Nursing Theory and Practice Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Nursing Theory and Practice explores the foundational theories that guide the nursing profession and examines their practical application in clinical settings. The course covers key theoretical models, frameworks for patient care, and the integration of evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes. Students will analyze the historical development of nursing theories, evaluate their relevance to contemporary practice, and apply theoretical knowledge to case studies and real-world scenarios. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, reflective practice, and the development of professional judgment essential for effective nursing care.
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Foundations of Nursing 3rd Edition by Lois White
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Chapter 1: Student Nurse Skills for Success
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Q1) When considering delegation of tasks,the student nurse is aware that unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)can only perform tasks that are:
A)designated by employer policies and procedures
B)within the scope of practice of RNs and LP/VNs
C)prescribed by state laws
D)learned on the job
Answer: A
Q2) The student nurse understands that the barriers to effective use of time include such things as clutter,interruptions,procrastination,and:
A)delegation
B)perfectionism
C)making lists
D)taking activity breaks
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Holistic Care
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Q1) The client demonstrates inner strength and peace regarding a new diagnosis of a terminal illness.The nurse knows that this is an example of which type of wellness?
A)intellectual
B)psychological
C)sociocultural
D)spiritual
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is a major focus of holistic health care?
A)ensuring the client's comfort when death is imminent
B)helping the client to recover from a major illness
C)preparing the family,as well as the client,for potentially poor outcomes
D)teaching preventive care
Answer: D
Q3) Which is nutrient is considered to be MOST important to the body?
A)calcium
B)oxygen
C)protein
D)water
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Nursing History, Education, and Organizations
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Q1) History has credited Florence Nightingale with being the originator of modern nursing.This distinction was made because of which of the following?
A)Many of her beliefs and concepts are still advocated in modern nursing schools.
B)She founded the first nursing school that included liberal arts education.
C)She was the first formally educated practicing nurse.
D)She was the first nurse to serve in a battle site hospital.
Answer: A
Q2) The Goldmark Report identified which of the following as the major weakness of hospital-based nursing training programs?
A)failure to correlate theory with clinical practice
B)inadequate clinical facilities
C)limited number of clients consenting to student nursing care
D)putting the needs of the institution before the needs of the student
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
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Q1) A client who is dying has not spoken to the doctor about her status but suspects that death is imminent.The client asks you about her status and while you feel awkward,you answer honestly without omissions of uncomfortable information.This situation represents which ethical principle?
A)beneficence
B)nonmaleficence
C)values clarification
D)veracity
Q2) Which term BEST describes an individual's collection of inner beliefs,which guide actions and help determine life choices?
A)morals
B)religion
C)self-esteem
D)value system
Q3) The nurse acknowledges that a formal contract be legally changed if there is:
A)the development of another formal contract
B)a discussion by parties involved that implied consensus
C)an intervention by an official of the judicial system
D)a verbal or written agreement by all involved parties
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Chapter 5: The Health Care Delivery System
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Q1) The nurse is a member of the health care team providing secondary care to a client.Which of the following would be included in this type of care? (Select all that apply. )
A)treatment of a heart attack
B)monitoring client immunizations to see that they are current
C)medications to control high blood pressure
D)having a breast lesion surgically removed
E)medications to control high cholesterol levels
F)assisting a client to learn to walk again after amputation of a leg
Q2) The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research was established for what purpose?
A)to assess the need for a National Socialized Medicine Program and a means to initiate it
B)to establish standards for the usual treatment of high-volume and expensive disease conditions
C)to conduct research about equitable access to health care services
D)to study the long-term effects of the lack of preventive and maintenance health care in the indigent population
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Chapter 6: Arenas of Care
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Q1) Long-term care facilities provide services to individuals who are not acutely ill and:
A)have no one to care for them
B)cannot function independently at home
C)have intermittent health care needs
D)have at least two or more chronic illnesses
Q2) The nurse needs to be aware that the legal basis for providing care in long-term care facilities is found in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)of 1987.In addition,which of the following are also federal regulations of which the nurse must be aware? (Select all that apply. )
A)Self-Determination Act of 1990
B)Insurance Reform Act
C)state regulations regarding the reporting of client abuse
D)OBRA
Q3) An LP/VN who is considering work in a hospice should know that a primary feature of this care arena is its:
A)recognition that dying is a normal process
B)focus on providing aggressive end-of-life care
C)physician-dominated environment
D)strong staff development program
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Chapter 7: Communication
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Q1) Which statement about social communication between the nurse and client is TRUE?
A)It is very informal.
B)It is highly structured to provide information.
C)It is nonthreatening and puts the client at ease.
D)It is a way to build lifelong friendships.
Q2) The distance at which one person is comfortable interacting with another is influenced by age,cultural values,and:
A)location of interaction
B)time of day
C)topic of conversation
D)gender of those interacting
Q3) Despite the fact that nurses usually do not know their clients prior to admission,when providing care they must rapidly progress from which client space to the next?
A)personal to intimate
B)public to intimate
C)public to personal
D)social to personal
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Chapter 8: Client Teaching
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Q1) A client must learn how to monitor blood sugar levels using a glucose monitor at home.The nurse demonstrates use of the monitor,asks the client to repeat the procedure under supervision,and provides time to answer questions and give feedback.What type of teaching method does this situation represent?
A)demonstration
B)return demonstration
C)supervised demonstration
D)question-and-answer session
Q2) A client tells a nurse,"I think I could understand my illness better if I could just read an article or pamphlet about it." This client is what type of learner?
A)visual
B)kinesthetic
C)auditory
D)unmotivated
Q3) Which of these phrases BEST describes learning?
A)absorbing facts and concepts
B)sharing information with others
C)behavior change resulting from assimilation of information
D)acquisition of knowledge
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Chapter 9: Nursing Processdocumentationinformatics
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Q1) Which term describes a method of evaluating the quality of care provided to clients that addresses both quality of individual care and overall care in a health facility?
A)nursing process
B)critical thinking
C)discharge summary
D)nursing audit
Q2) Client documentation can be used as an educational tool by which of these persons or groups?
A)health care students
B)sociologists
C)the client and family
D)medical anthropologists
Q3) Using the Alfaro-LeFevre approach to prioritizing nursing diagnoses,which of these nursing diagnoses should the nurse focus on first?
A)Airway clearance,ineffective,related to excessive secretions
B)Anxiety related to unknown outcome of illness
C)Coping,individual,ineffective,related to loss of independence
D)Self-care deficit,feeding,related to decreased strength and endurance
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Chapter 10: Life Span Development
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Q1) Which of these developmental stages begins with conception and ends with birth?
A)embryonic
B)fetal
C)neonatal
D)prenatal
Q2) The process in which certain goals must be achieved during each stage of the life cycle and that set the stage for future learning is known as:
A)cognitive abilities
B)critical learning
C)developmental tasks
D)physical development
Q3) During the preadolescence stage,the child will experience hormonal changes that result in the onset of:
A)adolescence
B)maturation
C)menarche
D)puberty
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Chapter 11: Cultural Considerations
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Q1) Which of these factors related to a client's orientation to time may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status?
A)Scheduled appointments may be missed.
B)Medications may not be administered as scheduled.
C)Preventive health care may be neglected.
D)Exercise programs may not be followed.
Q2) A client claims to have a nonbelief in God or any other deity.This is BEST described as:
A)agnosticism
B)atheism
C)Darwinism
D)existentialism
Q3) When there are differences among and between cultural groups in a country,this diversity can contribute to social problems because of misunderstanding and unfamiliarity with different cultures.This is BEST described as:
A)acculturation
B)cultural diversity
C)ethnocentrism
D)oppression
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Chapter 12: Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety
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Q1) When faced with the sudden loss of a partner,a client appears to be in an acute state of disorganization and is unable to function in activities of daily living.This client is experiencing:
A)anxiety
B)crisis
C)distress
D)eustress
Q2) When an individual is taught a behavior,what is the process known as before the behavior becomes an automatic response?
A)adaptive reflection
B)cognitive reframing
C)conditioning
D)crisis intervention
Q3) Defense mechanisms are considered to be maladaptive when they:
A)are evoked in nonstressful situations
B)are unconscious decisions
C)become the only way of responding to a threat
D)do not protect the mind from stressors
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Chapter 13: Loss, Grief, and Death
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Q1) Factors that affect loss and grief include such things as developmental stage,religious and cultural beliefs,and:
A)cause of death
B)previous experience with death
C)self-concept
D)educational status
Q2) When a person is unable to recognize a sense of loss and develops guilt feelings,what type of grief is the person experiencing?
A)disenfranchised
B)delayed
C)displaced
D)distorted
Q3) What is the MOST important role nurses can play in assisting clients to grieve?
A)maintaining a close physical presence to them
B)urging them to resume normal routines as soon as possible
C)encouraging them to experience their feelings to the fullest so they can work through these feelings
D)suggesting they attend special groups that provide support
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Chapter 14: Wellness Concepts
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Q1) What is the leading cause of death in the United States that can be controlled by controlling risk factors?
A)heart disease
B)AIDS
C)suicide
D)kidney disease
Q2) Which of the following groups is at the center of the prevention health care team as having the ultimate responsibility for health care?
A)specialist physicians
B)psychologists
C)clients
D)occupational therapists
Q3) Which of these persons would BEST represent an example of social wellness?
A)a single man who lives at home and seeks work
B)a single woman who lives alone and is involved in professional organization activities
C)a married man who works 16 hours a day
D)a married woman who stays at home and homeschools her children
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Chapter 15: Self-Concept
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Q1) When assessing the client's self-concept,body image,or role performance,the nurse's priority would be which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)nonverbal actions
B)poor hygiene
C)excessive grooming
D)interactions with others
E)withdrawal
F)lack of appetite
Q2) The nurse is assisting the client to increase self-esteem.Through the use of teaching empowerment,which of the following interventions will help meet that goal? (Select all that apply. )
A)using assertiveness skills
B)not feeling a part of a group
C)increasing positive self-image
D)being a part of effective change
E)focusing on limiting options
F)believing in making a difference
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Chapter 16: Spirituality
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Q1) A client has received a terminal diagnosis.Which statement by the client causes the nurse the greatest concern?
A)"I had a feeling the news was going to be bad."
B)"This runs in my family.I knew there was a chance it would be terminal."
C)"Why did this happen to me? I thought I was taking care of my health."
D)"Why is God angry with me? Do I deserve this punishment?"
Q2) According to Stoll's guidelines for spiritual assessment,the MOST appropriate question asked by the nurse would be:
A)"What is your source of strength?"
B)"Do you pray?"
C)"Do you attend religious services?"
D)"Does your family have the same beliefs?"
Q3) When discussing spirituality with a client,the nurse is aware that the definition of value is:
A)standards or qualities that consist of a person's beliefs
B)principles,standards,or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable
C)a confident belief in the truth or trustworthiness of a person,idea,or thing
D)communication with divine and spiritual entities
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Chapter 17: Complementary Alternative Therapies
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Q1) The nurse is aware that phytochemicals are present in which of the following foods?
(Select all that apply. )
A)cantaloupe
B)potatoes
C)celery
D)onions
E)meats
F)oranges
Q2) The client has undergone surgery to remove a ruptured appendix.The purpose of the surgery was to bring about a state of:
A)curing
B)healing
C)health
D)wellness
Q3) What is the fundamental concept of reflexology?
A)The foot is the microcosm of the entire body.
B)Various body zones control a person's health status.
C)Foot massage can cure many acute health problems.
D)Taking good care of the feet prolongs life.
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Chapter 18: Basic Nutrition
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Q1) At what age is it recommended that solid foods be introduced to an infant?
A)as soon as possible
B)at 2 months
C)at 3 months
D)at 4 to 6 months
Q2) During childhood,it is important for nurses to reinforce which of the following with parents?
A)Eating habits established during this period will usually continue throughout life.
B)The rate of growth increases as the child ages.
C)New foods should be introduced regularly.
D)Whole milk is preferred throughout this period.
Q3) A vegan client who avoids all animal proteins,including dairy products and eggs,may have deficiencies of:
A)vitamins A and D
B)vitamins B complex and C
C)iron
D)magnesium
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Chapter 19: Rest and Sleep
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Q1) Many factors can influence the quantity and quality of rest and sleep.The nurse caring for a client experiencing sleep disturbances identifies which of the following as contributing factors? (Select all that apply. )
A)hunger
B)pain
C)noise
D)exercising
E)caffeine-free sodas
F)time zone changes
Q2) Which of these approaches can be used successfully to treat sleep apnea?
A)drinking warm milk before bedtime
B)using nasal continuous positive airway pressure
C)reducing use of caffeine and nicotine
D)elevating the head on two pillows
Q3) When a client is experiencing sleep deprivation,which of these symptoms can occur?
A)irritability and confusion
B)increased reflexes and snoring
C)sleep talking and periodic limb movements
D)sleepwalking and daytime sleep attacks
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Chapter 20: Safety-Hygiene
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a client in restraints.Which of the following would the nurse ensure was included in the documentation for this client? (Select all that apply. )
A)type of restraint used
B)client's response to the restraints
C)assessment for the need of the restraint
D)position of the bed
E)client's age
F)notification of the family
Q2) Which of these statements regarding the use of physical restraints is TRUE?
A)The need for a health care provider's order varies from state to state.
B)Physical restraints are applied when chemical restraints are ineffective.
C)The nurse's responsibility in meeting the client's basic needs increases.
D)Restraints must be reevaluated during every shift for need and correct placement.
Q3) Which type of bath requires a health care provider's order?
A)complete bed
B)partial
C)therapeutic
D)tub
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Chapter 21: Infection Controlasepsis
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Q1) Which of these methods can a nurse recommend that individuals use to reduce their risk of infection?
A)eating a balanced diet
B)limiting exercise
C)limiting immunization to children
D)taking antibiotics prophylactically
Q2) The nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery.Which of the following risk factors increase this client's susceptibility to infection? (Select all that apply. )
A)invasive procedures
B)rupture of amniotic membrane
C)trauma
D)inadequate primary defenses
E)immunosuppression
Q3) Which of these factors affects the virulence of a pathogen?
A)ability to bypass healthy cells
B)amount available to produce disease
C)ability to evade the attack of white blood cells
D)strength of resistance to healthy cells
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Chapter 22: Standard Precautions and Isolation
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Q1) When following Standard Precautions,which personal protection equipment should be worn while attempting to control bleeding?
A)gloves only
B)gown,gloves,mask,and goggles
C)mask and gloves
D)none
Q2) Which of these statements about the Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals revised in 1996 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)is TRUE?
A)The recommendations are not subject to legal enforcement.
B)The recommendations are revised every 10 years.
C)The recommendations have been superseded by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)regulations.
D)The recommendations are subject to individual hospital and health care facility choice as to implementation.
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Chapter 23: Bioterrorism
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Q1) When monitoring a client for the first symptoms of radiation sickness,the nurse expects to note:
A)anorexia,vomiting,and diarrhea
B)nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea
C)vomiting,fatigue,and weight loss
D)fatigue,weight loss,and bone marrow suppression
Q2) The nurse anticipates the client exposed to sarin through ingestion will be treated with which of the following known antidotes?
A)atropine chloride and phosgene sulfate
B)atropine sulfide and pralidoxime magnesium
C)atropine sulfate and phosgene chloride
D)atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride
Q3) One function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)is:
A)manage chemical agents for military agencies
B)manage the Strategic National Stockpile
C)manage the National Emergency Stockpile
D)manage the Emergency Relief Program
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Chapter 24: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
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Q1) A person who has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L has which of these conditions:
A)hyperkalemia
B)hyperpotassemia
C)hypokalemia
D)normal serum potassium level
Q2) The nurse is aware that in an effort to increase reabsorption of water in the distal renal tubules,the body will signal the posterior pituitary gland to secrete which hormone?
A)antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
B)aldosterone
C)glucocorticoids
D)parathyroid hormone
Q3) When a client's sodium level is low,which of the following occurs?
A)Bicarbonate ions move into the intracellular compartment.
B)Chloride level is unchanged.
C)Chloride level is low.
D)Kidneys secrete bicarbonate ions.
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Chapter 25: Medication Administration and IV Therapy
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Q1) When a drug cannot be metabolized by the body and accumulates in the blood,the result is known as:
A)a toxic effect
B)an idiosyncratic reaction
C)drug tolerance
D)drug allergy
Q2) Before administering a bag of intravenous (IV)fluid,a nurse should confirm the type and amount of solution in the medical record and then do which of the following?
A)Mark the time strip on the IV bag with a felt-tip pen.
B)Calculate the tonicity of the solution.
C)Ensure the integrity of the bag.
D)Select a vented solution administration set.
Q3) A client is to receive a medication at 9:00 A.M.To prevent a medication error by administering at the incorrect time,the nurse can administer the medication anytime between:
A)8:00 and 10:00 A.M.
B)8:30 and 9:00 A.M.
C)8:30 and 9:30 A.M.
D)8:45 and 9:15 A.M.
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Chapter 26: Assessment
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Q1) An 84-year-old male client is admitted for severe dyspnea.Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform initially?
A)Administer humidified oxygen via mask at 8 liters per minute while performing the health history and physical assessment.
B)Notify the health care provider of the client's condition immediately.
C)Place the client in Fowler's or a forward-leaning position over a padded,raised overbed table with arms and head resting on the table.
D)Start intravenous normal saline solution at a "keep vein open" rate for the anticipated administration of emergency medications.
Q2) The MOST appropriate time for a nurse to complete the initial nursing assessment of a client admitted to a health care facility is:
A)prior to admission by the office or clinic nurse
B)within 8 hours of admission
C)after the first 24 hours or the acute phase of health care has passed
D)just before the client's discharge to home or to a rehabilitation center
Q3) Convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures.
36.5 degrees Celsius
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Chapter 27: Pain Management
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Q1) According to the World Health Organization (WHO),the client who is experiencing mild cancer pain should receive which of these drugs?
A)a nonopioid
B)a nonopioid and an adjuvant
C)a strong opioid
D)a weak opioid,plus or minus a nonopioid,plus or minus an adjuvant
Q2) Which of these data provide the MOST accurate information about the pain a client is experiencing?
A)objective changes in vital signs such as increased respiratory rate,heart rate,and blood pressure
B)the amount of tissue damage actually occurring or already present
C)facial expressions and level of mobility
D)self-report
Q3) For the client with cancer pain,what is the preferred route of providing pain medication?
A)intramuscular
B)intravenous
C)oral
D)transdermal
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Chapter 28: Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) What does urine specific gravity measure?
A)acidity or alkalinity of urine
B)actual weight of urine in g/mL
C)number of solutes in a solution
D)presence or absence of bacteria in the urine
Q2) All of these tests require the client to be NPO prior to the test.Which one requires that the client have no exposure to barium for at least 4 days before the test?
A)barium swallow
B)computed tomography
C)gallbladder series
D)renal angiography
Q3) To accurately assess the client's response to a diagnostic procedure,which of these actions should the nurse take?
A)Determine the client's perception of how well the procedure was tolerated.
B)Await the results of the test performed.
C)Compare vital signs taken during and after the procedure,with baseline vital signs taken prior to the test.
D)Read the health care provider's progress note.
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Chapter 29: Basic Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following is one of the MOST important rules of body mechanics for lifting?
A)Relax the abdominal muscles.
B)Twist the body to better secure the load.
C)Ask for help.
D)Keep the legs straight.
Q2) A nurse is teaching assistive personnel how to bathe a client in bed.Effective teaching would include instructions to begin the bath at the:
A)feet
B)arms
C)legs
D)face
Q3) The nurse is completing the client's intake and output record.Which of the following foods would NOT be included in the calculation of a client's fluid intake?
A)ice cream
B)pudding
C)mashed potatoes
D)gelatin
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Q1) A nurse is preparing to suction an adult client's tracheostomy.At what pressure,in mm HG,should the nurse set the wall suction?
A)50 to 100
B)100 to 120
C)120 to 130
D)130 to 140
Q2) A client who experienced respiratory distress had a tracheostomy performed 2 hours ago.The nurse must use which of these approaches when caring for the tracheostomy?
A)clean technique
B)sterile technique
C)clean technique to remove the cannula and sterile technique to suction it
D)client self-care technique
Q3) Prior to medication administration,the nurse would ensure safety by verifying the right client,the right medication,the right dose,and:
A)the right color,and the right manufacturer
B)the right generic substitute,and the right-size tablet or capsule
C)the right route,and the right time
D)the right name,and the right room
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Q1) After a client's nasogastric (NG)tube is inserted,what is the BEST way for the nurse to confirm the tube is correctly placed?
A)Inject air and auscultate for a "whoosh."
B)Aspirate for gastric contents and measure pH.
C)Ask the client if the tube can be felt in the stomach.
D)Ask the health care provider to check the placement.
Q2) When changing a central venous dressing,the nurse understands that the rationale to prevent complications such as infection include:
A)explaining the procedure to the client
B)the use of aseptic dressing changes
C)the use of medical asepsis for dressing changes
D)the development of systemic infection
Q3) A nurse is preparing to draw blood from a client.Where should the tourniquet be applied?
A)2 inches above the venipuncture site
B)3 to 4 inches above the venipuncture site
C)5 inches above the venipuncture site
D)6 to 7 inches above the venipuncture site
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Chapter 32: Anesthesia
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Q1) A medical doctor specifically trained and licensed to administer anesthesia to a client during a surgical procedure would be considered:
A)an anesthesiologist
B)an anesthetist
C)an anesthetic administrator
D)a certified anesthetic technician
Q2) A client's preanesthetic preparation for surgery in which general anesthesia will be administered includes which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)being admitted to the hospital the day prior to the surgery
B)withholding of food and fluids for at least 8 hours before the procedure
C)signing a form indicating informed consent for administration of anesthesia
D)taking regularly scheduled medications on the day of surgery with a minimal amount of water
E)limiting visitors to reduce stress and anxiety prior to surgery
Q3) Before surgery the nurse would do which of the following?
A)Administer preoperative medications as ordered.
B)Document what the client ate for dinner the night before.
C)Give the client water up until the time of surgery.
D)See that the client's family is available.
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Chapter 33: Surgery
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Q1) Upon admission to the post-anasthetic care unit (PACU),a client's Aldrete score (post-anesthetic recovery score)is 4.Within 30 minutes,it has become 8.The nurse recognizes this score means that the client:
A)may be dismissed from the PACU
B)must be admitted to a critical care unit
C)needs oxygen
D)needs to remain in the PACU for further evaluation and care
Q2) Postoperative nursing measures to prevent the development of deep vein thrombosis,thrombophlebitis,and pulmonary embolism include which of the following?
A)using an alternating pressure pad on the bed
B)administering antibiotics every 12 hours as ordered
C)massaging the calves of the legs for complaints of "cramping"
D)performing postoperative leg exercises each hour
Q3) The nurse should give which of these postoperative instructions to a client who had a cataract removal?
A)Drink plenty of fluids.
B)Do not cough.
C)Avoid head movement.
D)Apply ice to the operative area.
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Chapter 34: Oncology
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Q1) When medicating a client for cancer pain,the nursing goal should be to:
A)avoid the use of narcotics for as long as possible
B)give the correct amount of medication in relation to the client's level of pain
C)medicate the client within 10 minutes of each request for pain medication
D)prevent pain rather than treat it after its occurrence
Q2) A client who has end-stage colorectal cancer has an ileostomy and a central venous line.The surgery that constructed the ostomy is classified as:
A)curative
B)elective
C)palliative
D)reconstructive
Q3) When teaching a male client about the screening tools is used for prostate cancer,the nurse would include screening for which of the following in the teaching plan?
A)urine screen for protein
B)PSA-serum level
C)serum testosterone
D)complete blood count
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A)diffusion
B)gas exchange
C)inhalation and exhalation
D)ventilation
Q2) Which of the following factors may cause an episode of extrinsic asthma?
A)hospitalization
B)exercise
C)food additives
D)psychological factors
Q3) What breath sounds are heard over the sternum and last longer during expiration than during inspiration?
A)bronchial
B)bronchovesicular
C)tracheovesicular
D)vesicular
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Q1) Which of the following statements about Buerger's disease is TRUE?
A)It affects women between 20 and 40 years old of Asian descent.
B)It can be cured by large doses of corticosteroids given early in the disease process.
C)It is an inflammatory disease of small and medium blood vessels,leading to vascular obstruction.
D)It is closely associated with thrombophlebitis.
Q2) Which of the following factors will influence a client's stroke volume and cardiac output? (Select all that apply. )
A)the amount of pressure within the ventricles
B)the strength of cardiac contraction
C)resistance of blood ejection from the ventricles
D)the amount of pressure within the atria
E)the number of beats per minute
Q3) The double-walled sac that surrounds the heart is called the:
A)endocardium
B)epicardium
C)myocardium
D)pericardium
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Chapter 37: Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
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Q1) The client who has chronic leukemia is MOST likely to die from which of these conditions?
A)aggressive chemotherapy
B)viral and fungal pneumonia
C)bone marrow transplantation
D)persistent blood loss
Q2) When blood products are prescribed for a client,they must be administered within how many minutes after being obtained from the laboratory refrigerator?
A)10
B)30
C)45
D)60
Q3) To achieve the treatment goal of increased tissue perfusion in a client who has sickle-cell disease,which of these nursing interventions is appropriate?
A)Teach the client to take apical and radial pulses.
B)Elevate head of bed and administer oxygen as needed.
C)Monitor for symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
D)Restrict fluid intake.
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Q1) A nurse is caring for a client who has esophageal varices.A difference of how many mmHg in orthostatic blood pressure could indicate a change in fluid volume and possible recurrence of varix bleeding?
A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40
Q2) Nursing interventions for clients with intestinal obstruction include all of the following.Which action would be a priority?
A)administering IV fluid and electrolyte replacements as ordered
B)checking weight daily
C)giving oral care frequently
D)monitoring intake and output every shift
Q3) Which of these factors contributes to a client developing gastritis?
A)exposure to irritating substances such as ibuprofen
B)impaired esophageal sphincter function
C)high-fat diet
D)viral infection
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Q1) A client who has an enlarged prostate gland tells the nurse he feels like his bladder is not completely empty after voiding,and his health care provider requests a check for residual urine.Which of these nursing actions is correct?
A)Catheterize him immediately after he voids,and record the amount obtained.
B)Have him measure his voidings in sequentially numbered containers and record the amount and time of each voiding.
C)Insert a retention catheter,and connect it to a bedside collection unit.
D)Keep an accurate intake and output (I&O),and subtract and record the difference between the intake and the output for each 8-hour shift.
Q2) A client who had tonsillitis several weeks ago now complains of severe flank pain on the left side,headache,malaise,hematuria,and facial edema.The client describes urine appearing to be "smoky." The nurse should suspect the client has developed which of these conditions?
A)acute glomerulonephritis
B)bladder tumor
C)chronic renal failure
D)urolithiasis
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Chapter 40: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) A client develops a severe muscle strain with a complete rupture.Which of these treatment approaches will be taken?
A)ice packs for 20- to 30-minute periods during the first 24 hours after the injury
B)heat as necessary to promote comfort
C)rest and immobilization
D)surgical repair
Q2) The health care provider orders a window to be cut over the abdomen of a client in a hip spica cast for which of these purposes?
A)to dress a wound
B)to observe the skin
C)to relieve pressure from abdominal distention
D)to take a pulse
Q3) Treatment of the client who had a fat embolism from a fracture consists of bed rest,oxygen,and:
A)traction
B)intravenous (IV)fluids
C)surgery
D)passive exercises of all nonaffected joints
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Q1) A client who has Parkinson's disease has a nursing diagnosis of Self-care deficit related to immobility,tremors,and bradykinesia.Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
A)Teach the client's family to administer cleansing enemas.
B)Limit client attempts at self-care,since this activity tires the client.
C)Perform personal care activities for the client.
D)Teach the client and family methods to increase the client's ability to perform self-care.
Q2) A client's response to assessment of the plantar reflex is to fan the toes and dorsiflect the big toe.The nurse should recognize that this response is indicative of:
A)a normal response
B)stereognosis
C)corticospinal disease
D)a brain tumor
Q3) Alzheimer's disease (AD)can be definitively diagnosed by which test?
A)brain biopsy on autopsy
B)brain scan
C)serum acetylcholine level
D)thyroid function
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Chapter 42: Sensory System
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Q1) What is the name of the outer coat of the eyeball composed posteriorly of the sclera and anteriorly of the transparent cornea?
A)fibrous tunic
B)nervous tunic
C)orbital tunic
D)vascular tunic
Q2) In which type of hearing loss is the inner ear or cochlear portion of the eighth cranial nerve abnormal or diseased?
A)common
B)conductive
C)mixed
D)sensorineural
Q3) When a person has experienced a chemical exposure or burn to the conjunctiva or cornea,which action should be taken immediately?
A)Apply an eye patch to the affected eye.
B)Administer fluorescein drops to the affected eye.
C)Perform lavage on the eye with tap water.
D)Neutralize the chemical.
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Q1) In caring for a client who is taking oral hypoglycemic agents,the nurse recognizes these medications are used in the treatment of which type of diabetes?
A)gestational,requiring therapy for a very short time
B)type 1,not stable with insulin administration only
C)type 2,not controlled with diet and exercise
D)type 1 and type 2,not controlled by diet and exercise
Q2) Which nursing intervention would minimize a client's risk of developing lipodystrophies?
A)administering insulin intramuscularly
B)rotating sites of administration
C)using human insulin
D)using insulin at room temperature
Q3) When a client's glucose level drops below 70 mg/dL,often before meals or when insulin action is peaking,the client is experiencing:
A)diabetic ketoacidosis
B)diabetic neuropathy
C)hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
D)hypoglycemia
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Chapter 44: Reproductive System
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Q1) A 40-year-old woman tells the nurse about having an excessively heavy menstrual flow and a feeling of pressure in the pelvic region.The nurse should recognize the client's symptoms are the result of:
A)cervical dysplasia
B)fibroids
C)miscarriage
D)pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Q2) In addition to administration of prescribed antibiotics,nursing interventions for a client who has epididymitis would include which of the following?
A)sitz baths and bed rest
B)hot compresses to the area
C)scrotal support
D)indwelling catheter
Q3) Initial treatment for clients who have premenstrual syndrome (PMS)includes which of the following?
A)analgesics such as acetaminophen,naproxen,ibuprofen
B)psychological evaluation
C)supplemental estrogen
D)tranquilizers and antidepressants
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Chapter 45: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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A)chancres
B)enlarged inguinal lymph nodes
C)genital warts
D)herpetic lesions
Q2) In addition to prior treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and sexual orientation,which of the following is a pertinent part of a client history when screening for sexually transmitted diseases?
A)year of first sexual intercourse
B)racial origin
C)attendance at sex education classes
D)number of sexual partners over the last 6 months
Q3) What is the primary route of transmission of hepatitis B?
A)sexual contact
B)oral-fecal
C)blood
D)water
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Q1) Which of the following is a major symptom of contact dermatitis?
A)scaling
B)blanching of skin
C)loss of skin surface
D)pruritus
Q2) All of the following nursing interventions are used to prevent contractures in severely burned clients.Which intervention also provides increased circulation and improved muscle tone?
A)doing active exercise
B)maintaining correct alignment
C)performing range-of-motion exercises
D)supporting limbs with splints and pillows
Q3) Which of these factors is the MOST common cause of altered wound healing?
A)advanced age
B)smoking
C)hemorrhage
D)infection
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Chapter 47: Immune System
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a client who is taking immunosuppressive medications.The nurse recognized that this client is especially prone to which of the following adverse reactions?
A)developing infection
B)elevated glucose levels
C)hypotension
D)muscle wasting
Q2) Early signs and symptoms of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)dementia complex include:
A)psychotic behaviors
B)depression
C)hyperactive behavior
D)inability to concentrate
Q3) A client who has myasthenia gravis (MG)exhibits increased muscle weakness,difficulty swallowing,and respiratory distress.Cholinergic crisis is diagnosed and is medically treated by:
A)administrating atropine
B)conducting a Tensilon test
C)providing oxygen by a mask
D)performing a tracheotomy
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Chapter 48: Mental Illness
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A)actively suicidal
B)experiencing suicidal ideations
C)homicidal
D)manic-depressive
Q2) A client who is experiencing complications of anorexia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of Fluid volume deficit related to inadequate intake of liquids,self-induced vomiting,laxative,and diuretic use.What is an appropriate nursing goal for this diagnosis?
A)The client's intake and output will be approximately equal by the 4th hospital day.
B)The client will demonstrate increased consumption of nutrients as evidenced by daily weight gain.
C)The client will verbalize feelings regarding the disease and coping strategies by the time of discharge.
D)The client will verbalize plans for the future.
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Q1) What is the potential for psychological addiction to marijuana?
A)virtually nonexistent
B)moderate
C)high
D)depends on the client's age,weight,and ethnic background
Q2) When a person tests positive for drugs,what does this indicate?
A)It is evidence of substance abuse.
B)It is evidence of drug addiction.
C)The person uses drugs on a recreational basis.
D)The person has been exposed to the substance.
Q3) Which of these phrases BEST describes a Johnsonian intervention?
A)a group therapy session for current alcohol abusers
B)a confrontational approach to encourage treatment for a substance abuser
C)a rehabilitation strategy for maintaining sobriety
D)a technique for overcoming codependency
Q4) Which of these drugs when mixed with alcohol is known as the "date rape drug"?
A)Valium
B)Librium
C)Rohypnol
D)Seconal
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Q1) Which of these changes in the male reproductive system is the result of normal aging?
A)Impotency is to be expected.
B)Sperm count and viscosity of seminal fluid decreases.
C)The prostate gland may decrease in size.
D)Testosterone production remains unchanged.
Q2) Which of these terms describes a nonspecific clinical syndrome characterized by a loss of intellectual functioning?
A)Alzheimer's disease
B)dementia
C)depression
D)transient ischemic attack
Q3) Which theory of aging states that there is decreased interaction between the older person and others in his or her social system that is considered to be inevitable,mutual,and acceptable to both the individual and society?
A)activity theory
B)collagen theory
C)continuity theory
D)disengagement theory
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Chapter 51: Ambulatory, Restorative, and Palliative Care in Community Settings
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Q1) A client has a diagnosis of lung cancer with metastasis to the brain.Which of the following care settings would be MOST appropriate for this client?
A)hospice care
B)long term care
C)palliative care
D)home health care
Q2) The nurse is aware that which of the following are reportable conditions? (Select all that apply. )
A)client abandonment
B)drug abuse
C)suspected abuse or neglect
D)sexually transmitted disease
E)many contagious illnesses
Q3) Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for a client at risk for impaired integumentary needs?
A)order a pressure-relieving device
B)frequent repositioning
C)request an order from the physician for skin protection creams
D)request an order from the physician for a special air-fluidized bed
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Chapter 52: Responding to Emergencies
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A)administration of epinephrine and diphenhydramine hydrochloride
B)antibiotic therapy
C)emergency coronary bypass surgery
D)fluid replacement
Q2) The initial focus of the nursing management of clients who are in shock is to:
A)identify the type of shock
B)initiate appropriate interventions quickly
C)discuss client status with the family
D)administer medications as ordered
Q3) An 8-year-old girl is stung by bees several times on the school playground,and the school nurse brings the child to the emergency department.The child is experiencing respiratory difficulties and may require endotracheal intubation.Who can obtain informed consent for this invasive procedure?
A)the client
B)the school nurse
C)only directly from a parent or legal guardian
D)Informed consent is not needed in emergency situations.
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Chapter 53: Integration
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Q1) A nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients.The nurse plans care knowing that which client is likely at risk for the development of third-spacing? (Select all that apply. )
A)the client with cirrhosis
B)the client with diabetes mellitus
C)the client with sepsis
D)the client with renal failure
E)the client with pneumonia
Q2) The nurse is providing instruction to a client with diabetes mellitus regarding peritoneal dialysis.The nurse explains to the client that it is important to maintain the dwell time for the dialysis at the prescribed time.The nurse is aware that the rationale for this is because of the risk of:
A)infection
B)hyperglycemia
C)fluid overload
D)disequilibrium syndrome
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Q1) A client of normal prepregnancy weight asks what her total weight gain during the pregnancy should be.The MOST appropriate answer for the nurse is:
A)10 to 12 pounds
B)14 to 16 pounds
C)20 to 25 pounds
D)25 to 35 pounds
Q2) A client's fundal height has increased 4 centimeters since her last prenatal exam 1 month ago.The nurse should recognize that this measurement indicates:
A)excessive amniotic fluid
B)fetal growth retardation
C)need for further examination because of the possibility of twins
D)normal fetal growth
Q3) A client's last menstrual period began on July 13.Using Naegele's rule,the nurse calculates the client's estimated date of delivery (EDD)as:
A)March 6
B)March 20
C)April 6
D)April 20
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Q1) A high-risk client in labor is having electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).Which of these interpretations should the nurse recognize as normal,requiring no intervention?
A)a baseline rate of 180 bpm
B)early decelerations
C)late decelerations
D)variable decelerations
Q2) When a client undergoing treatment for severe preeclampsia complains of epigastric pain,the nurse should notify her health care provider immediately because the client is:
A)having a reaction to her medications
B)reverting to mild preeclampsia
C)going into labor
D)moving into eclampsia
Q3) What is often the first clue of a multiple pregnancy?
A)fundal height greater than expected for gestational weeks
B)an elevated alpha-fetoprotein level
C)more severe nausea and vomiting and other discomforts of pregnancy
D)two or more heartbeats heard
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Q1) Placing the labor client in the hands-and-knees position seems to facilitate which of these?
A)pain relief during the transition phase of labor
B)fetal rotation from an occiput posterior position to an anterior position
C)fetal progression through the pelvis
D)uteroplacental blood flow
Q2) Immediately after the rupture of membranes (either spontaneously or artificially),it is most important for the nurse to:
A)assess the fetal heart rate (FHR)for a full minute,and report significant changes
B)change the linen savers under the client's hip
C)note the color,quantity,and odor,and document on the chart
D)perform a vaginal examination to check for a prolapsed umbilical cord
Q3) Shortly after delivery a client experiences a shaking chill.What is the nurse's MOST appropriate action?
A)Cover her with a warmed blanket.
B)Notify her health care provider of this development.
C)Obtain a culture of her lochia.
D)Take her temperature.
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Chapter 57: Postpartum Care
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A)cesarean delivery and prolonged labor
B)multiparity and breastfeeding
C)postpartal hemorrhage and puerperal infection
D)uterine involution and breast engorgement
Q2) A nurse would expect a postpartum client's uterine and vaginal discharge on the 4th postpartum day to be lochia:
A)absent
B)alba
C)rubra
D)serosa
Q3) During the first 24 hours postpartum,a client states her vaginal discharge is bright red with small pieces of mucus.Which of these actions should the nurse take?
A)Hold her NPO,and immediately notify her health care provider.
B)Observe the sanitary pad,and document your findings.
C)Verify that the amount and appearance are normal at this time.
D)Compress her fundus vigorously to express clots.
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Q1) Which of the following is a common complication in infants of mothers who are diabetic?
A)talipes equinovarus
B)hyperglycemia
C)patent ductus arteriosus
D)Down syndrome
Q2) A newborn client has a positive Babinski's reflex upon admission to the nursery.Which of these actions should the nurse take?
A)No action should be taken,because it is considered a normal reflex until the child is about 12 to 18 months of age.
B)Inform the health care provider because it indicates a problem with the central nervous system.
C)Request an order for a blood glucose because it indicates hypoglycemia in the newborn.
D)Watch the newborn carefully because it indicates the possibility of a seizure disorder.
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Chapter 59: Basics of Pediatric Care
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Q1) When it is necessary for caregivers to stay with their child continuously to learn how to provide specialized treatment and care,this practice is called:
A)cost-containment
B)hospice care
C)primary care
D)rooming in
Q2) What is the MOST common and reliable method of calculating drug dosages for children?
A)according to body surface area
B)according to age
C)according to weight
D)according to standardized dosing
Q3) The Denver II (DDST)is the tool to be used when conducting a developmental assessment of a 5-year-old child.What is MOST important for the nurse to tell the caregiver about this procedure?
A)It is not an IQ test but a measure of the child's growth and development.
B)It is painless.
C)It is a test the child cannot fail.
D)It will require a day's hospitalization to complete.
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Chapter 60: Infants With Special Needs: Birth to 12 Months
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Q1) During the first 24 hours of life,which of these signs may be the FIRST indication that a newborn may have Hirschsprung's disease?
A)has projectile vomiting and visible peristaltic waves
B)fails to pass a stool
C)has numerous black,tarry,mucous stools
D)turns dusky and chokes during any attempt at oral feedings
Q2) To improve ambulation in a child who has cerebral palsy,which of the following surgical interventions is indicated?
A)closure of the defect
B)lengthening of the Achilles tendon and releasing the hamstrings
C)placement of a VP shunt to relieve cerebral pressure
D)placing affected limbs in flexible casts
Q3) Which of these statements about surgical repair of cleft lip and palate malformations in a 4-week-old infant is TRUE?
A)It will be delayed until the growth of the craniofacial bones is complete.
B)It will be done in stages with the lip being the last repair done.
C)The lip will be repaired at 6 to 12 weeks and the palate at 12 to 18 months.
D)Only the palate will be repaired,and the lip can be done later if cosmetic surgery is desired.
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Chapter 61: Common Problems: 1-18 Years
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Q1) Which of these statements about idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura in children is TRUE?
A)It is self-limiting and resolves within 6 months.
B)It occurs as a result of aggressive leukemia therapy.
C)It occurs most frequently during adolescence.
D)It requires numerous transfusions of platelets to replace those not being produced in the body.
Q2) When assessing a child with suspected tonsillitis,the nurse would expect to see which of the following signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply. )
A)sore throat
B)nose breathing
C)snoring
D)inability to speak
E)enlarged white tonsils
F)halitosis
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