Arnold, a 19-year-old client with a mild concussion is discharged from the emergency department. Before discharge, he complains of a headache. When offered acetaminophen, his mother tells the nurse the headache is severe and she would like her son to have something stronger. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? A.… Read More »
Nurse Jannah teaches an elderly client with right-sided weakness on how to use a cane. Which of the following behaviors, if demonstrated by the client to the nurse, indicates that the teaching was effective? A. The client holds the cane with his right hand, moves the cane forward followed by the right leg, and… Read More »
An infant is brought to the clinic by his mother, who has noticed that he holds his head in an unusual position and always faces to one side. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? A. Torticollis, with shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. B. Craniosynostosis, with premature closure of the cranial sutures. … Read More »
Nurse Kris is teaching a client with a history of atherosclerosis. To decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, the nurse should encourage the client to: A. Avoid focusing on his weight B. Increase his activity level C. Follow a regular diet D. Continue leading a high-stress lifestyle Correct… Read More »
A patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is about to be discharged. A nurse provides discharge instructions to a patient and his family. Which misunderstanding by the family indicates the need for more detailed information? A. The patient may resume normal home activities as tolerated but should avoid physical exertion and get adequate… Read More »
Which of these statements best describes the characteristics of an effective reward-feedback system? A. Specific feedback is given as close to the event as possible B. Staff is given feedback in equal amounts over time C. Positive statements are to precede a negative statement D. Performance goals should be higher than… Read More »
An adolescent brings a physician’s note to school stating that he is not to participate in sports due to a diagnosis of Osgood-Schlatter disease. Which of the following statements about the disease is correct? A. The condition was caused by the student’s competitive swimming schedule. B. The student will most likely require surgical… Read More »
Nurse Evangeline teaches an elderly client how to use a standard aluminum walker. Which of the following behaviors, if demonstrated by the client, indicates that the nurse’s teaching was effective? A. The client slowly pushes the walker forward 12 inches, then takes small steps forward while leaning on the walker. B. The client… Read More »
The clinic nurse asks a 13-year-old female to bend forward at the waist with arms hanging freely. Which of the following assessments is the nurse most likely conducting? A. Spinal flexibility B. Leg length disparity C. Hypostatic blood pressure D. Scoliosis Correct Answer: D. Scoliosis. A check for scoliosis,… Read More »
A 55-year old client underwent cataract removal with intraocular lens implant. Nurse Oliver is giving the client discharge instructions. These instructions should include which of the following? A. Avoid lifting objects weighing more than 5 lb (2.25 kg) B. Lie on your abdomen when in bed C. Keep rooms brightly lit … Read More »