ATI: Nurse Logic 2.0: Nursing Concepts (Advance Test) Verified and Graded A+

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A nurse working in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 14 weeks of gestation. The nurse should instruct the client to immediately notify the provider if she experiences wh... ich of the following? A. Facial edema B. Urinary frequency C. Acid indigestion D. Breast leakage - ANSWER A. Facial edema *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of client education by determining manifestations the client should be taught to immediately report to the provider. Client education is the provision of health-related education to clients to facilitate the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, adoption of new behaviors, and modification of attitudes. It is important for the client to be taught symptoms that should be immediately reported to the provider to prevent or reduce potential harm to herself or the fetus. Facial edema is an indication of pregnancy-induced hypertension and should be reported immediately to the provider. A nurse working in a hospice facility is talking to a client's son who is distressed because his mother cries frequently and says she wants to die. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? A. "I know this must be difficult, but your mother will calm down soon." B. "Let's discuss some strategies you can use when this happens again." C. "Individuals near death are ready to let go toward the end." D. "Have you determined why she is crying and saying she is ready to die?" - ANSWER B. "Let's discuss some strategies you can use when this happens again." *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of client-centered care through the use of therapeutic communication. Client-centered care focuses on the client and emphasizes the client's cultural, ethnic, and social values. The use of therapeutic communication assists the nurse to develop client relationships that foster trust and respect. This response by the nurse offers to provide information, which can reduce anxiety and enhance decision-making. This response by the nurse creates a safe and secure environment, fosters trust and respect, and is appropriate. A nurse is caring for a client who has a urinary tract infection and is prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro). The client exhibits urticaria and angioedema following administration of the medication. Which of the following is the first action the nurse should take? A. Administer epinephrine (Adrenaline). B. Elevate the lower extremities. C. Determine respiratory status. D. Apply oxygen via non-rebreather mask. - ANSWER C. Determine respiratory status. *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of priority setting by determining priority nursing action for a client experiencing an allergic reaction. Priority setting is the use of nursing judgment when making decisions about the rank order in which to take nursing actions. Various priority setting frameworks, such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, nursing process, ABC, and safety and risk reduction, can be useful in determining the priority of needed actions. This item can be answered using both nursing process and the ABC priority setting framework. The client is experiencing angioedema, indicating the possibility of an anaphylactic reaction, which is life-threatening; therefore, the nurse should first determine the client's respiratory status. A nurse is caring for a child who is 24 hr postoperative following a supratentorial craniotomy. The nurse should maintain the child in which of the following positions? A. Prone with head of the bed flat B. Dorsal recumbent with head of the bed elevated to 15° C. Supine with head of the bed elevated to 30° D. Side-lying with head of the bed elevated to 45°. - ANSWER C. Supine with head of the bed elevated to 30° *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety through selection of the appropriate position for a child who is postoperative following a supratentorial craniotomy. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of risk factors that could cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment for clients, self, and others. Through the provision of client-centered care and incorporation of evidence-based practice, nurses are able to assist in achieving this goal by preventing or minimizing physical injury. Following a supratentorial craniotomy, the client should be maintained in a position that facilitates drainage of cerebrospinal fluid and prevents hemorrhage by reducing blood flow to the brain. Positioning the client supine with the head of the bed elevated to 30° is appropriate. A nurse has assigned four tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following should the nurse instruct the AP to perform first? A. Take an ABG specimen to the laboratory. B. Transport a client to the radiology department for an x-ray. Obtain a clean catch urine sample from a newly admitted client. Pass fresh water to clients. - ANSWER A. Take an ABG specimen to the laboratory. *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of leadership by prioritizing completion of assigned tasks. Leadership is the process by which nurses use a set of skills that directs and influences others in the provision of individualized, safe, quality client care. When making assignments, a leader should be certain to include a timeline for completion. ABG samples are kept on ice and should be transported immediately to the laboratory or the specimen will deteriorate, which will cause inaccurate and meaningless results. This is the task the nurse should instruct the AP to perform first. A nurse is caring for a client who has an acid-base imbalance. For which of the following manifestations is metabolic alkalosis a possible complication? A. Hyperkalemia B. Severe diarrhea C. Atelectasis D. Excessive vomiting - ANSWER D. Excessive vomiting *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety through the identification of a specific manifestation that can lead to metabolic alkalosis. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of risk factors that can cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment for clients, self, and others. By recognizing and anticipating potential complications, nurses are better able to predict a needed intervention, which assists in preventing or minimizing physical or psychological harm to the client. Metabolic alkalosis is a potential complication of excessive vomiting because of the loss of acid from the body. A nurse is caring for a client who had a cerebrovascular accident 2 days ago. Which of the following is the first sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Pupil dilation B. Ataxia C. Lethargy D. Bradycardia - ANSWER C. Lethargy *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety through the identification of an initial manifestation of increased ICP. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of risk factors that can cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment for clients, self, and others. By recognizing and anticipating potential complications, nurses are better able to predict a needed intervention, which assists in preventing or minimizing physical or psychological harm to the client. Lethargy occurs when pressure is placed on the reticular activating system within the brainstem. Along with other indicators of a change in the level of consciousness, such as restlessness, irritability, and disorientation, lethargy is the first sign of increased ICP. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has aphasia. The nurse should include which of the following communication strategies in the teaching? A. Cue the client by providing picture cards that portray common needs. B. Increase the volume of the voice when speaking to the client. C. Encourage the client to limit hand gestures when communicating. D. Vary the use of phrases and terminology in discussions. - ANSWER A. Cue the client by providing picture cards that portray common needs. *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of client education by determining the appropriate communication strategy to include in teaching to the caregiver of a client who has aphasia. Client education is the provision of health-related education to clients to facilitate the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, adoption of new behaviors, and modification of attitudes. Appropriate communication techniques will enhance the caregiver's ability to care for the client, as well as the client's self-expression, thereby ensuring the client's needs are met. Clients who have aphasia have difficulty expressing themselves and understanding what is being said. Using picture cards that portray common needs provides cues for the client and enhances communication. The nurse should include this communication strategy in the teaching. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about client consent to treatment with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A. "It is necessary to have written consent for invasive procedures." B. "Implied consent is appropriate for some aspects of nursing care." C. "It is the responsibility of the provider to obtain express consent." D. "Informed consent should be obtained separately for each surgical procedure." - ANSWER C. "It is the responsibility of the provider to obtain express consent." *The content of this question emphasizes the concept of professionalism by ensuring understanding of the legal concept of consent. Professionalism incorporates legal and ethical principles, as well as compliance with the standards of nursing practice in the provision of safe, quality nursing care that exhibits both accountable and responsible behaviors. Nurses frequently obtain express consent by witnessing a client sign a consent form after ensuring the client has received and understands necessary information regarding the procedure. This is not an appropriate statement by a newly licensed nurse and requires further teaching. A nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is prescribed a transfusion of platelets. Which of the following should the client experience as a result of the transfusion? A. Reduced bleeding time D. Decreased plasma globulins C. Improved activity tolerance D. Increased immune functioning - ANSWER A. Reduced bleeding time [Show More]

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