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    1. A nurse is assessing an older adult client at a health fair. Which of the following statements by the client is the nurse's priority?
      A)
      "I can't seem to get reading materials far enough away to see the words."
      B)
      "I'm having more difficulty telling the difference between blues and greens."
      C)
      "I've noticed that there is a gray ring around the colored part of my eye."
      D)
      "In the last day, I have had a severe headache and pain around my right eye."
    2. A nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted to the emergency department (ED). Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify the condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
      ✓Decrease environmental stimuli.
      ✓Initiate neurological checks every 2 hr
      ✓Meningitis
      ✓Lactate
      ✓Temperature
      Actions to Take Choices
      ✓Decrease environmental stimuli.
      ✓Initiate neurological checks every 2 hr
      ✕Administer gabapentin,
      ✕Prepare the client for surgery
      ✕Administer Sumatriptan
      Potential Condition Choices
      ✕Septic shock
      ✕Hydrocephalus
      ✕Migraine headache
      ✓Meningitis
      Parameters to Monitor Choices
      ✕Vascular changes
      ✕Gait
      ✓Lactate
      ✕Bowel sounds
      ✓Temperature
    3. A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)?
      A)
      Loss of peripheral vision
      B)
      Deviation of the tongue from midline
      C)
      Disequilibrium with movement
      D)
      Inability to smell
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who had a thoracentesis 2 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
      A)
      Crepitus at the puncture site
      B)
      Dry, nonproductive cough
      C)
      Increased lung expansion
      D)
      Rapid, shallow respirations
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    1. A nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition who weighs 160 lb. If the RDA of protein is 0.8 g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
      Correct Answer:58 g
    2. A home health nurse is assessing a client who has COPD. Which of the following findings indicates the need for a referral for pulmonary rehabilitation?
      A)
      Dyspnea at rest
      B)
      Pursed-lip breathing
      C)
      Clubbing of the fingers
      D)
      SP02 90%
    3. A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
      A)
      "Wash your feet twice per day with antibacterial soap and hot water."
      B)
      "Wear cotton rather than nylon socks."
      C)
      "Use a heating pad to keep your feet warm at night."
      D)
      "Wear loose-fitting slippers around the house."
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. The client reports bladder spasms and the nurse observes decreased urinary output. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
      A)
      Decrease traction on the catheter.
      B)
      Administer ibuprofen 400 mg for pain relief.
      C)
      Remove the indwelling urinary catheter.
      D)
      Flush the catheter manually with 0.9% sodium chloride.
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    1. A nurse is planning to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
      A)
      Raise the head of the bed to 45° prior to insertion.
      B)
      Secure the catheter to the client's inner thigh.
      C)
      Attach the bag to the rail of the bed.
      D)
      Collect a urine specimen from the drainage bag 1 hr after insertion
    2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be self-administering insulin at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include regarding needle disposal?
      A)
      "Remove the needle from the syringe before you place it in the trash."
      B)
      "Secure the cap tightly over the needle before you discard it"
      C)
      "Place your storage container in a recycle bin when it is full."
      D)
      "You can discard needles in an empty bleach bottle with a lid."
    3. A nurse is caring for a client who takes lisinopril for hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
      A)
      "I seem to be bruising more easily."
      B)
      "I have a heightened sense of taste."
      C)
      "I have a nagging, dry cough."
      D)
      "I have to urinate frequently."
    4. A nurse is preparing to infuse dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride 500 mL IV bolus over 4 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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    1. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is 1 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
      A)
      Pink-tinged urine
      B)
      Moderate pain
      C)
      Decreased urinary output
      D)
      Client urge to void
    2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and has a prescription for opioid analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to help facilitate the client's recovery?
      A)
      Administer naloxone if the client's respiratory rate is greater than 24/min.
      B)
      Provide analgesic medication prior to physical activities.
      C)
      Inform the client to monitor for loose stools while taking opioid analgesia.
      D)
      Withhold analgesic medication unless the client reports pain.
    3. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypervolemia. Which of the following is an expected assessment finding?
      A)
      Loss of skin turgor
      B)
      Bradycardia
      C)
      Weight gain
      D)
      Hypotension
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and was admitted to the medical-surgical unit for management of diarrhea. Which of the following food items should the nurse select for the client's breakfast tray?
      A)
      Oatmeal
      B)
      Whole grain toast
      C)
      Poached egg
      D)
      Fresh peaches
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    1. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?
      A)
      Use a bed alarm.
      B)
      Move client to a double room.
      C)
      Use chemical restraints at bedtime.
      D)
      Encourage participation in activities that provide excessive stimulation.
    2. A nurse is teaching a client who has burns to the upper body about positioning to prevent contractures. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
      A)
      "Keep your elbow in a flexed position."
      B)
      "Remain in a side-lying position."
      C)
      "Place a firm pillow under your head."
      D)
      "Wear splints on your wrists."
    3. A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who has been on bed rest for 1 week. The nurse notes reddened areas on the client's scapulae. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
      A)
      Use hot water when cleaning the client's skin.
      B)
      Provide the client with high-protein meals.
      C)
      Place the client in a supine position.
      D)
      Gently massage the reddened areas.
    4. A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
      A)
      Assist the client with toileting at least once every 4 hr.
      B)
      Turn off all lights in the client's room at night.
      C)
      Place the client's bed at the lowest height.
      D)
      Request a prescription for a nightly sedative.
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    1. A nurse is teaching a group of clients who have cancer about radiation therapy. Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the teaching?
      A)
      Decrease intake of fresh fruits or vegetables.
      B)
      Decrease time spent outdoors.
      C)
      Limit engaging in sport activities that can cause bruising
      D)
      Limit socializing in large crowds.
    2. A nurse is assessing equipment needs in order to perform tracheostomy suctioning on a client. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse gather for the procedure?
      A)
      Pulse oximeter
      B)
      Yankauer catheter
      C)
      Nasal cannula
      D)
      Sterile water
    3. A nurse is caring for a client who is the caregiver for a relative who has a chronic disease. Which of the following statements indicates the client is adapting to the role change?
      A)
      "I need to get my blood pressure medicine refilled."
      B)
      "I've lost 15 pounds in the past 2 months."
      C)
      "I have lunch with my friends once a week."
      D)
      "I had to reschedule my doctor's appointment last week."
    4. A nurse is caring for a client following a synchronized cardioversion. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the treatment?
      A)
      Weak peripheral pulses on palpation.
      B)
      Cardiac monitor indicates sinus rhythm.
      C)
      Diminished breath sounds on auscultation.
      D)
      Pacer spikes precede the QRS complex on the ECG tracing.
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