Immobility impairs bladder elimination, resulting in such disorders as: A. Increased urine acidity and relaxation of the perineal muscles, causing incontinence B. Urine retention, bladder distention, and infection C. Diuresis, natriuresis, and decreased urine specific gravity D. Decreased calcium and phosphate levels in the urine Correct Answer:… Read More »
A family member asks you, “Why can’t you give more medicine? He is still having a lot of pain.” What is your best response? A. “The doctor ordered the medicine to be given every 4 hours.” B. “If the medication is given too frequently he could suffer ill effects.” C. “Please tell him that… Read More »
A client is recovering from debridement of the right leg. A nurse encourages the client to eat which food item that is naturally high in vitamin C to promote wound healing? A. Milk B. Chicken C. Banana D. Strawberries Correct Answer: D. Strawberries Citrus fruits and juices… Read More »
Which of the following food items would be appropriate for a Jewish client who follows a kosher diet? A. Shrimp and mussels. B. Beef and pork. C. Tuna and salmon. D. Cheese and milk. Correct Answer: C. Tuna and salmon. In the Jewish religion, only fish that… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a client who has symptoms of chills, fever, no sweating, headache, nasal congestion, and stiffness and pain in the shoulders, upper back, neck, and back of the head that are common in Chinese culture and are called as syndromes of Wind. This is an example of which of the following?… Read More »
Kubler-Ross’s five successive stages of death and dying are: A. Anger, bargaining, denial, depression, acceptance B. Denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance C. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression acceptance D. Bargaining, denial, anger, depression, acceptance Correct Answer: C. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression acceptance Kubler-Ross’s five successive stages of death… Read More »
When positioned properly, the tip of a central venous catheter should lie in the: A. Superior vena cava B. Basilica vein C. Jugular vein D. Subclavian vein Correct Answer: A. Superior vena cava When the central venous catheter is positioned correctly, its tip lies in the superior… Read More »
The clinical instructor asks her students the rationale for handwashing. The students are correct if they answered that handwashing is expected to remove: A. Transient flora from the skin B. Resident flora from the skin C. All microorganisms from the skin D. Media for bacterial growth Correct… Read More »
To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter, the nurse measures his hourly urine output. She should notify the physician if the urine output is: A. Less than 30 ml/hour B. 64 ml in 2 hours C. 90 ml in 3 hours D. 125 ml… Read More »
When establishing realistic goals, the nurse: A. Bases the goals on the nurse’s personal knowledge. B. Knows the resources of the health care facility, family, and the client. C. Must have a client who is physically and emotionally stable. D. Must have the client’s cooperation. Correct Answer:… Read More »