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Professional Nursing Practice introduces students to the foundations and key principles of modern nursing, emphasizing the roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards required in the profession. The course explores the core concepts of patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, communication, collaboration within healthcare teams, and legal frameworks governing nursing. Students will develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills necessary for delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care across diverse healthcare settings. A focus on professional development and lifelong learning prepares students for ongoing growth within the nursing field.
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Foundations of Nursing 8th Edition by Kim Cooper RN MSN
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Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing
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Q1) Florence Nightingale established a nursing school at Saint Thomas Hospital in London.What was it characterized by? (Select all that apply.)
A)Allowing all applicants who applied to be enrolled
B)Offering formal and practical educational experiences
C)Keeping records of students' progress
D)Focusing on sanitation and hygiene
E)Retaining a registry of all graduates
Answer: B,C,D,E
Q2) In 1949,the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)was founded by Lillian _____________.
Answer: Kuster
In 1949,the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)was founded by Lillian Kuster.This association is the official membership organization for licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs),and membership is limited to LPNs and LVNs.
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Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
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Q1) An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises,and the nurse suspects elder abuse.What is the best nursing action?
A)Cover the bruises with bandages.
B)Take photographs of the bruises.
C)Ask the patient if anyone has hit her.
D)Report the bruises to the charge nurse.
Answer: D
Q2) What role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients' interests playing?
A)Caregiver
B)Health care administrator
C)Advocate
D)Health care evaluator
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following could cause a nurse to be cited for malpractice?
A)Refusing to give 60 mg of morphine as ordered
B)Giving prochlorperazine (Compazine)to a patient allergic to phenothiazines
C)Dragging an injured motorist off the highway and causing further injury
D)Informing a visitor about a patient's condition
Answer: B
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Q1) The staff from all disciplines is developing integrated care plans for a projected length of stay for patients of a specific case type.This is known as a:
A)nursing order.
B)Kardex.
C)nursing care plan.
D)critical pathway.
Answer: D
Q2) What is the nurse required to do to adhere to the concept of confidentiality for the patient's medical record?
A)Provide information only to another nurse.
B)Provide information only to an attorney.
C)Share information only with the family.
D)Have a clinical reason for reading the record.
Answer: D
Q3) Documentation using the DARE format (Data,Action,Response,Education)includes elements of the __________ charting system.
Answer: focused
Focused charting uses the acronym DARE to direct and formalize charting.
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Chapter 4: Communication
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Q1) A nurse must violate the personal space of a patient to perform an invasive procedure.How can the nurse reduce the discomfort of the patient?
A)By approaching the interaction in a professional manner
B)By distracting the patient with jokes and humor
C)By asking another nurse to be present at the bedside
D)By assuring the patient that all people dislike invasion of personal space
Q2) During a complete assessment,which type of questioning is not usually conducive to fostering communication?
A)Open-ended
B)Focused
C)Closed
D)Clarifying
Q3) What would be the best method for a literate,English-speaking patient on a ventilator to communicate his or her needs?
A)Eye blinking for "yes" and "no"
B)Magic slate or paper and pencil
C)Computer
D)Message board or cards
Q4) ____________ is described as the exchange of information.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
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Q1) What is an example of an appropriate Patient problem?
A)Impaired skin integrity
B)Skin breakdown noted
C)Turn patient every 2 hours
D)The patient has scabies on his back
Q2) A patient with a urinary tract infection is assessed using a clinical pathway.When a projected outcome is not met by a predetermined date,it is determined that what has occurred?
A)Omission
B)Variance
C)Failure
D)Error
Q3) What is a patient problem considered when a problem is suspected but data to support it are lacking?
A)A syndrome patient problem
B)An actual patient problem
C)A "risk for" diagnosis
D)A possible patient problem
Q4) Any health care condition that requires diagnostic,therapeutic,or educational actions is known as a ______________.
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Chapter 6: Cultural and Ethnic Considerations
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Q1) Which health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices?
A)Folk health belief system
B)Holistic health belief system
C)Biomedical health belief system
D)Alternative/complementary belief system
Q2) Following the death of a Presbyterian infant,the nurse should help arrange for __________.
Q3) While caring for a Mexican American family in the home,the home health nurse recognizes that the family may also consult the curandero or _____________ for health advice.
Q4) All nurses should work to provide culturally appropriate nursing care.What is the integration of cultural knowledge into all aspects of care?
A)Cultural competence
B)Transcultural nursing
C)Nursing process
D)Team nursing
Q5) The nurse should not maintain eye contact with a Korean patient because many Asians believe prolonged eye contact is _____________ or rude.
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Chapter 7: Asepsis and Infection Control
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Q1) The nurse is concerned when a patient admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia suddenly develops a urinary tract infection (UTI).What type of infection is this UTI considered?
A)Viral infection
B)Bacterial infection
C)Health care-associated infection
D)Spore infection
Q2) What is a method used to kill all microorganisms,including spores?
A)Disinfecting
B)Using an antiseptic
C)Using chlorine bleach
D)Sterilizing
Q3) What does the nurse describe when giving an example of a fomite vehicle?
A)Rabid dog
B)Person with AIDS
C)Contaminated stethoscope
D)Infected wound
Q4) The nurse reminds a group of nursing students that the type of asepsis that destroys all microorganisms and their spores is _______ asepsis.
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Chapter 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility
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Q1) Acute _______________ syndrome occurs in the extremities,especially the legs,where a sheath of inelastic fascia partitions blood vessel,nerve,and muscle tissue.
Q2) What should the nurse do to reduce the effort of moving a heavy object?
A)Bring the feet close together and flex the knees.
B)Keep the back straight and bend at the waist.
C)Widen the base of support in the direction of movement.
D)Broaden the base of support and twist toward the direction of movement.
Q3) The nurse is performing passive range-of-motion exercises on a patient following a traumatic injury.What is the number of times the nurse should move each joint when performing passive range-of-motion (ROM)exercises?
A)Three
B)Four
C)Five
D)Six
Q4) What implementation might the nurse use to improve safety during a transfer?
A)Weighing the patient first
B)Using a transfer belt
C)Putting shoes on the patient
D)Supporting a flaccid arm
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Chapter 9: Hygiene and Care of the Patients Environment
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Q1) How often should the nurse cleanse the meatal-catheter junction of a patient with an indwelling catheter?
A)At least once a day
B)At least twice a day
C)At bedtime
D)Each shift
Q2) What should the water temperature be when preparing a tepid bath for a patient?
A)98.6°F (37°C)
B)100.2°F (37.8°C)
C)104.8°F (40.4°C)
D)110.4°F (43.5°C)
Q3) The nurse must follow the principles of medical asepsis while making a patient's bed,including procedures for handling linens.How should the nurse handle soiled linens?
A)Place on the floor
B)Fan in the air
C)Hold away from the uniform
D)Place at the end of the bed
Q4) The nurse avoids dragging the patient across the bed linen to decrease the potential risk of skin injury by _________.
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Chapter 10: Safety
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Q1) What must the nurse do before applying a safety reminder device (SRD)?
A)Get permission from the family.
B)Assess patient's skin condition.
C)Get a health care provider's order.
D)Explain the SRD to the patient.
Q2) A long-term care facility is committing to a restraint-free environment.What will the health care workers implement to encourage this environment? (Select all that apply.)
A)Frequent orientation to surroundings.
B)Explain all procedures and treatments.
C)Discourage visitors.
D)Maintain toileting routines.
E)Minimize exercise and ambulation.
Q3) What important safety precaution should the home health nurse teach parents in order to prevent burns to small children?
A)Never leave them unattended.
B)Turn pot handles on stoves away from reach.
C)Turn hot water on first when filling the bathtub.
D)Keep side rails up on the crib.
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Chapter 11: Admission,transfer,and Discharge
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Q1) When a patient demands to be discharged without a health care provider's order and is leaving the unit with his belongings,what should the nurse ask the patient to sign?
A)A form exercising the patient's rights
B)A discharge against medical advice form
C)An informed consent
D)An advanced directive
Q2) The nurse must be sensitive to an older adult patient experiencing separation anxiety when admitted to the hospital.When a child experiences separation anxiety,they will usually cry.What will an older adult often demonstrate when experiencing separation anxiety?
A)Withdrawal
B)Anger
C)Depression
D)Regression
Q3) Because of the stress caused by hospitalization,the nurse assesses a newly admitted older adult patient for ________________.
Q4) The nurse completes thorough documentation before,during,and after a _________ to ensure continuity of care.
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Chapter 12: Vital Signs
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Q1) If a patient has an axillary temperature of 96.2°F (35.6°C),the nurse understands that the true temperature is ______.
Q2) A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse.The pulse is not palpable when light pressure is applied.How should the nurse document this finding?
A)Weak pulse
B)Normal pulse
C)Thready pulse
D)Bounding pulse
Q3) A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse.The pulse feels full and springlike even under moderate pressure.How should the nurse document this finding?
A)Weak pulse
B)Normal pulse
C)Thready pulse
D)Bounding pulse
Q4) The nurse assesses for the fifth vital sign,which is______________.
Q5) The nurse assesses the blood pressure as 192/86,noting that the patient has a pulse pressure of ________.
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Chapter 13: Physical Assessment
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Q1) Auscultating the heart sounds should result in a "lub-dup" sound when using the bell and the diaphragm of the stethoscope.What causes the "lub" sound?
A)Opening of the AV valves
B)Opening of the semilunar valves
C)Closing of the AV valves
D)Closing of the semilunar valves
Q2) A nurse is gathering subjective data when admitting a patient.Which assessment finding reported by the patient is considered subjective data?
A)Complains of chest pain.
B)Is experiencing dyspnea.
C)Appears to be anxious.
D)Expectorates red-tinged sputum.
Q3) Various techniques are used by the nurse when performing a physical assessment.One of these techniques is percussion.What is percussion used to determine?
A)Sounds for auscultation
B)Data about physical features
C)Changes in structural integrity
D)Density of underlying tissue
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Chapter 14: Oxygenation
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Q1) What is the appropriate value for the venturi mask? Oxygen delivery devices with percent of oxygen delivered
Delivery device
Amount of delivered FiO<sub>2</sub>
Nasal cannula
1-6 L/min = 24%-44% O<sub>2</sub>
Simple face mask
5-8 L/min = 35%-55% O<sub>2</sub>
Venturi mask
Partial rebreather mask
6-12 L/min = 60%-90% O<sub>2</sub>
Nonrebreather mask
6-15 L/min = 70%-100% O<sub>2</sub>
A)1-6 L/min = 24%-44% O<sub>2</sub>
B)5-8 L/min = 35%-55% O<sub>2</sub>
C)4-10 L/min = 24%-55% O<sub>2</sub>
D)6-12 L/min = 60%-90% O<sub>2</sub>
E)6-15 L/min = 70%-100% O<sub>2</sub>
Q2) When suctioning a tracheostomy suction may be applied for a maximum of __ seconds at a time never longer.
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Chapter 15: Elimination and Gastric Intubation
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Q1) Before inserting a nasogastric tube,what measurement should the nurse take?
A)Tip of the nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process
B)Bridge of the nose to the xiphoid process
C)Nose to the top of the ear to the stomach
D)Clavicular notch to the stomach
Q2) After a Foley catheter has been removed,the nurse should assess the patient for:
A)hemorrhage.
B)constipation.
C)urinary retention.
D)bladder spasm.
Q3) What would be the correct explanation of catheter care?
A)Cleansing the first 2 in of the catheter with soap and water every shift
B)Disinfecting the entire catheter with alcohol every shift
C)Lubricating the catheter with antiseptic lotion every 24 hours
D)Cleansing the meatal-catheter junction every 24 hours
Q4) A ________________ tube is a flexible,hollow tube that is passed into the stomach via the nasopharynx.
Q5) ____________________ is the inability to control urine or bowel elimination and can be a psychologically distressing and socially disruptive problem,especially among older adults.
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Chapter 16: Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent
Alterations in Health
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Q1) A patient arrives in the emergency department with a sucking wound to the left chest.What is the first action the nurse should take?
A)Place several layers of gauze dressing over the wound.
B)Place the patient in a supine position.
C)Cover the wound with an airtight dressing taped on three sides.
D)Turn the patient to the left side.
Q2) While on break in the hospital cafeteria a nurse witnesses her pregnant coworker start to choke.The coworker is conscious,but unable to breathe.Where should the nurse administer thrusts?
A)Below the navel
B)The chest
C)At the xiphoid process
D)The upper back
Q3) A machinist visits the industrial nurse's clinic with a deep laceration of the thigh.What should be the nurse's first action?
A)Splint the thigh and apply tape to approximate the edges.
B)Apply ice and a pressure dressing to the thigh.
C)Give a tetanus booster injection.
D)Wash the laceration with an antiseptic.
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Chapter 17: Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration
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Q1) What is 0.9% expressed as a decimal?
A)9
B)0.9
C)0.09
D)0.009
Q2) The order is for 100 mL to run over 8 hours as a "piggyback." The drop factor of the secondary unit is 15.The nurse should set the drop control to deliver 3 gtts/_____.
Q3) What should the nurse do with an injection of 2 mL of Demerol that the patient has refused? (Select all that apply.)
A)Independently waste the drug in a secure place.
B)Record in the narcotic log that the drug was wasted.
C)Chart in the patient's record the reason the medication was refused.
D)Get any staff member to sign the narcotic log as witness to the drug being wasted.
E)Confirm the count is correct on the narcotic log.
Q4) To help relax the anal sphincter during the insertion of a suppository,the nurse should ask the patient to ____________.
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Chapter 18: Fluids and Electrolytes
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Q1) The nurse weighs a patient at the same time of day with the same scale and same clothing.What is this a simple and accurate method of determining?
A)An accurate weight
B)Water balance
C)Adequate nutrition
D)Urinary output
Q2) Three body systems work at different speeds to keep the pH in the narrow range of normal.What is the order of effectiveness for these three systems?
A)Blood buffers,kidneys,and lungs
B)Kidneys,lungs,and blood buffers
C)Blood buffers,lungs,and kidneys
D)Lungs,kidneys,and blood buffers
Q3) The nurse explains to a patient that the drug Lasix reduces edema by drawing water from the interstitial space into the intravascular space.What is this process called?
A)Diffusion
B)Filtration
C)Osmosis
D)Homeostasis
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Chapter 19: Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies
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Q1) The nurse is explaining the activity recommendations from the USDA's new MyPlate plan.What is the minimum amount of moderate weekly exercise needed to balance nutritional intake?
A)15 minutes
B)1 hour and 15 minutes
C)2 hours and 30 minutes
D)60 minutes
Q2) The patient who had a gastrostomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome.What can the nurse recommend to this patient to decrease this problem?
A)Eat small,frequent meals.
B)Include more fiber in meals.
C)Increase seasoning on food.
D)Limit intake to semiliquids.
Q3) The nurse makes nutrition a focus in the care plan.Where does nutrition play the most important role?
A)Weight control
B)Sustained appetite
C)Building strong bones
D)Health maintenance
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Chapter 20: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Q1) What type of alternative therapy is the nurse practicing when using essential oils to provide inhalation treatments?
A)Magnet therapy
B)Respiratory therapy
C)Herbal therapy
D)Aromatherapy
Q2) Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that uses fine needles placed in acupoints.What is the believed purpose of these acupoints?
A)"Close the gate" for pain transmission.
B)Align the internal organs.
C)Open meridians to release qi.
D)Stimulate the "centering" of qi.
Q3) What will placing an herb in alcohol or vinegar make?
A)A suspension
B)An emulsion
C)An infusion
D)A tincture
Q4) The nurse reassures a patient that ____of all adults in the United States take some form of CAM therapy each year.
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Chapter 21: Pain Management,comfort,rest,and Sleep
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Q1) The nurse is assessing pain reported by a Latino male patient.What is important for the nurse take into consideration when observing objective data?
A)Latino men are suspicious of female caregivers.
B)Latino men have a cultural bias against use of narcotics.
C)Latino men believe pain is necessary for cure.
D)Latino men feel it is unmanly to admit to pain.
Q2) The nurse is giving a backrub to a patient to relieve pain.What pain theory is the nurse using?
A)Synergism
B)Gate control
C)Distraction
D)Guided imagery
Q3) The nurse reassures a patient that most acute pain is intense and of short duration.How long does can acute pain usually last?
A)1 week
B)Less than 6 months
C)At least 9 months
D)More than 1 year
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Chapter 22: Surgical Wound Care
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Q1) What is the classification for the Jackson-Pratt drainage removal system?
A)Sterile drainage system
B)Closed drainage system
C)Open drainage system
D)Self-measuring drainage system
Q2) The nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a patient following a total hip replacement.When should the nurse administer an analgesic drug in an attempt to promote patient comfort during the dressing change?
A)After the dressing change
B)At least 15 minutes before the dressing change
C)At least 30 minutes before the dressing change
D)At least 1 hour before the dressing change
Q3) Which are the phases of wound healing? (Select all that apply.)
A)Reconstruction
B)Hemostasis
C)Inflammation
D)Granulation
E)Maturation
Q4) When preparing to remove a dressing,the nurse should don __________ gloves.
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Chapter 23: Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing
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Q1) A patient has just had a liver biopsy.What should the nurse do immediately following this procedure?
A)Assist the patient up to a chair.
B)Keep the patient on his or her left side.
C)Assist the patient with ambulation.
D)Tell the patient to avoid coughing.
Q2) What should the nurse assess the patient for before administration of contrast media?
A)Has been NPO.
B)Is allergic to iodine.
C)Has emptied the bladder.
D)Has taken medication.
Q3) A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per health care provider order.What action can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment?
A)Instruct patient to provide the specimen behind a screen.
B)Instruct patient to obtain his or her own specimen.
C)Instruct patient to return later when he or she is more comfortable.
D)Instruct patient to use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.
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Chapter 24: Lifespan Development
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Q1) Which theory of aging suggests that there should be a natural withdrawal between the individual and society?
A)Free radical theory
B)Autoimmunity theory
C)Wear-and-tear theory
D)Disengagement theory
Q2) A baby's muscular development progresses in what type of pattern?
A)Regressive
B)Erratic
C)Cephalocaudal
D)Unpredictable
Q3) A child who has just begun to demonstrate the ability to understand and apply logical operations to help interpret specific experiences or perceptions is in which of the Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
A)Sensorimotor
B)Preoperational thought
C)Formal operational thought
D)Concrete operational thought
Q4) The process that refers to gradual change and differentiation is _____________.
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Chapter 25: Loss,grief,dying,and Death
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Q1) The home health nurse assesses that the goal of grief resolution has been accomplished when the nurse observes that a widow has performed which activities?
(Select all that apply.)
A)Adjusted to an environment without the spouse.
B)Put financial affairs in order.
C)Made plans for a lengthy trip.
D)Sought new relationships.
E)Acquired a job.
Q2) What is the final stage of human growth and development?
A)Integrity
B)Death
C)Despair
D)Resolution
Q3) The nurse explains to a grieving husband that the process of the resolution of the hurt and the reestablishment of his life is called the __________ process.
A)grief
B)renewal
C)denial
D)acceptance
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Chapter 26: Health Promotion and Pregnancy
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Q1) Which is a positive sign of pregnancy?
A)Positive pregnancy test
B)Positive Chadwick sign
C)Ultrasonic tracing of the fetus
D)Positive Goodell sign
Q2) The nurse concludes that the prenatal patient has no need for further instruction when she correctly states that amniocentesis can determine which of the baby's characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
A)Sex
B)Maturity
C)Approximate weight
D)Health
E)Genetic defects
Q3) What period of the maternity cycle does the intrapartal period cover?
A)Beginning of pregnancy to midterm
B)Conception to third trimester
C)Onset of labor to delivery of the baby
D)Onset of labor to delivery of the placenta
Q4) The nurse assesses a reactive result to a nonstress test when the fetal heart rate increases _____ beats/min.
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Chapter 27: Labor and Delivery
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Q1) A primigravida has a pelvis of the android type,which usually means the delivery will be a _______________.
Q2) A patient arrives at the hospital having contractions.How should the nurse determine that the patient is in true labor?
A)There is no dilation.
B)The contractions are in the fundus.
C)The cervix has softened and effaced.
D)The contractions are irregular.
Q3) After the delivery of a newborn,what is the priority action of the nurse?
A)Place the newborn on the right side.
B)Cover the cord stump.
C)Dry the infant immediately.
D)Suction nose and mouth.
Q4) A mother has entered the second stage of labor.When does the second stage of labor end?
A)When the mother begins to push
B)When the baby's head crowns
C)With delivery of the baby
D)With delivery of the placenta
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Chapter 28: Care of the Mother and Newborn
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Q1) What is the first secretion produced by the breast?
A)Prolactin
B)Colostrum
C)False milk
D)Whey
Q2) Which statement would be a correct description of colostrum?
A)Slightly yellow and low in protein
B)Slightly yellow and provides antibodies
C)Creamy and high in fat and protein
D)Colorless and high in fat and carbohydrates
Q3) A new Native American mother tells the nurse that when she goes home,her mother-in-law will be caring for the baby while she rests.The nurse has concerns.What should the nurse do?
A)Explain the importance of ambulating to recover.
B)Explain the importance of maternal-infant bonding.
C)Explore ways to blend this with safe health teaching.
D)Encourage this cultural behavior.
Q4) After delivery of a 9-lb baby,the nurse assesses a perineal laceration extending through the muscles of the perineum.The nurse records this as a ________-degree laceration.
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Family With Special Needs
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Q1) The patient who has taken the ovulation stimulant clomiphene (Clomid),and who has been determined to be pregnant,calls the clinic nurse to report that she is bleeding and has passed a small grapelike object.From this information the nurse suspects a hydatidiform ____________.
Q2) The nurse reports to the charge nurse that the 3-hour postpartum patient is bleeding excessively as she has saturated one peripad in less than ______ minutes.
Q3) Cognitive impairment,facial abnormalities,and growth retardation are characteristics of which abnormality in a fetus?
A)Fetal dependency
B)Fetal immaturity
C)Malnutrition dependency
D)Fetal alcohol syndrome
Q4) What is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity?
A)Vitamin K
B)Calcium gluconate
C)Potassium sulfate
D)Calcium carbonate
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Chapter 30: Health Promotion for the Infant, child, and Adolescent
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Q1) What age group is experiencing the largest increase in drug use?
A)7- to 9-year-olds
B)10- to 12-year-olds
C)12- to 13-year-olds
D)15- to 17-year-olds
Q2) The nurse sets up a sample physical activities schedule to fit the FDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans that recommends that children get at least how many minutes of physical activity per day?
A)15
B)30
C)45
D)60
Q3) Which are physical risks associated with excess weight? (Select all that apply.)
A)Poor eyesight
B)Heart disease
C)Arthritis
D)Stroke
E)Appendicitis
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Chapter 31: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care
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Q1) The pediatric nurse,along with the primary caregiver(s),has a special duty to ________ the child and the family.
Q2) When a safety reminder device (SRD)is used to protect a child,what is a responsibility of the nurse?
A)Apply it loosely.
B)Remove it every 2 hours.
C)Place it over clothing.
D)Apply only one type.
Q3) What observation in an emergency department should lead a nurse to suspect child abuse in a child with a fractured arm?
A)Lack of parental concern for the severity of the injury
B)The child not answering questions concerning the injury
C)Parents not asking about the child's condition
D)Inconsistency between the injury and the parents' explanation of it
Q4) What should be done before initiating a gavage feeding?
A)Hold the feeding tube under water to check for bubbling.
B)Check for gastric distention.
C)Aspirate stomach contents.
D)Ensure the sterility of feeding equipment.
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Chapter 32: Care of the Child With a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder
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Q1) Following surgical repair of a cleft palate,what should be used to prevent injury to the suture line?
A)Straw
B)Spoon
C)Syringe
D)Cup
Q2) Which laboratory results should the nurse anticipate to be abnormal in a child with hemophilia?
A)Prothrombin time
B)Bleeding time
C)Platelet count
D)Partial thromboplastin time
Q3) What most influences the severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
A)Poor cough and gag reflex
B)The gestational age at birth
C)Administering high concentrations of oxygen
D)The sex of the infant
Q4) Autism is typically diagnosed between __ and 3 years of age.
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Chapter 33: Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult
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Q1) How often does a 76-year-old need a screening for preventive health?
A)Every 2 years
B)Every 6 months
C)Every 3 years
D)Every year
Q2) Which approaches should be included when teaching medication safety to an older,homebound adult? (Select all that apply.)
A)Always dispose of expired medications in the toilet or the sink; never throw them in the trash can.
B)Never share medications with others.
C)If a medication is not finished as prescribed,save it for future use.
D)Keep medications in their original containers.
E)Always request childproof containers,even if the patient has trouble opening the lids.
Q3) What is age-related vision change caused by the loss of elasticity of the lens called?
A)Nearsightedness
B)Cataracts
C)Presbyopia
D)Blepharitis
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Q1) What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness?
A)Behavior exhibited and the context
B)Response of society to the behavior
C)Ability of the patient to conform
D)Patient's history and previous behavior
Q2) When the patient is told that his insurance will no longer pay for his physical therapy,the nurse is aware that this obstruction to his goal may result in which concept?
A)Conflict
B)Adaptation
C)Frustration
D)Anxiety
Q3) When was psychiatric training for nurses initially offered?
A)1852
B)1882
C)1902
D)1922
Q4) The situation in which a parent must choose between attending a daughter's ballet recital or a son's baseball game is an example of a __________.
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Chapter 35: Care of the Patient With a Psychiatric Disorder
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Q1) When a patient is experiencing a panic attack,how should the nurse best assist the patient?
A)Assist with reality orientation.
B)Aid in decision making.
C)Assist with rational thought.
D)Coach in deep breathing.
Q2) A patient believes himself to be the president of the United States and that terrorists are trying to kidnap him.The nurse records these observations as which type of behavior?
A)Absent behavior
B)Positive behavior
C)Negative behavior
D)False behavior
Q3) What is the typical schedule for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
A)3 treatments over 2 weeks
B)6 treatments over 2 months
C)8 treatments over several weeks
D)10 treatments over several weeks
Q4) The nurse recognizes that stress can cause an ulcer,which is classified as a _______________ symptom illness.
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Chapter 36: Care of the Patient With an Addictive Personality
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Q1) The nurse reminds a group of high school students that most states have laws limiting blood alcohol levels of drivers.What is the legal blood alcohol serum level in most states?
A)0.08%
B)0.20%
C)0.40%
D)0.50%
Q2) What stage of dependence is described by a patient when he tells the nurse that he has tried to stop his drug habit,but he does not feel "normal" without it?
A)Early
B)Prodromal
C)Middle
D)Late
Q3) The nurse uses the CAGE questionnaire to assess a patient.The nurse suspects the patient is an alcoholic if there are affirmative answers for _____ items on the questionnaire.
Q4) The nurse cautions that a person who chronically abuses drugs may experience mental impairment.The area of the brain that can be affected and permanently damaged is the ________ system.
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Chapter 37: Home Health Nursing
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Q1) The nurse describes a new technological service to the patient that will monitor several assessments remotely.This new intervention is known as ___________ services.
Q2) The licensed nurse can delegate which tasks to the home health assistive personnel?
A)Bathing the patient
B)Assessing ability to void
C)Administering an injection
D)Teaching about medications
Q3) During a time of acute illness,the family may become extremely distressed and neglect the needs of other family members.On what does the family seem to focus?
A)The outcomes
B)The disease
C)The health care provider
D)The patient
Q4) When the decision is made with the family to place the patient on hospice care,the home health nurse explains that the reimbursement changes from "fee per visit" to "fee per _________."
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Q1) When a resident who is a Muslim becomes concerned about his religiously dictated dietary requirements,the nurse may refer this concern to the long-term care ____________ department.
Q2) What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on nursing homes and long-term care centers when fully implemented? (Select all that apply.)
A)A weaker consumer complaint system
B)Better training for state inspectors
C)Program to support national criminal background checks
D)Public disclosure of nursing home owners and operators
E)Training of unlicensed assistive personnel in the care of people with dementia
Q3) What is the goal for services provided by home health care agencies?
A)Self-care
B)Assisted living
C)Rehabilitation
D)Improved function
Q4) What is the time limit for the legal administration of medications?
A)30 minutes
B)1 hour
C)90 minutes
D)2 hours
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Chapter 39: Rehabilitation Nursing
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Q1) What should the nurse do to reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with a spinal cord injury?
A)Monitor diastolic blood pressure closely.
B)Encourage the patient to remain in the bed.
C)Raise the head of the bed for 15 to 20 minutes before transfer to a wheelchair.
D)Encourage adequate intake of fluids to expand fluid volume.
Q2) Following admission,how soon must a comprehension rehabilitation plan of care be implemented on a rehabilitation patient?
A)12 hours
B)24 hours
C)3 days
D)1 week
Q3) The rehabilitation nurse assesses localized edema around the knee of a patient with paraplegia.The nurse suspects that this is the first sign of __________ ossification.
Q4) The nurse who assesses for cultural influences,values cultural diversity,and incorporates cultural knowledge in practice is said to be culturally _____________.
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Q1) Which medication relaxes the patient's respiratory effort and thus increases the efficiency of the patient's respiratory status?
A)Aminophylline
B)Theophylline
C)Epinephrine
D)Morphine
Q2) The hospice nurse instructs the family that they have access to a hospice pharmacist,who is available for consultation on the drugs the hospice patient may be taking.What other role does the hospice pharmacist fill?
A)Administer all drugs necessary for pain alleviation.
B)Evaluate drug interactions with food and other medications.
C)Evaluate the safety of the drug storage in the patient's home.
D)Monitor drug effectiveness by frequent phone interviews with the family.
Q3) What are the drugs of choice when caring for the hospice patient?
A)Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
B)Anticholinergic drugs
C)Duragesic patches
D)Morphine derivatives
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Chapter 41: Professional Roles and Leadership
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Q1) An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract.What is the term for this failure?
A)Lawsuit
B)Termination
C)Breach of contract
D)Reprimand
Q2) In what setting can the LPN/LVN's management and leadership skills be developed best?
A)Acute care hospital
B)Rehabilitation hospital
C)Trauma center
D)Long-term care facility
Q3) Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?
A)Hospice
B)Hospitals
C)Home health
D)Long-term care
Q4) After ______________ each order in a list of orders,the nurse should check off the order.
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