The nurse is teaching the parents of a 3 month-old infant about nutrition. What is the main source of fluids for an infant until about 12 months of age? A. Formula or breastmilk B. Dilute nonfat dry milk C. Warmed fruit juice D. Fluoridated tap water Correct… Read More »
Miggy, a 6-year-old boy, received a small paper cut on his finger, his mother let him wash it and apply a small amount of antibacterial ointment and bandage. Then she let him watch TV and eat an apple. This is an example of which type of pain intervention? A. Pharmacologic therapy B. Environmental… Read More »
A nurse is preparing to hang the initial bag of the parenteral nutrition (PN) solution via the central line of a malnourished client. The nurse ensures the availability of which medical equipment before hanging the solution? A. Glucometer. B. Dressing tray. C. Nebulizer. D. Infusion pump. Correct… Read More »
A student nurse who is employed as a nursing assistant may perform any functions that: A. Have been learned about in school. B. Are expected of a nurse at that level. C. Are identified in the position’s job description. D. Require technical rather than professional skill. Correct… Read More »
A patient is in the bathroom when the nurse enters to give a prescribed medication. What should the nurse in charge do? A. Leave the medication at the patient’s bedside. B. Tell the patient to be sure to take the medication. And then leave it at the bedside. C. Return shortly to… Read More »
A nurse is preparing to initiate a bladder training program for a client who has a voiding disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. A. Establish a schedule of voiding prior to meal times. B. Have the client record voiding times. C. Gradually increase the voiding… Read More »
Which of the following is an example of data that should be validated? A. The urinalysis report indicates there are white blood cells in the urine. B. The client states she feels feverish; you measure the oral temperature at 98°F. C. The client has clear breath sounds; you count a respiratory rate… Read More »
Which of the following blood tests should be performed before a blood transfusion? A. Prothrombin and coagulation time B. Blood typing and cross-matching C. Bleeding and clotting time D. Complete blood count (CBC) and electrolyte levels Correct Answer: B. Blood typing and cross-matching Before a blood transfusion… Read More »
While the nurse is administering medications to a client, the client states “I do not want to take that medicine today.” Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best? A. “That’s OK, it’s alright to skip your medication now and then.” B. “I will have to call your doctor and report… Read More »
Which statement represents the best rationale for using noninvasive and non-pharmacologic pain-control measures in conjunction with other measures? A. These measures are more effective than analgesics. B. These measures decrease input to large fibers. C. These measures potentiate the effects of analgesics. D. These measures block transmission of type C fiber impulses. … Read More »