NURS 407/407-Everything about final
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RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-year-old. Which of
the following actions should the nurs
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NURS 407/407-Everything about final
predictor
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-year-old. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an implantable cardioverter
defibrillator which of the following statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather and showering”
B. “I will wear loose clothing around my ICD”
C. “I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD”
D. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD”
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and reports feelings of ambivalence
about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. “Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant”
B. “You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with your provider”
C. “Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?”
D. “When did you start having these feelings?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a bowel- training program
following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
plan of care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client’s diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain management. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
7. a nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following a
disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the nurse assign
the highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
8. a nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following
guidelines should the nurse include?
A. Remove the client’s restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client’s condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed’s side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are aggressive
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership. Which of the following information
should the nurse include about an effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
10. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has diabetes mellitus and
reports that she has been following her (unable to read) care. The nurse should identify which of
the following findings indicates a need to revise the client’s plan of care.
A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/
B. (Unable to read)
C. Hba1c 10 %
D. Random serum glucose 190 mg/dl.11. 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
12. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about therapeutic techniques to use when leading
a group on a mental health unit. Which of the following group facilitation techniques should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A. Share personal opinions to help influence the group’s values
B. Measure the accomplishments of the group against a previous group
C. Yield in situations of conflicts to maintain group harmony
D. Use modeling to help the clients improve their interpersonal skills
13. A nurse is planning for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism. The client tells the nurse
that (Unable to read) Passover holiday. Which of the following action should the nurse include in
the plan of care?
A. Provide chicken with cream sauce.
B. Avoid serving fish with fins and scales.
C. Provide unleavened bread.
D. Avoid serving foods containing lamb.
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. The nurse should identify the
effectiveness of the treatment
A. A chest x-ray reveals increased density in all fields.
B. The client reports feeling less anxious.
C. Diminished breath sounds are auscultated bilaterally
D. ABG results include Ph 7.48 PaO2 77 mm Hg and PaCO2 47 mm Hg.
15. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports ingesting thirty
diazepam tablets (Unable to read) a respiratory rate of 10/min. After securing the client’s
airway and initiating an IV, which of the following actions should the nurse do next.
A. Monitor the client’s IV site for thrombophlebitis.
B. Administer flumazenil to the client.
C. Evaluate the client for further suicidal behavior.
D. Initiate seizure precautions for the client.16. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who reports cocaine use 1hr
ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypotension
B. Memory loss
C. Slurred speech
D. Elevated temperature
17. 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?
A. Loose stools
B. Jitteriness
C. Hypertonia
D. Abdominal distention
18. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is reviewing the laboratory test results of a school age
child. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Hgb 12.5 g/dl
B. Platelets 250,000/mm3
C. Hct 40%
D. WBC 14,000/mm3
19. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about clients designating a health care
proxy in situations that require a durable power of attorney for heal care (DPSHC). Which of
the following information should the charge nurse include?
A. “The proxy should make health care decisions for the client regardless of the
client’s ability to do so.”
B. “The proxy can make financial decisions if the need arises.”
C. “The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia.”
D. “The proxy should manage legal issues for the client.”
20. A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who reports nausea. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Turn the client on their side.
B. Administer an analgesic
C. Administer antiemetic
D. Monitor the client’s vital signs.21. 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
22. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania.
The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the
actions should the nurse take?
A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr.
B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min
C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr.
D. Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes.
23. A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage of kidney disease. The client adult
child asked about becoming a living donor for his father. Which of the following condition
24. A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning assignments for a licensed practical
nurse (LPN) who has been sent from the (Unable to read) unit due to a staffing shortage.
Which of the following client should the nurse delegate to the LPN?
A. A client who has an Hgb of 6.3 g/dl and a prescription for packed RBCs.
B. A client who sustained a concussion and has unequal pupils.
C. A client who is postoperative following a bowel resection with an NG tube set to
continuous suction.
D. A client who fractured his femur yesterday and is experiencing shortness of breath.
25. A nurse is working on a surgical unit is developing a care plan for a client who has
paraplegia. The client has an area of nonblanchable erythema over his ischium. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?
A. Place the client upright on a donut-shaped cushion
B. Teach the client to shift his weight every 15 min while sitting
C. Turn and reposition the client every 3 hr while in bed
D. Assess pressure points every 24 hr25. A nurse is caring for a client who is dilated to 10 cm and pushing. Which of the following
pain-management (Unable to read) a safe option for the client?
A. Naloxone hydrochloride.
B. Spinal anesthesia.
C. Pudendal block.
D. Butorphanol tartrate.
26. A nurse is caring for a client who has left homonymous hemianopsia. Which of
the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Teach the client to scan the right to see objects on the right side of her body.
b. Place the bedside table on the right side of the bed.
c. Orient the client to the food on her plate using the clock method.
d. Place the wheelchair on the client’s left side.
27. A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as the (Unable to read) (Most important?)
A. The client changes the subject when future plans are mentioned.
B. The client talks about being in pain constantly.
C. The client sleeping over 12 hr. each day.
D. The client reports giving away personal items.
28. A nurse is providing teaching about immunizations to a client who is pregnant. The
nurse should inform the client that she can receive which of the following immunizations
during pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
A. Varicella vaccine.
B. Inactivated polio vaccine.
C. Tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine
D. Rubella vaccine.
E. Inactivated influenza vaccine.
29. A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client’s adult child asks
the nurse about becoming a living kidney donor for her father. Which of the following condition
in the child’s medical history should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the procedure?
A. Amputation
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Hypertension
D. Primary glaucoma
30. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a group of clients. The nurse should recommend
a referral to a dietitianA. A client who has a prescription for warfarin and states “I will need to limit how
much spinach I eat”.
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”.
31. A hospice nurse is visiting with the son of a client who has terminal cancer. The son
reports sleeping very little during the past week due to caring for his mother. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. “I can give you information about respite care if you are interested.”
B. “You should consider taking a sleeping pill before bed each night”
C. “It must be difficult taking care of someone who is terminally ill”
D. “You are doing a great job taking care of your mother”
31. A nurse is assessing a child who is being treated for bacterial pneumonia. The nurse notes
an increase in the child’s glucose. The nurse should identify this finding as an adverse effect of
which of the following medications
A. Methylprednisolone.
B. Ondansetron.
C. Guaifenesin.
D. Amoxicillin.
32. The nurse is providing teaching about folic acid to a client who is prima gravida. Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “You should take folic acid to decrease the risk of transmitting infections to your baby”
B. “You should consume a maximum of 300 micrograms of folic acid every day”.
C. “You can increase your dietary intake of folic acid by eating cereals and citrus fruits”.
D. “You can expect your urine to appear red-tingled while taking folic acid supplements”.
33. A community health nurse is assessing an adolescent who is pregnant. Which of
the following assessments is the nurse’s priority?
A. Social relationship with peers.
B. Plans for attending school while pregnant.C. (Unable to read) (Picked this one) Medicaid?
D. Understanding of infant care.
34. A nurse manager is planning to teach staff about critical pathways. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A. Critical pathways have unlimited timeframe for completion
B. (Unable to read) decrease health care costs.
C. (Unable to read) critical pathway if variances (Unable to read)
D. (Unable to read) are used to create the critical pathway.
35. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of
the following should the nurse report to the provider?
Exhibit 1
Blood pressure: 102/56 mm Hg. Heart rate: 95/min
Respiratory rate: 18/min Temperature: 37.4C (99.3F)
Exhibit 2
Medication Administration Record
Clozapine 150 mg PO twice daily
Benztropine 0.5 mg PO twice daily as needed for tremors.
Exhibit 3
Nurse’s notes:
Client reports feeling dizzy when changing positions, Reports weight gain of 1kg (2.2 lb.) in the
past month. Also reports a sore throat for the past 3 days and dry mouth. Client ate 75% of
breakfast and reports slightly nauseous.
A. Dietary intake
B. Heart rate.
C. Sore throat.
D. Blood pressure.
36. A charge nurse is educating a group of unit nurses about delegating client tasks to assistive
personnel
A. “The nurse is legally responsible for the actions of the AP”.
B. “An AP can perform tasks outside of his range if he has been trained”.
C. “An experienced AP can delegate to another AP”.D. “An RN evaluates the client needs to determine tasks to delegate”
37. A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider?
A. Contractions lasting 80 seconds
B. FHR baseline 170/min
C. Early decelerations in the FHR
D. Temperature 37.4C (99.3)
38. A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility is developing a discharge plan for a client
who has left-sided hemiplegia the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
A. Consult with a case manager about insurance coverage.
B. Counsel caregivers about respite care options.
C. Ensure that the client has a referral for physical therapy.
D. Refer the client to a local stroke support group.
39. A nurse in a mental health unit is planning room assignments for four clients. Which of
the following client should be closest to the nurse’s station?
A. A client who has an anxiety disorder and is experiencing moderate anxiety.
B. A client who has somatic symptom disorder and reports chronic pain.
C. A client who has depressive disorder and reports feeling hopeless.
D. A client who has bipolar disorder and impaired social interactions.
40. A nurse is preparing to measure a temperature of an infant. Which of the following
action should the nurse take?
A. Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant’s axilla.
B. Pull the pinna of the infant’s ear forward before inserting the probe.
C. Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant’s rectum.
D. Insert the thermometer in front of the infant’s tongue.
41. A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing
mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to spend time in the day room
B. Withdraw the client’s TV privileges is the does not attend group therapy
C. Encourage the client to take frequent rest periodsD. Place the cline in seclusion when he exhibits signs of anxiety
42. A nurse is admitting medications to a group of clients. Which of the following occurrences
requires the completion of an incident report?
A. A client receives his antibiotics 2hr late
B. A client vomits within 20min of taking his morning medications
C. A client requests his statin to be administered at 2100
D. A client asks for pain medication 1hr early
43. A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr. postpartum and is breast feeding her newborns.
The client asks the nurse to warm up seaweed soup that the client’s partner brought for her.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. “Does the doctor know you are eating that?”
B. “Why are you eating seaweed soup?”
C. “Of course I will heat that up for you”
D. “The hospital good is more nutritious”
44. a nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in
nursing. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Leaving a nasogastric tube clamped after administering oral medication
B. Documenting communication with a provider in the progress notes of the client’s
medical records
C. Administering potassium via IV bolus
D. Placing a yellow bracelet on a client who is at risk for falls
45. a nurse is providing teaching to family members of a client who has dementia. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Establish a toileting schedule for the client
B. Use clothing with buttons and sippers
C. Discourage physical activity during the day
D. Engage the client in activities that increase sensory stimulation
46. 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.
47. A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia and experiences auditory hallucinations.
The client states, “It’s hard not to listen to the voices.” Which of the following questions should
the nurse ask the client?
A. “Do you understand that the voices are not real?”
B. “Why do you think the voices are talking to you?”
C. “Have you tried going to a private place when this occurs?”
D. “What helps you ignore what you are hearing?”
48. A charge nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the correct use
of restraints. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Placing a belt restraint on a school-age child who has seizures.
B. Securing wrist restraints to the bed rails for an adolescent.
C. Applying elbow immobilizers of an infant receiving cleft lip injury
D. Keeping the side rails of a toddler’s crib elevated.
49. A nurse is reviewing ABG laboratory results of a client who is in respiratory distress. The
results are pH 7.47, PaCo2 32 mm Hg. HCO3 22 mm Hg. The nurse should recognize that the
client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Respiratory alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
50. A nurse is preparing to mix NPH and regular insulin in the same syringe. Which of
the following
A. Inject air into the NPH insulin vial.
B. (Unable to read)
C. Withdraw the prescribed dose of regular insulin
D. Withdraw the prescribed dose of NPH insulin
51. a Nurse is working with a client who has an anxiety disorder and is in the orientation phase
of the therapeutic relationship. Which of the following statements should the nurse make
during this phase?
A. “Let’s talk about how you can change your response to stress.”B. “We should establish our roles in the initial session.”
C. “Let me show you simple relaxation exercises to manage stress.”
D. “We should discuss resources to implement in your daily life.”
51. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a newly hired nurse about the varicella
rooster. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Children who have varicella are contagious until vesicles are crusted.
B. Children who have varicella should receive the herpes zoster vaccination.
C. Children who have varicella should be placed in droplet precaution.
D. Children who have varicella are contagious 4 days before the first vesicle eruption.
52. A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client’s tracheostomy. Which of
the following requires intervention by the staff nurse?
A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions.
B. Encourages the client to cough during suctioning.
C. Apply suctioning for 15 seconds.
D. Inserts the catheter without applying suction.
53. 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.
54. A nurse is providing care for a group of clients. Which of the following client’s should the
nurse identify as having the highest risk for developing a pressure injury?
A. A client who has a T-tube following an open cholecystectomy.
B. A client who had a knee 2 days ago following a sports injury.
C. A client who has dementia and is incontinent of urine and feces
D. A client who has a myocardial infarction and is receiving thrombolytic therapy.
55. A nurse is teaching a client who has glaucoma and a new prescription for timolol eyedrops.
Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. “I will place the eye drops in the center of my eye”
B. “I will place pressure on the corner of my eye after using he eye drops”
C. “I should expect my tears to turn a red color after using the eye drops.”D. “I should expect the eye drops to appear cloudy.”
56. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 14 weeks of gestation about findings to
report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Bleeding gums
B. Faintness upon rising
C. Swelling of the face
D. Urinary frequency
57. A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of stage IV metastatic cancer. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. “I would recommend sharing your feelings with a psychologist”.
B. “I can give you information about making end of life decisions”.
C. “You should discuss your end life decisions with your family”
D. “Everyone feels this way at first. You will start feeling better soon”.
58. A nurse is caring for a client wo has severe hypertension and is to receive nitroprusside
via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Keep client’s calcium gluconate at the client’s bedside
B. Monitor blood pressure every 2 hr.
C. (Limit or remove?) IV bag from exposure to light.
D. Attach tan inline filter to the IV tubing.
59. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mild anxiety. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Feelings of dread
B. Heightened perceptual field
C. Rapid speech
D. Purposeless activity
60. 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?
A. Withhold the next dose.B. Increase the dosage.
C. Discontinue the medication.
D. Administer the medication.
61. A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote nighttime
sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Stay in bed at least 1hr if unable to fall asleep
B. Take 1 hr nap during the day
C. Perform exercise prior to bed
D. Eat a light snack before bedtime
62. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication. Which
of the following medications should the nurse administer?
A. Pregabalin
B. Lorazepam
C. Colchicine
D. Codeine.
A. nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a chest tube 12 hr. ago. The (Unable to
read) following actions should the nurse take?
A. Assess the amount of drainage in the collection chamber.
B. Clamp the chest tube during ambulation.
C. Report continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.
D. Strip the chest tube every 4 hr. to maintain patency.
64. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine 4 mg via IV bolus every 4 hr. PRN.
The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Productive cough.
B. Urinary retention.
C. Rhinitis
D. Fever.
65. 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?
A. “Can you talk about what happens with your partner at home?”B. “Why do you think your partner’s symptoms are progressing so quickly?”
C. “You should make sure your partner takes the prescribed medication.”
D. “You did the right thing by bringing your partner in for treatment.”
66. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a guardian of a preschooler who has a new diagnosis
of celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A. “I will put my child on a gluten-free diet”.
B. “I will administer digestive enzymes with meals and snacks”.
C. “Provide my child with some high fiber foods.”
D. “I will give my child whole wheat toast and milk for breakfast”.
67. A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Prime IV tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride.
B. Use a 24-gauge IV catheter
C. Obtain filter less IV tubing.
D. Place blood in the warmer for 1 hr.
68. A nurse is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following types
of continuous infusions should the nurse initiate?
A. 0.9% normal saline.
B. NPH insulin.
C. Glargine insulin.
D. 0.45% saline.
69. A nurse is teaching who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from
opioid medications. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Drink 1.5L fluids each day.
B. Take mineral oil at bedtime.
C. Increase exercise activity
D. Decrease insoluble fiber.
70. A nurse is teaching about preventative measures to a female client who has chronic
urinary tract infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. “Drink 2 liters of warm water per day”.
B. “Empty your bladder every 6 weeks.”.
C. “Soak in a warm bath everyday”.
D. “Take an oral estrogen tablet”.71. A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse plan to assess first?
A. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving monitoring
B. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea
C. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities
D. A client who has diabetes and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%
72. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of irritable
bowel syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
A. Consume food high in bran fiber
B. Increase intake of milk products
C. Sweeten foods with fructose corn syrup
D. Increase foods high in gluten
73. A nurse is caring for a 1-day-old newborns who has jaundice and is receiving
phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. the infant 30 ml (1 oz) glucose water every 2 hr.
B. Keep the infants head covered with a cap.
C. Ensure that the newborn wears a diaper.
D. Apply lotion to the newborn every 4 hr.
74. a nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about client advocacy. Which of the
following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. “(Unable to read) I feel to be in his best health care decision”
B. “I will intervene if there is conflict between a client and his provider”
C. “I should not advocate for a client unless he is able to ask me himself”
D. “I will inform a client that his family should help make his health care decisions.”
75. A nurse is preparing to reposition a client who had a stroke. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Raise the side rails on both sides of the client’s bed during repositioning.
B. Reposition the client without assistive devices.
C. Discuss the client’s preferences for determining a reposition schedule.
D. Evaluate the client’s ability to help with repositioning.
76. A nurse is orientation a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who is receiving
mechanical ventilation and is receiving mechanical ventilation and is on pressure support
ventilation (PSV) mode. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse
indicates and understanding of PSV?A.“ It keeps the alveoli open and prevents atelectasis.”
B. “It allows preset pressure delivered during spontaneous ventilation.”
C. “It guarantees minimal minute ventilator.”
D.“It delivers a preset ventilatory rate and tidal volume to the client
77. A nurse is caring for an infant who has coaction of the aorta. Which of the following
should the nurse identify as an expected finding?
A. Weak femoral pulses
B. Frequent nosebleeds
C. Upper extremity hypotension
D. Increased intracranial pressure\
78. a nurse is auscultating for crackles on a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following
anterior chest wall locations should the nurse auscultate?79. A nurse is assisting with the development of an informed document for participation in a
research study. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. A statement that participants can leave the study at will.
B. An assignment of the participant to either the experimental or control group.
C. A list of the clients participating in the study.
D. A description of the framework the researchers will use to evaluate the data.
80. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of sertraline. Which of
the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
A. Excessive sweating
B. Increased urinary frequency
C. Dry cough
D. Metallic taste in mouth
81. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new temporary synchronous pacemaker. Which of
the following should the nurse report to the provider?A. The client’s pulse oximetry level is 96%.
B. (Unable to read)
C. The client develops hiccups.
D. The ECG shows pacing spikes after the QRS complex.
82. A nurse is preparing discharge information for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following resources should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Personal blogs about managing the adverse effects of diabetes medications
B. Food label recommendations from the Institute of Medicine
C. Diabetes medication information from the Physicians’ Desk Reference
D. Food exchange lists for meal planning from the American Diabetes Association
82. 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?
A. “The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when you push the button twice.”
B. “You can adjust the amount of pain medication you receive by pushing on the keypad.”
C. “Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating plasma medication levels.”
D. “You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control.”
83. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is receiving long-acting
insulin for blood glucose management. The nurse should anticipate administering which of
the following types of insulin?
A. Glargine insulin.
B. Regular insulin.
C. NPH insulin.
D. Insulin aspart.
84. A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. In which of
the following should the toddler participate?
A. Looking at alphabet flashcards.
B. Playing with a large plastic truck.
C. Use scissors cut out paper shapes.
D. Watching a cartoon in the dayroom.85. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent feedings via a feeding via a
feeding pump and is experiencing dumping syndrome. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Administer a refrigerated feeding.
B. Increased the amount of water use to flush the tubing.
C. (Unable to read) rate of the client’s feedings.
D. Instruct the client to move onto their right side.
86. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who received a dose of penicillin
and is now anxious, flushing, tachycardic and has difficulty swallowing. Which of the following
actions is the nurse’s priority?
A. Monitor the client’s ECG
B. Take the client’s vital signs.
C. Administer oxygen
D. Insert an IV line.
87. A nurse is caring for a client who has Raynaud’s disease. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide information about stress management.
B. Maintain a cool temperature in the client’s room.
C. Administer epinephrine for acute episodes.
D. Give glucocorticoid steroid twice per day.
88. A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has angina. Which of the following
findings in the client’s medical history should identify as a risk factor for angina?
A. Hyperlipidemia.
B. COPD
C. Seizure disorder
D. Hyponatremia.
89. A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr. postpartum and has a third-degree perineal
laceration. The client reports not having a bowel movement for 4 days. Which of the following
medications should the nurse administer?
A. Bisacodyl 10 mg rectal suppository.
B. Magnesium hydroxide 30 ml PO.
C. Famotidine 20 mg PO.
D. Loperamide 4 mg PO.90. A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing care for a client while in
the elevator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Contact the client’s family about the incident.
B. Notify the client’s provider about the incident.
C. File a complaint with the facility’s ethics committee.
D. Report the incident to the AP’s charge nurse.
91. A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Withhold all medications until after dialysis
B. Rehydrate with dextrose 5% in water for orthostatic hypotension.
C. Check the vascular access site for bleeding after dialysis.
D. Give an antibiotic 30 min before dialysis.
92. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports intimate
partner violence. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority?
A. Develop a safety plan with the client
B. (Unable) options for reporting the incident.
C. Refer the client to a community support group.
D. Determine if the client has any injuries.
93. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and note the FHR baseline has been
100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a
possible cause of fetal bradycardia?
A. Maternal fever
B. Fetal anemia
C. Maternal hypoglycemia
D. Chorioamnionitis
94. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has a urinary tract infection. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Periorbital edema.
B. Decreased frequency of urination.
C. Enuresis.
D. Diarrhea.95. A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan
following an external disaster in the community. In anticipation of multiple client admissions,
which of the following current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge?
A. A client who has COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/min
B. A client who has cancer with a sealed implant for radiation therapy
C. A client who is receiving heparin for deep-vein thrombosis
D. A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty
96. A nurse is preparing to administer dopamine hydrochloride 4 mcg/kg/min via continuous
infusion. Available is dopamine hydrochloride in a solution of 800 mg in a 250 ml bag. The
client weighs 80 kg. The nurses should set the IV infusion to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round
the answer to the nearest whole number)
6 mL/hr
97. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn genetic screening. Which of the
following statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “This test should be performed after your baby is 24 hours old.”
B. “A nurse will draw blood from your baby’s inner elbow.”
C. “Your baby will be given 2 ounces of water to drink prior to the test.”
D. “This test will be repeated when your baby is 2 months old.”
98. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a colon
resection and has a new ascending colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. “My stool will become fully formed within 3 weeks”
B. “My skin will need to be cleaned with alcohol before I apply a new pouch”
C. “I should avoid eating popcorn and fresh pineapple”
D. “I should expect bruising around the stoma”
99. A nurse is admitting a client who had a stroke and exhibits facial drooping, drooling
and hoarseness. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority?
A. Refer the client to a speech language pathologist.
B. Monitor the client’s prealbumin levels
C. Measure the client’s weight.
D. Place the client on NPO status.100. 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”
101. A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client who is postoperative following a
colon resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Providing written material for the client to read
B. Plan a short instruction about coughing and deep breathing.
C. Determine the client’s current pain level.
D. Instruct the client about dietary restrictions.
102. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following
dietary recommendations should the nurse make?
A. Coffee with creamer.
B. Lettuce with sliced avocados.
C. Broiled skinless chicken breast with brown rice.
D. Warm toast with margarine.
103. A nurse is caring for a client who asks for information regarding organ donation. Which
of the following should the nurse make?
A. “I cannot be a witness for your consent to donate.”
B. “Your name cannot be removed once you are listed on the organ donor list.”
C. “Your desire to be an organ donor must be documented in writing.”
D. “You must be at least 21 years of age to become an organ donor.”
104. A nurse is teaching a female client about personal hygiene. Which of the client
actions indicates an understanding go the teaching?
A. The client takes a hot bubble bath every day.
B. The client wipes back to front when toileting.
C. The client washes her perineum first when bathing.
D. The client brushes her teeth twice daily.107. A nurse is preparing to assess a 2-week-old newborn. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
A. Obtain the newborn’s body temperature using a tympanic thermometer.
B. (Unable to read) FACES pain scale.
C. Auscultate the newborn’s apical pulse for 60 seconds.
D. Measure the newborn’s head circumference over the eyebrows and below the occipital
prominence. (NOT)
108. A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and has gained 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) over the
last 5 days. The client’s laboratory values this morning are the following: WBC 10,000/mm3,
RBC
5.2 million/mm3, platelets 250,000/mm3, BUN, and serum creatinine 2.1 mg/dL. The nurse
should report these finding to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary
team?
A. Dietitian
B. Infection control nurse
C. Nephrologist
D. Cardiologist
109. A nurse is caring for an infant who is in contact isolation and received a blood transfusion.
Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take to provide cost-effective
care?
A. Return unopened equipment to the supply center
B. Leave the unused infusion pump in the room until discharge
C. Stock the room with a 2-day supply of disposable diapers
D. Being in formula as needed
108. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postoperative following a
total hip arthroplasty. For which of the following findings should the nurse contact the
provider?
A. Hear rate 100/min
B. Temperature 37.8C (100F)
C. Albumin level 4.0 g/dL.
D. WBC count 14,000 mm3
109. A nurse is preparing education material for a client. Which of the following techniques
should the nurse use in creating material?
A. Emphasize important information using bold lettering.
B. Use 7th grade reading level.
C. Avoid using cartoons in the teaching material.D. Use words with three or four syllables.
110. A nurse is creating for a client who has aids. The client states, “My mouth is sore when I
eat.” Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
A. “Add salt to season”
B. “Ice chips”
C. “Rinse your mouth with an alcohol-based mouthwash”
D. “Eat foods served at hot temperatures”
111. 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?
A. Vomiting
B. Hypertension
C. Epigastric pain
D. Contractions
112. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks gestation, is in active labor, and
has ruptured membrane. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
B. Apply fetal heart rate monitor.
C. Initiate fundal massage.
D. Initiate an oxytocin IV infusion.
113. A home health nurse is preparing to make an initial visit to a family following a referral
from a local provider. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take when conducting a
home visit. (Move the steps into the box on the right. Placing them in the order of
performance)
A. Identify family needs interventions using the nursing process.
B. Record information about the home visit according to agency policy.
C. Contact the family to determine availability and readiness to make an appointment
D. Discuss plans for future visits with the family.
E. Clarify the reason for the referral with the provider’s office.
E C A B D (My choice)
114. 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”
115. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent eternal tube feeding. Which
of the following places the client at risk for aspiration?
A. A residual of 65mL 1 hr postprandial
B. A History of gastroesophageal reflux disease
C. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding
D. Receiving a high osmolarity formula
116. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and
is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. Take magnesium hydroxide for indigestion
B. Drink at least 3L of fluid daily
C. Eat 1g/kg of protein per day
D. Consume foods high in potassium
118. A nurse on a telemetry unit is assessing a client who is receiving continuous cardiac
monitoring. The client’s heart rate is 69/min and the PR interval is 0.24 seconds. The
nurse should interpret this finding as which of the following cardiac rhythms?
A. First degree AV block
B. Premature ventricular contraction.
C. Sinus bradycardia.
D. Atrial fibrillation.
119. A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is feeding a client. The nurse
observes that the client coughs after each bite. After asking the AP to stop feeding the
client, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
A. Provide the client with an instructional handout about swallowing exercises.
B. Ask a speech therapist to evaluate the client’s ability to swallow.
C. Discuss the manifestations of impaired swallowing with the AP.
D. Listens to the client’s lung sounds.
120. 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?
A. Ask the client directly what he is hearing
B. Encourage the client to lie down in a quiet roomC. Avoid eye contact with the client
D. Refer to the hallucinations as if the are real
120. The nurse is teaching a group of clients at a community health fair about genetic
disease. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. “If there is a genetic risk for future pregnancies, we can get treatment now to prevent
the disease”
B. “There is no need to have genetic counseling if I know that I have a family history
of mental illness.”
C. “My family has genetic risk for breast cancer, so I am considering a total mastectomy”
D. “Even if I have a genetic risk for a disease the chance I will get the disease is
probably low due to current medical treatments.”
121. A nurse is planning discharge teaching about cord care for the parents of a newborn.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
A. “The cord stump will fall off in 5 days.”
B. “Contact the provider if the cord stump turns black.”
C. “Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily.”
D. “Keep the cord stump dry until it falls off.”
122. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is on glucocorticoid therapy. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. “I have my eyes examines annually”
B. “I take a calcium vitamin supplement daily”
C. “I limit my intake of foods with potassium”
D. “I constantly take my medication between 8 and 9 each evening”
123. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about ergonomic principles. Which of
the following actions by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. Stands with feet together when lifting a client up in bed.
B. Raises the client’s head of bed before pulling the cline up.
C. Uses a mechanical lift to move client from bed to chair.
D. Places a gait belt around the client’s upper chest before assisting a client to stand.
124. A client is requesting information from a nurse about a nitrazine test. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?A. “Your bladder should be full prior to me performing this test
B. “If this test is positive you will be required to have a non-stress test.
C. “This test will determine if there is leaking amniotic fluid”
D. “I will be taking a blood sample to test for changes in your hormones levels”
125. A Nurse is assessing a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving IV fluid therapy.
Which of the following findings indicate the client is developing a complication of
therapy?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Increased thirst.
C. Flattened neck veins.
D. Hypotension
126. A nurse is conducting a home visit for a family who has two young children. The nurse
notes several welts across the backs of the legs of one of the children. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Document clinical findings.
B. Contact child protective services.
C. Refer the parents to a self-help group.
D. Instruct the parents about methods of discipline.
127. A nurse is planning care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include?
A. Encourage the client to floss daily.
B. Remove fresh flowers from the client’s room.
C. Provide the client what a stool softener.
D. Avoid serving the client raw vegetable.
128. 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?
A. Chest pain
B. Muscle spasms.
C. Cool, moist skin.
D. Incisional pain.
129. (Unable to read)
A. Use NPH insulin to treat ketoacidosis.
B. Administer NPH insulin 30 minutes before breakfast.
C. (Unable to read) I think this answer was 0.9% sodium chlorideD. Discard the NPH insulin vial if the medication is cloudy.
131. A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure, and the provider is concerned
that the client might develop (Unable to read) Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Maintain the client’s oxygen saturation level at 89%.
B. Place the client’s lower extremities on two pillows.
C. Recommended that the client follow a 3g sodium diet.
D. Place the client in high fowler’s position.
132. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the administration of
total parenteral nutrition. Which of the following should the charge nurse include?
A. “You will need to monitor the client’s electrolytes daily”
B. “You will need to change the IV dressing site once per week”
C. “You will need to warm the solution in the microwave before administration”
D. “You need to weigh the client twice per week”
133. A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection at a community center. Which of the
following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. “I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted.”
B. “I can clean my cat’s litter box during my pregnancy.”
C. “I should take antibiotics when I have a virus.”
D. “I should wash my hands for 10 seconds with hot after working in the garden.”
133. A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make to support the client’s right to autonomy?
A. “You should trust that your care team has your best interest at heart”
B. “I will not share any personal information without your permission
C. “The health care team will do their best to keep any promise we make to you”
D. “We encourage you to participate in all decisions about your treatment”
134. 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 (Unable to read)
C. Evidence based practice.D. Informatics.
136. 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.
137. A charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a client’s risk to
become violet. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the best predictor
of future violence?
A. Previous violent behavior
B. A history of being in prison
C. Experiencing delusions
D. Male gender
137. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication administration.
Which of the following information should the charge nurse include?
A. Inform clients about the action of each medication prior to administration.
B. (Unable to read) two times prior to administration.
C. Complete an incident report if a client vomits after taking a medication.
D. Avoid preparing medications for more than two clients at one time.
138. A charge nurse is evaluating the time management skills of a newly licensed nurse. For
which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene?
A. Takes assigned breaks at regular intervals
B. Documents the clients care tasks at the end of the shift.
C. assisting with ADLs to perform time sensitive activities
D. Gather necessary supplies before beginning a dressing change.
139. A nurse is caring for a client who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply zinc oxide ointment to the irritated area.
B. (Unable to read)
C. Wipe stool from the skin using store bought baby wipes.D. Apply talcum powder to the irritated area.
140. A nurse is assessing a client who had an uncomplicated vaginal birth 3 days ago. In
which of the following locations should the nurse expect to palpate the client’s fundus? C
142. A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following
information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder?
A. “The client might act seductively.”
B. “The client is overly concentrated about minor details.”
C. “The client exhibits impulsive behaviors.”
D. “The client is exceptionally clingy to others.”
142. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. When reviewing the
client’s current medications, which of the following medications should the nurse identify as
contraindicated for use with warfarin? (Select all that apply)
A. Aspirin
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Gingko biloba.D. Cetirizine
E. Ibuprofen.
143. A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Ritual behavior
B. Suspicious of others
C. Exhibits separation anxiety
D. Preoccupied with aging
144. A nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) of a client who weighs 75 kg (165.3
lb) and is 1.8 m (5 ft 9 in) tall. The nurse should calculate the client’s BMI value as which of
the following?
A. 23
B. 42
C. 32
D. 8
145. A nurses is assessing a preschooler who has recently experienced an unexpected death
in the family. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
A. The child expresses curiosity about the death process.
B. The child refuses to talk about death.
C. The child believes the person will return.
D. The child focuses on his own mortality.
146. A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
Exhibit 1
Laboratory Results Cerebrospinal fluid WBC 2,000/mm3 Neutrophils 88% Protein 320 mg/dl
Glucose 35 mg/dl Cloudy in appearance
Exhibit 2
History and Physical
Reports severe headache and photophobia. Disoriented to person, place, and time. Lethargic.Exhibit 3
Vital Signs
BP 166/96 mm Hg
Respiratory rate
24/min Pulse rate
112/min
Temperature 39.3C (102.8F) Pain of 6 on a scale from 0 to 10 Glasgow score 9
A. Place the client on a cooling blanket.
B. Administer an analgesic.
C. Obtain arterial blood gas levels.
D. Elevate the head of the client’s bed 30 degrees.
147. A client is caring for a client following a paracentesis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a complication?
A. Decreased hematocrit.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Tachycardia.
D. Hypothermia.
148. A certified IV nurse is providing education about peripherally inserted catheters (PICC) to a
newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicated
an understanding of the teaching?
A. “Use a vein in the middle of the lower arm to insert a PICC.”
B. “Flush a PICC using a 3-milliliter syringe.”
C. “Informed consent is required prior to PICC placement.”
D. “Position the client’s arm in adduction for PICC placement.”
149. A nurse is reviewing admission prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse identify as complete?
A. Furosemide 20 mg BID
B. Nitroglycerin transdermal patch.
C. Aspirin 1 tablet daily.
D. Metoprolol 5mg IV now.
150. A nurse is caring a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Hold hand flat to perform percussion on the child
B. Perform the procedure twice a day
C. Administer a bronchodilator after the procedure
D. Perform the procedure prior to meals151. A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients. The nurse should identify
that which of the following client findings requires follow up care?
A. A client who received a Mantoux test 48hr ago and has an induration
B. A client who is schedule for a colonoscopy and is taking sodium phosphate
C. A client who is taking warfarin and has an INR of 1.8
D. A client who is takin bumetanide and has a potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L
152. A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and request information
about contraception. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. “The lactation amenorrhea method is effective for your first year postpartum”
B. “You can continue to use the diaphragm used before your pregnancy”
C. “Place transdermal birth control patch on your upper arm”
D. “I should avoid vaginal spermicides while breast feeding.”
153. 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?
A. “Staff will apply identification band after first bath”
B. “I will not publish public announcement about my baby’s birth”
C. “I can remove my baby’s identification band as long as she is in my room”
D. “I can leave my baby in my room while I walk in the hallway”
154. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has preeclampsia and is to receive
magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following actions should the
nurse include in the plan?
A. Restrict the client’s total fluid intake to 250 mL/hr
B. Give the protamine if signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity occur
C. Monitor the FHR via Doppler every 30min
D. Measure the client’s urine output every hour
155. 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?
A. “Morphine 3 mg SQ every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
B. “Morphine 3 mg Subcutaneous (Unable to read)
C. “Morphine 3.0 mg sub q every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
D. “Morphine 3 mg SC q 4 hr. PRN for pain.”156. A nurse is assessing a client who has acute kidney injury and a respiratory rate of
34/min. The client’s ABG results are ph. 7.28 HCO3 18 mEq/L. (Unable to read) PaO2 90
mm Hg. Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect?
A. Metabolic acidosis.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Respiratory acidosis.
D. Respiratory alkalosis.
157. 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. Monitor vital signs.
D. Fill out an incident report.
158.recieves a telephone call from a parent reporting that their school-age child has a
nosebleed and that they cannot stop the bleeding. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse provide to the provider?
A. “Have your child lie down and turn their head to their side for 10 minutes”
B. “Use your thumb and forefinger to apply pressure to the (Unable to read) of your child’s
nose”
C. “Place a warm wet washcloth over your child’s forehead and the bridge of their nose”
D. “Tell your child to blow their nose gently and then sit down and tilt your head back”
159. 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?
A. Match the client’s blood type with the type and cross match specimens.
B. Confirm the provider’s prescription matches the number on the blood component.
C. Ask the client to state the blood type and the date of their last blood donation.
D. Ensure that the client’s identification band matches the number on the blood unit.
160. A nurse is transcribing new medication prescriptions for a group of client. For which of
the following prescriptions should the nurse contact the provider for clarifications?
A. Zolpidem 10mg PO one tablet at bedtime
B. Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg PO BID
C. Triamcinolone acetonide 100 mcg/inhalation two puffs TID
D. Lorazepam .5mg PO one tablet daily161. A nurse is caring for a client who requires seclusion to prevent harm to others on the
unit. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A. Offer fluids every 2hr.
B. Document the client’s behavior prior to being placed in seclusion.
C. Discuss with the client his inappropriate behavior prior to seclusion.
D. Assess the client’s behavior once every hour.
162. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is experiencing preterm contractions
and dehydration. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. “Dehydration is treated with calcium supplements”
B. “Dehydration can increase the risk of preterm labor”
C. “Dehydration associated gastroesophageal reflux
D. “Dehydration is caused by a decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit”
163. A nurse is using an IV pump for a newly admitted client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. (Unable to read)
C. Grasp the IV pump cord when unplugging it from the electrical outlet.
D. (Unable to read) outlet has two prongs for the IV pump.
164. A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an
indwelling urinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25 ml/hr. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse anticipate?
A. Clamp the (Unable to read)
B. Administer fluid bolus.
C. Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
D. Initiate continuous bladder irrigation.
165. 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?
A. Heart rate 58/min
B. Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL
C. Hgb 14 g/dLD. WBC count 2,900/mm3
166. A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report for an adult female client who is postoperative.
Which of the following client information should the nurse report?
A. (Unable to read)
B. (Unable to read)
C. Answer might be lower platelets.
D. (Unable to read)
167. 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 dyskinesia
C. Pseudo parkinsonism.
D. Acute dystonia.
168. A client who sustained a major burn over 20% of the body. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse nutritional requirements?
A. (Unable to read) (Chose this one)
B. Keep a calorie count for food and beverages.
C. Schedule meals at 6 hr. intervals
D. Provide low-protein high carbohydrate diet
169. D
170. A nurse in a provider’s office is preparing to administer the inactivated influenza
vaccine. The nurse should collect additional (Unable to read) for which of the following client
prior to administering the vaccine?
A. (Unable to read
B. Client has (Unable to read) HIV/AIDS
C. Client has a sensitivity to eggs.
D. Client is experiencing seasonal allergies.
171. A nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a toddler
which as heart failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?A. “Limit your child’s potassium intake while she is taking this medication.”
B. “You can add the medication to a half-cup of your child’s favorite juice.”
C. “Repeat the does if your child vomits within 1 hour after taking the medication.”
D. “Have your child drink a small glass of water after swallowing the medication.”
171. A nurse is teaching about preventing sudden infant syndrome (SIDS) to parent of a
1-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates that the parent understands how to place
the infant in the crib at bed time? B172. A nurse is collecting a sputum specimen from a client who has tuberculosis. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Obtain the specimen immediately upon the client waking up.
B. Wait 1 day to collect the specimen if the client cannot provide sputum.
C. Ask the client to provide 15 to 20 ml of sputum in the container.
D. Wear sterile gloves to collect specimen from the client.
A. nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a prescription for digoxin. For
which of the following laboratory results should the nurse withhold the medication and notify the
provider?
A. Digoxin 0.8 ng/mlB. Sodium (Was out of range)
C. BUN 15
D. Potassium 3.1 mEq/L.
174. A nurse is caring for a client who wears glasses. Which of the following actions should
the 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.
175. A school nurse is teaching a parent about absent seizures. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A. “This type of seizure can be mistaken for daydreaming.”
B. “This type of seizure lasts 30 to 60 seconds.”
C. “The child usually has an aura prior to onset.”
D. “This type of seizure has a gradual onset.”
176. A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and is about to receive low dose
brachytherapy via a vaginal implant applicator. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Removal of vaginal packing
B. Insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter
C. Ambulation four times daily
D. Maintenance of NPO status until therapy is complete
177. A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and is receiving heparin
therapy. Which of the following tests should the nurse use to monitor and regulate the dosage of
the medications?
A. aPTT.
B. Pyro (Unsure if that’s the writing)
C. Platelet count.
D. INR.178. A charge nurse is preparing to lead negotiations among nursing staff due to conflict about
overtime requirements. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to promote
effective negotiation?
A. Identify solutions prior to negotiation
B. Focus on how the conflict occurred
C. Attempts to understand both sides of the issue
D. Personalize the conflict
179. A nurse manager is developing a protocol for an urgent care clinic that often cares for
clients who do not speak the same language as clinical staff. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
A. Use the client’s children to provide interpretation.
B. (Answer was the nurse was going to do the interpretation)
C. Offer client’s translation services for a nominal fee.
D. Evaluate the clients’ understanding at regular intervals.
180. A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic brain injury 72 hr. ago. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of intercranial pressure?
A. Tachycardia.
B. Narrowed pulse pressure.
C. Hypotension.
D. Increasingly severe headache.
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1. 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.
B. Place the child in as supine position after the feeding.
C. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days.
D. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration.
2. 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. D.
Constipation for 2 days.3. 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?
A. Arrange for an ethics committee meeting to address the family’s concerns.
B. Support the family’s decision and initiate life-sustaining measures.
C. Complete an incident report.
D. Encourage the family to contact an attorney.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who wears glasses. Which of the following actions should the 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.
5. 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?
B. Place the client in a room with negative pressure.
C. Wear gloves when providing care to the client.D. Wear a mask when changing the linens in the client’s room.
6.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.
7. 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.
8 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 post mortem care.
D. Request a conference with the client’s family.
9.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.10.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.
11. 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.
12.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.
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75 mm/hr
13. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses. The nurse should
expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests?
A. Platelet count.
B. Potassium level. C.
Creatine clearance. D.
Prealbumin.
14. A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?A. Place an ice pack over the cast.
B. Palpate the pulse distal to the cast.
C. Teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry.
D. Position the casted extremity on a pillow.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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 should 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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?
B. Limit the client’s visitors to 30 min per day.
C. Discard the client’s linens in a double bag.
Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag
21. 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..Bradypnea
22. 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.
B. Shoulder presentation.
C. Postterm with oligohydramnios. (I think Maternal Newborn Chapter 15 page 100)D.Chorioamnionitis
23. 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.
D. Jugular vein distention.
E. Weight gain.
D.Bradypnea
24. 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”
25. 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”
26. 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.27. 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 dyskinesia
C. Pseudo parkinsonism.
D. Acute dystonia.
28. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving packed RBCs. Which of the following findings indicate fluid
overload?
A. Low back pain.
B. Dyspnea.
C. Hypotension.
D. Thready pulse.
29. A nurse is calculating a client’s expected date of delivery. The client’s last menstrual period began on April
. Using Nagele’s rule, what date should the nurse determine to be the client’s expected delivery date? (Use
mmdd format.)
0119 date
30. 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. (Mental Health Chapter 8 Page 42)
C. The group must be led by a licensed psychiatrist.
D. The group encourages clients to form dependent relationships.
31. 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.”
32. 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.
2. Ask the child to look upward.
3. Pull the lower eyelid downward.
4. Instill the drops of medication.
5. Place the child in a sitting position.
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33. 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.
34. 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.
B. Montevideo units constantly 300 mm Hg.
C. FHR pattern with absent variability.
D. Contractions every 5 min that last 30 seconds.35.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.
36. 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?
A. Match the client’s blood type with the type and cross match specimens.
B. Confirm the provider’s prescription matches the number on the blood component.
C. Ask the client to state the blood type and the date of their last blood donation.
D. Ensure that the client’s identification band matches the number on the blood unit.
37. 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”
38. 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.
39. 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?
B. “I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed”
C. “Do you know why this medication is being prescribed to you?”
D. “I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication”
40 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.
41. 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.
42. A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing the laboratory results of a group of clients. Which to report?
A. Herpes simplex.
B. Human papillomavirus
C. Candidiasis
D. Chlamydia43. 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 I eat”.
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”.
44. A nurse is preparing to measure a temperature of an infant. Which of the following action should the
nurse take?
B. Pull the pinna of the infant’s ear forward before inserting the probe.
C. Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant’s rectum.
D. Insert the thermometer in front of the infant’s tongue.
45. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a newly hired nurse about the varicella rooster. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
B. Children who have varicella should receive the herpes zoster vaccination.
C. Children who have varicella should be placed in droplet precaution.
D. Children who have varicella are contagious 4 days before the first vesicle eruption.
46.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?
A. Withhold the next dose.
B. Increase the dosage.
C. Discontinue the medication.D. Administer the medication.
47. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication. Which of the
following medications should the nurse administer?
A. Pregabalin
B. Lorazepam
C. Colchicine
D. Codeine.
48. A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
B. Use a 24-gauge IV catheter
C. Obtain filter less IV tubing.
D. Place blood in the warmer for 1 hr.
49. A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. In which of the following should
the toddler participate?
B. Playing with a large plastic truck.
C. Use scissors cut out paper shapes.
D. Watching a cartoon in the dayroom.
50. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following dietary recommendations
should the nurse make?
A. Coffee with creamer.
B. Lettuce with sliced avocados.
C. Broiled skinless chicken breast with brown rice.D. Warm toast with margarine.
51. A nurse is preparing to assess a 2-week-old newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan
to take?
A. Obtain the newborn’s body temperature using a tympanic thermometer.
B. (Unable to read) FACES pain scale.
C. Auscultate the newborn’s apical pulse for 60 seconds.
D. Measure the newborn’s head circumference over the eyebrows and below the occipital prominence. (NOT)
52. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks gestation, is in active labor, and has ruptured membrane.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
B. Apply fetal heart rate monitor.
C. Initiate fundal massage.
D. Initiate an oxytocin IV infusion.
53. 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?
A. Chest pain
B. Muscle spasms.
C. Cool, moist skin.
D. Incisional pain.
54. 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 (Unable to read)
C. Evidence based practice.
D. Informatics.
55. 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.
56. A nurse is caring for a client who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Apply zinc oxide ointment to the irritated area.
B. (Unable to read)
C. Wipe stool from the skin using store bought baby wipes.
D. Apply talcum powder to the irritated area.
66. 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?
A. “Staff will apply identification band after first bath”
B. “I will not publish public announcement about my baby’s birth”
C. “I can remove my baby’s identification band as long as she is in my room”
D. “I can leave my baby in my room while I walk in the hallway”
57. 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?
A. “Morphine 3 mg SQ every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
B. “Morphine 3 mg Subcutaneous (Unable to read)
C. “Morphine 3.0 mg sub q every 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
D. “Morphine 3 mg SC q 4 hr. PRN for pain.”
58. A nurse realizes that the wrong medication has been administered to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
59. A. Notify the provider.
B. Report the incident to the nurse manager.
C. Monitor vital signs.
D. Fill out an incident report.
60. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is experiencing preterm contractions and dehydration. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?A. “Dehydration is treated with calcium supplements”
B. “Dehydration can increase the risk of preterm labor”
C. “Dehydration associated gastroesophageal reflux”
D. “Dehydration is caused by a decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit”
60. A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report for an adult female client who is postoperative. Which of
the following client information should the nurse report?
A. (Unable to read)
B. (Unable to read)
C. Answer might be lower platelets.
D. (Unable to read)
61. A nurse manager is developing a protocol for an urgent care clinic that often cares for clients who do not
speak the same language as clinical staff. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Use the client’s children to provide interpretation.
B. (Answer was the nurse was going to do the interpretation)
C. Offer client’s translation services for a nominal fee.
D. Evaluate the clients’ understanding at regular intervals.
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127. Intradermal Injection areas
A. Buttocks.B. Upper back.
C. Hamstring area.
128.A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a right-hemispheric stroke. Which of the following are
expected findings? (Select all that apply.)
a. Impulse control difficulty
b. Left hemiplegia
c. Loss of depth perception
d. Aphasia
e. Lack of situational awareness
128.A nurse is caring for a client who has left homonymous hemianopsia. Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention?
f. Teach the client to scan the right to see objects on the right side of her body.
g. Place the bedside table on the right side of the bed.
h. Orient the client to the food on her plate using the clock method.
i. Place the wheelchair on the client’s left side.
129.A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and a new dietary prescription. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
j. Have suction equipment available for use.
k. Feed the client thickened liquids.
l. Place food on the unaffected side of the client’s mouth.
m. Assign an assistive personnel to feed the client slowly.
n. Teach the client to swallow with her neck flexed.
130.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 client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
o. Speak to the client at a slower rate.
p. Assist the client to use flash cards with pictures.
q. Speak to the client in a loud voice.
r. Complete sentences that the client cannot finish.
s. Give instructions one step at a time.
131.A nurse is assessing a client who has experienced a left-hemispheric stroke. Which of the following is an
expected finding?
t. Impulse control difficultyu. Poor judgement
v. Inability to recognize familiar objects
w. Loss of depth perception
132.A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table.
b. Explain the procedure.
c. Obtain ABG’s.
d. Administer benzocaine spray.
133.A nurse is reviewing ABG laboratory results of a client who is in respiratory distress. The results are pH
7.47, PaCo2 32 mm Hg. HCO3 22 mm Hg. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which of
the following acid-base imbalances?
e. Respiratory acidosis
f. Respiratory alkalosis
g. Metabolic acidosis
h. Metabolic alkalosis
134.A nurse is assessing a client following bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
i. Blood-tinged sputum
j. Dry, nonproductive cough
k. Sore throat
l. Bronchospasms
135.A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following supplies should
the nurse ensure are in the client’s room? (Select all that apply.)
m. Oxygen equipment
n. Incentive spirometer
o. Pulse oximeter
p. Sterile dressing
q. Suture removal kit
136.A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following manifestations should
the nurse recognize as risks for complications? (Select all that apply.)
r. Dyspnea
s. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
t. Fever
u. Hypotension
v. Report of pain at the puncture site
137.A nurse is preparing to care for a client following chest tube placement. Which of the following items
should be available in the client’s room? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oxygen
b. Sterile water
c. Enclosed hemostat clamps
d. Indwelling urinary catheter
e. Occlusive dressing138.A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. The nurse observes that
the chest tube was accidentally removed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
f. Obtain a chest x-ray
g. Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site.
h. Place tape around the insertion site.
i. Assess respiratory status.
139.A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. Which of the
following are expected findings? (Select all that apply.)
j. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber
k. Gentle constant bubbling in the suction control chamber
l. Rise and fall in the level of water in the water seal chamber with inspiration and expiration
m. Exposed sutures without dressing
n. Drainage system upright at chest level
140.A nurse is assisting a provider with the removal of a chest tube. Which of the following should the nurse
instruct the client to do?
o. Lie on it left side.
p. Use the incentive spirometer.
q. Cough at regular intervals.
r. Perform the Valsalva maneuver.
141.A nurse is planning care for a client following the insertion of a chest tube and drainage system. Which
of the following should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
s. Encourage the client to cough every 2 hours.
t. Check the continuous bubbling in the suction chamber.
u. Strip the drainage tubing every 4 hours.
v. Clamp the tube once a day.
w. Obtain a chest x-ray.
142.A nurse is orientation a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical
ventilation and is receiving mechanical ventilation and is on pressure support ventilation (PSV) mode.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of PSV?
a. “It keeps the alveoli open and prevents atelectasis.”
b. “It allows preset pressure delivered during spontaneous ventilation.”
c. “It guarantees minimal minute ventilator.”
d. “It delivers a preset ventilatory rate and tidal volume to the client.”
143.A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following early
manifestations of hypoxemia should the nurse recognize? (Select all that apply.)
e. Confusion
f. Pale skin
g. Bradycardia
h. Hypotension
i. Elevation blood pressure.
144.A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse on performing routine assessment of a client who is
receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
j. Apply a vest restraint if self-extubation is attempted.k. Monitor ventilator settings ever 8 hours.
l. Document tube placement in centimeters at the angle of jaw.
m. Assess breath sounds every 1 to 2 hours.145.A nurse is caring for a client who has dyspnea and will receive oxygen continuously. Which of the
following oxygen devices should the nurse use to deliver a precise amount of oxygen to the client?
n. Nonrebreather mask
o. Venturi mask
p. Nasal cannula
q. Simple face mask
146.A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following
modes of ventilation that increase the effort of the client’s respiratory muscles should the nurse include
in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
r. Assist-control
s. Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
t. Continuous positive airway pressure
u. Pressure support ventilation
v. Independent lung ventilation
146.A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for developing pneumonia. Which of
the following clients should the nurse expect to be at risk? (Select all that apply.)
a. Client who has dysphagia
b. Client who has AIDS
c. Client who was vaccinated for pneumococcus and influenza 6 months ago
d. Client who is postoperative and received local anesthesia.
e. Client who has a closed head injury and is receiving ventilation
f. Client who has myasthenia gravis
148.A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client whose partner states the client woke up this morning, did
not recognize him, and did not know where she was. The client reports chills and chest pain that is
worse upon inspiration. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
g. Obtain baseline vital signs and oxygen saturation.
h. Obtain a sputum culture.
i. Obtain a complete history from the client.
j. Provide a pneumococcal vaccine.
149.A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Assessment findings include temperature 37.8
C (100 F), respirations 30/min, blood pressure 130/76, heart rate 100/min, and SaO2 91% on room
air. Prioritize the following nursing interventions.
k. Administer antibiotics. (3)
l. Administer oxygen therapy. (1)
m. Perform a sputum culture. (2)
n. Administer an antipyretic medication to promote client comfort. (4)
150.A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has sinusitis. Which of the following techniques
should the nurse use to identify manifestations of this disorder?
o. Percussion of posterior lobes of lungs
p. Auscultation of the trachea
q. Inspection of the conjunctiva
r. Palpation of the orbital areas
151.A nurse is teaching a group of clients about influenza. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
s. “I should wash my hands after blowing my nose to prevent spreading the virus.”
t. “I need to avoid drinking fluids if I develop symptoms.”
u. “I need a flu shot every 2 years because of the different flu strains.”v. “I should cover my mouth with my hand when I sneeze.”
152.A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma attack.
Which of the following assessments indicates that the respiratory status is declining? (Select all that
apply.)
a. SaO2 95%
b. Wheezing
c. Retraction of sternal muscles
d. Pink mucous membranes
e. Premature ventricular complexes (PVC’s)
153.A nurse is caring for a client 2 hours after admission. The client has an SaO2 of 91%, exhibits
audible wheezes, and is using accessory muscles when breathing. Which of the following classes of
medication should the nurse expect to administer?
f. Antibiotic
g. Beta-blocker
h. Antiviral
i. Beta2 agonist
154.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for
asthma. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding in teaching?
j. “I will decrease my fluid intake while taking this medication.”
k. “I will expected to have black, tarry stools.”
l. “I will take my medication with meals.”
m. “I will monitor for weight loss while on this medication.”
155.A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of asthma. Which of the following factors should
the nurse identify as a risk for asthma?
n. Gender
o. Environmental allergies
p. Alcohol use
q. Race
156.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client on the purpose of taking a bronchodilator. Which of
the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
r. “This medication can decrease my immune response.”
s. “I take this medication to prevent asthma attacks.”
t. “I need to take this medication with food.”
u. “This medication has a slow onset to treat my symptoms.”
157.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD and a new prescription for albuterol.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates and understanding of the teaching?
a. “This medication can increase my blood sugar levels.”
b. “This medication can decrease my immune response.”
c. “I can have an increase in my heart rate while taking this medication.”
d. “I can have mouth sores while taking this medication.”
158.A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of a new prescription of prednisone to a client who
has COPD. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Hypokalemia
b. Tachycardia
c. Fluid retention
d. Nauseae. Black, tarry stools159.A nurse is discharging a client who has COPD. Upon discharge, the client is concerned that he will
never be able to leave his house now that he is on continuous oxygen. Which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
a. “There are portable oxygen delivery systems that you can take with you.”
b. “When you go out, you can remove the oxygen and then reapply it when you get home.”
c. “You probably will not be able to go out at much as you used to.”
d. “Home health services will come to see you so you will not need to get out.”
160.A nurse is instructing a client on the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will place the adapter on my finger to read my blood oxygen saturation level.”
b. “I will lie on my back with my knees bent.”
c. “I will rest my hand over my abdomen to create resistance.”
d. “I will take in a deep breath and hold it before exhaling.”
161.A nurse is planning to instruct a client on how to perform pursed-lip breathing. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Take quick breaths upon inhalation.
b. Place you hand over your stomach.
c. Take a deep breath in through your nose.
d. Puff your cheeks upon exhalation.
162.A home health nurse is teaching a client who has active tuberculosis. The provider has prescribed
the following medication regimen: isoniazid 250 mg PO daily, rifampin 500 mg PO daily, pyrazinamide
750 mg PO daily, and ethambutol 1 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements indicate the
client understands the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. “I can substitute one medication for another if I run out because that all fight infection.”
b. “I will wash my hands each time I cough.”
c. “I will wear a mask when I am in a public area.”
d. “I am glad I don’t have to have any more sputum specimens.”
e. “I don’t need to worry where I go once I start taking my medications.”
163.A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching?
a. “You will need to continue to take the multi-medication regimen for 4 months.”
b. “You will need to provide sputum samples every 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of
the medication.”
c. “You will need to remain hospitalized for treatment.”
d. “You will need to wear a mask at all times.”
164.A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of tuberculosis and has been placed on
a multi-medication regimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client
related to ethambutol?
a. “Your urine can turn a dark orange.”
b. “Watch for a change in the sclera of your eyes.”
c. “Watch for any changes in vision.”
d. “Take vitamin B6 daily.”165.A nurse is preparing to administer a new prescription for isoniazid (INH) to a client who has
tuberculosis. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings as an
adverse effect of the medication?
a. “You might notice yellowing of your skin.”
b. “You might experience pain in your joints.”
c. “You might notice tingling of your hands.”
d. “You might experience loss of appetite.”
166.A nurse is providing information about tuberculosis to a group of clients at a local community
center. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Persistent cough
b. Weight gain
c. Fatigue
d. Night sweats
e. Purulent sputum
167.A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for pulmonary
embolism? (Select all that apply.)
a. A client who has a BMI of 30
b. A female client who is postmenopausal
c. A client who has a fractured femur
d. A client who is a marathon runner
e. A client who has chronic atrial fibrillation
168.A nurse is assessing a client who has a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following information
should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
f. Bradypnea
g. Pleural friction rub
h. Hypertension
i. Petechiae
j. Tachycardia
169.A nurse is reviewing prescriptions for a client who has acute dyspnea and diaphoresis. The client
states she is anxious and is unable to get enough air. Vital signs are HR 117/min, respirations 38/min,
temperature 38.4 C (101.2 F), and blood pressure 100/54 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing
actions is the priority?
k. Notify the provider.
l. Administer heparin via IV infusion.
m. Administer oxygen therapy.
n. Obtain a spiral CT scan.
170.A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin therapy. Which of
the following statements by the client should indicate and immediate concern for the nurse?
o. “I am allergic to morphine.”
p. “I take antacids several times a day.”
q. “I had a blood clot in my leg several years ago.”
r. “It hurts to take a deep breath.”171.A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive thrombolytic therapy. Which of the following
factors should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to the therapy?
a. Hip arthroplasty 2 weeks ago
b. Elevated sedimentation rate
c. Incident of exercise-induced asthma 1 week ago
d. Elevated platelet count
172.A nurse is assessing a client following a gunshot wound to the chest. For which of the
following findings should the nurse monitor to detect a pneumothorax? (Select all that apply.)
a. Tachypnea
b. Deviation of the trachea
c. Bradycardia
d. Decreased use of accessory muscles
e. Pleuritic pain
173.A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who has a pneumothorax. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform first?
a. Assess the client’s pain.
b. Obtain a large-bore IV needle for decompression.
c. Administer lorazepam.
d. Prepare for chest tube insertion.
174.A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a client who experienced a pneumothorax.
Which for the following statement should the nurse use when teaching the client?
a. “Notify the provider if you experience weakness.”
b. “You should be able to return to work in 1 week.”
c. “You need to wear a mask when in crowded areas.”
d. “Notify your provider if you experience a productive cough.”
175.A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has a suspected flail chest. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bradycardia
b. Cyanosis
c. Hypotension
d. Dyspnea
e. Paradoxic chest movement
176.A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who was in a motor vehicle crash.
Findings include absent breath sounds in the left lower lobe with dyspnea, blood pressure 118/68
mm Hg, heart rate 124/min, respirations 38/min, temperature 38.6 C (101.4 F), and SaO2 92%
on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?a. Obtain a chest ex-ray.
b. Prepare for chest tube insertion.
c. Administer oxygen via high-flow mask.
d. Initiate IV access.
177.A nurse is orientation a newly licensed nurse on the purpose of administering vecuronium to a client who
has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
e. “This medication is given to treat infection.”
f. “This medication is given to facilitate ventilation.”
g. “This medication is given to decrease inflammation.”
h. “This medication is given to reduce anxiety.”
177.A nurse is reviewing the health records of five clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for
developing acute respiratory distress syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. A client who experienced a near-drowning incident
b. A client following coronary artery bypass graf t surgery
c. A client who has a hemoglobin of 15.1
mg/dL d. A client who has dysphagia
e. A client who experienced a drug overdose
178.A nurse is planning care for a client who has severe respiratory distress system (SARS). Which of the
following actions should be included in the plan of care for this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer antibiotics.
b. Provide supplemental oxygen.
c. Administer antiviral medications.
d. Administer bronchodilators.
e. Maintain ventilatory support.
179.A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vecuronium for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Which
of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering with this medication? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Fentanyl
b. Furosemide
c. Midazolam
d. Famotidine
e. Dexamethasone
180.A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse on the care of a client who is to have a line placed for
hemodynamic monitoring. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
effectiveness of the teaching?
a. “Air should be instilled into the monitoring system prior to the procedure.”
b. “The client should be positioned on the left side during the procedure.”
c. “The transducer should be level with the second intercostal spaced after the line is placed.”
d. “A chest x-ray is needed to verify placement after the procedure.”
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ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT FINAL
1) A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct
1 of 28disorder. The client threatened suicide to teacher at school. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the assessment?
a) Tell me about your siblings
b) Tell me what kind of music you like
c) Tell me how often do you drink
alcohol
d) Tell me about your school schedule
2) *A nurse is observing bonding to the client her newborn. Which of following actions by the client
requires the nurse to intervene?
a) Holding the newborn in an en face position
b) Asking the father to change the newborn's diaper
c) Requesting the nurse take the newborn nursery so she can
rest d) Viewing the newborn’s actions to be uncooperative
3) A nurse is caring for client who is taking levothyroxin. Which of the following findings should indicate
that the medication is effective?
a) Weight loss (this drug acts as T4 and will normalize the effects of hypothyroidism)
b) Decreased blood pressure
c) Absence of seizures
d) Decrease inflammation
4) A nurse is planning discharge teaching for cord care for the parent of a newborn. Which instructions
would you include in the teaching?
a) Contact provider if the cord still turns black (it’s going to turn black)
b) Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily (clean with neutral pH cleanser)
c) Keep the cord dry until it falls off (cord should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection)
d) The cord stump will fall off in five days (cord falls of in 10-14 days)
5) A nurse is assessing a client in the PACU. Which of the following findings indicates decreased cardiac
output?
a) Shivering
b) Oliguria
c) Bradypnea
d) Constricted pupils
6) A nurse is assisting with mass casualty triage: explosion at a local factory. Which of the following client
should the nurse identify as the priority?
a) A client that has massive head trauma
b) A client has full thickness burns to face and
trunk c) A client with indications of hypovolemic
shock
d) A client with open fracture of the lower extremity
7) A nurse is a receiving report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
a) A client who has illeal conduit and mucus in the pouch
b) Client pleasant arteriovenous additional vibration palpated
2 of 28c) A client whose chronic kidney disease with cloudy diasylate outflow
d) A client was transurethral resection of the prostate with a red tinged urine in the bag
8) A nurse is caring for a client just received the first dose of lisinopril. The following is an appropriate
nursing intervention?
a) Place’s cardiac monitoring
b) Monitor the clients oxygen saturation level
c) Provide standby assist with the client from
bed
d) Encourage foods high in potassium
9) A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and his seat is receiving electronic fetal monitoring.
The nurse is reviewing the monitor tracing and notes early decelerations. Which the following should the
nurse expect?
a) Feta hypoxia
b) Abrupto placentae
c) Post maturity
d) Head Compression
10) A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should identify which of
the following laboratory values as in an indication for hemodialysis?
a) glomerular filtration rate of 14 mL/ minute
b) BUN 16 mg/DL
c) serum magnesium 1.8 mg mg/dl
d) Serum phosphorus 4.0 mg/dL
11) A nurse is caring for an infant who has a prescription for continuous pulse oximetry. The following is an
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a) Placed infant under radiant warmer
b) Move the probe site every 3 hours
c) Heat the skin one minute prior to placing the program
d) Placed a sensor on the index finger
12) A nurse in a mental health facility receives a change of shift report on for clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse plan to assess first?
a) Client placed in restraints to the aggressive behavior
b) A new limited client pleasures history of 4.5 kg weight loss in the past two months
c) Client is receiving a PRN dose of health heard all two hours ago for increased anxiety
d) Applied he’ll be receiving his first ECT treatment today
13) A nurse working at the clinic is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant on the use of
nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an appropriate
description of the use of hypnosis during labor?
a) Hypnosis focuses on the biofeedback as a relaxation technique
b) Hypnosis promotes increased control of her pain perception during contractions
c) Hypnosis uses therapeutic touch to reduce anxiety during labor
d) Hypnosis provides instruction to minimize pain
3 of 2814) A nurse in a County Jail health clinic is leading group therapy session. A client who was incarcerated for
theft is addressing the group. Which of the following is an example of reaction formation? (rxn formation
is when you use opposite feelings; ex: being super nice to someone you dislike)
a) I steal things because it’s the only way I can keep my mind off my bad marriage
b) I can’t believe I was accused of something I didn’t do
c) I don’t want talk about my feelings right now. We will talk more next time
d) I think that people just you’re just lazy and should earn money honestly
15) A nurse is obtaining the medical history of a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide
monotitrate. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contraindication to medication?
a) Glaucoma
b) Hypertension
c) Polycythemia
d) Migraine headaches
16) ?
17) The nurses is caring for a client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction. Which following
intervention should the nurse include in the point of care?
a) Draw a troponin level every four hours
b) Performance EKG every 12 hours
c) Plant oxygen tent fell over minutes via rebreather
mask d) Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consult
18) A Nurses caring for client who has breast cancer and has been covering receiving chemotherapy. Which
of the following laboratory values should nurse report to provider?
a) WBC 3,000/mm3
b) Hemoglobin 14 g/dl
c) Platelet 250,000/mm3
d) aPTT 30 seconds
19) Home health nurse is carefully planned for Alzheimer’s disease. To the following action should the nurse
include in the plan of care
a) Place a daily calendar in the kitchen
b) Replace button clothing with zippered items
c) Replace the carpet with hardwood floors
d) Create variation in daily routine
20) Nurse is performing change of shift assessments on 4 clients. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to provider first?
a) The client was cystic fibrosis and has a thick productive clock and reports thirst
b) Client who has gastroenteritis and is lethargic and confused
c) The Client has diabetes mellitus has morning fasting Legal cost of 185 mg over deal
d) The client was sick of signing it reports pain 15 minutes after receiving oral analgesic
21) A nurse is caring for a client was in the second trimester of pregnancy and asks how to treat
constipation. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
a) Decrease taking vitamins and supplements to every other day
4 of 28b) Eat 15 g of fiber per day
c) Consume 48 ounces of water each day (need at least 64 oz)
d) Drink hot water with lemon juice each morning when you wake up
22) ?
23) A nurse is caring for a client who is preparing his advance directives. Which is the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of advanced directives? select all that apply
a) I can’t change my instructions once a minute
b) My doctor will need to approve my advance directives
c) I need an attorney to witness my signature on the advance directives
d) I have the right to refuse treatment
e) My health care proxy can make medical decisions for me
24) A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 weeks gestation and has a history of cardiac disease. Which
of the following positions should the nurse place the client to best promote optimal cardiac output?
a) The chest
b) Standing
c) Supine
d) Left lateral
25) A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to an AP?
a) Client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and needs guidance on incentive spirometry
b) Client who has awoken following a bronchoscopy and requests a drink
c) Client who had a myocardial infarction 3 days ago reports chest discomfort
d) Client who had a cerebrovascular accident two days ago and needs help toileting
26) Nurse providing discharge teaching to the client who has schizophrenia and is starting therapy with
clozapine. Which of the following is the highest priority for the client to report to the provider?
a) Constipation
b) blurred vision
c) Fever
d) Dry Mouth
27) A nurse observes an AP providing care to a child who is in skeletal traction. Which of the following
action requires intervention?
a) Providing a high protein snack
b) Assisting the child to reposition
c) Placing weights as a child’s bed
d) Massaging pressure points-causes skin breakdown
28) A nurse is planning to delegate to an AP the fasting blood glucose testing for a client who has
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
a) Determine if the AP is qualified to perform the test.
b) Help the AP performed the blood glucose test
c) Assign the AP to ask the client is taking his diabetic medication today
d) Have AP check the medical record for prior blood glucose test results
5 of 2829) A nurse is assessing client brought to the hospital psychiatric emergency services by a law enforcement
officer. The client has disorganized, incoherent speech with loose associations and religious content.
You should recognize the signs and symptoms as being consistent with which of the following?
a) Alzheimer’s disease
b) Schizophrenia
c) Substance intoxication
d) Depression
30) A nurse is caring for a child who has infectious mononucleosis.. Which of the following findings
are associated with this diagnosis? Select all that apply
a) splenomegaly
b) Koplik spots (this is associated with measles)
c) Malaise
d) Vertigo
e) Sore
throat
31) Nurse is performing dressing change for client was a sacral wound using negative pressure
wound therapy. Which The following actions should the nurse take first?
a) Apply skin preparation to wound edges.
b) Normal saline
c) Don sterile gloves
d) Determine pain
level
32) A nurses caring for client recovery from the bowel surgery who has nasogastric tube connected to
low intermittent suction. Which the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the NG
tube may not be functioning properly?
a) Drainage fluid is greenish-yellow
b) aspirate pH of 3
c) Abdominal
rigidity
d) air bubbles noted in the NG tube
33) A nurse is preparing to administer TPN with added fat supplements to a client who has
malnutrition. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
a) Piggyback 0.9 sodium chloride with TPN
solution b) Check for an allergy to eggs
c) Discuss the TPS solution for 12 hours
d) Monitor for hypoglycemia
34) A charge nurse is discussing the use of applying ice to a client’s injured knee with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as a benefit? (A/C?)
a) Systemic analgesic effect
b) increase in your metabolism
c) Decreased capillary permeability
d) Vasodilation
35) Nurse is developing discharge care plans for client has osteoporosis. To prevent injury the nurse should
instruct the client to
a) Perform weight bearing exercises
6 of 28b) Avoid crossing the legs beyond the midline
c) Avoid sitting in one position for prolonged periods
d) Split affected area
36) A nurse on acute med-surgical unit is performing assessments on a group of clients. Which is
highest priority?
a) The client has surgical hypoparathyroidism and positive Trousseau’s sign
b) A client who was Clostridium difficile with acute diarrhea
c) A client who is acute kidney injury and urine with a low specific gravity
d) The client who has oral cancer and reports a sore on his gums
37) Nurses caring for a client was congestive heart failure. Which of the following prescriptions for
the provider should the nurse anticipate?
a) Call the provider to clients respiratory rate is less 18/min
b) Give the client 500 mL IV bolus of 0.9 sodium chloride over 1 hr
c) Give the client enalapril 2.5 mg PO twice daily
d) Call the provider if the clients pulse rate is less than 80/min
38) A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for sertraline to treat depression. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the medication treatment plan?
a) I will be able starting this medication with feel better
b) I can expect to urinate frequently while on this medication
c) I understand I may experience difficulty sleeping on this medication
d) I should decrease my sodium intake while on this medication
39) A nurse has been caring for a female client who has bruises on her arms that she explains are a result of
physical abuse by her husband. The client states, “I don’t know how much longer I can take this, but
I’m afraid he’ll really hurt me if I leave. “Which of the following is an appropriate nursing
intervention?”
a) Offer to speak to the client’s husband regarding his abuse behavior.
b) Help the client to recognize the signs of escalation of abuse
behavior
c) Assist the client to identify personal behaviors that trigger abusive behavior
d) Assist the client to Reports abusive behavior to the proper authority
40) A client was having suicidal thoughts tells the nurse “It just does not seem worth it anymore. Why not
end my misery?” Which of the following responses for the nurses appropriate?
a) Why do you think your life is not worth it
anymore? b) Do you have a plan to end your life?
c) I need to know what you mean my misery
d) You can trust me and tell me what you’re thinking
41) A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following assessment findings
should the nurse expect?
a) Decreased level consciousness
b) Unable to identify common
objects c) Poor problem solving
ability
d) Preoccupation was somatic disturbances
7 of 2842) A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity. Which of the
following action should nurse take? There are 3 tabs that contain separate categories of data.
a) Position the client with the affected extremity lower than the heart
b) Administration of acetaminophen
c) Massage the affected extremity every 4
hrs. d) Withhold heparin IV infusion
43) Is caring for clients was a new prescription for enoxaparin for the prevention of DVT. Which of
the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
a) Expel air bubble at the top of the prefilled syringe
b) Massage the injection site to evenly distribute the medication
c) Inject the medication the lateral abdominal wall
d) Administer an NSAID for injection site discomfort
44) Nurses caring for four clients. Which of the following client data should the nurse report to the provider?
a) A client who has a pleurisy and reports pain of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 when coughing
b) Client was a total of 110 mL of serosanguineous fluid from the Jackson Pratt drain within the first 24
hour following surgery
c) Client who is 4 hrs postoperative and has a heart rate of 98 per minute
d) The client was a prescription for chemotherapy and an absolute neutrophil count of 75/mm3
45) Nurses caring for client was in end-stage osteoporosis and is reporting severe pain. Clients respiratory
rate is 14 per minute. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be the highest
priority to administer to the client?
a) Promethazine
b) Hydromorphone
c) Ketorolac
d) Amitriptyline
46) A nurse is caring for a client who has DVT. Which of the following instructions the nurse include in
the plan of care?
a) Live with the clients fluid intake to 1500 mL per day
b) Massage place affected extremity to relieve pain
c) Apply cold packs of clients affected extremity
d) Elevate the client’s affected extremity when in bed
47) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin IV for augmentation of labor. The client’s
contractions are occurring every 45 seconds with a nine seconds duration in the fetal heart rate is 170
to 180/minute. Which of the following actions should nurse take?
a) Discontinue oxytocin infusion
b) Increased oxytocin infusion
c) Decreased oxytocin infusion
d) Maintain oxytocin infusion
48) A nurse is admitting a client who is in labor and at 38 wks of gestation to the maternal
newborn unit. The client has a history of herpes simplex virus 2. Which of the following questions is
most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
a) Have your membranes ruptured?
8 of 28b) How far apart are your
contractions? c) Do you have any active
lesions?
d) Are you positive for beta strap?
49) Nurse is providing teaching for child prescribed ferrous sulfate. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include?
a) Take with meals
b) Take at bedtime
c) Take with a glass of milk
d) Take with a glass of orange juice
50) Four clients present to the emergency department. The nurse should plan to see which of the following
clients first?
a) A 6 year old client whose left shoulder is dislocated
b) A 26 year old client for sickle cell disease and a severe joint pain
c) A 76 year old client was confused, febrile and has foul smelling urine - uti
d) A 50- year old client who has slurred speech, is disoriented, and reports a headache - stroke
51) A nurse is completing a dietary assessment for client who is Jewish and observes kosher dietary practices.
Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect to find?
a) Leavened bread maybe eaten during Passover.
b) Shellfish is commonly consumed in the diet.
c) Meat and dairy products are eaten separately.
d) Fasting from meat occurs during Hanukkah.
52) ?
53) A nurse is in an ER caring for client of multiple wounds due to a motor vehicle crash. Which of
the following interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply
a) Apply direct pressure to bleeding wounds
b) Clean rest last rations and abrasions with hydrogen
peroxide c) Cover wounds with a sterile dressing
d) Administer 650 mg aspirin PO as needed for pain
e) Determine date of last tetanus toxoid vaccination.
54) The nurses reviewing clients admission laboratory results. Which of the findings required
further evaluation?
a) Sodium 138
b) Creatinine
1.8
c) Hemoglobin 15
d) Potassium 4.2
55) A nurse is providing teaching for a client has a new prescription for methadone. Which of the
phone following client statements indicates need for further teaching?
a) I understand the methadone tends to slow my breathing
b) I understand the methadone may cause me to have difficulty sleeping
c) I will avoid alcohol while I’m taking this medication
d) I’ll change positions gradually especially from lying down to standing
9 of 2856) Which of the following client is appropriate for the nurse to refer to speech therapy for swallowing
evaluation?
a) Premature infant with a poor suck reflex and failure to thrive
b) An older adults who has difficulty taking in fluids
c) Adolescent who anorexia who is cachectic
d) A middle aged adults was gastroesophageal reflux disease
57) A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following client should nurse assess first?
a) A client whose benign prostatic hyperplasia and is unable to urinate
b) The client was heart failure and report shortness of breath while ambulating
c) A client who is open cholecystectomy and has green drainage from the T-tube
d) A client whose abdominal pain and is vomiting coffee ground emesis
58) A nurse is taking a medication history from client was type II diabetes mellitus is scheduled for an
arteriogram. Which of the following medications to the nurses instruct the client to discontinue 48
hrs prior to the procedure?
a) Atorvastatin
b) Digoxin
c) Nifedipine
d) Metformin
59) The nurses assessing client with posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following findings to
the nurse expect to find?
a) Dependence on family and friends
b) Loss of interest in usual activities
c) Ritualistic behavior
d) Passive aggressive behavior
60) A nurse working in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client has dementia. The
clients often agitated and frequently wanders the halls. Which of the following intervention should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
a) Give the client several choices when scheduling activities.
b) Confront the client regarding unacceptable behavior
c) Maintain Nutritional requirements by offering finger foods
d) Stimulate the client by leaving the television on throughout the day
61) A nurse on a mental health unit receives report on four clients. Which of the following client should
the nurse attend to first?
a) A client who has begun to demonstrate catatonic behavior
b) The client was compulsive behavior and is frequently drinking from the water
fountain c) Client was having auditory hallucinations is becoming agitated
d) A client was making sexual comments to clients of the opposite sex
62) A nurse is caring for the full term newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
a) Instill erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and the newborn’s eyes.
b) Place identification bracelets on the newborn.
c) Weigh the newborn.
10 of 28d) Dry the newborn
63) A nurse receives report on a group of clients. Which of the following client should the nurse attend to first?
a) A client who was admitted with asthma and has an SaO2 of 92% long receiving oxygen at 1 L
per minute via nasal cannula
b) A client was admitted with angina and reports left arm pain of 4 on a scale of 0 to 10
c) The client was type II diabetes mellitus in his blood with glucose level is at 80 mg/dL
d) A client who had a gastric endoscopy and whose nasogastric tube is draining 30 mL per hour of
green fluid
64) A client at 38 weeks of gestation enters the emergency department. The nurse should recognize that
which of the following indicates that the client is in the latent phase of labor?
a) The client reports the urge to
push b) The cervix is dilated 2 cm
c) Contractions are 2 to 3 minutes apart
d) The client reports nausea and vomiting
65) The charge nurse for medical surgical units discovers client care assignments that should be reassigned.
Which of the following delegated tasks should be reassigned?
a) An AP is to calculate intake and output every two hours for client in acute renal failure.
b) An AP is to collect vital signs every 30 minutes for client who had a cholecystectomy
c) A licensed practical nurse is to check nasogastric tube placement for client list had a bowel resection.
d) A licensed practical nurses to provide initial feeding for client who had a cerebrovascular accident.
66) A nurse caring for the client who has a cast due to a compound fracture to the right ankle. Which of
the following findings requires immediate intervention?
a) pruiritus under the cast
b) Localized stabbing pain upon
movement c) paresthesia of the distal
extremity
d) Edema present when leg is in the dependent position
67) The nurses providing care for preschoolers with acute gastroenteritis. Basing information below which
of the following is an appropriate nursing action? Click on the links of this below for additional client
information
a) Offer the child a cup of chicken broth.
b) Encourage the child’s intake of
gelatin. c) Administer oral rehydration
solutions.
d) Institute a banana, Rice, applesauce, and toast diet.
68) The nurses caring for a client whose taking allopurinol. The nurse should monitor which of the following
laboratory findings to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
a) Serum chloride
b) Uric acid level
c) Serum albumin
d) Magnesium level
69) A nurse is caring for a client on the cardiac care unit who is hemodynamically unstable. Which of
the following dysrhythmias should the nurse plan for cardioversion?
11 of 28a) Ventricular asystole
b) Third-degree AV block
c) Atrial fibrillation
d) Ventricular fibrillation
70) Nurse managers preparing an educational program on infection control measures. Which of the following
should the nurse include when discussing contact precautions?
a) Scarlet fever
b) Herpes
simplex
c) Varicella
d) Streptococcal pharyngitis
71) A nurse assesses an older adult client with the decrease caloric intake and weight loss. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
a) The clinic experiences coughing and wheezing after eating.
b) The client reports abdominal pain at a five on a scale of 0 to 10.
c) The client experience is a drop in oxygen saturation to 91% while eating.
d) The client reports a burning sensation in epigastric area.
72) A nurse and an assistive personnel are caring for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks
is appropriate for the nurse to delegate an AP?
a) Applying condom catheter for client for spinal cord injury
b) Administrative oral fluids to client was dysphasia
c) Documenting the report of pain from client who is postoperative
d) Reviewing active range of motion exercises with a client who is had a stroke
73) A nurse from the state health department this is instructing a group nurses regarding reportable infections.
Which of the following infections should the nurse report to the CDC?
a) Candida albicans
b) Herpes simplex virus 2
c) staphylococcus aureus
d) Lyme disease
74) The nurse is assessing an adolescent client for sickle cell anemia. Which of the following is a
priority finding by the nurse?
a) A pain score 7 on a scale of 0 to
10 b) Shortness of breath
c) New onset of a new enuresis
d) Priapism
75) Nurses caring for a client whose 1 day postop following a Hypophysectomy for the removal of
the pituitary tumor. Which of the following findings requires further assessment by nurse?
a) Glascow scale score a 15
b) Blood drainage on initial dressing measuring 3 cm
c) Report of dry mouth
d) Urinary output greater than fluid intake
12 of 2876) A client with the left leg cast is using crutches for ambulation. The nurse recognizes client needs
further instruction of the client
a) Flexes elbows at 30 degrees when using the handgrips
b) Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
c) Places the crutches 6 inches in front and side of each foot when standing.
d) Pushes up from a chair with crutches on the unaffected side.
77) A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
a) Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler.
b) Wear an N95 respiratory mask while caring for the toddler.
c) Remove the disposable gown after leaving the toddler’s room
d) Place the toddler in a room with negative air pressure.
78) A nurse is admitting to a client to emergency department and initiates continuous
cardiac monitoring. Which of the following ECG with strips indicates sinus tachycardia?
b)
79) A nurse is planning care for client to prevent complications of immobility. With the following
actions should the nurse including the plan of care?
a) Massage lower extremities daily to prevent DVT
b) Limit intake of Food high in calcium to prevent renal calculi.
c) Encourage client to lie supine prevent constipation.
d) Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours each day to decreased skin breakdown.
80) A nurse discovers that the wrong dosage of medication was given to client. When determining
what action to take your should recognize that which of the following ethical principles should be
applied?
a) Utility
b) Paternalism
c) Veracity
d) Fidelity
81) ?
82) A nurse is review in the prescription for doxazosin with a client. Which of the following should
be included in the teaching?
a) Decrease caloric intake to reduce weight gain.
b) Increased dietary fiber to prevent constipation.
c) Rise slowly when sitting up from bed.
13 of 28d) Take this medication each morning.
83) Addresses planning to provide teaching to young adult client who is insomnia. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
a) Exercising an hour before bedtime
b) Take a short nap today
c) Keep bedroom cool at night
d) Consume a high carbohydrate snack at bedtime.
84) A nurse is caring for client who has a stool culture that is positive for Clostridium difficile.
Which of the following infection control precautions is appropriate?
a) Wear a face shield prior into entering the room.
b) Place the client private room.
c) Place the client in a negative pressure room.
d) Use alcohol based hand rub following client care.
85) A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure with a decreased
level of consciousness. Which of the following intervention should the nurse including the plan of
care?
a) Perform active range of motion exercises.
b) Perform neurological checks every 4 hours.
c) Suction the airway frequently.
d) Maintain the head at a midline position.
86) The nurse is assessing a client is receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a) White blood cell count at 12,500 mm3
b) Excessive salivation
c) +3 pitting edema
d) Platelets 95,000 mm3
87) A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.
The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated?
a) Methylergonovine.
b) Misoprostol
c) Dinoprostone
d) Oxytocin
88) A nurse is caring for client was GERD. Which of the following assessment findings the nurse
expect to find?
a) Shortness of breath
b) Rebound tenderness
c) Atypical chest pain
d) Vomiting blood
89) A nurse is caring for a newborn who is under phototherapy lights. Which of the following is
an appropriate nursing action?
a) Ensure eye shield is covering the eyes.
b) Apply lotion to expose skin.
14 of 28c) Offer glucose water between feedings.
d) Discontinue breast-feeding during treatment.
90) This is assessing clients as had a long arm cast. Which of the following findings of the
dress moderate and when assessing for acute compartment syndrome?
a) Shortness of breath
b) Petechiae
c) Change in mental
status d) Edema
91) I Just came from client is receiving IV moderate (Conscious) sedation with midazolam. The client
has a respiratory rate of 9/min and is not responding to commands. Which of the following is an appropriate
action by the nurse?
a) Placed the client in a prone proposition.
b) Implement Positive pressure ventilation.
c) Perform nasopharyngeal suctioning.
d) administer flumazenil
92) A nurses in a hospital cafeteria overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client. They are
using the clients name and discussing details of his diagnosis. Which of following actions should the nurse
take first?
a) Report the AP’s behavior to the supervisor.
b) Completed instant report regarding the Aps conversation.
c) Provide the AP with written documentation regarding client confidentiality
d) Tell the AP to discontinue their conversation
93) A community health nurse is teaching a group of adults about the importance of health screenings.
The nurse should include African American males almost twice as likely as caucasian males to
experience which of the following?
a) testicular Cancer
b) Obesity
c) Stroke
d) Melanoma
94) A nurse is caring for a client who sprained his left ankle 12 hrs ago . Which of the following
prescription is given by the provider should the nurse clarify?
a) Over the fact that extremities and two pillows.
b) Apply heat to affect extremity for 45 minutes on the 45 is off.
c) wrap the affected extremity with a compression dressing.
d) Assess the affected extremity for sensation movement impulse every four hours
95) A nurse is providing dietary teachings for client who has hepatic encephalopathy. Which
the following food selections indicates that client understands teaching?
a) A sandwich and milkshake
b) Rice with black beans
c) Cottage cheese and tuna lettuce
d) Three egg omelette with low-sodium ham
15 of 2896) A nurse is planning care for client sealed radiation implant and is to remain in the hospital for 1
week. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a) Remove dirty linens from the room after double bagging.
b) Wear a dosimeter film badge while in the client’s room
c) Limit each of the clients is yours to one hour per day.
d) Ensure family members remain at least 3 feet from the client.
97) A nurses for Caring for four clients. Which of the following client should the nurse care for first?
a) A client to receive a chemotherapy treatment or first national
b) A client who has an appendectomy to these don’t has diminished all
sounds c) A client is hypothyroidism and his stuporous
d) A client who is a burn requiring a sterile dressing change
98) The nurses planning care for newly admitted adolescent who has bacterial meningitis. Which
the following instructions is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
a) Initiate droplet precautions for the client
b) Assisted client to supine position
c) Performing Glasgow coma scale every 24 hrs
d) Recommend prophylactic acyclovir there for the clients family.
99) Nurse is giving discharge instructions to client has new ileostomy. The nurse should recognize
that the teaching has been effective when the client states.
a) I want sure that my medications are enteric
coated b) My stoma will drain liquid fluid
continuously
c) I will change my pump system every two weeks
d) My stoma size will stay the same even after healed
100) A nurse in a provider’s office is interviewing a client who is requesting an oral contraceptive.
Which of the following findings in the client’s history is a contraindication to use in combination oral
contraceptives?
a) thyroid disease
b) Allergy to penicillin
c) impaired liver function
d) abnormal blood glucose
101) The nurses providing teaching to a client who has mild persistent asthma has been prescribed
montelukast. Which of the following statements to the nursing put in teaching?
a) This medication can be used to help you when have an acute asthma attack
b) This medication should be taken before exercise and physical activity
c) This medication can be taken for 10 days and then gradually discontinued
d) This medication helps decrease swelling and mucus production
102) I nurse on the medical surgical unit is receiving reports on four clients. Which of the following
client should the nurse assess first?
a) A client who is receiving warfarin and has and INR of 3.3
b) A client who has an acute kidney injury, a creatinine of 4 mg/dL, and a BUN 52 mg/dL
c) A client who had a NG tube inserted 6 hr ago and has abdominal distention
16 of 28d) A client who is 4 hr postoperative following a thyroidectomy and reports fullness in the back of
the throat
103) A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following findings is priority
a) Paradoxical pulse pg. 389 under complications
b) dependent edema
c) Pericardial friction rub
d) Substernal chest pain
104) A charge nurse is providing teaching to a new licensed nurse on how to cleanup
surfaces contaminated with blood. Which of the following agents said the nurse include in the
teaching?
a) Hydrogen peroxide
b) Chlorhexidine
c) Isopropyl alcohol
d) Chlorine bleach
105) *A nurse is preparing to feed a newly admitted patient with dysphagia. Which of the following
actions in response take?
a) instruct the client to lift her chin when swallowing
b) discourage the client from coughing during feedings
c) Sit at or below the clients eye level during feedings.
d) Talk with the client during her feeding.
106) A nurses caring for a client who repeatedly refuses meals. The nurse overhears an assistive
personnel telling the client. “If you don't eat, I’ll put restraints on your wrists and feed you.” The
nurse should intervene and explain to the AP that this statement constitutes which of the following
torts?
a) Assault
b) Battery
c) Malpractice
d) Negligence
107) A charge nurse is evaluating the time management skills for new licensed nurse. The charge
nurse should intervene when a newly licensed nurse does which of the following?
a) Re-Evaluate priorities halfway through the shift
b) Delegate changing sterile dressing for licensed practical nurse
c) Groups activities for the Same client
d) Works on several tasks simultaneously
108) A nurse is monitoring the client during an IV urography procedure. Which of the following
client reports is the priority finding?
a) Feeling flushed and warm
b) Abdominal fullness
c) Swollen lips
d) Metallic taste in mouth
109) A nurse is planning to delegate client assignments to the assistive personnel. which of the following
task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
a) Just the flow rate of the clients oxygen tank
17 of 28b) Collecting urine sample
c) Measuring the clients pain level
d) Monitoring blood glucose levels
110) A nurse is assessing a client wasn’t following vital signs: Oral temperature of 37.2°C (99 F).
Apical pulse rate of 80/min, radial pulse rate 62/min, respiratory rate of 16/min, and blood pressure of
132/40 mm Hg. What is the clients pulse pressure?
a) Systolic presssure subtracted by diastolic pressure (132 - 40) = 92
111) A nurse if caring for a group of clients in a medical surgical unit. Which of the following situations
requires completion of an incident report?
a) A client who is absent gag reflex following a bronchoscopy
b) A client whose IV pump has malfunctioned
c) A client who requires insertion of NG tube due to a bowel obstruction
d) A client who is absent bell sounds following a gastrectomy
112) A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving desmopressin. Which
of the following should nurse monitor?
a) Fasting blood glucose
b) Carbohydrate intake
c) Hematocrit
d) Weight
113) The nurses providing discharge instructions about engorgement for client has decided not to
breastfeed. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further instruction by
the nurse?
a) I can wear support bra
b) I will play cold compression my breasts
c) I will manually express breastmilk
d) I can take a mild analgesic
114) A nurses caring for client in preterm labor who is receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous
IV infusion. Which of the following client findings indicates medication toxicity?
a) Blood glucose of 150 mg/dL
b) Urine output of 20 mL per hour
c) Systolic blood pressure at 140 mm Hg
d) BUN 20 mg/dL
115) The nurse is completing an assessment for newborn who is 2 hrs old. Which of the following
findings are indicative of cold stress?
a) Respiratory rate of 60 per minute
b) Jitteriness of the hands
c) Diaphoretic
d) Bounding peripheral pulses in all extremities
116. A nurse is planning care for four clients. Which of the following clients is the highest priority?
a. A client who is dry, black eschar on the heel
b. A client who is wearing an arm cast and reports numb fingers
18 of 28c. The client was reddened skin area with blanching around the coccyx
d. The client who has frequent incontinence
117. A nurse is caring for a male adolescent client who has heart failure. Based on the client’s chart
finds. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Withholds spiranolactone
b. Administer ferrous sulfate
c. Administer furosemide
d. Withhold digoxin (0.8-2.0)
118. The nurses assessing a client plus blood glucose level of 250 mg/dl. Which of the following
clinical manifestations are associated with this finding?
a. Confusion (hypoglycemia)
b. Thirst
c. Diaphoresis (hypoglycemia)
d. Shakiness (hypoglycemia)
119. A nurse is assessing for allergies before administering Propofol to a client placed on the mechanical
ventilator. Which of the following allergies is a contraindication to the medication?
a. Eggs
b. Milk
c. Shrimp
d. Peanuts
120. A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse asks the client to interpret
the following statement, “When the cat’s away, the mice will play”. The client response was, “The mice
come out when the cat is not around”. The nurse should document this finding which of the following
in the client’s chart?
a. Echolalia
b. Associative looseness
c. Neologisms
d. Concrete thinking
121. A nurse caring for a client who is receiving total parental nutrition. Which of the following
assessment findings required immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. prealbumin level of 20 mg/dL
b. Weight increase of two kg/day
c. Temperature of 37.6°C
d. Blood glucose level of 120 mg/dL
122. A nurse in the telemetry unit is receiving the laboratory findings for adult male client who’s been
treated for myocardial function. The following is an expected finding for the client?
a. Troponin 1 (TNI) 8 ng/ml
b. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) 10 ng/L
c. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT 45 unit/L
d. High density lipoprotein (HDL) 75 mg/dl
19 of 28123. A nurse is reviewing the results of an ABG performed on a client with chronic emphysema.
Which of the following results suggests the need for further treatment?
a. paO2 level of 89 mm Hg
b. PaCO2 level of 55 mm
Hg
c. HCO2 level of 25 mEq/L
d. pH level of 7.37
124. A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional intake. The nurse should include which of
the following in the teaching?
a. "Carbohydrates should be at least 45% of your caloric intake."
b. "Protein should be at least 55% of your calorie intake."
c. "Carbohydrates should be at least 30% of your caloric intake."
d. "Protein should be at least 60% of your caloric intake."
125. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for vancomycin 1 g IV every 12 hr. The client
is scheduled to have the morning dose at 0700. The nurse should schedule the trough level to be drawn
at which of the following times?
a. 2100
b. 0900
c. 1300
d. 1800
126. A nurse is planning an education session for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following should the nurse plan to include when teaching the client to monitor for hypoglycemia?
a. diaphoresis
b. polyuria
c. abdominal pain
d. thirst
127. A nurse in an urgent-care clinic is collecting admission history from a client who is 16 weeks of
gestation and has bacterial vaginosis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following
clinical findings are associated with this infection?
a. Frequency and dysuria
b. Profuse milky white discharge
c. Hematuria
d. Low grade fever
128. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of dysphagia. Which of the following
foods should be included when initiating feeding?
a. beef broth
b. oatmeal
c. apple juice
d. toast
129. A nurse receives a change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend
to first?
a. A client who reports tingling in the fingers following a thyroidectorny
b. A client who has dark, foul-smelling urine with a urine output of 320 mL in the last 8 hr
20 of 28c. A client who is in a long leg cast and reports cool feet bilaterally
d. A client who has a productive cough and an oral temperature of 36° C (96.80 F)
130. A nurse is caring for a client who has lactose intolerance and has eliminated dairy products from
his diet. The nurse should instruct the client to increase consumption of which of the following
foods?
a. spinach
b. peanut butter
c. ground beef
d. carrots
131. A client who is 8 hr postpartum asks the nurse if she will need to receive Rh immune globulin.
The client is gravida 2, para 2, and her blood type is AB negative. The newborns blood type is B
positive. Which of the following statements is appropriate?
a. You only need to receive Rh immune globulin if you have a positive blood type."
b. You should receive Rh immune globulin within 72 hours of delivery."
c. "Both you and your baby should receive Rh immune globulin at your -week appointment."
d. "immune globulin is not necessary since this is your second pregnancy."
132. A nurse is caring for the mother of an adolescent who was killed in a motor-vehicle crash after a
school event. The mother states, I never should have let him take the car. Its all my fault!" Which of the
following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
a. You had no way of knowing this would happen."
b. Most parents blame themselves when losing a child."
c. Tell me why you feel this is your fault."
d. You appear to be feeling overwhelmed"
133. A nurse is educating a client about caloric intake and weight reduction. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “If I eat 500 fewer calories per day, I should lose 1 pound per week.”
b. “ If I eat 500 fewer calories per day, I should lose 1 pound per week."
c. "If I eat 450 fewer calories per day, I should lose 2 pounds per week."
d. "If I eat 250 fewer calories per day, I should lose 2 pounds per week."
e. "If I eat 300 fewer calories per day, I should lose 1 pound per week.”
134. A nurses is teaching post-operative care with the parents of a toddler following a cleft
palate repair. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
a. Provide an orthodontic pacifier for comfort.
b. Offer fluids by using a straw.
c. Cleanse suture line with a cotton tip swab.
d. Remove elbow splints periodically to perform range of motion.
135. A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following tasks can the nurse delegate to an assistive
personnel?
a. Perform chest compressions during cardiac resuscitation.
b. Perform a dressing change for a new amputee.
c. Assess effectiveness of antiemetic medication.
d. Provide discharge instructions
21 of 28136. A nurse in an emergency department is serving on a committee that is reviewing the facility
protocol for disaster readiness. The nurse should recommend that the protocol include which of
the following as a clinical manifestation of smallpox?
a. Bloody diarrhea
b. Ptosis of the eyelids
c. Descending paralysis
d. Rash in the mouth
137. A nurse is preparing to perform closed intermittent bladder irrigation for a client following a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following actions is appropriate by the
nurse?
a. Aspirate the irrigation solution from the bladder.
b. Insert the tip of the irrigation syringe into the catheter
opening. c. Apply sterile gloves. 1296 in med surgical book
d. open the flow clamp to the irrigating fluid infusion tubing.
138. A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking haloperidol for several years. Which of the
following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as a long-term side effect of this medication?
a. Lipsmacking
b. Agranulocytosis
c. Clang association
d. Alopecia
139. A nurse is planning care for a client who has Alzheimers disease and demonstrates confusion and
wandering behavior. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Place the client in seclusion when she is confused.
b. Request a prescription for PRN restraints when the client is wandering.
c. Dim the lighting in the clients room.
d. Leave one side rail up on the clients bed.
140. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following laboratory tests is an indicator of long-term disease management?
a. Postorandial blood glucose
b. Glycosylated hemoglobin - Ha1c
c. Glucose tolerance test
d. Fasting blood glucose
141. A nurse on a pediatric care unit is delegating client care. Which of the following tasks should
the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
a. Initiate a dietary consult for a toddler.
b. Administer a glycerin suppository to a preschool-age child.
c. Evaluate gastric residual following intermittent feeding of an adolescent.
d. Transport a school-age child to x-ray.
142. A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking propranolol. Which of the following findings
indicates a need to withhold the medication?
22 of 28a. sodium 130 mEq/L
23 of 28b. Blood pressure 156/90 mm Hg
c. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
d. Pulse 54/min
143. A nurse working in a mental health facility observes a client who has bipolar disorder walk over
to a table occupied by other clients and knock their game off the table. Which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
a. Apologize to the others for your behavior."
b. I am disappointed that you continue to act out when you are angry."
c. Come outside with me for a walk."
d. If you dont calm down, you will have to go into seclusion."
144. A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with neutropenia.
Which of the following precautions should the nurse take while caring for this client
a. Wear an N95 respirator while caring for the client.
b. Use a dedicated stethoscope for the client.
c. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output.
d. Monitor the client’s vital signs every 8 hr.
145. A nurse is checking laboratory results for a client. Which of the following laboratory
findings indicates hypervolemia?
a. serum sodium 138 mEq/L
b. Urine specific gravity
1.001
c. serum calcium 10 mg/dL
d. Urine pH 6
146. A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. Which of the following
situations should the nurse recognize as a safety hazard?
a. A client’s wrist restraints tied to the bed rails
b. A clients bedside table placed across the foot of the bed
c. A meal tray left at the bedside from breakfast
d. A call light extension cord pinned to the bedspread
147. A nurse is caring for a client in a mental health facility. The clients daughter is crying and tells the
nurse that she feels guilty for leaving her father in the hospital. Which of the following is an
appropriate response?
a. I’d like to know more about what’s bothering you."
b. "Why are you feeling this way"
c. "You did the right thing by bringing him here."
d. "I’m sure your father doesn’t blame you."
148. A nurse is planning care for a client following gastric bypass surgery. The nurse should
include which of the following dietary instructions when preparing the client for discharge?
a. start each meal with a protein source.
b. Consume at least 25 g of fiber daily.
c. Check your blood glucose level before each meal.
d. Limit your meals to three times per day.
24 of 28149. 149 A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube following a thoracotomy. Which of
the following findings requires intervention by the nurse?
a. Tidaling with spontaneous respirations
b. Drainage collection chamber is 1/3 full
c. 1 cm of water present in the water seal chamber
d. Suction chamber pressure of -20 cm H20
150. A provider has written a do not resuscitate order for a client who is comatose and does not have
advance directives. A member of the clients family says to the nurse, “I wonder when the doctor
will tell us what’s going on" Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
a. Request that the provider provide more information to the family.
b. Refer the family to a support group for grief counseling.
c. Offer to answer questions that family members have.
d. Ask the family what the provider has discussed with them.
151. A nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who has risk factors for development of
skin cancer. The nurse should understand that a suspicious lesion is
a. scaly and red
b. asymmetric, with variegated coloring
c. firm and rubbery
d. brown with a wart-like texture
152. A nurse is interviewing an older adult client about the physiological changes he has been
experiencing. Which of the following changes should the nurse recognize is normally associated
with the aging process?
a. Decreased sense of taste
b. Decreased blood pressure
c. Increased gastric secretions
d. Increased accommodation to near vision
153. A nurse in an intensive care unit is planning care for a client who has alcohol withdrawal
syndrome. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Administer disulfiram.
b. Provide frequent orientation to time and place.
c. Engage the client in group therapy.
d. Perform gastric lavage.
154. A nurse is assessing a client’s cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the
diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve. (Selectable areas or
Hot Spots" can be found by moving your cursor over the artwork until the cursor changes appearance,
usually into a hand. Click only on the Hot Spot that corresponds to your answer.)
25 of 28a. Top left site
155. A nurse manager is planning an audit to measure the quality of care on the unit. Which of
the following is the most appropriate source for the nurse to consult?
a. Nursing manager colleagues
b. Evidence-based practice data
c. Hospital administrators
d. Protocols in other hospitals
156. A nurse is caring for a client who had gastric bypass surgery 1 week ago and has signs of early
dumping syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that
apply)
a. Facial flushing
b. Syncope
c. Diaphoresis
d. Vertigo
e. Bradycardia
157. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mild anxiety. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. feelings of dread
b. rapid speech
c. purposeless activity
d. heightened perceptual field
158. A nurse is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel. Which of the following
instructions demonstrates appropriate communication of the task?
a. "Take a blood glucose fingerstick on the client in room 102 before breakfast and then place the
glucometer into the docking station."
b. "Obtain a blood pressure reading from the client in room 116 after lunch and report a
systolic level less than 90."
c. "Assist the client in room 110 to ambulate once around the unit and stop if she gets short of
breath."
d. "Turn the client in room 126 to prevent pressure areas on his hip bones."
159. A nurse is caring for a client who has constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased
blood pressure. The nurse should recognize that these findings are potential manifestations of which
of the following?
a. Nicotine withdrawal
b. Heroin intoxication
c. Alcohol withdrawal
26 of 28d. Amphetamine intoxication
160. A nurse is assessing an older adult client who had a stroke. Which of the following findings
should the nurse recognize as an indication of dysphagia?
a. Abnormal movements of the mouth
b. Inability to stand without assistance
c. Paralysis of the right arm
d. Loss of appetite
161. *A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who will use PCA morphine sulfate
following surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a. The client should notify the nurse when administering a dose of the medication.
b. The client can administer a dose of medication every 6 to 8 min.
c. The client should be cautious to avoid overmedication (OD).
d. Family members can administer a dose the client.
162. A nurse is assisting the provider with a paracentesis for a client who has ascites. Following
collection of the specimen, which of the following actions should the nurse take next
a. Document the procedure.
b. Measure the drainage.
c. Record the color of the drainage.
d. Label the specimen.
163. A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient facility who tells the nurse that she is leaving
because the facility policy prohibits smoking inside. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
a. Notify security to monitor the facility exits.
b. Place the client in seclusion.
c. Inform the client of the risks involved if she leaves.
d. Call the provider for a discharge prescription.
164. A nurse is preparing to administer a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunization to a
child. Which of the following is a contraindication for administration?
a. Recent blood transfusion
b. Allergy to penicillin
c. Minor acute illness
d. Low-grade fever
165. A nurse is preparing to administer 2.5 mL of medication intramuscularly to an adult client.
Which of the following is the safest site for the nurse to use?
a. Ventrogluteal
b. Dorsogluteal
c. Vastus lateralis
d. Rectus femoris
166. A nurse is teaching a female client how to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for developing a UTI?
a. Wearing underwear with a cotton crotch
b. Wiping from front to back
27 of 28c. Using perfumed toilet paper
d. Urinating immediately after intercourse
167. A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for furosemide.
Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will take my morning pills with food or milk."
b. "I will weigh myself every day."
c. "I will notify the nurse if I have muscle
cramps." d. "I will limit my intake of fish."
168. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following client
conditions is a contraindication to this medication?
a. hepatits C
b. peptic ulcer disease
c. bronchitis
d. chrohn’s disease
169. A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has chronic renal failure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Encourage a diet high in calcium.
b. Provide a diet high in potassium.
c. Ensure increased fluid intake.
d. Restrict protein intake to the RDA.
170. A nurse is assessing a client 1 hr following birth and notes that her uterus is boggy and located 2
cm above the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Take vital signs.
b. Assess lochia.
c. Massage the fundus.
d. Give oxytocin IV bolus.
171. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse perform
a. Give 100 mL of water with every feeding.
b. Obtain gastric residuals every 24 hr.
c. Position the head of bed at 30 degrees during feeding.
d. Mix the clients medications with the tube feedings.
172. A nurse is caring for a 7 month-old infant who is being treated for severe dehydration. Which
of the following assessment findings indicates treatment has been effective?
a. Skin turgor displays
tenting b. Flat anterior fontanel
c. Cool, mottled skin
d. hyperpnea
173. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has esophageal cancer and is scheduled to start
radiation therapy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
28 of 28a. Remove dye markings after each radiation treatment.
29 of 28b. Apply a warm compress to the irradiated site.
c. Wear clothing over the area of radiation treatment.
d. Use a washcloth to bathe the treatment area.
174. A nurse in a provider's office is providing education to a client who is 16 weeks of gestation and
has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
provide
a. Avoid strawberries, citrus fruit, and melon to ensure that your iron medication is effective."
b. "Take your iron medication with fluids other than coffee or tea."
c. "It is important to take your iron medication on a full stomach."
d. "If you miss a dose one day, take two doses the next day."
175. 175 A nurse receives a change-of-shift report on four clients. Based on the shift report
information, which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess
a. A client who had a hip arthroplasty reports pain and erythema in his calf
b. A client who has anorexia and peripheral edema
c. A client who has Addison's disease with a blood glucose level of 75 mg/dL
d. A client who had a barium enema 2 days ago and reports constipation
176. A nurse administers a dose of metoclopramide to a client prior to chemotherapy treatment.
Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
a. Albuterol sulfate
b. Hydromorphone
c. Diphenhydramine
d. Amitriptyline
177. A client who does not speak English arrives at the emergency department accompanied by a
child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Ask the assistive personnel to assist the client in signing consent for treatment
b. Ask the child to interpret for the client.
c. Ascertain what language the client speaks and get an interpreter.
d. Try to find an adult relative to help the client communicate.
178. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate
intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate after the client displays toxicity. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Position the client supine.
b. Prepare an IV bolus of dextrose 5% in
water c. Administer calcium gluconate IV.
d. Administer methylergonovine IM.
179. A nurse is using Naegeles rule to calculate the expected delivery date for a newly pregnant
primigravida. The first day of the clients last period was October. What is the expected delivery
date? (Provide the date using four numerals, the first two for the month and the second two for the
day. For example, January 2 0102)
a. 0711 (July 7, 2011)
Formula: +1 year, -3 months, +7 days
30 of 28180. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving report on four clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse assess first?
a. A client who is scheduled for chemotherapy and has a hemoglobin of 9
b. A client who is 24 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP) and has small blood clots in the urinary catheter
c. A client who is receiving a blood transfusion and reports low-back pain
d. A client who has a new colostomy with a reddish-pink stoma
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RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019
1. A nurse is caring for a client who repeatedly refuses meals. The nurse overhears an
assistive personnel (AP) telling the client, “I f you don’t eat, I’ll put restraints on your
wrists and feed you.” The nurse should intervene and explain to the AP that this
statement constitutes which of the following torts? a. Malpractice
b. Battery- physical
c. Assault- verbal
d. Negligence
2. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a newborn. Which of the
following statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I will suction my baby’s mouth before I suction his nose.
b. I will lubricate the tip of the syringe with water prior to suction his nose.
c. I should insert the syringe into the center of his mouth.
d. I should compress the bulb after inserting it into the mouth.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about car seat safety to a parent of a newborn.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
a. I will place my baby in a forward- facing car seat in my back seat (facing the
rear)
b. I can place my baby in the front seat with the airbag turned off. (dont put
newborn in front)
c. I will position my baby at a 45 degrees angle in the car seat.
d. I can turn my baby car seat around when she weighs 15 pounds.
31 of 284. A nurse is planning care for a client who is in labor and has gonorrhea. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan for delivery?
a. Instill erythromycin ointment into the newborn's eye
b. Apply miconazole vaginal cream to the mother prior to delivery
c. Give oral sulfadiazine to the mother prior to delivery
d. Administer penicillin G procaine IM to the newborn
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has small-bore NG feeding tube in the jejenum.
Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to confirm
placement?
a. Instill two drops of blue food coloring formula
b. Review an abdominal x-ray report.
c. Verify the glucose level aspirated content.
d. Auscultate for bubbling sound while injecting air through the tube.??? - i
chose this but ima doble
check , i thought about verifying the placement at the moment
6. A charge nurse delegates to an AP the task of ambulating a client. At the end of the shift,
the nurse discovers the client has not been ambulated. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
a. Supervise the AP performing the task
b. Remind the AP of her assigned tasks.
c. Evaluate why the client was not ambulated. Asses the situation first. Y es.
assess first
d. Ambulate the client on behalf of the AP.
Rationale: Care for the client comes first, so ambulate the patient because AP did not. Then
you can investigate why AP did not do the task.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for lactated ringer’s IV 4080/mL24hr.
The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr to administer half
of the total volume in the first 8 hr?
Half = 2040 which need to be administered in 8hrs. So 2040ml/8hr = 255ml/hr
32 of 288. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who DM about glycosylated hemoglobin blood
test. Which of the following statement by the client indicated an understanding of this
test?
a. I will need to drink a glucose solution to get an accurate result
b. I will need to fast prior to taking this test not necessary
c. I will use the result of this test daily to modify my insulin dosage.
d. I will use this test to monitor how well I control my blood glucose.
9. A nurse is caring for a client who has CVC and develops an air embolism. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Place the client in a left lateral trendelenburg position.
b. Prepare the client for chest tube insertion (I put this one. -Jackie)
c. Instruct the client to perform valsalva maneuver
d. Remove the client catheter.
Rationale: Page 98 ATI Med Surg Book.
10. A nurse is assessing a client who had a colostomy 24 hr ago. Which of the
following finding is priority?
a. THe client reports a pain level of 6
b. The stoma appears dark purple in color
c. The colostomy has had no output
d. The client refuses to look at the colostomy
Rationale: Says notify provider when you see dark purple color which may indicate blood
supply is compromised.
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stoma_and_peristo mal_skin_care.html
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has new prescription for enalapril. The client report
tingling and swelling around the mouth 1hr after receiving the medication. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Notify the rapid response team
b. Obtain IV access.? ??? - whats that drug that dilates bronchioles that are
constricted in case of an anaphylacti RXN ? i thought about that thats why i
chose
this. 33 of 28c. Document findings
d. Elevate the lower extremity.
12. A nurse is admitting a client who is to undergo paracentesis for removal of ascetic fluid.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Ensure the client has a full bladder just prior to the procedure
b. Weight the client before and after the procedure
c. Administer a low-volume hypertonic enema the night before the procedure
d. Place the client in a side-lying position for the procedure
Rationale: Paracentesis is a procedure done to drain ascites fluid in the abdominal wall
using a trocar and a needle. Decrease in weight can be a data to assess if procedure
has been effective to reduce weight and remove ascites fluid in the abdominal wall.
13. A nurse is admitting a client who tells the nurse he has brought a copy of his
advance directives. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Place a copy of the document in the client's medical record.
b. Request a social worker to review the document with the client (social worker
does not need to review this)
c. Ask the client to keep the document in his bedside table. (store it in a safe
place) D. Have the provider approve the document. (does not need to be approved by
MD)
14. A nurse is providing preop teaching to a client who is scheduled for uterine surgery
and asks about the reason for the indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
a. The catheter will be used to administer pain medication after surgery. (not
used for pain
medication)
b. The catheter will decompress your bladder during surgery.
c. The catheter will decrease the risk for UTI from surgery. (risk for UTI)
d. The catheter will immobilization after surgery.
15. A nurse is discharging a client who has a colostomy. The client states that she would like
to use her moisturizing soap to clean around the stoma. Which of the following
responses by the nurse is appropriate?
a. It is acceptable to use this soap if it makes you comfortable.
34 of 28RR 26/min- (30 - 60 is normal they can be is respiratory distress ABCS
b. Lubricants in moisturizing soaps can interfere with adhesion of the
appliance
c. You may want to try other soaps to determine what is the best to clean around
the stoma
d. Use of moisturizing soaps can contribute to skin infections. (I put this one -
Jackie)
Rationale: Page 240 of Funds ATI book Moisturizing soap can interfere with adherence of
pouch.
16. A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
a. )
b. Pulse 140/min
c. Abdominal breathing- they are normally abdominal breathers
d. Closed anterior fontanel
Rationale: page 7 peds 2016 Newborn to 1 year old: RR= 30-35/min
17. A school nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
a. “ This type of seizure can be mistaken for daydreaming” ( can be brief that
sometimes they are mistaken for daydreaming and may not be detected for months)
b. b. “The child usually has an aura prior to onset”
c. This type of seizure last 30-60 sec” ( begin and end abruptly)
d. “This type of seizure has a gradual onset” ( generalized onset)
18. A nurse is providing teaching about crutch safety to a client. Which of the following
client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. The client leans on both crutches to support body weight. (no)
b. The client places the crutches 30cm (12in) to the front and side of each foot
while standing (6in)
c. The client flexes her elbows 10 degree when supporting weight by using the
handgrips. (30deg)
d. The client keeps her axillae free of pressure. ( yes use your hand for pressure)
35 of 2819. A nurse is assessing a client who received a Mantoux skin test 72hr ago for TB
screening. Which of the following findings indicates a positive test?
a. An area of ecchymosis
b. A blister like area
c. An elevated hardened area.
d. A cool, blanched area.
Rationale: Page 136 of MEDSURG ATI BOOK. An induration (palpable, raised, hardened
area) of 10 mm or greater in diameter indicates a positive skin test.
20. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube drainage. Which of the following
findings indicates the nurse the presence of an air leak?
a. Gentle bubbling in the suction chamber
b. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber
c. Fluid rising with inspiration and falling with expiration in the water
seal chamber
d. D. Serosanguineous fluid in the drainage collection chamber.
Rationale:ATI Med Surg book page 106. Monitor the water seal chamber for continuous
bubbling (air leak finding). If observed, locate the source of the air leak, and intervene
accordingly (tighten the connection, replace drainage system).
21. A nurse is admitting a client to a med-surg unit. When performing medication
reconciliation for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
a. Compare new prescription with the list of medications the clients reports.
b. Encourage the client to make his own list after he returns to his home.
c. Exclude nutritional supplements from the list of medication the clients reports.
d. Include any adverse effects of the medication the client might develop.
22. A nurse is caring for a toddler who has cancer and is experiencing stomatitis from
chemotherapy. Which of the following intervention should nurse implement?
a. Apply viscous lidocaine.
b. Provide soft, nonacidic food
c. Give peroxide mouth washes.
d. Administer antiemetics
36 of 2823. A nurse is teaching the family of an infant who has decreased cardiac output to
congenital heart disease. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in
the teaching?
a. Observe for manifestations of hunger in order to feed the infant before
crying occurs keep crying to a minimum, crying increases workload of heart
b. Bathe the infant and change the bed linens daily to reduce the risk of infection.
c. maintain the infant in supine position when sleeping.
d. Perform infant care activities frequently and intermittently throughout the day.
24. A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has varicella. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “Your child can return to school after a negative titer result.”
b. “Your child can return to school 24 hours after beginning antibiotics.”
c. “ Your child can return to school once the lesions have crusted over.”
d. “Your child can return to school once the fever has subsided.”
25. A nurse is providing an in-service about client evacuation during a fire. Which of
the following clients should the nurse instruct the staff to evacuate first?
a. A client who has a fracture and is in balanced suspension traction
b. A client who uses a wheelchair and is confused
c. A client who is bedridden and wears a hearing aid
d. A client who is ambulatory and receiving oxygen → RESCUE
26. A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following client data should the nurse
report to the provider?
a. A client who is 4 hr postoperative and has a heart rate of 98/min
b. A client who has a total of 110 mL of serosanguineous fluid from a JacksonPratt drain within the first 24 hr following surgery
c. A client who has a prescription for chemotherapy and an absolute neutrophil
count of 75/mm3
d. A client who has pleurisy and reports pain of a 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 when
coughing
27. A community health nurse is working with a family that is struggling to adapt following
the loss of a family member. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Encourage the family to as3s7igonf 2s8pecific tasks to individual family
members.b. Determine the roles of individual family members.
c. Assist the family to establish a daily routine
d. Refer the family to a grief support group.
Rationale: Assess first.
28. A nurse is planning to delegate tasks to an A P. Which of the following tasks should the
nurse assign to the AP?
a. Record the client's BP reading by 1000- documenting VS is RNS job
b. Obtain a client temp prior to surgery- this CT is unstable since they are going
to surgery
c. Reposition a client- i didn't choose this because certain disease require
clients to be in certain positions.
d. Measure a client's urine output
29. A community health nurse is planning a program to address substance use in the
adolescent population. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as
a method of secondary prevention?
a. Facilitate referrals to substance use treatment programs (tertiary)
b. Create anti-substance use media messages
c. Establish an early detection program for substance use
d. Provide education about the danger of substance abuse.
(Primary) Rationale: Secondary preventions: Includes screening such as early
detection.
30. A nurse in an ER is planning care for a client who has abdominal trauma from a
MVC. Which of the following provider prescription should the nurse implement first?
a. Administer RBC
b. Place a large bore IV catheter in an upper extremity- IV FLUID REPLACEMENT IS
PRIORITYAFTER ABCS
c. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter
d. Obtain a specimen for ABG analysis
31. A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage IV pressure ulcer and is undergoing
treatment prescribed by a wound care consultant. For which of the following
findings should the nurse contact the consultant to revise the plan of care?
a. Weight loss of 5% in 10 days
B. A ppearance of pink tissue under e3s8cohfa2r8c. Hgb 15 g/dL
d. A lbumin level 4.0 g/dL
32. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for
preeclampsia which of the following is the nurse's priority?
a. U rinary output 35 ml/hr- > 30 ml is normal
b. 2 + deep tendon reflexes +2 is normal 3 or 4 is ABNORMAL d’t
hyperreflexia. c. 3 + pedal edema
d. Respiratory rate 10/min- normal rate 12 -20 ATI PHARM
33. A nurse is developing a plan of care for an older adult client who has hearing loss.
Which of the following instructions the nurse include in the plan?
A. Increase the pitch of voice when speaking to the client l ow pitch
B. Avoid using hand motions when speaking to the client
C. Rephrase statements that the client misunderstands
D. Ask the client to confirm an understanding of the instructions by nodding. (I put
this one -Jackie)
34 A nurse is collaborating with social services in the discharge planning for a young adult
client who is below the poverty income level and will require home IV therapy. Which of
the following resources the nurse recommend (SATA)
A. Medicare Part A → must be 65 older (A; hospital care, home care, hospice, and
skilled)
B. Medicaid
C. Adult day care
D. Food stamps
E. Respite care → Maybe? No. LOL. sorry paul. (yeah, no)
Young Adult- 20-39
Medicaid → low socioeconomic status and children.
35. 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?
39 of 28A. Overestimate clients acuity to prevent short staffing
B. Obtain personal professional liability insurance coverage C.
Ensure that each client has a living will on file prior to treatment.
D.Place copies of incident reports in client's medical records.
36. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings.
Which of the following places the client at risk for aspiration?
a. A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease
b. Receiving a high osmolarity formula
c. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding
d. A residual of 65 mL 1hr postprandial
Rationale ATI MS p309: Complications: Aspiration of gastric secretion Causes: Reflux of
gastric fluids into the esophagus can be aspirated into the trachea.
37. A charge nurse is observing a conflict between two nurses who both insist that the
charge nurse favors the other when making assignments. Which of the following
conflict-resolution strategies should the charge nurse use?
A. Encourage collaboration between the two nurses when making
the assignments
B. Arrange for the nurses to have as few shifts together as possible
C. Tell the nurses that the assignments will be more equitable in the future
D. Ask each nurse to take turns making the assignments
ATI Leadership 15 Open communication among staff & b/w staff and clients can help
defray the need for conflict resolution.
38. A nurse is caring for a client who has received a first dose of losartan. Which of
the following adverse effects should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
A. Angioedema airway; A/E
B. Cough
C. Hypotension
D. Itching
Pharm 252 for HTN, HF. (Cozaar)
40 of 2839. A nurse is caring for a client who has crohn’s disease. Which of the following
should the nurse recommend for the client?
A. Navy beans
B. Bacon
C. Banana
D. Hard-boiled egg
40. A nurse is evaluating a client’s understanding of food nutrition labels. Which of
the following statements by the client indicate an understanding of the teaching?
a. The ingredient with the greatest weight appears
first B. Food manufacturers provide nutrition
information voluntarily
c. Item serving size is consistent from one manufacturer to the next
d. The daily values relate to a 1,500 calorie diet 2 ,000
http://www.mindfulbody.com/food/nutrition/nutritional-labels
41. A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has injuries due to a buse by her
father’s partner. Which of the following actions by the nurse is a ppropriate?
A. Limit visits by the father’s partner to 30 min
B. Restruct the child’s interaction with other children on the unit
C. Allow the father unlimited visitation with the child i assume father still has
the right to see his child. He didn’t abuse him (I put this one -Jackie)
D. Interview the child about the abuse with the father present.
42. A nurse is reviewing a client’s medical record. Which of the following findings
places the client at increased for the development of heart failure? (SATA)
A. Alcohol use disorder
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Sleep apnea
D. Diabetes mellitus
E. BMI 23 41 of 2843. 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. Teach the client relaxation techniques
B. B. Confirm the client’s perception of the event
C. Help the client identify personal strengths.
D. Notify the client’s support person.
44. A nurse is administering furosemide IV bolus to a client who has fluid volume
excess. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as an indication that
the medication has been effective?
A. Increased blood pressure- Loop diuretics decrease BP via making you PEE
ALOt
B. Decreased inflammation- loops are not pain meds they are for BP
C. Weight loss- excretes excess fluids d/t HF
D. Decreased pain - Loops are for BP
45. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who has conduct
disorder. Which of the following questions is the priority for the nurse to ask the client?
A. “How do you get along with your peers at school?”
B. “Do you have thoughts of harming yourself” - safety is number 1 when it
comes to priority
C. “How do you manage your behavior?”
D. “Do you have a criminal record?”
46. A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and is about to receive low
dose brachytherapy via a vaginal implant applicator. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Ambulation four times daily
B. Removal of vaginal packing
C. Insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter so you will not have to get up and
use the restroom
D. Maintenance of NPO status until therapy is complete
https://cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu/diagnosis-treatment/radiation-oncology/info/
brachytherapy
42 of 2847. A nurse is providing care for a client following a thoracentesis. If the client develops
a pneumothorax, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
A. Stridor
B. Pain on inhalation c hest pain that worsens when you breathe or pleuritic pain
(I put this one -Jackie)
C. Friction rub
D. Bradycardia
48. A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks
should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
A. Complete a discharge teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus
B. Perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has an abdominal wound
C. Perform an admission assessment for a client who is scheduled for surgery
D. Complete the Glasgow Coma Scale for a client who has an evolving stroke
49. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following client
findings is an indication that the client is about to experience a manic phase?
A. The client is restless and has changes in his sleep pattern
B. The client laughs out loud and is overly cheerful
C. The client has disorganized thoughts and is easily distracted
D. The client shows poor judgment and demands attention ( I put this one -Jackie)
50. A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury. Which of the following
support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent plantar flexion contractures?
A. Sheepskin heel pad
B. Trochanter roll
C. Abduction pillow
D. Footboard p revents plantar flexion contractures due to immobility (I put this
one -Jackie)
51. A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is
using an interpreter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when working
with an interpreter? A. Pause in the middle of sentences
B. Use gestures when speaking with the client
C. Direct statements to the interpreter
D. Speak in a normal voice at a natural 43 of pace 2852. A charge nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about acceptable
client identifiers before administering medications. Which of the following statements by
the newly licensed nurse r equires intervention?
A. “I will check the client’s hospital arm band before administering medication”
B. “I will ask the client for his hospital assigned number prior to giving
medication”
C. “I should check the client’s room number prior to giving medication”
D. “I should ask the client to state his name before administering medication”
53. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has hyperlipidemia and is to
start treatment with atorvastatin. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking the
medication with which of the following?
A. Aged cheese
B. Caffeinated beverages
C. Green, leafy vegetables
D. Grapefruit juice
54. A nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis and is receiving
monitoring for dehydration. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
A. Weight loss
B. Bradycardia
C. Bulging fontanel
D. Distended jugular vein
55. A nurse is teaching a parent of a school-age child who is to begin a daily dose of
methylphenidate. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “Your child should avoid foods containing tyramine”
B. “Your child should avoid excess sodium intake”
C. “You should administer the medication at bedtime”
D. “You should administer the medication after breakfast” a dminister med
immediately during or after meals (I put this one -Jackie; it is a ADHD
medication)
44 of 2856. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about clients designating a health
care proxy in situations that require a durable power of attorney for healthcare (DPAHC).
Which of the following information should the charge nurse include?
A. “The proxy can make financial decisions if the need arises”
B. “The proxy should manage legal issues for the client”
C. “The proxy should make healthcare decisions for the client regardless of the client’s
ability to do so”
D. “The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia”
57. A nurse is admitting a client who has been taking p rednisone 10 mg PO daily for
10 months. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as an a
dverse effect o f this medication therapy? A. Absence of hair on legs below the knees
B. Swelling and decreased range of motion of the joints ( I put this one -Jackie)
C. Thin extremities with obesity of the abdomen
D. Bradycardia and postural hypotension
45 of 2858. A nurse is caring for a client who had gastric bypass surgery 1 week ago and has
manifestations of e arly dumping syndrome. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A. Hypertension
B. Diaphoresis
C. Syncope
D. Fever - idr putting this one
E. Dizziness
Early manifestations: Feeling of fullness, weakness, dizziness, palpitations, sweating,
abdominal cramping, and diarrhea
59. A nurse is caring for a male client who has a s pinal cord injury. Which of hte
following techniques should the nurse use when p roviding perineal care?
A. Wash the penis from the scrotum to the tip using a spiral motion
B. Discard the washcloth after cleansing the urethral meatus
C. Don sterile gloves to prevent infe4c6tioofn28D. Use water with no soap to prevent skin irritation
60. A nurse is assessing a toddler whose parent is concerned about the child’s hearing
ability. Which of the following findings indicates the need for further hearing evaluation?
A. Lack of response to facial expressions
B. Uses gestures to communicate
C. Exaggerated startle response to sounds
D. Prefers group over solitary play
61. A surgeon is obtaining informed consent from a client. When a nurse witnesses the
client sign the consent form, which of the following legal requirements is the nurse
confirming?
a. The nurse explained the risks and benefits of the surgery- PROVIDERS JOB
b. The nurse explained the surgical procedure in detail- PROVIDERS JOB
c. The client knows she may not longer refuse the procedure- Client has the right
to refuse even if its seconds prior to the surgery.
d. The client agreed to the procedure voluntarily. - meaning she wasn’t forced to
sign .
62. A nurse providing teaching about n utritional needs to an adolescent client. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I should consume about 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day
b. Protein should be my main source of caloric intake
c. I should limit my daily fat intake to 40 percent
d. I should consume about 8 milligrams of iron a day
63. A nurse manager on an interprofessional team is creating a d isaster plan. T he nurse
should include in the plan that which of the following actions is the responsibility of the
unit nurse during a disaster?
a. Determine the need for additional providers
b. Act as a spokesperson to provider info to the media
c. Decided which client should be transported for a higher level of care (I put
this one -Jackie)
d. Recommend to the provider a list of clients for early discharge
47 of 2864. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. The client states, “ i'm having
difficulty emptying my bladder.” which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Pour warm water from a squeeze bottle over the client’s perineum
b. Hold analgesic meds until the client voids
c. Place a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit over the
client’s bladder area
d. Immerse the client’s hands in cool water
65. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has c hronic kidney disease
and is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? I dk the answer
a. Eat 1g/kg of protein per day (I put this one -Jackie)
b. Drink at least 3L of fluid daily ???? i picked this one but ima double check
c. Consume foods high in potassium
d. Take magnesium hydroxide for indigestion
66. A nurse is reviewing a client’s cardiac rhythm strips and notes a constant P -R
interval of 0.35sec. Which of the following dysrhythmia is the client displaying?
a. Premature atrial complexes?????????????
b. Complete heart block
c. Atrial fibrillation
d. First degree atrioventricular block (I put this one -Jackie)
67. A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has bipolar disorder and takes
lithium carbonate. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Sodium 137 meq/L
b. Lithium 1.0 meq/L? ?????????????
c. WBC count 5,600 mm
d. Thyroxine (t4) 2.8 mcg.dL (I put this one -Jackie) : l ithium can cause
hypothyroidism and goiter, T4 normal range is 4.6-12
48 of 2868. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a n ewly implanted implantable
cardioverter/defibrillator. W hich of the following information should the nurse include?
a. Return in two weeks for a follow up MRI - MRI should be avoided
b. Expect to have a rapid pulse rate for the first few weeks ??
c. Resume tub baths and swimming after 24hr
d. Wear loose fitting clothing (I put this one -Jackie)
69. A nurse is caring for a 2yr old toddler. Which of the following food choices should
the nurse recommend to promote independence in eating?
a. Grapes- choking hazrd
b. Banana slices
c. Hot dogs- choking haards
d. Popcorn- choking hzard
70. A nurse is caring for a client who has a 22 gauge IV inserted 2 days ago and a new
prescription for 2 packed RBCs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Transfuse each unit of packed RBCs over 5 hrs
b. Replace the current IV site dressing prior to RBC infusion
c. Start a new IV distal to the current IV site
d. Place a larger gauge IV in the opposite extremity- RBC administration needs
to have at least an 18 -20 bore gauge needle to administer.
71. A nurse is providing information for a client who has a new prescription for s
imvastatin. For which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to monitor
and report to the provider? a. Fever
b. Muscle weakness- statin drugs = RHABDOMYLOSIS
c. Weight loss
d. edema
72. A nurse is positioning a client for a cesarean birth. To p revent a compromise in
placental blood flow during the intraoperative period, which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Place a w edge u nder one of the client’s hips
49 of 28b. Assist the client into the lithotomy position
c. Position the client in reverse trendelenburg
d. Insert a pillow under the client’s knees
73. A nurse is planning to delegate the f asting blood glucose testing for a client who
has DM to an a ssistive personnel. Which of th following actions should the nurse take?
a. Determine if the AP has the skills to perform the test
b. Assign the AP to ask the client if she has taken her antidiabetic meds today
c. Help the AP perform the blood glucose test
d. Have the AP check the medical record for the prior blood glucose test results
74. A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents
h ow to dispose of his insulin syringes and needles at home. Which of the following
instructions is a ppropriate?
a. Seal the needles in zipper lock plastic bags and place them in a metal trash can
b. Place the needles in a plastic container and then pour alcohol into the container
c. Recap the needles and wrap them and the syringes in paper towels
d. Place the needles in an aluminum coffee can and store them on a high shelf
75. A nurse is a long term care facility is caring for an older adult who has a d ementia.
The client believes he needs to get ready for work and is becoming increasingly agitated.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Assist the client in selecting clothing for the day
b. Tell the client that his behavior is unacceptable
c. Administer an anti anxiety medication
d. Inform the client that he no longer has a job to go to
76. A nurse is assessing a young adult male client having an u nusual rash on the palms
and hand and bottom of his feet. The nurse should further assess for which of the following
infections?
1. Syphilis
2. Herpes simplex virus
2
50 of 283. Gonorrhea
4. Hepatitis B
77. A nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a
toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include
in the teaching ?
1. “Repeat the dose if your child vomits w/in 1 hr taking the medication”
2. “Have your child drink a small glass of water after swallowing the medication” I put
this one -Jackie
3. “You can add the medication to a half cup of your child’s favorite juice”
4. “Limit your child’s potassium intake while she is taking this medication”
78. A nurse in a family health clinic is caring for a client who requests information
regarding the correct use of condoms. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
1. When using implanted contraceptive methods, condoms should also be used
to protect against STDs
2. Use of petroleum based lubricant with a condom increases the condom’s
effectiveness
3. Ensure that the condom fits snugly over the tip of the penis
4. Condoms are equally effective for birth control with or without the use of vaginal
spermicides
79. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a h emolytic
transaction reaction?
1. Bradycardia
2. Urticaria (hives) - allergic rxn (I put this one -Jackie)
3. Low blood pressure
4. Jugular vein distention - fluid overload
Rationale: Hemolytic reactions: chills, headache, backache, dsypnea , hypotension, fever
(KAPLAN)
80. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about n ewborn genetic
screening. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
51 of 281. A nurse will draw blood from your baby’s inner elbow
2. This test should be performed after your baby is 24 hrs old
3. This test will be repeated when your baby is 2 months old
4. Your baby will be given 2 ounces of water to drink prior to the test
81. A nurse is evaluating the outcomes for a client who had an a mnioinfusion for o
ligohydraminos. Which of the following findings indicates an a dverse response to this
treatment?
1. Fetal cord compression
2. Placental insufficiency (OB p 102) - this CAUSES oligohydramnios, but the
question is asking “adverse response” to amnioinfusion..
3. Meconium aspiration
4. Uterine contractions - monitor the client to prevent uterine overdistention and
increased uterine tone = can initiate/accelerate/intensify UTERINE
CONTRACTIONS and cause nonreassurring FHR changes; (I put this one
-Jackie)
82. A nurse has received clearance to go back to work after an occupational injury to her
back. To r educe the risk of future lifting injuries, which of the following principles should
the nurse use when lifting objects? 1. Bend at the waist to pick up the object
2. Keep the object close to her body as she lifts it
3. Twist at the waist when moving the object to her side
4. Stand with her feet close together when lifting the object
83. A nurse is teaching a client about a variety of s tress management techniques. Which
of the following instructions by the nurse is a ppropriate?
1. Tighten your muscles before relaxing them when using muscle relaxation techniques
2. Breathe in through your mouth and out through your nose when using deep breathing
exercises
3. Imagine a situation that has been stimulating for you when practicing guided imagery
4. Talk to someone who you admire as the first step in using mindfulness techniques to
relax
52 of 2884. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter.
After puncturing the skin with the vascular access device and noting a blood return in
the flashback chamber, which of the following actions should the nurse perform next?
1. Release the tourniquet
2. Retract the stylet
3. Advance the catheter into the vein
4. Flush the catheter with saline
85. A nurse is caring for a client who has a vented NG tube set to low intermittent
suction and has vomited. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform
first?
1. Administer an antiemetic medication
2. Replace the NG tube
3. Provide functioning of the suction device
4. Evaluate function of the suction device
86. A nurse is administering medications to a group of clients. Which of the following
occurrences requires the completion of an i ncident report?
1. A client requests his statin to be administered at 2100
2. A client asks for pain medication 1 hr early
3. A client vomits within 20mints of taking morning medications
4. A client receives his antibiotic 2 hrs late
87. A nurse is caring for a client who has prescriptions for furosemide and gentamicin. F
or which of the following complications should the nurse monitor the client? P .143
pharm
1. Ototoxicity ??????????? i’m positive and sure it this one but ima
double check 2. Liver toxicity (I put this one -Jackie)
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypoglycemia
Always remember for those two meds - OTOTOXICITY i s always the complication
88. A nurse is caring for an infant who has coarctation of the aorta. Which of the
following should the nurse identify as an expected finding?
1. Increased intracranial pressure
2. Upper extremity
hypotension
53 of 283. Weak femoral pulses ( peds. P 112)
4. Frequent nosebleeds
89. A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to the telemetry unit. Which of the
following should the charge nurse identify as the purpose of telemetry monitoring?
1. To measure cardiac perfusion
2. To measure cardiac output
3. To identify dysrhythmias
4. To identify valve insufficiency
90. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 2 0 weeks of gestation and reports u rinary
frequency. Which of the following actions is a ppropriate?
1. Advise the client to limit her evening fluid intake
2. Obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity
3. Check the client for rupture membranes
4. Assure the client that this is an expected finding during this trimester (urinary
frequency is common in pregnancy) - occurs during first and third trimester
106. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has undergone bowel surgery
with placement of a colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Eat a low-fiber diet if constipation occurs.
b. Apply a skin sealant around the stoma before applying the pouch. (I put this one -
Jackie)
c. Make a pinhole in the pouch to allow for gasses to vent.
d. Cut the opening of the wafer 2 cm (0.8in) wider than the stoma
108. A home health nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has AIDS about infection
control in the home. Which of the following information the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Dispose of recapped needles and syringes in biohazard bag.
b. Wash clothing twice in cold water and laundry detergent.
c. Designate a separate bathroom in54thoef h28ome for the clients use.d. Make a new solution of bleach and water each day for disinfection.
109. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one licensed
practical nurse (LPN) and one assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first to manage her time effectively?
a. Delegate tasks to the AP.
b. Determine goals of the day (I put this one - Jackie)
c. Schedule daily activities.
d. Develop an hourly time frame for tasks.
110. A nurse is assessing a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the
following characteristics should the nurse expect?
a. Exaggerated expression of emotion
b. Sensitive to criticism
c. Needs continues reassurance
d. Lack of remorse (I put this one -Jackie)
111. 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? a. Hgb 14 g/dL
b. WBC count 2,900/mm (I put this one -Jackie) me too!! AGRANULOCYTOSIS
c. Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL
d. Heart rate 58/min
112. A nurse is performing a dietary assessment for a client. Which of the following
questions should the nurse ask when assessing the client’s dietary acculturation?
a. “Are there any foods that you are allergic to?”
b. “How do you feel about your current body weight?”
c. “What questions do you have about reading food labels?”
d. “ Do you have special customs that you follow for meals?” (I put this one -Jackie)
113. A nurse is preparing to document care in a client’s electronic health record. Which of
the following entries by the nurse demonstrates appropriate documentation?
a. “Client drank orange juice at HS.”
b. “Client has a heart rate of 102/min” (I put this one -Jackie) ME TOO I CHOSE THIS
ONE
c. “Client is demanding of nurse’s attention.”
d. “Client appears
nervous.”
55 of 28114. A nurse manager is planning a staff in-service to address advocacy in client care. The
nurse should promote which of the following practices during the in-service? (select
all that apply)
a. Addressing client needs when providing resources *
b. Making decisions about health care on client’s behalf
c. Promoting health care access*
d. Encouraging clients to seek further information from the provider *
e. Honoring family requests to withhold medical information *(I put this one -Jackie)
115. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about risk factors for breast cancer. Which of
the following factors should the nurse include as placing the client at an increased
risk for developing breast cancer?
a. A BMI less than 25
b. Use of hormone replacement therapy (I put this one -Jackie)
c. Early menopause
d. Fibrocystic breast disease
116. A charge nurse is concerned about a recent increase in facility-acquired catheter
infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Schedule nursing staff training for infection control procedures
b. Identify possible precipitating factors related to the infections (I put this one -Jackie)
c. Meet with providers to discuss measure to decrease the infections
d. Revise the current policy for catheter care
117. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous antibiotics every 6 hr. Which
of the following responses by the client is the priority for the nurse to evaluate?
a. “My throat feels tight.” (I put this one -Jackie)- THS ONE I CHOSE! THIS CAN
BE ANAPYLACTIC RXN
!!! b. “ I don’t understand why I am getting this antibiotic.”
c. “My arms burn each time that medication is running.”
d. “This medication bag is still full.”
118. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses caring for a client who has a
Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Apply a mask when providing care.
b. Wear a gown while providing personal hygiene. 56 of 28 (I put this one -Jackie)c. Place the client in a room with negative airflow.
d. Wipe the stethoscope with alcohol after leaving the client's room.
119. A nurse is caring for a client who is alert and oriented and is receiving continuous
ECG monitoring. The cardiac rhythm strips shows a wavy baseline, no distinguishable
P waves, and an increased heart rate. The nurse should identify the cardiac rhythm as
which of the following?
a. Ventricular asystole
b. Second-degree heart block
c. Sinus Tachycard
d. Atrial fibrillation (I put this one -Jackie) me too!!!!! A fib has no p waves and
HIGH HEART RATE
120. A nurse is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level
of 52 mg/dL.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Deep respirations- this is KUSSMAUALS
b. Hot, dry skin- HYPO is COOL and CLAMMY
c. Bradycardia - HYPO is TACHY
d. Blurred vision (I put this one -Jackie) me too!!!!!!! The rest is
HYPERGYLCEMIA
121. 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?
a. Placing the supplies on the sterile field and leaving a 1-inch perimeter
b. Applying a sterile gown after applying a sterile mask
c. Balancing the bottle on the sterile basin while pouring the liquid
d. Putting on sterile gloves after preparing the sterile field
122. A nurse is preparing to administer several medications through a client’s nasointestinal
tube. The nurse should ask the pharmacist about the availability of a different form for
which of the following medications? a. Oral anticoagulant
b. Statin tablet
c. Antibiotic suspension
d. Enteric-coated aspirin
123. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the
following should the nurse recogniz5e7 oafs 2a8n adverse effect of this medication?a. Diarrhea
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Urinary frequency
d. agranulocytosis
124. A nurse is planning care for a client who follows Buddhist dietary practices. Which
of the following food selections should the nurse recommend for the client’s meal
tray?
a. Vegetable beef soup
b. Spinach and strawberry salad
c. Ham and cheese sandwhich
d. Baked fish
125. 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. A newly admitted client who has a hx of 4.5 kg (10lb) weight loss in the past 2
months
b. A client who will be receiving her first ECT treatment today
c. A client placed in restraints due to aggressive behavior
d. A client who received a PRN dose of haloperidol 2 hr ago for increased anxiety
126. A nurse is providing teaching about immunizations to a client who is pregnant.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. You can receive the immunization for influenza at any time during your pregnancy
b. The immunization for varicella should be given at least 1 month prior to delivery
c. The hepatitis B immunization should not be obtained until after you
finish breastfeeding
d. You can receive the rubella immunization during the third trimester of pregnancy
127. A public health nurse is teaching a group of new parents about SIDS. Which of
the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching
a. “I will make sure the mattress in my baby’s crib is firm” = Low s s A Ci C
37 a nurse is preparing a client for discharge with a ? presecribtion for aldactone. The nurse should instruct
the client to limit the intake of which of the following foods
V 1. banannas and citrus fruits
2. lobster and organ meat
3. milk and cheese
4. beef and butter
38 a nurse is to perform a dressing change for a client with a burn wound identify Fri/(ve
the sequence the nurse should follow. (this one you put in order in the box)
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21. when performing a mental status examination the nurse should recognize that
which of the client finding indicate impaired vnition
1.the client is withdrawn and avoids eye contact
the client is observed grumbling to herself
22.the client frequently asks where am i
D. the client has slurred speech
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get out of bed and increase mobility, there are not enough chairs to serve all the clients , which of the
following actions is important for the
nurse to take
1.develop a rotational schedule to get clients out of bed
23. borrow available equipment from other clients
24. modify client care plans to decrease 1u0n7neocfessary use of chairs
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cancer which of the following client findings indicate hematopoesis growth factor treatment has
been effective?
the client does not experience hypertension during therapy
24. 2. hemoglobin level are with in normal limits
3.the client denies not experience bone pain during therapy 4.
neutrophil counts are elevated.
42. while visiting a family health clnic a 19 year old ... regarding the correct use of
condoms. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct
1. ensure that the condom fits snugly around the tip of the penis
condoms are equally effective for birth control With or with out the use of vaginial
spermicides
F. 3. when using implanted contraceptive methods condoms should also be used to
protect against STD's
4. use of petroleum jelly based lubricant with the condom increases effectiveness of
condom
25. a nurse is assessing a client who is near the end of her first trimester during the
routine prenatal exam. When checking to determine whether or not the fetal heart
rate can be detected the nurse should
1.Use a Doppler stethoscope to hear the fetal heart beat just above the umbilicus
E.Count the fetal heart beat and not the quality and rhythm in conjunction with
uterine activity
1." 3. Move the fetal scope along the midline just above the pubis while applying
firm pressure
26. Perform Leopold's maneuver to palpate fetal position and determine
location of the fetal heartbeat
44. A client is admitted with a history of transient ischemic attacks. To prevent injury
while hospitalized, the nurse should
-Keep the four side rails up on the clien'ts hospital bed
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-a client who has not
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-a client who has not had anything to eat or drink
for eight hours
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following indicate proper
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body weight
leaning on
axillary
crutch pads
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positions
hands on
grips with
elbows
slightly
flexed
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. A nurse is planning
discharge teaching for a
client who will continue
receiving chemo for
treatment of leukemia in
the outpatient clinic.
Which of foll should
nurse include
.avoid
salads, raw
fruits and
veggies
-take aspirin
for fever
greater than
38 degrees
C (104 F)
-use new
thinking
glass
everyday
-monitor
and record
temp
weekly
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of the
foil
nursing
actions
is an
example
of safe
cost
effective
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-Initiate IV
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32. An adolescent who is being seen in the outpatient clinic reports she has had a
low grade fever, headache, sare throat, swollen lymph nodes for about four days.
This morning she developed a pinkish red macular popular rash on her face and
neck. Which of the following is an approprate nursing action
-admin aspirin to her for the low grade fever
-isolate her from any pregnant woman
-begin to monitor her for resp distress
-give immunoglobulin to prevent transmission
A client is being transferred from one health care facility to another. To ensure continuity
the nurse who is transferring the client should give priority to inclusion of which of the
following information
-the client nursing care
-list of me44.dmin to client during the hasp stay
-the client yits igns records
ssessment of the client's tolerance of physicatuthdty
E. A client in ESRD has a serum potassium o f6.2mEQ/L. The nurse should
anticipate implementing which of folio interventions first?
-give Furosemide (Lasix)
-admin IV fluids with dextrose and regular insulinc
-initiate continuous cardiac monitoring
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33. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a newborn. Which of
following instructions regarding newborn safety is most important for the parents to
understand?
-arrange for a child care provider who is trained in infant CPR
-install baby monitor in the newborn's nursery and parent's bedroom
114 of..ice the newborns temp under the arm if signs of illness are evident
vsecure the newborn in a rear-facing approved infant car seat when riding in a motor
vehicle
6. A nurse is caring for a client on his first day after having knee surgery. Morning
assessment reveals a pain level of 8/10 and bp of 180/90mmHG. Which of the
following nursing actions should nurse take first?
-admin antihypertensive med
vadmin pain med
-reassess bp
-document the blood pressure
34. A nurse should give priority to which of the foil interventions when initiating IV
anitmicrobial therapy
v-review the clients allergy history
-gather the necessary supplies
-explain the procedure to the client
-Assess the veins in both of clients arms
59, A school nurse is performing scolosis screening. Which of foil clinical signs will be
evident in a student who has scola77-
-mild pain in hip region
N./ -uneven shOulder and pelvic height
-limited range of motion of hips
-uncoordinated gait
E. A nurse is positioning a client for Cesearen birth. To prevent a compromise in
placental blood flow during the intraoperative period, the nurse should
-assist the client into the lithotomy position
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-insert a pillow under the client's knees
-positiorrthe client in reverse Trendelenburg
35. A nurse is providing care to a client who has Hep A. Nurse should recognize
which of following nursing actions poses risk for transmission of the disease
-collecting a blood sample
-feeding the client
V-emptying the fecal matter
-changing saturated IV dressing
E. During a well child visit for
folll when discussing age
specific
The nurse should include which of the
rovutliand dev?
it is normal for your child to experience separation anxiety at this age 777777?"
-your child should begin to play cooperative with other children
Vit is normal for your child to...say whose and.......and pronounce single
syllabus words at this age
-your child may begin to become self conscious about her appearance
C. A nurse is evaluating whether an inservice for the organiz structure of the unit was
effective. The staff have been heard complaining about the charge nurse not being
assigned clients. The nurse can accurately deduce from the responses that the
-inservice was not successful in educating the staff about the change
L/-inservice needs to be repeated so staff are more clear on the proposed change
-staff will accept the change,as soon as they have time to adjust
-staff are reacting emotionally with anger to the change presented in the inservice
B A client is to receive a puendedal block while giving birth. The nurse should
expect that a puendal block will
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discharge teaching regarding care of a circumcision has been
effective?
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penis
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-I will call the physician if my baby doesn't urinate every two hours
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-I will suction the baby mouth before I suction his nose
E. -I should insert the syringe in
the center of his mouth -I
should compress the bulb before
inserting into mouth -I will keep
the bulb syringe near my baby's
crib
38. The nurse is teaching a client with GERD about
omerprazole (Prilosec). Which of the following indicates
a need for further teaching?
-I should take it before breakfast
t-it will decrease the pH level in my stomach
-iineeded I can take antacids as long as I wait two hours after taking Prilosec
-I should have relief of my heartburn within several days of use
E. A nurse is caring for a client w/ an indewelling
urinary catheter. Which of the foil actions should nurse
take to provide appropriate catheter care?
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-empty the collected urine a minimum of once every 24 hours
. -hang the drainage bag on the bedrail
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39. A nurse is teaching a client who just had a
repair of retinal detachment. Which of foil
client statement indicates a need for further
teaching
will call my doctor if I have pain that occurs with nausea
-I will refrain from straining during bowel mvmt or when blowing my nose
-I can resume my normal diet
Li -I can do quiet activities such as reading or sewing
40. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving
continuous tube feedings via a NG tube. The
client appears restless and abdomen is distended.
Which of foil actions should nurse take first?
-reduce the rate of tube feeding
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E. Which of the following nursing actions appropriately
maintains client confidentiality?
-nurses lower their voices when a family member of a client approaches during
a change-of-shift report
-a nurse allows the husband of a client to see the client's chart after he says that his wife
gave him permission
-two nurses discuss a client's condition in an elevator after confirming that no
visitors are in the elevator
-a nurse removes an open chart from the nurse's station counter and places it Von
the chart rack
103. When providing nursing care and support for a client with a gambling
dependency. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention. •
-Assess the clients gambling dependency.and point out the clients use of defense
mechanisms such as denial
-Ask the client.to review his past incidents ofgambling and the negative feelings he
experienced during those times
-Help the client to gain awareness that he is responsible for his gamble dependency and
needs to develop better impulse control
V-Establish clients goals and have the client explain what actions he will take to
prevent and manage gambling relapses '
53. A client in labor is undergoing a vacuum assistive birth. Which f
the following should the nurse perform at the conclusion of the
procedure.
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-emphasize to the AP the importance of ambulating the client
54. Which of the following interventions by the nurse to is most appropriate to
decrease potential infections for a child with leukemia who is receiving
chemotherapy.
V -Screen and limit the childs visitors
-Place gloves and gowns in the childs room
-Assess the childs temp hourly
-Offer the child juices that are rich in VIT C
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nurse take.
E. a. explain the hydrocodone has been prescribed by the
provider. Vb. inform the prescribing provider Of clients
preference
c.tell the client that he needs to discuss his preference with his provider d. have the client to
try the hydrOcodone before judging the effectiveness.
56. a.nurse is caring for an infant with gatroentiritis which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse report to primary care provider?
a infant with temp of 38 c (100.50 and pulse 124 per minute.
b. infant has decreased appetite and irritable
c.infant.is pale and has 24 hour fluid deficit of 60 ml
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be included in the clients care plan
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67. c. instruct client to wear a patch over the affected
eye. d. enoucourage use of aspririg for mild
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A nurse is instructing an adolescent recently diagnosed with type 1 DM about self blood glucose
monitoring which of the following reactions that adolescents should adolescents perform
a. provide daily blood glucose level to the primary care provider ub.coorelation of
blood glucose with activity
• c. keeps a record of blood glucose level
• d.modification of insulin regimen to maintain normal glucose level
118.
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which of dr following assignments should the charge nurse give to the float nurse
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bright red blood which of the
following actions should be taken to
protect the client
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b. call the emergency response team
c. increase the IV flow rate
Vd. suction the oropharynx
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hemiparesis and expressive aphasia which of
the following best promotes communications
among the health care team members
swallowing precaucations should be put over clients bed
changes in the clients treatment
plan are noted n clients medical record
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regular basis - d. the clients progess is recorded in
the nurses notes
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acquisition of which of the following client information
a. finger stick blood gluclose of client receieving sliding scale insulin
b. ital signs of a 1 day post op patient
c.shift intake and output of client taking diuretic therapy
d.response of disoriented client to bed bath
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1000 units per hour the IV bag from the pharmacy contains 50 units per ml.
thorught the shift the nurse should ensure that the IV infusion pump is delivering
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A nurse is assisting a client with acute glomerular nephritis. To choose menu
choices for break fast which of the follwing is a good choice
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A nurse is caring for an older adult client in a
long term care facility, recentl lab values shows
increased hemoglobin, hematocrit, and urine
irregularity which
finidings suggest anemia
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A client is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle crash which of the
following
findings is consistant with hypovolemiC shock
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A nurse is preparing discharge instructions w
ith a post op clients with transverse abdominal incision. Which
of the following indicates nurses teaching is effective
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1c. the client verbalizes that increase in pain after discharge is anticipated
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63 Instruct regarding use incenitive spirometer
64 Perform nasotracheal suctioning
141.
A student nurse has been instructed on proper body mechanics to prevent personal
injuries during client lifts and transfers which of the following is correct info for the nurse
to include
a.when standing for long periods of time keep knees straight and lower back
slightly curved
b. when moving a client to a wheelchair use a small twisting motion of the body
c. when a client up in bed tighten abdomen muscles.
d.when picking something off the floor bend at the waist and keep object Icose to body
142.
A nurse is reviewing the chart of 4 clients who have come into a public health clinic
based on the life style choices of each of the clients which of the following clients are in
need of further assessments
a. a client who operates heavy machienes and wears foam ear plugs
64 b. a client who jogs everyday and applies ice to his shins for 20 mins
after running
c.a client who follows a vegetarian diet and eats. grains or legumes at each meals d.a
client who works on a rotating shift and sleeps 5 hours a day
143.
A nurse is caring for a child following a tonsillectomy which of the following findings"
indicates that the client is experiences hemmorage
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A nurse should recognize and document which of the following as an expected finding for a
client with a central vascular access device
a. force is needed to push IV medication
A/ b. the catheter tip is in the lower 3rd of superior vena cava per x ray
c.serosanguinous drainage at site during dressing change
d. no blood return is noted in catheter tubing during aspiration
145.
A client with pneumonia I feel like an elephant is on my chest the client is weak and unable to
walk after the nurse initiates chest pain protocol, which of the following is priority diagnostic test
• EX a--1-eiratlb- serum potassium
c- PT and INR
d- chest x-ray ID,
146.
The nurse is performing an admission history on a client who is being admitted to a menial health
unit a . The client has a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. based on this diagnosis, the
nurse should assess the clinet for which of the fling
a. a history of failing to conform to the and frequently disobeying rules or
breaking the law
N,. b. a pattern of unstable
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and devalue others
in which the client alternatively idealizes
105. A grandiose sense of importance in which the client exaggerate
achievements and talents
d. A consistent use of physical appearance and in order to be center of attention
147 Which of the following nursing action is most likely to promote indec lent
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dressing in a client who has 'stage 1 alzhemiers disease
144 ofa. give instructions to the client and then increase the insulin
4. lay out the appropriate clothing for the client each day
c.clearly explain to the client which articles of clothing are appropriate
d.ask the client to choose what to wear
The client is receieving gentamyacin pre op of ruptured appendix which of the
following assessment finding indicate an adverse effect of medication
j. hemoglobing 8.7
k. 2 4- pitting edema of ankles
V c. creatin 2.3
d. resp rate 22
149
A nurse notes that a client rythym has changed to a fib which of the follwing finding
should be reported immediately
a. irregular pulse
Vb. chest pain
c.dizziness
d.hypotension
150.
A client meets with the nurse for a first prenatal visit The clients last menstrual period
began april 126. Using naegals rule the nurse determines EDD is?
a. jan 5
b. Jan 12
t%. Jan 19
.d. Jan 19
Nurse caring for client with new colostomy which of the following interventions is
appropriate for preventing skin break down.
145 ofe\j a. cut the opening of the cut-to- fit pouch 1- 1/6 inch larger the stoma
o. use alcohol to loosen the adhesive when changing the appliance•
c. cleanse the skin around the stoma with povodone iodine to reduce fecal
contamination
d. remove the pouch every 8 hours and replace with a new one
152.
A nurse is assessing a client in Skeletal traction for a fractured tibia which of the following
clinical findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the affected extremity
a. purulent drainage at the pin site
b. cap refill 2-3 seconds
c. pain with toe movement
Vd. pedal pulse 1+
53.
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Whi h of the following client findings of a client with bipolar disorder is about to
v a. restless and has changes in sleep pattern
t. laughs out loud and is overly cheerful
u. has disorganized thoughts and easily distracte'r
v. shows poor judegement and demands attention
154.•
A nurse has just received change of shift report. Based on the info provided which of the
following clients should be assessed first
a. client with 100 ml of fluid remaining in IV bag
b. client who is scheduled for procedure in 1 hour
L., c. a client who was jut given a glass of orange juice fur low glucose level
d. client received pain meds 30 mins ago for post op pain
155.
146 ofA nurse is instructing a parent of an infant with a cleft lip/ palat which of the
following feedking techniques is appropriate to include in the teaching
a. use feeding devices without nipple
Vb. burp frequently during feedings
c.position nipple front of infant mouth
d. position infant in supine position.
156
should recognize that which of the following clients is ready f
tya. a client with amphatrophic lateral scroliosis (ALS) who is receiving mechanical
ventilation
b. older adult client with stage 4 alzhemiers
c client who experiences grand mal seizure
. client who is 2 weeks post spinal chord inju
157.
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a client is brough to ED with full thickness burn on thorax which of the following is the
most important nursing intervention '4"25"116.-adt"
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b. initiate IV normal saline
c.give opiod analgesic
d.administer IV antibiotic
147 ofA client uses prescribed hydrocodone(vicodin) insisting oxycodone perkasett has resolved
pain in the past. Knowing that the prescribed provider prefers hydrodone which of the
follwing actions should the nurse take.
a. explain the hydrocodone has been prescribed by the provider.
r‘i b. inform the prescribing provider of clients preference,
. c. tell the client that he needs to discuss his preference with his provider
d. have the client to try the hydrocodone before judging the effectiveness.
159. a nurse is caring for an infant with gatroentiritis which of the following assessment
findings should the nurse report to primary care provider?
a infant with temp of 38 c (100.5 f) and pulse 124 per minute.
u. b. infant has decreased appetite and irritable
c.infant is pale and has 24 hour fluid deficit of 60 ml
d. infant has sunken fontanels and dry mucus membranes
160
Nurse caring for client in .prAerm labor to receives two doses of bethamethasone 24 hours
apart the nurse should tell the client that the purpose of the medication is to decrease the
risk of
premature rupture of membranes v b.
new born respiratory distress
meconium aspiration of newborn
earl decells of fetal heart rate
161
A nurse shoule recognize that which of the following clients needs a referral fo
k/ a. a client with left sided weakness due to CVA
b. a client With aphasia due to CVA
c.a client struggling to perform activities of ADL due to colon cancer 0
d. a client with a newly aquired colostomy due to colon cancer
148 ofi. 162
A nurse can help ensure a clients privacy is protected during pelvic exam by
helping the client to undress and provide drape for privacy
assisting client into a lithotomy position and closing curtains around exam table
1‘) c. providing a gown and drape, asking the client to undress from waste down,
and leaving the room for a few minutes
d. leaving the client to undress and drape and asking her to open the door when she is
ready.
m. 163. a client has been taking glucocortocoid for severe rheumatoid arthritis which of
the following client statements indicates a need for further education
I increase my dosage in times of stress
I go for routine bone density evaluations
I will immediately quit taking the medication if I have Gi distress
I consistently take my medication between 8 oclock and 9 oclock each morning
r. a home health nurse is assessing the home environment of a client with
alzhemiers disease which of the following should be corirected
a.extension chord placed under rug
b. window shade pull down in late afternoon
c.lock have been removed from doors with in the house
d. rooms are well lit with minimal
- A nurse is caring for a clien ho is on mech vent when a Are starts in the room after
turning off o2 supply which action should nurse take next
a. call the hospital rapid response team
Vb. ventilate with ambü bag and evacuate the room
c. pull fire alarm and extinguish the fir
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• A 12 year old child is scheduled for tonsillectomy in 2 weeks outpatient scheduling
nurse should plan to meet the plycitosocial needs of child by
a. explain hospitalization morning of surgery
tj b. allowing child to participate dining informed consent from parents
provide detailed written description of the procedure for child to read
d. describing the procedure with the use Oa doll as a visual aid and allowing the child to role
play.
w. a nurse in the ED is caring for a.child who is experiencing an acute asthma
attack. Child is receving albuteral by nebulizer for which of following adverse
effects should nurse monitor
(.1 a. tachycardia
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indicates a need for which of the following additions or revisions to client's •
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should
1J -palpate the client uterus far consistency and placement
-check the client's bp and pulse .
-monitor the Client's urine output, amount, color, arid odor
-evaluate the client's pain level related to uterine cramping
e. A nurse is evaluating teaching effectiveness for client to be discharged on
Digoxin. Which client statement indicates need for further instruct
should expect to experience some nausea while taking medication
-I will continue to take my potassium supplement every day
-if my heart rate is less than 66, I will hold my dose and call my doctor.
-I will avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
j. In caring for a client with central line catheter a nurse should take which of
the foil actions
-leave initial guaze and tape drsg on insertion site Until it becomes damp or soiled
-when performing the drsg change, remove drsg by pulling away from insertion site
-after removing drsg compare the external catheter length with original
n. length at insertion
-before applying a new drsg remove any loose sutures around the insertion site
176. A nurse is caring for a client who was given 10000 U of IV heparin rather than
prescribed 1000 Us. the nurse should give priority to which of the foil actions
r. -assess for signs of bleeding -
administer protamine sulfate -
complete an incident report
154 of-notify the risk manager
177. Client diagnosed with COPD is
being discharged home with oxygen therapy. Upon discharge the nurse provides
instructions to the client on how to use the equipment. Whin of following statements
by client indicates understanding of nursing instructions?
t/ -I should use water based ointment around my nostrils if they get dry
-I need to move the nasal cannula atleast 3 feet away when I smoke
-I will lay the oxygen tank on the floor of the car when transporting it
-I should use a bleach solution to clean the nasal tubing
178. A charge nurse is making client. assignment on a med surg unit for the day.
( Which of the foil tasks is appropriate for the charge nurse to delegate to a LPN on
the unit -assess a client newly admitted to the unit
x)k---programming a PC.A infusion pump
,performing suctioning and tracheostomy care for the client 1
-give.Self care instructions for client being discharged following surgery
179. The roommate of a univ student recently hospitalized for bacterial meningitis ask
if she is in danger of developing the infection. Which of the foil is the appropriate
response by the nurse
c/ -bacterial meningitis can be prevented if antibiotics are taken after
exposure to infection
-bact men is spread by contaminated food or water, therefore infection unlikely
-bact men rarely occurs in young adults unless immune system is suppressed
-bact men cannot be transmitted directly from one person to another
180. A nurse is planning care for a client hospitalized with COPD who
experiencingpersistent fatigue. Which of following is an appropriate nursing action to
address client's fatigue
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EXIT EXAM
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before the procedure, the client
tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements
by the nurse is appropriate?
a. “You don’t have to go through with the treatment.”
b. “Most people who have this procedure feel better following the treatment.”
c. “It’s okay to be nervous before this treatment.”
d. “Your doctor wouldn’t have ordered this treatment unless it was necessary.”
2. While performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical cord of a client’s CPM
device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Report the defect to the equipment maintenance staff.
b. Ensure the device inspection sticker is current
c. Remove the device from the room
d. Initiate a requisition for a replacement CPM device
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription for hydromorphone. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Document administration of the medication upon removal from the medication dispensing system
b. Withhold the medication if the client does not appear to be in pain.
c. Count the current number of unit doses available in the medication dispensing system
d. Withhold the medication if the client has a fever
4. A nurse performing a change-of-shift assessment. Which of the following clients has the priority finding?
a. Type 2 DM and a blood glucose of 250 mg/dL
b. Pneumonia with a productive cough and a fever of 38.8° C (101.8° F)
c. 2 hr. post cast placement and has 2+ pitting edema and pallor
d. First-degree heart block and a heart rate of 62/min
5. A nurse in an outpatient mental health facility is providing teaching to a group of adolescents. Which of the
following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will limit my alcohol use to one drink daily while taking disulfiram.”
b. “I will avoid foods containing tyramine while taking fluoexetine.”
c. “I will take the sustained-release methylphenidate every morning.”
d. “I will take my lithium on an empty stomach.” (pharm pg. 64: taking lithium with food will
help decrease GI distress)
6. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? [View Exhibit]
a. Administer Zofran to the client for nausea
156 ofb. Implement seizure precautions for the client
c. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings
d. Obtain the client’s weight
7. A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who ahs narcissistic personality disorder.
Which of the following should the nurse expect?
a. Suspicious of others
b. Exhibits separation anxiety
c. Ritualistic behavior
d. Preoccupied with aging
8. Drug Calc: Client weighs 99 lb. Prescribed diet of 1.5 g protein/kg/day. How many grams of protein per
day should the nurse include in the client’s dietary plan?
9. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one LPN and one AP. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first to manage her time effectively?
a. Develop an hourly time frame for tasks
b. Schedule daily activities
c. Determine goals of the day
d. Delegate tasks to the AP
10. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has preeclampsia and is to receive magnesium sulfate
via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Restrict the client’s total fluid intake to 250 mL/hr.
b. Measure the client’s urine output every hour
c. Give the client protamine if signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity occur (antidote:
calcium gluconate)
d. Monitor the FHR via Doppler every 30 min
11. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following wounds should the nurse expect to heal by
primary intention?
a. Infected laceration
b. Stage II pressure ulcer
c. Approximated surgical incision
d. Partial-thickness burn
12. A nurse in an acute mental health care facility is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse see first?
a. Client taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports sore throat (pharm pg. 72: monitor
for infection [fever, sore throat, etc.])
b. Client has OCD and is upset about a change in daily routine
c. Client has narcissistic personality disorder and is mocking others during group therapy
d. Client who has depressive disorder and requires assistance with ADLs
13. A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following should the
nurse use to assess the port?
a. An angiocatheter
b. A butterfly needle
c. A noncoring needle
d. A 25 gauge needle
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and tells the nurse, “I feel like an elephant is sitting on my
chest.” The client is weak and unable to walk. After the nurse indicates chest pain protocol, which of the
following is the priority diagnostic test?
a. PT and INR
b. 12 lead ECG
c. Chest X-ray
d. Serum potassium
15. A nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 3 y/o child. Which of the following questions should
the nurse ask the parent to determine if the child is exhibiting typical developmental expectations?
a. “Can your child draw a stick figure?”
b. “Can your child catch and throw a small ball?”
c. “Can your child ride a tricycle?”
d. “Can your child name five colors?”
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following actions should the nurse take?
a. Measure the fundal height to determine the placement of the ultrasound stethoscope
b. Perform Leopold maneuvers prior to auscultating the FHR
c. Position the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis to assess the FHR
d. Place the client in a side-lying position prior to assessing the FHR
17. A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube with a water seal drainage system. Upon assessment, the
nurse notes tidaling in the water seal. Which of the following is an explanation for the tidaling?
a. There is a loop of tubing below the drainage system
b. The system is working properly (medsurg pg. 104: tidaling in the water seal chamber
and continuous bubbling only in the suction chamber)
c. The lung has re-expanded
d. The tubing is partially obstructed by clots
18. A charge nurse on a medical surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following an
external disaster in the community. In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which of the following
current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge?
a. A client who is receiving heparin for DVT
b. A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty
c. A client who has COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/min
d. A client who has cancer with a sealed implant for radiation therapy
19. A nurse is caring for a client who has ESRD. The client’s adult child asks the nurse about becoming a
living kidney donor for her father. Which of the following conditions in the child’s medical history should
the nurse identify as a contraindication to the procedure?
a. Osteoarthritis
b. HTN
c. Amputation
d. Primary glaucoma
20. A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 days postpartum. Which of the following assessment findings should
the nurse expect? (SATA)
a. Foul perineal odor
b. Fundus displaced to the right
c. Lochia serosa
d. Fundus 4 cm (1.6 in) below the umbilicus
e. Postpartum chill
21. A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Perform the procedure twice a day
b. Hold hand to perform percussions on the child
c. Administer a bronchodilator after the procedure
d. Perform the procedure prior to meals
22. A home care nurse is making a follow up visit with a client who has COPD and is using a
compressed oxygen system in his home. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
a. Ensure that the client checks the gauge weekly
b. Store the oxygen tank wrench in a locked cabinet
c. Have the client store smaller tanks under his bed
d. Place the oxygen tank away from curtains or drapes
23. Location of crackles [IMAGE]
24. A nurse is caring for a newly client who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? (medsurg pg. 31)
a. Implement seizure precautions
b. Place the client in high-Fowler’s position
c. Perform ROM exercises once per shift
d. Monitor the client for hypoglycemia
25. A nurse is reviewing the preadmission lab tests results of a client who is to undergo hip arthroplasty in 2
days. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Na 142 mEq/L
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c. K 3.3 mEq/L
d. PT 11.5 seconds
26. A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a modified radical mastectomy. The client has a closedsuction drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Reset the vacuum by compressing the container
b. Secure the drain to the bedding
c. Position the affected extremity below the level of the client’s heart
d. Maintain the client in a supine position for the first 24 hr.
27. A nurse is receiving change of shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
assess first?
a. DM and HbA1c of 5.2%
b. Leukemia and platelet level of 95,000/mm3
c. Received IV Lasix and K of 3.6 mEq/L
d. Hepatitis B and total bilirubin of 1.2 mg/dL
28. A nurse is developing plan of care for a newborn mother tested positive for heroin during pregnancy.
Newborn is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan?
a. Minimize noise in the newborn’s environment
b. Swaddle the newborn with his legs extended
c. Administer naloxone to the newborn
d. Maintain eye contact with the newborn during feedings
29. Nutritional teaching for an adult client who has seizure disorder and a new prescription for
phenytoin. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is appropriate?
a. “You should expect a change in the color of your stool while taking this medication.”
b. “Increase your intake of vitamin D while taking this medication.” (pharm pg. 96:
consume adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D)
c. “Plan to take this medication with antacids.”
d. “Limit foods that contain folic acid while taking this medication.”
30. A nurse is assessing a client who presents to the L&D unit reporting the onset of contractions. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of false labor?
a. Presence of bloody show
b. Contraction intensity increased by ambulation
c. Slow change in dilation and effacement
d. Intermittent, painless contractions
31. A nurse is caring for a client who has Cdif. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA)
a. Wash hands with alcohol based
b. Wear N95
c. Remove thermometer from client’s room for use on another client
d. Change gloves after contact with infectious material
e. Wear a gown when providing care
32. A nurse is receiving change of shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse plan to assess first?
a. DM and HbA1C of 6.8%
b. Hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea
c. Epidural analgesia and weakness in lower extremities
d. Sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring
33. Nurse accidently punctures 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 a bio hazardous
material spill?
a. Phenytoin
b. Doxorubicin hydrochloride
c. Metronidazole
d. Ampicillin sodium
34. Postoperative client following appendectomy and receiving gentamicin. Which is an adverse effect of this
medication?
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b. Hgb 8.7 g/dL
c. 2+ pitting edema of the ankles
d. Creatinine 2.3 mg/dL (pharm pg. 365: nephrotoxicity)
35. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend referral to a dietitian?
a. Older adult who has BMI of 24
b. Client with albumin of 3.7 g/dL
c. Older adult who has presbyopia
d. Client who has a nonhealing leg ulcer
36. Support group for clients whose family have committed suicide. Which of the following should the nurse
plan to use during the group session?
a. Encourage clients to establish a timeline for their grieving process
b. Assist clients in identifying ways suicide could have been prevented
c. Discourage clients from sharing negative aspects of their relationship with the deceased persons
d. Initiate a discussion with clients about ways to cope with changes in family dynamics
37. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the best predictor of future violence?
a. Experiencing delusions
b. A history of being in prison
c. Male gender
d. Previous violent behavior
38. Arial fibrillation places the client at risk for which of the following conditions?
a. Pulmonary emboli
b. Cardiac tamponade
c. Widened pulse pressure
d. Hemothorax
39. Client with schizophrenia and experiences auditory hallucinations. Which actions should the nurse include
in the plan?
a. Refer to the hallucinations as if they are real
b. Encourage the client to lie down in a quiet room
c. Ask the client directly what he is hearing
d. Avoid eye contact with the client
40. Circumcised newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “Wrap sterile gauze around the penis if bleeding occurs.”
b. “Use soap to cleanse the site.”
c. “Apply petroleum jelly to the glans with diaper changes.”
d. “Remove yellow exudate around the penis.”
41. Crohn’s disease. Which of the following diagnostic procedures should the nurse plan to teach the client
regarding pernicious anemia?
a. Schilling test (medsurg pg. 254)
b. Oral glucose tolerance test
c. D-dimer test
d. Thyroid scan
42. A nurse is creating a care plan for a client who is postoperative following a CABG. To prevent
complications of cardiac surgery, which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
a. Administer atropine to the client if tachycardia is present
b. Maintain the indwelling urinary catheter until the client is ready for discharge
c. Prepare for fluid volume replacement if the central venous pressure steadily increases
d. Check the client’s hemoglobin level if chest tube drainage is 300 mL in the first 1 hr
(medsurg pg. 185: volume exceeding 150 mL/hr could be a sign of hemorrhage)
43. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is 1
day postoperative following a left total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following medications places the
client at risk for delayed wound healing?
a. Morphine
b. Digoxin
c. Prednisone
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44. Client becomes unconscious and monitor displays v-tach. Which action should the nurse take first after
determining the client does not have a palpable pulse?
a. Establish IV access
b. Administer epinephrine
c. Defibrillate
d. Assess heart sounds
45. A nurse is caring for several clients on a med surg unit. For which of the following nursing activities is it
required that the nurse use sterile gloves?
a. Initiating IV assess
b. Performing tracheostomy care
c. Inserting an NG tube
d. Administering total parenteral nutrition through a central venous assess device
46. Lab results s/p surgery. Which should be reported to the provider?
a. Na 160 mEq/L
b. Cl 100 mEq/L
c. Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L
d. K 3.8 mEq/L
47. Nurse is developing care plan for client on Buck’s traction and is schedules for surgery for a fractured
femur of the right leg. Which should the nurse delegate to an AP?
a. Observe the position of the suspended weight
b. Remind the client to use the incentive spirometer
c. Check the client’s pedal pulse on the right leg
d. Ask client to describe her pain
48. Client in ER experiencing stimulant withdrawal. Which finding should the nurse expect?
a. Decreased appetite
b. Runny nose
c. Muscle spasms
d. Fatigue
49. Postpartum client with a language barrier. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather
the client’s admission data?
a. Allow client’s partner to translate
b. Request female interpreter through the facility
c. Have client’s child translate
d. Ask nursing student who speaks the same language as the client to translate
50. Operating fire extinguisher [arrange]
1) Unlock the handle by pulling on the pin
2) Point the hose at the base of the fire
3) Squeeze the handle by pulling on the pin
4) Sweep the extinguisher from side to side
51. A nurse in a mental health clinic receives a request from a client who is undergoing psychotherapy obtain a
copy of the therapist’s notes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. “Are you not happy with your treatment?”
b. “Why are you interested in seeing your therapist’s notes?”
c. “I don’t think you will benefit from reviewing your therapist’s notes right now.”
d. “We can provide a copy of your records, but the therapist’s notes are not included.”
52. A nurse is assessing a client who has hypervolemia. Which of the findings should the nurse expect?
a. Urinary frequency
b. Decreased BP
c. Bounding pulse (medsurg pg. 267)
d. Bradycardia
53. Inserting indwelling urinary catheter to a male client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Cleanse the tip of the penis in a side to side motion
b. Pick up the catheter 13 cm (5 in) from its tip
c. Perform the cleansing procedure with a fresh swab two times
d. Lift the penis so that it is perpendicular to the client’s body
161 of54. A nurse is caring for a client who is febrile. To reduce fever, the nurse applies a cooling blanket. Which of
the findings indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the cooling?
a. Tachycardia
b. Flushing
c. Shivering
d. Restlessness
55. Teaching for misoprostol. Which information should be included in the teaching?
a. “You will have a urinary catheter inserted prior to the placement of the medication.”
b. “You will lie on your side for 30 min after the medication is inserted.”
c. “You will have oxytocin initiated within 3 hours of administration of the medication.”
d. “You will have intermittent fetal monitoring while you receive the medication.”
56. Client in psychiatric unit. The client states, “The voices are telling me to jump.” Which of the following
is an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. “That can’t be true. The only voices in this room are yours and mine.”
b. “You shouldn’t be afraid when you think the voices are telling you to hurt yourself.”
c. “I understand the voices are frightening you, but I do not hear any voices.”
d. “Do you recognize the voices as belonging to anyone you know?”
57. Teaching the parent of an infant who has positional plagiocephaly. Which of the following statements by
the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I should place my baby in the left side-lying position at night when using the helmet.”
b. “I should avoid tummy time when my baby is wearing the helmet.”
c. “I should expect to have my baby wear this helmet for 10 months.”
d. “I should keep the helmet on my baby for 23 hours a day.”
58. Which of the following lab findings should the nurse recognize as indicative of rheumatic fever?
a. Decreased hgb and platelet count
b. Decreased myoglobin and antinuclear antibody titer
c. Elevated sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein
d. Elevated creatine kinase and troponin
59. Client with pneumonia gained 4.2 (9.3 lb.) over the last 5 days. Lab values this morning are: WBC
10,000/mm3, RBC 5.2 million/mm3, platelets 250,000/mm3, BUN 32 mg/dL, and serum creatinine 2.1
mg/dL. The nurse should report these findings to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary
team?
a. Nephrologist
b. Cardiologist
c. Infectious control nurse
d. Dietitian
60. A nurse received change of shift report. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to manage
time effectively?
a. Focus on several client tasks at a time
b. Document client care at the end of the shift
c. Skip breaks until client tasks are completed
d. Make a client to-do list for the day
61. Protocols for belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
a. Remove the client’s restraint every 4 hr.
b. Request a PRN restraint prescription for clients who are aggressive
c. Attach the restraint to the bed’s side rails
d. Document the client’s condition every 15 min
62. Assessing client in ER. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? [View Exhibit]
a. Obtain ABG levels
b. Elevate the head of the client’s bed to 30°
c. Place client on a coating blanket
d. Administer an analgesic
63. Client who has depressive disorder and a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following
statements by the client indicators an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I can continue to take St. John’s wort while taking this medication.”
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56: it can take 10-14 days or longer)
c. “I expect this medication to raise my blood pressure.”
d. “I should take this medication on an empty stomach.”
64. A nurse is preparing to feed a newly admitted client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
a. Instruct the client to lift her chin when swallowing
b. Sit at or below the client’s eye level during feedings
c. Talk with the client during her feeding
d. Discourage the client from coughing during feedings
65. Child with sickle cell anemia. The nurse should emphasize the importance of which of the following
factors to prevent sickle cell crisis?
a. A low-protein diet
b. Adequate hydration
c. Calorie restriction
d. Increased iron intake
66. Client with indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to provide
catheter care?
a. Provide perineal hygiene after defecation
b. Empty the collected urine once every 24 hr.
c. Hang the drainage bag on a bed rail
d. Change the indwelling catheter every 8 hr.
67. Client experiencing acute mania. Which of the foods should the nurse provide for this client?
a. Peanut butter sandwich
b. Chicken noodle soup
c. Celery sticks
d. Oatmeal with butter
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69. A home health nurse is completing screenings for elder abuse during client visits. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an indication of potential elder abuse?
a. Client who reports being given sedative medications by family members
b. Client who is taking warfarin and has several small bruises on her shins and hands
c. Client who schedules multiple visits with his provider every month
d. Client who lives with family members and begins to take more responsibility for self-care
70. A nurse is caring for a school age child who is postoperative and received morphine IV bolus for pain 10
min ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse’s priority?
a. Bradypnea
b. Sedation
c. Euphoria
d. Constipation
71. A nurse is planning to administer 2 units of packed RBCs to an older adult who has anemia. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? [SATA] (medsurg pg. 249)
a. Prime the infusion tubing with 0.45 NaCl
b. Infuse blood over 4 hr.
c. Don sterile gloves to prepare blood administration setup
d. Assess the client’s lung sounds prior to the infusion
e. Verify with another nurse that the unit of blood is compatible with the client’s blood type
72. A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to receive a PICC in the arm. Which of the following
interventions is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care? (medsurg pg. 166)
a. Administer sedation for the procedure
b. Measure the arm circumference above the insertion site daily
c. Use gauze to secure an arm board to the involved extremity
d. Schedule and MRI postprocedure to verify placement
73. Which of the following clients should the nurse place near the nurses’ station?
a. A client who is in Buck’s traction
b. A client who has orthostatic hypotension
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d. A client who is on fluid restriction
74. Older client transferred from another facility. Nurse notes ulcers on the coccyx and abrasions around both
wrists. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to address suspicions of elder abuse?
a. Notify risk management
b. Inform the transferring agency of the client’s condition
c. Privately interview the client about her condition
d. Contact the family regarding the client’s condition
75. Client receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of the following places the client at risk
for aspiration?
a. History of GERD
b. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding
c. A residual of 65 mL 1 hr. postprandial
d. Receiving a high osmolarity formula
76. Adverse effects of sertraline
a. Dry cough
b. Increased urinary frequency
c. Metallic taste in mouth
d. Excessive sweating (pharm pg. 53: serotonin syndrome)
77. Teaching for a client undergoing radiation therapy and has stomatitis. Which of the responses by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I should limit my intake of dairy products to prevent nausea.”
b. “I should use a soft-bristle toothbrush to clean my teeth after meals.”
c. “I should moisten my lips with lemon-glycerin swabs.”
d. “I should gargle with an alcohol-based mouthwash to kill germs.”
78. Client placed in seclusion and restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Ensure that the prescription for restraints be renewed every 6 hr.
b. Have a provider evaluate the client in person within 1 hr.
c. Plan to monitor the client every 30 min while restrained
d. Complete a written record regarding the seclusion and restraint every 2 hr.
79. Client with acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend?
(low in potassium, sodium, and protein)
a. Bagel
b. Banana
c. Eggs
d. Smoked salmon
80. Client asks about acupuncture to manage his osteoarthritis pain. The nurse should identify which of the
following conditions as a contraindication for receiving this treatment?
a. HTN
b. Herpes zoster
c. Obesity
d. Hypothyroidism
81. Reviewing client’s lab results. Which of the following should the nurse review to evaluate the client’s
nutritional status?
a. Serum albumin
b. Serum sodium
c. Troponin
d. ESR
82. Nurse manger observes two staff nurses reviewing the computer records of a client who is not under their
care. Which of the following should the nurse manager take first?
a. Request the nurses present an in-service on client confidentiality
b. Place documentation of the nurses’ actions in the personnel file
c. Instruct the nurses to close the client’s computer record
d. Advise the nurses to read the facility’s confidentiality policy
83. Discharge teaching to a client who does not speak the same language as the nurse. The nurse is
communicating with the client using an interpreter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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b. Speak slowly when talking to the interpreter
c. Speak directly to the client
d. Pause in the middle of the sentences
84. Teaching the parents of a client with new onset of seizures and is to undergo an EEG. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “Ensure the child’s hair is clean and without conditioner before the procedure.” (medsurg
pg. 18: instruct client to wash his hair prior to the procedure and eliminate all oils, gels, and
sprays)
b. “Keep the child out of the sun for 4 hr. following the procedure.”
c. “Make the child NPO before the procedure.”
d. “Give the child acetaminophen for pain following the procedure.”
85. Client presented with fine hair, exophthalmos, and reports intolerance to heat. Which of the following
endocrine disorders is associated with these findings?
a. Hyperthyroidism
b. Hyperparathyroidism
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Hypoparathyroidism
86. Client on bed rest. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a complication of
immobility?
a. Decreased serum calcium levels
b. Increased BP
c. Urinary frequency
d. Swollen area on calf
87. A nurse is preparing a client to undergo a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following tasks should the
nurse perform prior to the procedure? (medsurg pg. 164)
a. Administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL 30 min before the procedure
b. Draw blood specimens for culture and sensitivity
c. Transport the client to radiology for a CT scan
d. Obtain CBC with differential
88. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn genetic screening. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “This test should be performed after your baby is 24 hours old.”
b. “A nurse will draw blood from your baby’s inner elbow.”
c. “This test will be repeated when your baby is 2 months old.”
d. “Your baby will be given 2 ounces of water to drink prior to the test.”
89. New prescription for carbidopa-levodopa. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. “Take with a protein shake.”
b. “Report dark-colored urine.”
c. “Monitor for hyperglycemia.”
d. “Change positions slowly.” (pharm pg. 93: orthostatic hypotension)
90. Identify ECG [IMAGE] of client with potassium toxicity
91. Client in postpartum taking methylergonovine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is a
contraindication for this medication?
a. HTN (pharm pg. 253: contraindications/precautions)
b. Polyuria
c. Confusion
d. Chlamydia
92. Parent of an infant who has a cleft lip palate. Which of the following feeding techniques should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Position the nipple at the front of the infant’s mouth
b. Burp the infant frequently during feedings (peds pg. 139)
c. Use feeding devices without nipples
d. Hold the infant in a supine position
93. Client with Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Encourage physical activity prior to bedtime
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c. Wear clothing with zippers instead of buttons
d. Place locks at the top of exterior doors (medsurg pg. 46: installing door locks that cannot
be easily opened)
94. A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother was taking methadone during her pregnancy. Which of the
following findings indicates the newborn is experiencing withdrawal?
a. Acrocyanosis
b. Bulging fontanels
c. Bradycardia
d. Hypertonicity
95. A newly LPN working at an HIV clinic is reviewing the responsibilities of her position at the clinic.
Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as tertiary prevention?
a. Using an electronic massaging system to remind clients when to take medications
b. Educating clients about contraindications to specific immunizations
c. Helping clients understand health screenings covered by their insurance plans
d. Providing clients with info about the benefits of exercise
96. Client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the plan?
a. Encourage the client to take frequent rest periods
b. Encourage the client to spend time in the day room
c. Place the client in seclusion when he exhibits signs of anxiety (mental pg. 76: seclusion might
be the only way to safely decrease stimulation)
d. Withdraw the client’s TV privileges if he does not attend group therapy
97. A nurse in the ER is receiving report for four clients. Which should the nurse see first?
a. Client who has HTN and reports severe headache (stroke)
b. Client who reports left arm pain following a fall
c. Client who has heart failure and received diuretic 30 min ago
d. Client who reports frequent and painful urination
98. A nurse is visiting a client whose partner states that she is overwhelmed by caring for him. When
suggesting respite care, which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
a. “Respite care provides clinicians to work with you in caring for your husband.”
b. “Respite care allows for time away from caring for your husband.”
c. “Respite care includes volunteers who will perform household tasks.”
d. “Respite care offers financial resources to help care for your husband.”
99. Education regarding contraindications to combination oral contraceptive use to a group of women. Which
of the following conditions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Fibrocystic breast disease
b. Fibromyalgia
c. Renal calculi
d. HTN (pharm pg. 246: use cautiously in clients who have hypertension)
100.Admitting a client who is in labor and at 38 weeks of gestation. The client has a history of herpes simplex
virus 2. Which of the following questions is most important for the nurse to ask the client?
a. “Are you currently taking acyclovir?”
b. “Do you have an active lesion?”
c. “When did your labor begin?”
d. “How long ago were you first diagnosed?”
101.A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in nursing. Which of the
following examples should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Leaving a NG tube clamped after administering oral medication
b. Administering potassium via IV bolus
c. Documenting communication with a provider in the progress notes of client’s medical record
d. Placing a yellow bracelet on a client who is at risk for falls
102.Lab results of a client who has osteomyelitis and is receiving tobramycin. Which of the following findings
indicate the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
a. Serum creatinine 0.4 mg/dL
b. Albumin 3.2 g/dL
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d. BUN 30 mg/dL
103.A nurse is teaching a client who is trying to conceive. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the
client to increase in her diet to prevent a neural tube defect?
a. Zinc
b. Calcium
c. Folate
d. Iron
104.The nurse practices the ethical principles of distributive justice by performing which of the following?
a. Ensuring that a client who is homeless receives preventive medical care
b. Being honest with the parents of a child about the need to report suspected abuse
c. Keeping a promise to visit with a client who is housebound after the delivery of care
d. Accepting the decision of an older adult client to live alone in her home
105.Client who is to receive alteplase recombinant for a thrombus in the coronary artery. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Observe for bruising of the skin
b. Provide a diet low in protein
c. Monitor v/s every hour for the first 4 hr.
d. Administer medications intramuscularly
106.Client with dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for
client injury?
a. Keep the television on during the night
b. Place the bedside table at the foot of the bed
c. Raise the side rails up when the client is in bed
d. Assist the client to the toilet frequently
107.Assessment of an 8 y/o child. Which of the following findings indicates the need for intervention by the
nurse?
a. Client eats at least one snack daily
b. Client’s weight has increased by 0.9 kg (2 lb.)
c. Client’s height has increased by 6.35 cm (2.5 in)
d. Client drinks 3 cups of 1% milk per day
108.Client following thyroidectomy. For which of the following complications should the nurse assess the
client?
a. Muscular depression
b. Laryngeal stridor
c. Hypokalemia
d. Hyperglycemia
109.Teaching to a client who is at 12 weeks gestation. The nurse should tell the client that she will undergo
which of the following screening tests at 16 weeks of gestation?
a. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
b. Chorionic villus sampling
c. Cervical cultures for chlamydia
d. Nonstress test
110.A certified IV nurse is providing education about PICC to a newly LPN. Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (medsurg pg. 166)
a. “Position the client’s arm in adduction for PICC placement.”
b. “Informed consent is required prior to PICC placement.”
c. “Use a vein in the middle of the lower arm to insert a PICC.”
d. “Flush a PICC using a 3 mL syringe.”
111. Which of the following clients should the nurse refer for speech therapy?
a. Client who has dysphagia following a stroke
b. Older adult client who has stage III Alzheimer’s disease
c. Client who has sensorineural hearing loss
d. Client who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
112.Teaching a client who is 41 weeks of gestation about a nonstress test. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
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b. “You should massage one of your nipples to stimulate contractions of your uterus.”
c. “You will need blood work before and after the test.”
d. “You will have a Doppler transducer applied to your abdomen during the test.”
113.Management of an older adult client who has difficulty swallowing and occasional choking during meals.
The nurse should initiate a referral to which of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
a. Social worker
b. Respiratory therapist
c. Speech-language pathologist
d. Occupational therapist
114.A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following should the nurse
include when discussing borderline personality disorder?
a. “The client might act seductively.”
b. “The client is exceptionally clingy to others.”
c. “The client exhibits impulsive behavior.” (mental pg. 85: compulsiveness and lack of social
restraint)
d. “The client is overly concerned about minor details.”
115.Client who has thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy. Which of the following statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will floss between my teeth every time I brush.”
b. “I will use an enema to manage my constipation.”
c. “I will remove my shoes when I’m inside my house.”
d. “I will wipe my nose instead of blowing it.”
116.A community health nurse receives a referral for a family home visit. Which of the following tasks
should the nurse perform first?
a. Clarify the source of the referral
b. Contact the family by phone
c. Schedule a time for the home visit
d. Implement the nursing process
117.Discharge teaching to a client following a total gastrectomy. The nurse should instruct the client about
which of the following medications?
a. Ranitidine
b. Vitamin B12
c. Metoclopramide
d. Vitamin K
118.A nurse is providing an in-service about client evacuation during a afire. Which of the following clients
should the nurse instruct the staff to evacuate first?
a. Client who is bedridden and wears a hearing aid
b. Client who has a fracture and is in balance suspension traction
c. Client who is ambulatory and receiving oxygen
d. Client uses a wheelchair and is confused
119.A nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a toddler who has heart
failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “Have your child drink a small glass of water after swallowing the medication.”
b. “Repeat the dose if your child vomits within 1 hour after taking the medication.”
c. “You can add the medication to a half-cup of your child’s favorite juice.”
d. “Limit your child’s potassium intake while she is taking this medication.”
120.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has CKD and is receiving hemodialysis. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (medsurg pg. 382: “at least 2 L water
daily; control protein; restrict sodium, potassium, phosphorous, and magnesium”)
a. Consume foods high in potassium
b. Eat 1 g/kg of protein per day
c. Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily
d. Take magnesium hydroxide for indigestion
121.Client who is 33 weeks of gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client
for which of the following complications?
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b. Vomiting
c. HTN
d. Contractions (OB pg. 34: advise the client to report to her provider if she experiences fever,
chills, leakage of fluid, bleeding from insertion site, decreased fetal movement, vaginal
bleeding, or uterine contractions after the procedure)
122.Preoperative assessment for a client allergic to several foods. Which of the following food allergies
indicates a risk factor for latex allergy?
a. Eggs
b. Peanuts
c. Shrimp
d. Bananas
123.Assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as an expected finding?
a. Both fontanels show molding
b. Both fontanels are the same size
c. The posterior fontanel is open (closes at 2-3 months)
d. The anterior fontanel is open (closes at 18 months)
124.Parents of an infant who has tracheostomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
a. “Apply suction for 30 seconds after advancing the catheter.”
b. “Set the suction machine to 60 mm Hg.”
c. “Instill 2 mL of saline in the tracheostomy prior to suctioning.”
d. “Advance the suction catheter just past the point of resistance.”
125.Client asks info regarding organ donation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. “Your name cannot be removed once you are listed on the organ donor list.”
b. “I cannot be a witness for your consent to donate.”
c. “You must be at least 21 years of age to become an organ donor.”
d. “Your desire to be an organ donor must be documented in writing.”
126.Client following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
a. BP 100/70 mm Hg
b. Serous drainage on the abdominal dressing
c. Temperature 37.6° C (99.7°F)
d. Urinary output 20 mL/hr.
127.A nurse at a community health clinic is planning care for an adolescent who recently learned that she is
pregnant and is concerned about her ability to afford and care for her baby. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Assist the adolescent in applying for Medicaid
b. Refer the adolescent to a local mental health clinic
c. Contact the adolescent’s parent for assistance
d. Advise the adolescent to lace the newborn for adoption
128.Client with acute angle-closure glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
(medsurg pg. 66: s/s – elevated IOP; decreased/blurred vision; colored halos; pupils nonreactive to light;
severe pain and nausea; photophobia)
a. Reddened cornea
b. Severe periocular pain
c. Gray cast to sclera
d. Increased light perception
129.Client who is 11 weeks gestation. Which of the immunizations should the nurse recommend?
a. Varicella
b. Influenza
c. Human papillomavirus
d. MMR
130.The nurse should identify that which of the following client findings requires follow up care?
a. Client who is taking bumetanide and has a potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L
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c. Client who received Mantoux test 48 hr. and has an induration
d. Client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy and is taking sodium phosphate
131.Assessment of client in active labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
a. FHR baseline 170/min
b. Contractions lasting 80 seconds
c. Temperature 37.4° C (99.3° F)
d. Early decelerations in the FHR
132.Client who has DVT of the left lower extremity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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a. Massage the affected extremity every 4 hr.
b. Position the client with the affected extremity lower than the heart
c. Administer acetaminophen
d. Withhold heparin IV infusion
133.A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection prevention at a community center. Which of the
following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted.”
b. “I can clean my cat’s litter box during my pregnancy.”
c. “I should wash my hands for 10 seconds with hot water after working in the garden.”
d. “I should take antibiotics when I have a virus.”
134.Discharge teaching for metoprolol. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to monitor
and report to the provider?
a. Polyuria
b. Bradycardia
c. Tinnitus
d. Hyperglycemia
135.The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing
acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
a. 18 y/o girl who is in the second trimester of pregnancy
b. 7 y/o boy who is recovering from impetigo
c. 2 month old girl who has pyloric stenosis
d. 16 y/o boy who has appendicitis
136.Teaching a client who has migraine headaches how to use biofeedback to reduce the need for
pharmacological interventions. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. “Biofeedback stimulates certain pressure points to relax muscles.”
b. “Biofeedback uses herbs to reduce inflammation.”
c. “Biofeedback requires concentration to control physiological responses.”
d. “Biofeedback improves energy flow through soft tissue manipulation to increase circulation.”
137.Client with ALS and has recent weight loss. Which of the following is the priority admission data for the
nurse to obtain?
a. Changes in appetite
b. Swallowing ability
c. Prescribed medications
d. Daily fluid intake
138.Teaching a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the
following findings should the nurse include in the teaching? (OB pg. 60)
a. Bleeding gums
b. Urinary frequency
c. Faintness upon rising
d. Swelling of the face
139.Client who has COPD and severe dyspnea. To promote intake, which of the following actions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? (medsurg pg. 130)
a. Offer the client three large meals each day (increased work of breathing increases caloric
demands)
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c. Administer a bronchodilator after meals
d. Ambulate the client before each meal
140.Client experiencing pulmonary embolism. Which of the manifestations should the nurse expect?
a. Bradycardia
b. Frothy sputum
c. HTN
d. Dyspnea
141.Client who has permanent drooping on the left side of the face following a CVA. The client refuses to see
any family members. Which of the following intervention will best assist the client to adapt to this body
image change?
a. Establish short-term goals that will enable the client to look in a mirror
b. Offer contact information for CVA recovery support groups
c. Initiate a family conference to address the issue
d. Educate the client about short and long term effects of CVA
142.Caring for a client who has diarrhea and is receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Discard the open can of formula after 36 hr.
b. Administer feedings at a slower rate (medsurg pg. 297: “diarrhea – slow the rate of feeding and
notify provider)
c. Provide chilled formula
d. Flush the tube with 10 mL of water after feedings
143.Providing teaching about exercise to a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I should drink 16-24 oz. of water after I exercise.”
b. “I can continue to do exercises that require the supine position.”
c. “I should check my pulse rate once every hour while exercising.”
d. “I should increase my exercise level to prepare for labor.”
144.Child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Ensure the state health department has been notified
b. Administer antitoxin
c. Assess for skin necrosis
d. Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings
145.Teaching about home safety to an older adult client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates that the teaching has been effective?
a. “I have grab bars next to my tub.”
b. “I have placed throw rugs in the hallways.”
c. “I put on socks when getting out of bed at night.”
d. “I have marked the steps with black tape.”
146.The leader of the group uses a laissez-faire leadership style. Which of the following actions should the
nurse expect from the leader during the session?
a. The leader lectures about medication adverse effects to the group members
b. The leader has group members vote on what they would like to learn about during the session
c. The leader allows the group to discuss whatever they would like to regarding their medications
d. The leader encourages group members to remain silent until questions are called for
147.A nurse is building a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take during the orientation phase of the relationship?
a. Establish the responsibilities of the nurse and client
b. Determine previous coping skills used by the client
c. Facilitate the client’s problem-solving skills
d. Assist the client in expressing alternative behaviors
148.A nurse is teaching self-administration of insulin glargine to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will not mix this insulin with other types of insulin.”
b. “I will shake the vial to mix the insulin.”
c. “I will take this insulin before meals.”
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149.Dietary teaching to a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse include? (medsurg pg. 328: “avoid dairy, wheat, corn, fried foods,
alcohol, spicy foods, and aspartame”)
a. Increase intake of milk products
b. Sweeten foods with fructose corn syrup
c. Increase intake of foods high in gluten
d. Consume food high in bran fiber
150.A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient facility who tells the nurse that she is leaving because
the facility policy prohibits smoking inside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Place the client in seclusion
b. Call the provider for a discharge prescription
c. Notify security to monitor the facility’s exits
d. Inform the client of the risks involved if she leaves
151.Client having an acute MI. Which of the following findings places the client at risk if he receives alteplase?
a. Hip arthroplasty 1 week ago
b. Family of malignant HTN
c. Acute renal failure 6 months ago
d. COPD
152.Assessment for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors
should the nurse expect?
a. Performance of ritualistic behaviors
b. Distractibility and poor judgment
c. Reports of physical discomfort
d. Suspiciousness and distrust
153.Toddler who has retinoblastoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. White eye reflex nystagmus
b. Hyphema
c. Opacity of the lens
154.Child who reports migraine headaches for the past 4 months. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
a. Refer the family to a chronic pain support group
b. Request a change in medication from the provider
c. Set up an appointment with the school nurse
d. Review the child’s electronic pain diary
155.Client with acute diverticulitis. Which of the following diets should the nurse recommend to the client?
a. Lactose-free
b. Low-fiber (medsurg pg. 337: “clear liquid diet until manifestations subside; can progress to lowfiber diet as tolerated)
c. High residue
d. Gluten-free
156.Lab results for a client with heart failure. Serum potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L. Which of the following
medications should the nurse withhold?
a. Spironolactone
b. Metoprolol
c. Atorvastatin
d. Furosemide
157.Client who is 48 hr. postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Place the client on a full liquid diet
b. Administer low-dose heparin
c. Maintain the client on bed rest
d. Use and incentive spirometer every 3hr
158.A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is homeless and has a decubitus ulcer. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take as a client advocate?
a. Gather dressing supplies for the client’s discharge
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c. Contact the facility’s case management department
d. Provide client teaching about nutrition
159.A charge nurse observes a coworker who has impaired coordination and is drowsy while performing
routine tasks. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take first?
a. Obtain support from another nurse before filing a report
b. Document observations about the nurse’s behavior
c. Reassign the nurse’s client-care duties to another nurse
d. Report the nurse’s behavior to the nurse manager
160.A nurse is caring for a client who has UTI and has been taking cefaclor. Which of the following serum
laboratory results indicates the medication is effective?
a. Eosinophils 3.9%
b. WBC 9,200/mm3
c. Bun 32 mg/dL
d. Creatinine 2.3 mg/dL
161.Client who recently attempted suicide states, “I wish I was dead.” Which of the following is an appropriate
response by the nurse?
a. “Did you take your medications today?”
b. “Suicide is not the answer to your problems.”
c. “Don’t worry. Everything will be just fine.”
d. “You seem like you’re feeling hopeless.”
162.A nurse hears an AP telling the client, “If you don’t eat, I’ll put restraints on your wrists and feed you.” The
nurse should intervene and explain to the AP that this statement constitutes which of the following torts?
a. Malpractice
b. Battery
c. Assault
d. Negligence
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164.DRUG CALC: 100 mL/hr.
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166.Toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. “Perform chest percussion and postural drainage at least twice daily.”
b. “Administer pancreatic enzymes on an empty stomach.”
c. “Restrict intake of foods that contain gluten.”
d. “Use a nebulizer to administer a bronchodilator following airway clearance therapy.”
167.Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify NG tube placement prior to each feeding?
a. Palpate the abdomen for tube placement
b. Test the pH of gastric contents
c. Test the bilirubin level of gastric contents
d. Auscultate air insertion into the tube
168.Infant who has coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an expected
finding?
a. Weak femoral pulses (peds pg. 112)
b. Upper extremity hypotension
c. Increased ICP
d. Frequent nosebleeds
169.Client with schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a contraindication to the administration of clozapine
a. Heart rate 58/min
b. Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL
c. Hgb 14 g/dL
d. WBC count 2,900/mm3 (pharm pg. 72: agranulocytosis)
170.Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
advance directives?
a. “I’ll encourage clients to follow their provider’s wishes for end of life care.”
b. “I have to document whether or not a client has prepared his advance directives.”
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d. “I’ll refer clients who do not have advance directives for legal assistance.”
171.Client who has depressive disorder and a new prescription for phenelzine. Which of the following foods
should the nurse instruct the client avoid?
a. Smoked salmon
b. Cottage cheese
c. Spinach
d. Grapefruit
172.Client diagnosed of acute MI and is being treated with a thrombolytic, aspirin, and IV heparin. Which of
the following findings should indicate the nurse that the client is experiencing a satisfactory response to
these interventions?
a. Q wave is noted on the cardiac monitor tracing
b. S3 heart sounds are present
c. The client’s aPTT is two times the control
d. The client’s stool is guaiac positive
173.A nurse is assessing the PICC of a client who is receiving an infusion. The nurse notices redness and
warmth to touch around the insertion site. The nurse should document the finding as which of the following
complications?
a. Circulatory overload
b. Extravasation
c. Phlebitis
d. Infiltration
174.Which of the following solutions should the nurse use to perform hand hygiene?
a. Isopropyl alcohol
b. Providone-iodine
c. Bleach
d. Chlorhexidine
175.Methods to promote nighttime sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. Perform exercises prior to bedtime
b. Take a 1 hr. nap during the day
c. Eat a light snack before bedtime
d. Stay in bed at least 1 hr. if unable to fall asleep
176.Which of the following actions by the LPN indicates the need for intervention by the charge nurse?
a. Inserts an NG tube for a client using clean technique
b. Stabilizes a client’s indwelling urinary catheter with the nondominant prior to inflation of the
balloon
c. Uses an IV infusion pump to administer TPN nutrition to a client
d. Crushes an SL tablet to administer into a client’s feeding tube
177.A 3-day old newborn that has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include to decrease cardiac demands for the newborn?
a. Feed the infant when she is awake and crying
b. Maintain the infant’s temperature at 37° C (98.6° F)
c. Encourage the infant’s parents to limit visitation and physical touch
d. Keep the infant’s bed in a flat position
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179.A nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
a. “The child usually has an aura prior to onset.”
b. “This type of seizure can be mistaken for daydreaming.”
c. “This type of seizure has a gradual onset.”
d. “This type of seizure lasts 30-60 seconds.”
180.A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is delegating tasks to an AP. Which of the following client care tasks is
within the scope of practice for the AP?
a. Explaining the steps for a 24-hr urine collection
b. Assisting with low-carbohydrate diet selections
c. Interpreting blood glucose values
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