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Question 1 of 179

Joan has osteoporosis. She has an increased risk for

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Question 2 of 179

Pain has been defined as "whatever the person experiencing the pain says it is, existing whenever the patient says it does." This definition is problematic for the nurse when caring for which type of patient?

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Question 3 of 179

Tom reports abdominal pain that started over the periumbilical area and moved to the right lower quadrant area. Tom probably has

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Question 4 of 179

Which statement by a patient demonstrates an accurate understanding about herbal supplements?

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Question 5 of 179

Describe nursing management of clients with impending or actual shock.

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Question 6 of 179

When caring for a dying client, which intervention protects the client's skin from breakdown?

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Question 7 of 179

What does tenderness behind the ear indicate in a client with otitis media?

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Question 8 of 179

A client has a chest tube in place connected to wall suction due to a right-sided pneumothorax. The client complains of chest burning. Which of the following actions should be taken?

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Question 9 of 179

A patient with chronic cancer-related pain has started using MS Contin for pain control and has developed common side effects of the drug. The nurse reassures the patient that tolerance will develop to most of these side effects but that continued treatment will most likely be required for what?

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Question 10 of 179

Tom complains of hunger and lack of energy midmorning. What suggestion would be most helpful?

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Question 11 of 179

What is the most appropriate response to Harold Smith asking what he can do to prevent black lung disease?

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Question 12 of 179

A client wants help choosing between apitherapy and chiropractic treatments. Compare and contrast the two methods in terms of safety and insurance coverage.

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Question 13 of 179

Mandy is a 17-year-old adolescent girl. On physical examination you note partial erosion of her tooth enamel and callus formation on the posterior aspect of the knuckles of her hand. This is indicative of

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Question 14 of 179

Rewrite each of the following questions asked by the nurse so that it is an open-ended question designed to gather information about the patient's functional health patterns.

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Question 15 of 179

A primary nursing responsibility is the prevention of lung cancer by assisting patients in smoking/tobacco cessation. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the LPN/LVN?

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Question 16 of 179

A client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requires care planning. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan?

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Question 17 of 179

A client who experienced a femur fracture 8 hr ago now reports sudden onset dyspnea and severe chest pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Question 18 of 179

A healthcare professional is caring for a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the healthcare professional anticipate administering?

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Question 19 of 179

Which value shows the normal range of plasma pH?

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Question 20 of 179

During a family meeting, the patient's father called his son a bum because of his drug use and running afoul of the law. What is the best response?

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Question 21 of 179

Which statement(s) about older people are only myths and illustrate the concept of ageism (select all that apply)?

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Question 22 of 179

What nursing action is most appropriate if Mr. Puff is lying flat in bed with shallow respirations and cyanosis?

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Question 23 of 179

A 72-year-old female client is lifted to the surgery table in preparation for a total knee replacement. The client is in stage III of inhalation anesthesia. An appropriate nursing action for this client is:

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Question 24 of 179

Which task is most appropriate for an LPN/LVN?

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Question 25 of 179

Mary has been dieting and exercising daily. Her weight is well below the recommended minimum for her height. Assessment for Mary would include looking for

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Question 26 of 179

Which finding on assessment supports the nursing diagnosis Decreased Cardiac Output related to decreased plasma volume?

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Question 27 of 179

What general appearance and obvious physical characteristic components should the nurse evaluate when completing a biocultural assessment?

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Question 28 of 179

In a client diagnosed with superficial mycotic infections, which of the following should the nurse closely monitor for infection?

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Question 29 of 179

A patient is receiving care to manage symptoms of a terminal illness when the disease no longer responds to treatment. What is this type of care known as?

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Question 30 of 179

When performing a neurologic assessment on Ken, the physician notices that there is contraction of his facial muscle after tapping the facial nerve anterior to his ear. He recognizes this as Chvostek's sign. This is seen in:

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Question 31 of 179

Which symptom should the nurse closely monitor for and report immediately in a client who has just undergone cataract surgery?

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Question 32 of 179

For the evaluation feedback process to be effective, the medical-surgical nurse who is a manager

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Question 33 of 179

During an assessment of the respiratory pattern of an older adult client receiving end-of-life care, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as Cheyne-Stokes respirations?

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Question 34 of 179

A nurse in the PACU is assessing a client who has an endotracheal tube (ET) in place and observes the absence of left-sided chest wall expansion upon respiration. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?

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Question 35 of 179

The nurse is assessing a client with delayed wound healing. Which of the following risk factors is most important in this situation?

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Question 36 of 179

In discharge teaching for cataract surgery, the client and family should be told to immediately report which symptom to the physician?

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Question 37 of 179

List at least three behaviors or practices that can contribute to insomnia.

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Question 38 of 179

Which of the following describes task-oriented touch?

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Question 39 of 179

What is the nurse's evaluation of Mr. Singer not testing for proper placement of his nasogastric tube?

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Question 40 of 179

The patient asks you what the clip on his finger is for. The best response is

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Question 41 of 179

Mrs. Blakely had an intracapsular extraction yesterday. Early this morning she complained of eye pain and nausea after breakfast while continuing to complain of eye pain. Your analysis of the situation is that Mrs. Blakely is

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Question 42 of 179

Mary, who is scheduled for a thoracentesis, asks why there is so much fluid in the pleural space. You respond by saying

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Question 43 of 179

What term is used to describe a decreased effect of a substance following repeated exposure?

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Question 44 of 179

Which standardized nursing terminologies specifically relate to the steps of the nursing process (select all that apply)?

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Question 45 of 179

Priority treatment of a fracture is

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Question 46 of 179

When is role playing best used as a teaching strategy (select all that apply)?

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Question 47 of 179

What is your evaluation of Mr. Singer not covering his stoma?

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Question 48 of 179

During an ophthalmic assessment, which of the following is the nurse expected to observe carefully?

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Question 49 of 179

A postoperative priority nursing diagnosis for a client having a vertical partial laryngectomy would be:

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Question 50 of 179

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following surgical repair of a mandibular fracture with fixed occlusion of the jaws in a closed position. Which of the following statements is the priority for the nurse to make?

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Question 51 of 179

What action assumes greatest priority for Mr. Walker with productive cough, dull percussion notes, and rhonchi?

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Question 52 of 179

The most common cause of death in patients age 65 or older is:

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Question 53 of 179

What should the nurse teach a client who is recommended antianxiety drugs?

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Question 54 of 179

Where was the mistake made in the nursing process with this patient?

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Question 55 of 179

Symptoms indicative of cervical cancer include:

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Question 56 of 179

What is included in the routine assessment of the patient's cardiovascular function on admission to the PACU?

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Question 57 of 179

What is the primary goal of treating diabetic retinopathy?

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Question 58 of 179

19. Which herb may relieve anxiety but can cause hepatotoxicity?

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Question 59 of 179

An 80-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her daughter, who says her mother has refused to eat for 6 days. The mother says she stays in her room all of the time because the family is mean to her when she eats or watches TV with them. She says her daughter brings her only one meal a day and that meal is cold leftovers from the family's meals days before.

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Question 60 of 179

The third stage of labor is when:

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Question 61 of 179

Identify the drug classes that have a different response in African Americans when compared with the usual response of whites of European descent.

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Question 62 of 179

A client has a chest tube in place connected to a closed chest drainage system. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's lung has re-expanded?

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Question 63 of 179

Which of the following statements about sexual function in older people is true?

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Question 64 of 179

A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following actions is the nurse's highest priority?

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Question 65 of 179

Signs of clotting and bleeding concurrently indicate

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Question 66 of 179

The healthcare provider is caring for a client who has heart failure and a history of asthma. The provider reviews the orders and recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?

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Question 67 of 179

Following segmental resection for bronchiectasis, what is most important for Mr. Jones?

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Question 68 of 179

A client returns to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). In planning the client's care, the most important electrolyte to monitor is:

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Question 69 of 179

Which eating disorder involves self-starvation?

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Question 70 of 179

The nurse recognizes what as the most likely major determinant of this patient's health?

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Question 71 of 179

You are taking histories from several clients who report vertigo. Which client report concerns you the most?

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Question 72 of 179

List in order the nociceptive processes that occur to communicate tissue damage to the CNS. No. 1 is the first process and No. 4 is the last process.

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Question 73 of 179

Which preoperative medications cause a decrease in respiratory tract secretions, dry mucous membranes, and interrupt vagal stimulation?

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Question 74 of 179

A client has a disposable three-chamber chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?

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Question 75 of 179

Sue is diagnosed with congestive heart failure. What medication would you expect to administer to strengthen myocardial contractility?

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Question 76 of 179

Which adaptations for performing the examination would be appropriate for the patient (select all that apply)?

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Question 77 of 179

The nurse asks a preoperative patient to sign a surgical consent form as specified by the surgeon and then signs the form after the patient does so. By this action, what is the nurse doing?

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Question 78 of 179

If a client's parathyroid glands were accidentally removed during a procedure, which condition should the nurse prepare for?

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Question 79 of 179

Which of the following cancer patients could less ergenically be placed together as roommates?

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Question 80 of 179

A healthcare provider suspects anaphylaxis when caring for a client following the initial administration of an oral antibiotic. Which of the following should be the healthcare provider's priority intervention?

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Question 81 of 179

During surgery, a patient has a nursing diagnosis of risk for perioperative positioning injury. What is a common risk factor for this nursing diagnosis?

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Question 82 of 179

A client has a newly inserted chest drainage system with a water seal. Which of the following actions should be taken?

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Question 83 of 179

If the patient becomes discouraged during the rehabilitation program, what should the nurse do?

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Question 84 of 179

What is the physical environment of a surgery suite primarily designed to promote?

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Question 85 of 179

What might have been the precipitating cause of Wendy's asthmatic attack?

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Question 86 of 179

A 29-year-old client is admitted for a hysterectomy and is expressing concern regarding the procedure. Shortly into the preoperative teaching, the client complains of a tightness in the chest, feelings of suffocation, light-headedness, and tingling in the hands. The client's respirations are rapid and deep. The nursing assessment reveals that this client is:

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Question 87 of 179

In an emergency department, a healthcare provider is preparing to care for a client with multiple system trauma following a motor vehicle crash. What should be the priority focus of care?

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Question 88 of 179

Which patient needs attention first?

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Question 89 of 179

What type of infectious agent may the client have been exposed to if they recently ate meat in Europe?

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Question 90 of 179

What should be included in Mr. Dean's teaching plan for respiratory isolation?

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Question 91 of 179

What nursing measure would be most helpful in soliciting Mr. Ross's cooperation with arm and shoulder exercises?

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Question 92 of 179

A client who will undergo a bronchoscopy procedure with a rigid scope and general anesthesia will have their neck in which of the following positions?

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Question 93 of 179

Which medication is a nonamphetamine wake-promotion drug?

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Question 94 of 179

Which term describes a nurse's inability to differentiate between the beliefs of clients in the same culture?

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Question 95 of 179

What is the primary goal of treating hyperopia?

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Question 96 of 179

When assigning staff to patients who are receiving chemotherapy, what is the major consideration about chemotherapeutic drugs?

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Question 97 of 179

When a client develops an airway obstruction from a foreign body but remains conscious, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Question 98 of 179

Why should the nurse closely monitor older adults when they are receiving IV therapy?

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Question 99 of 179

The nurse is caring for a post myocardial infarction client in an intensive care unit. It is noted that urinary output has dropped from 60 -70 ml per hour to 30 ml per hour. This change is most likely due to:

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Question 100 of 179

In a client receiving opiate therapy, which of the following should the nurse closely monitor for in order to minimize the risk for imbalanced nutrition?

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Question 101 of 179

What is the role of the vestibular system?

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Question 102 of 179

A client is admitted for hemodialysis. Which abnormal lab value would the nurse anticipate not being improved by hemodialysis?

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Question 103 of 179

Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis?

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Question 104 of 179

Which of the following tests would a nurse use to test whether air conduction or bone conduction is greater in the client?

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Question 105 of 179

What is the role of corticosteroids in treating uveitis?

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Question 106 of 179

Anne asks how a chest x-ray would help the physician examine her heart. You respond by saying

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Question 107 of 179

What condition should the nurse anticipate that might occur during epidural and spinal anesthesia?

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Question 108 of 179

A client is postoperative with shallow respirations at 9/min. Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse identify the client as being at risk for developing initially?

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Question 109 of 179

When prioritizing client care after receiving change-of-shift report, which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

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Question 110 of 179

What is the disorder called when flashbacks are a symptom?

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Question 111 of 179

Which of the following would be the best strategy for the nurse to use when teaching insulin injection techniques to a newly diagnosed client with diabetes?

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Question 112 of 179

Which neurotransmitter influences movement, memory, thoughts, and judgment?

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Question 113 of 179

Trevor Gilbert, 59, arrives at the ambulatory surgery department as instructed prior to his back surgery. The baseline history taken on Mr. Gilbert should include:

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Question 114 of 179

To evaluate a teaching plan implemented for a patient being discharged, what should the nurse do?

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Question 115 of 179

Identify one example of how each of the following cultural factors may affect the nursing care of a patient of a different culture and one example of the functioning of a health care team made up of individuals from different cultures.

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Question 116 of 179

Which of the following tasks is most appropriate to delegate to the nursing assistant?

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Question 117 of 179

The charge nurse assigned the care of a client with acute renal failure and hypernatremia to you, a newly graduated RN. Which actions can you delegate to the nursing assistant? (Choose all that apply.)

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Question 118 of 179

Which drainage is drained with a Hemovac?

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Question 119 of 179

How would you confirm a client has heard instructions if they nod yes to everything?

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Question 120 of 179

Mary, who is diagnosed with osteomyelitis, may not heal properly unless she has

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Question 121 of 179

The nurse understands that during the 'tension building' phase of a violent relationship, when the batterer makes unreasonable demands, the battered victim may experience feelings of:

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Question 122 of 179

When reviewing the provider's orders, a nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications in a client experiencing an exacerbation of asthma?

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Question 123 of 179

Which triage assessment prioritizes the client's need for treatment as the need to be seen now?

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Question 124 of 179

A client had an evacuation of a subdural hematoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Question 125 of 179

What findings indicate tension pneumothorax causing mediastinal shift?

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Question 126 of 179

Which type of shock has the highest mortality rate?

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Question 127 of 179

A client presents with shortness of breath, pain in the lung area, and a recent history of starting birth control pills and smoking. Vital signs include a heart rate of 110/min, respiratory rate of 40/min, and blood pressure of 140/80 mm Hg. Arterial blood gases reveal pH 7.50, PaCO2 29 mm Hg, PaO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3 20 mEq/L, and SaO2 86%. What is the priority nursing intervention?

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Question 128 of 179

The nurse is caring for a client with end stage renal disease. What action should the nurse take to assess for patency in a fistula used for hemodialysis?

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Question 129 of 179

Place these steps for eye drop administration in the correct order.

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Question 130 of 179

When teaching a 69-year-old patient about self-care, what will promote health (select all that apply)?

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Question 131 of 179

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is being taught by a nurse about ways to facilitate eating. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching?

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Question 132 of 179

A client has developed atelectasis postoperatively. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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Question 133 of 179

A nurse is assessing a client for a suspected anaphylactic reaction following a CT scan with contrast media. For which of the following client findings should the nurse intervene first?

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Question 134 of 179

Miss Clement plans to increase her running program to 30 miles a week. Which fluid would be most desirable to avoid dehydration?

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Question 135 of 179

What stage of shock is the client experiencing if they exhibit confusion, lethargy, and decreased urine production?

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Question 136 of 179

Donna is a healthy, 38-year-old woman scheduled for elective surgery next week. During the preoperative clearance, the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant would include which of the following in her preoperative preparation?

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Question 137 of 179

Why would you give Mrs. West atropine sulfate as a preoperative medication primarily?

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Question 138 of 179

What should the nurse do if Mrs. West reports restless sleep and frequent bathroom visits postoperatively?

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Question 139 of 179

A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, 'I just want this over.' What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient?

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Question 140 of 179

A patient in heroin withdrawal comes to the nurse's station demanding a narcotic saying he or she is going to die from the withdrawal. The patient received detox medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best response?

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Question 141 of 179

Tom is diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm. He asks why this did not show up on his annual physical examination. You respond by saying

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What stressors is she experiencing (select all that apply)?

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Question 143 of 179

The PACU nurse applies warm blankets to a postoperative patient who is shivering and has a body temperature of 96.0Ã‚°F (35.6Ã‚°C). What treatment also may be used to treat the patient?

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Question 144 of 179

Until doctor's orders are received, the most appropriate position for Mr. Jones, admitted with retinal detachment, is lying

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Question 145 of 179

A client with respiratory failure is receiving mechanical ventilation and continues to produce ABG results indicating respiratory acidosis. Which action should you expect to correct this problem?

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Question 146 of 179

What assessment data will the nurse gather when caring for a client with anxiety?

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Question 147 of 179

A client just had a flexible bronchoscopy. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?

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Question 148 of 179

Karen is suspected of having a hormone imbalance. What would you expect to monitor

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Question 149 of 179

What term reflects the principles used in teaching adult learners?

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Question 150 of 179

Nursing diagnoses mostly differ from medical diagnoses, in that they are

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Question 151 of 179

A 27-year-old client who is three hours postoperative complains of right leg pain after knee reduction surgery. The first action by the nurse should be to:

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Question 152 of 179

Denise is recovering from an open cholecystectomy. You know that because of the location of the surgery, she has an increased risk of postoperative:

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Question 153 of 179

What will certification in nursing require and/or provide (select all that apply)?

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Question 154 of 179

Which nutritional instruction is important for stress-prone clients?

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Question 155 of 179

What type of contamination is the nurse trying to eliminate when he or she requests people to remove all garments before entering a house or shelter?

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Question 156 of 179

A client's arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?

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Question 157 of 179

During an asthma attack, a healthcare provider is assessing a client for hypoxemia. Which of the following manifestations should the provider expect?

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Question 158 of 179

Priority Decision: While the nurse is obtaining a health history the patient tells the nurse, "I am so tired I can hardly function." What is the nurse's best action at this time?

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Question 159 of 179

The trauma unit nurse has received a report on a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

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Question 160 of 179

A confirmatory laboratory test for HIV includes

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Question 161 of 179

A healthcare professional is monitoring a client following a thoracentesis. The healthcare professional should identify which of the following manifestations as a complication and contact the provider immediately?

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Question 162 of 179

Why does a nurse avoid administering glycerin to a dying client?

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Question 163 of 179

Describe assessment data for the suicidal client.

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Question 164 of 179

If a client is receiving a blood transfusion and has the universal donor blood type, which blood type does the client have?

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Question 165 of 179

Joan is diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. What symptoms would she exhibit?

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Question 166 of 179

Which action occurs primarily during the evaluation phase of the nursing process?

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Question 167 of 179

What cell ingests invading or foreign cells?

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Question 168 of 179

Which risk is more prone to clients who administer carbamazepine for bipolar disorder?

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Question 169 of 179

What is the basic premise of Ayurvedic medicine?

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Question 170 of 179

Alex Rowe develops hives after having eaten strawberries. He states he has strawberries before, and has never had a problem with them before. This is an example of:

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Question 171 of 179

Prior to performing percussion, vibration, and postural drainage on an adolescent client with pneumonia, which of the following nursing actions should the nurse complete first?

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Question 172 of 179

What does using random weights help to prevent when weighing a client diagnosed with binge eating?

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Question 173 of 179

Following a cocaine high, the user commonly experiences an extremely unpleasant feeling called:

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Question 174 of 179

Mrs. Roberts communicates very well by lipreading. In planning Mrs. Roberts' care, it is important to

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Question 175 of 179

What sign would you expect to find when assessing Mr. Stout with chronic bronchitis?

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Question 176 of 179

A community health center is preparing a presentation on the prevention and detection of cancer. Which health care professional (RN, LPN/LVN, nurse practitioner, nutritionist) should be assigned to address the following topics?

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Question 177 of 179

Why is it important to acknowledge the 'comfort zone' of a client? How can a nurse relieve a client's anxiety about physical closeness?

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Question 178 of 179

13. Priority Decision: While the nurse is obtaining a health history for a patient, the patient tells the nurse that he uses a number of herbs to maintain his health. What is the most important thing the nurse can do to address the patient's use of these products?

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Question 179 of 179

7. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, when does disease occur?

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