Which of the following is an example of appropriate behavior when conducting a client interview? A. Recording all the information on the agency-approved form during the interview. B. Asking the client, “Why did you think it was necessary to seek health care at this time?” C. Using precise medical terminology when asking… Read More »
A nurse educator on a medical unit is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections with a group of assistive personnel. Which of the following should be included in the review? Select all that apply. A. Having sexual intercourse on a frequent basis. B. Lowering of testosterone levels. C. Wiping… Read More »
The primary purpose of a platelet count is to evaluate the: A. Potential for clot formation B. Potential for bleeding C. Presence of an antigen-antibody response D. Presence of cardiac enzymes Correct Answer: A. Potential for clot formation Platelets are disk-shaped cells that are essential for blood… Read More »
The nurse is assessing a 4 month-old infant. Which motor skill would the nurse anticipate finding? A. Hold a rattle B. Bang two blocks C. Drink from a cup D. Wave “bye-bye” Correct Answer: A. Hold a rattle The age at which a baby will develop the… Read More »
When evaluating a client’s adaptation to pain, which behavior indicates appropriate adaptation? A. The client distracts himself during pain episodes. B. The client denies the existence of any pain. C. The client reports no need for family support. D. The client reports pain reduction with decreased activity. … Read More »
A nurse is preparing to hang a fat emulsion (lipids) and observes some visible fat globules at the top of the solution. The nurse ensures to do which of the following actions? A. Take another bottle of solution. B. Run the bottle solution under warm water. C. Roll the bottle solution gently.… Read More »
The nurse puts a restraint jacket on a client without the client’s permission and without the physician’s order. The nurse may be guilty of: A. Assault B. Battery C. Invasion of privacy D. Neglect Correct Answer: B. Battery A battery comprises a direct and intentional [or reckless]… Read More »
The nurse wishes to identify nursing diagnoses for a patient. She can best do this by using a data collection form organized according to: Select all that apply. A. A body systems model B. A head-to-toe framework C. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs D. Gordon’s functional health patterns E. Adaptation Model of Nursing … Read More »
To prevent postoperative complications, Nurse Kim assists the client with coughing and deep breathing exercises. This is best accomplished by implementing which of the following? A. Coughing exercises one hour before meals and deep breathing one hour after meals. B. Forceful coughing as many times as tolerated. C. Huff coughing every two hours or… Read More »
Which of the following white blood cell (WBC) counts clearly indicates leukocytosis? A. 4,500/mm³ B. 7,000/mm³ C. 10,000/mm³ D. 25,000/mm³ Correct Answer: D. 25,000/mm³ Leukocytosis is any transient increase in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood. The normal number of WBCs in the… Read More »