Nurse Aleli is planning to perform percussion and postural drainage. Which is an important aspect of planning the clients’ care? A. Percussion and postural drainage should be done before lunch. B. The order should be coughing, percussion, positioning, and then suctioning. C. A good time to perform percussion and postural drainage is… Read More »
The appropriate needle size for insulin injection is: A. 18G, 1 ½” long B. 22G, 1” long C. 22G, 1 ½” long D. 25G, 5/8” long Correct Answer: D. 25G, 5/8” long A 25G, 5/8” needle is the recommended size for insulin injection because insulin is administered… Read More »
When a client wishes to improve the appearance of their eyes by removing excess skin from the face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures? A. Dermabrasion B. Rhinoplasty C. Blepharoplasty D. Rhytidectomy Correct Answer: D. Rhytidectomy Rhytidectomy is the procedure… Read More »
Which intervention should the nurse include as a nonpharmacologic pain-relief intervention for chronic pain? A. Referring the client for hypnosis. B. Administering pain medication as prescribed. C. Removing all glaring lights and excessive noise. D. Using transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation. Correct Answer: D. Using transcutaneous electric nerve… Read More »
A client receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) complains of a headache. A nurse notes that the client has a bounding pulse, jugular distension, and weight gain greater than desired. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing which complication of PN therapy? A. Air embolism. B. Hypervolemia. C. Hyperglycemia. D. Sepsis. … Read More »
The dominant value orientation in North American society is: A. Use of rituals symbolizing the supernatural. B. Group reliance and interdependence. C. Healing emphasizing naturalistic modalities. D. Individualism and self-reliance in achieving and maintaining health. Correct Answer: D. Individualism and self-reliance in achieving and maintaining health. The… Read More »
Nursing interventions that can help the patient to relax and sleep restfully include all of the following except: A. Have the patient take a 30- to 60-minute nap in the afternoon. B. Turn on the television in the patient’s room. C. Provide quiet music and interesting reading material. D. Massage the patient’s… Read More »
A female patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix), 40 mg P.O. b.i.D. in the plan of care, the nurse should emphasize teaching the patient about the importance of consuming: A. Fresh, green vegetables B. Bananas and oranges C. Lean red meat D. Creamed corn Correct Answer: B. Bananas… Read More »
A client requires protective isolation. Which client can be safely paired with this client in a client-care assignment? One: A. Admitted with unstable diabetes mellitus. B. Who underwent surgical repair of a perforated bowel. C. With a stage 3 sacral pressure ulcer. D. Admitted with a urinary tract infection. … Read More »
The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler’s position. After assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving this situation? A.… Read More »