Which goal is the most appropriate for clients with diarrhea related to ingestion of an antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection? A. The client will wear a medical alert bracelet for antibiotic allergy. B. The client will return to his or her previous fecal elimination pattern. C. The client verbalizes the need to take… Read More »
Exchange of gases takes place in which of the following organs? A. Kidney B. Lungs C. Liver D. Heart Correct Answer: B. Lungs Gas exchange is the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and the expulsion of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream to the… Read More »
A man brings his elderly wife to the emergency department. He states that she has been vomiting and has had diarrhea for the past two days. She appears lethargic and is complaining of leg cramps. What should the nurse do first? A. Start an IV. B. Review the results of serum electrolytes. C.… Read More »
A patient has returned to his room after femoral arteriography. All of the following are appropriate nursing interventions except: A. Assess femoral, popliteal, and pedal pulses every 15 minutes for 2 hours. B. Check the pressure dressing for sanguineous drainage. C. Assess vital signs every 15 minutes for 2 hours. D. Order… Read More »
In educating clients about non-pharmaceutical alternatives, which topic could you delegate to an experienced LPN/LVN, who will function under your continued support and supervision? A. Therapeutic touch B. Use of heat and cold applications C. Meditation D. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Correct Answer: B. Use of… Read More »
After terminating the transfusion during a reaction, which action should the nurse immediately be taken next? A. Run a solution of 5% dextrose in water. B. Run normal saline at a keep-vein-open rate. C. Remove the IV line. D. Fast drip 200ml normal saline. Correct Answer: B. Run normal… Read More »
Nurse Ian is handling a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following positions will best help the client in this case? A. Right Lateral Recumbent. B. Supine position. C. Reverse Trendelenburg position. D. Sims position. Correct Answer: C. Reverse Trendelenburg position. Reverse Trendelenburg position is advised to… Read More »
The Nurse Practice Acts are an example of: A. Statutory law B. Common law C. Civil law D. Criminal law Correct Answer: A. Statutory law The NPA is then interpreted into regulations by each state and territorial nursing board with the authority to regulate the practice of… Read More »
A client with a new stoma who has not had a bowel movement since surgery last week reports feeling nauseous. What is the appropriate nursing action? A. Prepare to irrigate the colostomy. B. After assessing the stoma and surrounding skin, notify the surgeon. C. Assess bowel sounds and administer antiemetic. D.… Read More »
The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs is the: A. Left atrium B. Right atrium C. Left ventricle D. Right ventricle Correct Answer: A. Left atrium The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle.… Read More »