nurse is teaching prenatal class about infection prevention. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the Teaching? I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox five days after the sores have crusted 71.A nurse is planning care for a group of clients while working with one LPN and one AP. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to manage her time affectively? Determine the goals of the day 72.A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine 73.A nurse is reviewing legal issues in healthcare with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following recommendations should nurse make? Ensure that each client has a Living will on file prior to treatment 74.A nurse is providing preop teaching about a PCA pump. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control 75.A nurse is teaching other nurses about healthcare proxies in situations that require a power of attorney. Which of the following information should the nurse include? The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia 76.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? Confirm the clients perception of the event 77.A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client’s child ask the nurse about becoming a kidney donor. Which of the following condition in the child's history should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the procedure? Hypertension 78.A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar and is experiencing mania. Which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan? Encourage the client to take frequent rest periods 79.A nurse is working with a client who has anxiety and is in the orientation phase of the therapeutic relationship. Which of the following statements to the nurse make during this phase? We should establish our roles in the initial session 80.A staff nurse is evaluating a group of nurses during a new employee orientation on the use of proper body mechanics. Which of the following images indicates an appropriate use of the principal? 81.A nurse is providing teaching to an older client about methods to promote sleep. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? Eat a light snack before bedtime 82.A nurse is interviewing the partner of a client who was admitted with bipolar. The partner states " I don't know what to do, everything has been happening so quickly". Which of the following responses is therapeutic? Can you talk about what was happening with your partner at home? 83.A nurse is reviewing change of shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who has a hip fracture and the new onset of tachypnea 84.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has IBS. Which of the following recommendations should nurse include? Consume foods high in bran fiber 85.A nurse is caring for an infant who has coarctation of the aorta. What is an expected finding? Weak femoral pulses 86.A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of sertraline. Which adverse effect should nurse include Excessive sweating 87.A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has a FHR baseline of 100/min for the past 15 mins. What is causing fetal bradycardia Maternal hypoglycemia 88.A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a new born about genetic screening. What should nurse include in teaching Test should be performed when baby is 24 hours old. 89.A nurse is caring for a client who asked for information regarding organ donation. Which of the following responses to the nurse make? Your desire to be an organ donor must be documented in writing 90.A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications Contractions 91.A nurse is providing DC teaching to a client who has CKD and is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? Eat 1 g per kilogram of protein per day 92.A nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase of client’s risk to become violent. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as the best predictor of future? Previous violent behavior 93.A nurse is teaching a client who is trying to conceive. Which of the following to the nurse instructed client to take in her diet to prevent neural tube defect? Folate 94.A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mania. Which of the following food should the nurse provide? Peanut butter sandwich 95. A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and punctures the bag causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications require the nurse to handle a bio hazardous material spill? Doxorubicin hydrochloride 96.A nurse is reviewing a female client’s chart. The nurse should recommend increased intake of which vitamin Vitamin B 12 97.A nurse is developing in service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality? The client exhibits impulsive behavior 98.A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Preoccupied with aging 99.A Nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis and needs postural drainage. Which of following actions should the nurse take? Perform the procedure prior to meals 100.A nurse is reviewing a medical record for schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. What is contraindicated WBC of 2900 101.The nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following statements to the nurse include? Have your child drink a small glass of water after swallowing the medication 102.A school nurse is teaching a parent about absent seizures. Which of the following information should the nurse include? This type of seizure can be mistaken for daydreaming 103.A nurse is reviewing data from clients. Which of the following clients are the nurse recommend to a dietitian? A client who has a nonhealing leg ulcer 104.A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tube feedings. Which of the following place as a client at risk for aspiration? History of GERD 105.A nurse is caring for several clients on a MedSurg unit. Which of the following activities requires sterile gloves? Performing tracheostomy care 106.A nurse at a mental health clinic receives A request from a client who is undergoing psychotherapy to obtain a copy of the therapist notes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? We can provide a copy of your records but therapist notes are not included 107. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? Measure the client’s urine output every hour 108.A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? FHR baseline 170/min 109.A nurse is caring for a client who's in labor and is received an epidural. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Reposition the client side to side each hour 110.A nurse is building a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during orientation phase of the relationship? Establish the responsibilities of the nurse and client 111.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has IBS. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include? Consume foods high in bran fiber 112.A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients. Which of the following clients need follow up care A client who is taking warfarin and has an INR of 1.8 113.A nurse is caring for a client who is two hours postop following a cardiac Cath. What is the priority assessment? Absence of pedal pulse in the affected extremity 114.A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. What action should the nurse take Perform the procedure prior to meals 115.A nurse at a mental health facility receive shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients are the nurse plan to assess first? A client place in restraints due to aggressive behavior 116.A nurse is providing DC education about car seat safety to parents of a newborn. What are the statements indicate the parents understanding of the teaching? I will position my baby at a 45° angle in the car seat 117.A nurse in a clinic is assessing a six-month-old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Closed anterior fontanelle 118. A nurse is planning care for a client Who has bipolar and is experiencing mania. What action should the nurse take Encourage the client to take frequent rest periods 119. A nurse is providing teaching about adverse effects of sertraline. Which of the following affects should the nurse include? Excessive sweating 120.A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality? The client exhibits impulsive behavior 121. A nurse is caring for a client Following a cardiac Cath to the left groin. What action should the nurse take Monitor the dorsalis pedis pulse every 15 minutes 122. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for heat therapy for a foot injury. What's contra indicated for heat therapy Peripheral neuropathy 123. A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who has burns from her house fire which of the following actions should the nurse take first Check the mouth for soot and smoky breath 124. A nurse is caring for a client following a stroke. The client has right sided weakness and facial drooping. What action is the nurse’s priority Maintain NPO status for the client 125. A nurse is caring for an adult client with anemia and is scheduled to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. What action should the nurse take Flush the blood administration tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride prior to the transfusion 126. A nurse is caring for a client who is experienced a right hemispheric stroke. Which of the following are expected findings? Impulse control difficulty Left hemi plegia Loss of depth perception Lack of situational awareness 127. Nurse is caring for a client who has left homonyms hemianopsia. What is an appropriate intervention? Place the bedside table on the right side of the bed 128. A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphasia. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care (SATA) Have suction equipment available for use Place food on the unaffected side of the client’s mouth Teach the client to swallow with their neck flexed Feed the client thickened liquids 129. A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia - both receptive and expressive. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? Speak to the client at a slower rate Assist the client to use flashcards with pictures Give instructions one step at a time 130. A nurse is assessing a client who is experienced a left hemispheric stroke. Which of the following is expected? Inability to recognize familiar objects 131. A nurse is caring for a client who scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure what action should the nurse take Position the client in an upright position leaning over the bedside table 132. A nurse is reviewing ABG lab results of a client who is in respiratory distress. The PH is 7.47, PAC02 is 32. The client is experiencing Respiratory alkalosis 133. A nurse is assessing a client following bronchoscopy which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider Bronchospasms 134. A nurse is caring for a client who scheduled for a thoracentesis which of the following supplies should the nurse ensure are in the client’s room Oxygen equipment Pulse oximeter Sterile dressing 135. A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following manifestations to the nurse recognized as complications? Dyspnea Fever Hypotension 136. A nurse is preparing to care for a client after a chest tube placement. Which of the following items should be available in the client’s room? Oxygen Sterile water Enclosed hemostat clamps Occlusive dressing 137. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. The nurse observes at the chest tube was accidentally removed. What action should the nurse take first Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site 138. A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube and drainage system. Which of the following are expected findings? Gentle constant bubbling in the suction control chamber Rise and fall in a level of water in the water seal chamber with inspiration and expiration 139. A nurse is assisting a provider with the removal of a chest tube. Which of the following should the nurse instruct client to do? Perform the Valsalva maneuver 140. A nurse is planning care for a client following the insertion of a chest tube what should be included in the plan of care (SATA) Encourage the client to cough every two hours Check the continuous bubbling in the suction chamber Obtain a chest x-ray 141. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and is on pressure support ventilation (PSV). Which statement indicates an understanding of the teaching It allows preset pressure delivered during spontaneous ventilation 142. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following manifestations of hypoxemia should the nurse recognize? Pale skin and elevated blood pressure 143. A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse and performing an assessment of a client who is receiving ventilation via an ET tube. What information to the nurse include in the teaching? Assess breath sounds every 1 to 2 hours 144. A nurse is caring for a client who has dyspnea and will receive oxygen continuously. Which of the following oxygen devices to the nurse used to deliver the precise amount of oxygen? Venturi mask 145. A nurse is planning caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following modes of ventilation increase the effort of the clients respiratory muscles should the nurse include. Synchronize intermittent mandatory ventilation Continuous positive airway pressure Pressure support ventilation 146. A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk of developing pneumonia. What clients are the nurse expect to be at risk Client who has dysphasia Client who has aids Client who has closed head injury and is receiving ventilation Client who has myasthenia gravis 147. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who states their partner did not recognize them. The client reports chills and chest pain that is worse upon inspiration. What is the priority Obtain baseline vitals and oxygen saturation 148. A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Assessment findings include temperature 100°F, respirations 30/min, blood pressure 130/76. Prioritize the interventions Administer oxygen Obtain sputum culture Administer antibiotic Administer an antipyretic medication to promote comfort 149. A nurse is assessing a client who has sinusitis. Which of the following techniques to the nurse used to identify manifestations? Palpating the orbital area 150. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about flu. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? I should wash my hands after blowing my nose to prevent spreading the virus [Show More]

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