The two blood vessels most commonly used for TPN infusion are the: A. Subclavian and jugular veins B. Brachial and subclavian veins C. Femoral and subclavian veins D. Brachial and femoral veins Correct Answer: A. Subclavian and jugular veins Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) requires the use of a large… Read More »
Which non-pharmacological measure is particularly useful for a client with acute pancreatitis? A. Diversional therapy, such as playing cards or board games. B. Massage the back and neck with warmed lotion. C. Side-lying position with knees to chest and pillow against the abdomen. D. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). … Read More »
A postoperative client has been placed on a clear liquid diet. The nurse provides the client with which items are allowed to be consumed on this diet? A. Vegetable juices B. Custard C. Sherbet D. Bouillon Correct Answer: D. Bouillon A clear liquid diet consists of foods… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the recovery unit following a craniotomy. The nurse can safely place the client in which position? A. Trendelenburg position. B. Fowler’s position with the head leaning on the left side. C. Semi-fowler’s position with the head in a midline position. … Read More »
The nurse identifies low-risk therapies to a client and should include which therapy(s) in the discussion, except? A. Acupuncture B. Relaxation C. Touch D. Prayer Correct Answer: A. Acupuncture Low-risk therapies are therapies that have no adverse effects and when implementing care, can be used by the nurse… Read More »
A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A. Macaroni and cheese B. Fresh food and whole-wheat toast C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas D. Roast chicken and white… Read More »
Five teaspoons is equivalent to how many milliliters (ml)? A. 30 ml B. 25 ml C. 12 ml D. 22 ml Correct Answer: B. 25 ml One teaspoon is equal to 5ml. Drug calculations require the use of conversion factors, for example, when converting from pounds to… Read More »
Back Care is best described as: A. Caring for the back by means of massage. B. Washing of the back. C. Application of cold compress at the back. D. Application of hot compress at the back. Correct Answer: A. Caring for the back by means of massage… Read More »
Effective skin disinfection before a surgical procedure includes which of the following methods? A. Shaving the site on the day before surgery. B. Applying a topical antiseptic to the skin in the evening before surgery. C. Having the patient take a tub bath on the morning of surgery. D. Having the… Read More »
What is the best way to schedule medication for a client with constant pain? A. PRN at the client’s request B. Prior to painful procedures C. IV bolus after pain assessment D. Around-the-clock Correct Answer: D. Around-the-clock If the pain is constant, the best schedule is around-the-clock, to provide… Read More »