Which is the correct procedure for collecting a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity testing? A. Have the patient place the specimen in a container and enclose the container in a plastic bag. B. Have the patient expectorate the sputum while the nurse holds the container. C. Have the patient expectorate the… Read More »
While examining a client’s leg, the nurse notes an open ulceration with visible granulation tissue in the wound. Until a wound specialist can be contacted, which type of dressings is most appropriate for the nurse in charge to apply? A. Dry sterile dressing B. Sterile petroleum gauze C. Moist, sterile saline gauze… Read More »
Patient Z asks Nurse Toni why an electronic health record (EHR) system is being used. Which response by the nurse indicates an understanding of the rationale for an EHR system? A. It includes organizational reports of unusual occurrences that are not part of the client’s record. B. This type of system consists of… Read More »
A prescribed amount of oxygen is needed for a patient with COPD to prevent: A. Cardiac arrest related to increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2). B. Circulatory overload due to hypervolemia. C. Respiratory excitement. D. Inhibition of the respiratory hypoxic stimulus. Correct Answer:… Read More »
The planning step of the nursing process includes which of the following activities? A. Assessing and diagnosing. B. Evaluating goal achievement. C. Performing nursing actions and documenting them. D. Setting goals and selecting interventions. Correct Answer: D. Setting goals and selecting interventions. The planning stage is where… Read More »
After a myocardial infarction, a client is placed on a sodium-restricted diet. When the nurse is teaching the client about the diet, which meal plan would be the most appropriate to suggest? A. 3 oz. broiled fish, 1 baked potato, ½ cup canned beets, 1 orange, and milk. B. 3 oz. canned salmon, fresh broccoli,… Read More »
A nurse is supervising a student nurse who is performing tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions by the student should the nurse intervene? A. Removing the inner cannula and cleaning using universal precaution. B. Suctioning the tracheostomy tube before performing tracheostomy care. C. Changing the old tracheostomy ties… Read More »
When signing a form as a witness, your signature shows that the client: A. Is fully informed and is aware of all consequences. B. Was awake and fully alert and not medicated with narcotics. C. Was free to sign without pressure. D. Has signed that form and the witness saw it… Read More »
An autoclave is used to sterilize hospital supplies because: A. More articles can be sterilized at a time. B. Steam causes less damage to the materials. C. A lower temperature can be obtained. D. Pressurized steam penetrates the supplies better. Correct Answer: D. Pressurized steam penetrates the… Read More »
A male client in a behavioral-health facility receives a 30-minute psychotherapy session, and the provider uses a current procedure terminology (CPT) code that bills for a 50-minute session. Under the False Claims Act, such illegal behavior is known as: A. Unbundling B. Overbilling C. Upcoding D. Misrepresentation … Read More »