Nurse Derek is supervising a group of elderly clients in a residential home setting. The nurse knows that the elderly are at greater risk of developing sensory deprivation for what reason? A. Increased sensitivity to the side effects of medications. B. Decreased visual, auditory, and gustatory abilities. C. Isolation from their families… Read More »
A nurse is counseling the mother of a newborn infant with hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is not correct? A. Continue to breastfeed frequently, at least every 2-4 hours. B. Follow up with the infant’s physician within 72 hours of discharge for a recheck of the serum bilirubin and… Read More »
Nurse Maureen is aware that a client who has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure recognizes an adequate amount of high-biological-value protein when the food the client selected from the menu was: A. Raw carrots B. Apple juice C. Whole wheat bread D. Cottage cheese Correct Answer:… Read More »
The nurse is providing information to a client with multiple sclerosis on performing exercises and physical activities. The nurse determines the client needs additional teaching if the client makes which statements? Select all that apply. A. “I can lift weights and do resistance training.” B. “I should exercise to the point of exhaustion.” C. “I… Read More »
George should be taught about testicular examinations during: A. When a sexual activity starts B. After age 69 C. After age 40 D. Before age 20 Correct Answer: D. Before age 20 Testicular cancer commonly occurs in men between ages 20 and 30. A male client should… Read More »
Which of the following techniques is correct for obtaining a wound culture specimen from a surgical site? A. Thoroughly irrigate the wound before collecting the specimen. B. Use a sterile swab and wipe the crusty area around the outside of the wound. C. Gently roll a sterile swab from the center of… Read More »
A newly diagnosed 8-year-old child with type I diabetes mellitus and his mother are receiving diabetes education prior to discharge. The physician has prescribed Glucagon for emergency use. The mother asks the purpose of this medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct? A. Glucagon enhances the effect of insulin in… Read More »
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parents of a healthy newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding car safety and the trip home from the hospital? A. The infant should be restrained in an infant car seat, properly secured in the back seat in a rear-facing position. … Read More »
There are a number of risk factors associated with coronary artery disease. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor? A. Gender B. Age C. Obesity D. Heredity Correct Answer: C. Obesity Obesity is an important risk factor for coronary artery disease that can be modified… Read More »
There are a number of risk factors associated with coronary artery disease. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor? A. Obesity B. Heredity C. Gender D. Age Correct Answer: A. Obesity Obesity is an important risk factor for coronary artery disease that can be modified… Read More »