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Question 1 of 45
Which of the following techniques of counting sponges on the sterile field is an example of best practice?
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Question 2 of 45
Which is the biggest disadvantage of having nursing assistive personnel (NAP) assist nurses in practice?
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Question 3 of 45
When instructing the client diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism about diet, the nurse should stress the importance of:
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Question 4 of 45
A practicing registered nurse wants to become a staff development educator. Which type of education should this nurse investigate?
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Question 5 of 45
A patient presents to the emergency department with diminished and thready pulses, hypotension and an increased pulse rate. The patient reports weight loss, lethargy, and decreased urine output. The lab work reveals increased urine specific gravity. The nurse should suspect:
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Question 6 of 45
A client receives a painkiller. Thirty minutes later, the nurse asks the client if the pain is relieved. Which step of the nursing process the nurse is using?
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Question 7 of 45
To help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in catheterized patients, the nurse should:
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Question 8 of 45
When making a surgical bed, why does the nurse avoid shaking the linen being removed from the bed?
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Question 9 of 45
What is the main purpose of putting a bolster sheet or roll under the right hip of a patient just prior to C-section?
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Question 10 of 45
Which client report of pain would indicate to the nurse the possibility of persistent pain rather than acute pain?
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Question 11 of 45
Which of the following is a core component of personal hygiene care?
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Question 12 of 45
Which statement by a client indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed to prevent harm from the risk for increased clotting?
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Question 13 of 45
The nurse administers furosemide (Lasix) to treat a client with heart failure. Which adverse effect must the nurse watch for most carefully?
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Question 14 of 45
World Cancer day is ...?
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Question 15 of 45
The purpose of a footboard in nursing care is to:
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Question 16 of 45
The suturing technique MOST appropriate for wounds likely to become infected or suffer potential stress is:
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Question 17 of 45
When assisting a patient with oral hygiene, the nurse should:
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Question 18 of 45
What is the chemical name of Gore-Tex suture?
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Question 19 of 45
The application of cold compresses is mainly used to:
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Question 20 of 45
Which of the following is a critical nursing responsibility during bed bathing?
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Question 21 of 45
The following description of the pulse measurement method is wrong
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Question 22 of 45
The thermoregulatory center is located at
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Question 23 of 45
Hospice care compares with palliative care because they both address
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Question 24 of 45
Which organ in the body always receives the most percentage of blood (% cardiac output) flow? (AIIMS, ME, BPSC)
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Question 25 of 45
The use of anti-embolism stockings is primarily to:
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Question 26 of 45
A nurse is assisting a patient who is at risk of falling. The most appropriate intervention is to:
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Question 27 of 45
The proper technique for lifting an object safely involves:
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Question 28 of 45
A nurse delegates the ambulation of an older adult client to a nursing assistant. Which statement would the nurse include when delegating this task?
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Question 29 of 45
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place for decompression. Which action should the nurse take if the tube becomes occluded?
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Question 30 of 45
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Which oxygen delivery method should the nurse expect to use for this client?
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Question 31 of 45
When assessing a patient's bowel movements, the nurse should document:
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Question 32 of 45
The correct method for cleaning a patient's dentures is to:
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Question 33 of 45
Which topics are most relevant for the nurse to include when teaching a client about cancer prevention from impaired cellular regulation? Select one that apply..
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Question 34 of 45
Which of the following procedures is appropriate for mouth care in an unconscious patient?
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Question 35 of 45
For a surgical bed, why is the linen formed into a triangle and fanfolded away from the side on which the patient will be transferred?
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Question 36 of 45
When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the nurse should:
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Question 37 of 45
A nurse should take a patient's rectal temperature when:
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Question 38 of 45
When applying a hot compress to a patient's injury, the nurse should:
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Question 39 of 45
A primary nursing responsibility when using restraints is to:
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Question 40 of 45
Which of the following is an example of proper body mechanics when lifting a patient?
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Question 41 of 45
Overhead OR spotlights should be placed on highest setting to provide necessary illumination during intraocular procedures.
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Question 42 of 45
The correct way to clean dentures is to:
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Question 43 of 45
Glomerulonephritis is the complication of impetigo due to...?
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Question 44 of 45
Which is an example of an illness-prevention activity?
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Question 45 of 45
A person is likely to have stools that are hard and difficult to pass when:
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