Medical Surgical 11 Benchmark 1 Proctored Exam

A hospice nurse is caring for a client with noisy breathing ("death rattle"). Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

Which is a modifiable risk factor that nurses can help clients change?

A nurse encourages a post-stroke client to participate in therapy and celebrates small improvements. Which Swanson process is this?

“Well-being” is best described as:

Which finding best distinguishes major neurocognitive disorder (major NCD) from mild NCD?

A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about communicating with clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include to enhance communication? (Select all that apply)

Which statement best describes the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Which statement best describes the purpose of advance directives ?

Which action is an example of primary prevention ?

Which example best represents a Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) ?

A confused client repeatedly says, "I need to go home right now" Which nursing response demonstrates therapeutic redirection ?

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it ap

A client says, "No one understands my loss—no one even acknowledges our relationship." What type of grief is this most likely describing?

A nurse dims the lights, speaks softly, and offers reassurance before chemotherapy. Which part of Watson's theory does this most reflect?

Which condition is most likely when a patient shows sudden memory problems, combined with sadness, and improves with treatment of depression?

Which organization is responsible for accrediting nursing programs such as PN, RN, and advanced practice programs ?

A client says, "I'm so tired of dealing with this illness." Which response by the nurse uses reflection ?

A nurse tells a client, "Don't worry—you’re going to be fine." This is an example of:

Which statement about Charting by Exception (CBE) is true ?

A nurse receives a telephone order for medication. Which action is most appropriate ?

A client nearing death shows mottled, cool extremities. What is the most appropriate nursing response ?

A nurse ensures all patients are triaged based on clinical need rather than personal bias. Which ethical principle is this ?

Which behavior reflects impairment in executive function ?

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines the Scope and Standards of Practice primarily to:

A 67-year-old client asks which part of Medicare pays for hospital stays. The nurse should answer