A client is admitted with burns of the right arm, front chest, and head. According to the Rule of Nines, the percent of burn injury is: A. 18% B. 27% C. 36% D. 45% Correct Answer: B. 27% Option C: According to American Burn Association, burn injury… Read More »
A client with a deep decubitus ulcer is receiving therapy in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Before therapy, the nurse should: A. Apply an occlusive dressing to the site B. Apply a lanolin-based lotion to the skin C. Wash the skin with water and pat dry D. Cover the area with a… Read More »
The nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn with osteogenesis imperfecta. The nurse should tell the parents: A. That the baby will need daily calcium supplements B. To lift the baby by the buttocks when diapering C. That the condition is a temporary one D. That only the bones are… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client with stage III Alzheimer’s disease. A characteristic of this stage is: A. Inability to remember details in their life history B. Difficulty in organizing and planning C. Difficulty dressing appropriately D. Loss of bowel and bladder control Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
An 18-month-old is scheduled for a cleft palate repair. The usual type of restraints for the child with a cleft palate repair are: A. Elbow restraints B. Full arm restraints C. Wrist restraints D. Mummy restraints Correct Answer: A. Elbow restraints Option A: The least restrictive restraint… Read More »
A client with angina has an order for nitroglycerin ointment. Before applying the medication, the nurse should: A. Remove the previously applied ointment B. Tell the client he will experience pain relief in 15 minutes C. Apply the ointment to the previous application D. Obtain both a radial and an apical… Read More »
Which early morning activity helps to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis? A. Cold shower B. Plyometrics C. Using wide-gripped utensils during breakfast D. Running in the park Correct Answer: C. Using wide-gripped utensils during breakfast Option C: Adaptive devices such as wide-gripped utensils can ease… Read More »
Which of the following symptoms is associated with relapse of multiple sclerosis? A. Diarrhea B. Hearing loss C. Jaundice D. Diplopia Correct Answer: D. Diplopia Option D: A relapse of MS is the occurrence of new symptoms or a return of old symptoms. An example of this… Read More »
A client who was admitted with chest pain and shortness of breath has a standing order for oxygen via mask. Standing orders for oxygen mean that the nurse can apply oxygen at: A. 2L per minute B. 6L per minute C. 10L per minute D. 12L per minute … Read More »
A client with a laryngectomy returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube in place. The primary reason for the placement of the nasogastric tube is to: A. Prevent swelling and dysphagia B. Decompress the stomach via suction C. Prevent contamination of the suture line D. Promote healing of the oral mucosa… Read More »