Francis with leukemia has neutropenia. Which of the following functions must be frequently assessed? A. Blood pressure B. Bowel sounds C. Heart sounds D. Breath sounds Correct Answer: D. Breath sounds Pneumonia, both viral and fungal, is a common cause of death in clients with neutropenia, so… Read More »
The nurse notes the following on the ECG monitor. The nurse would evaluate the cardiac arrhythmia as: A. Atrial flutter B. A sinus rhythm C. Ventricular tachycardia D. Atrial fibrillation Correct Answer: C. Ventricular tachycardia The graph indicates ventricular tachycardia. Options A, B, D: The answers in A,… Read More »
The registered nurse is making assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to the pregnant nurse? A. The client receiving linear accelerator radiation therapy for lung cancer B. The client with a radium implant for cervical cancer C. The client who has just been administered soluble brachytherapy for thyroid cancer… Read More »
The nurse is planning room assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available? A. The client with Cushing’s disease B. The client with diabetes C. The client with acromegaly D. The client with myxedema Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
The nurse caring for a client in the neonatal intensive care unit administers adult-strength Digitalis to the 3-pound infant. As a result of her actions, the baby suffers permanent heart and brain damage. The nurse can be charged with: A. Negligence B. Tort C. Assault D. Malpractice … Read More »
Which assignment should not be performed by the licensed practical nurse? A. Inserting a Foley catheter B. Discontinuing a nasogastric tube C. Obtaining a sputum specimen D. Starting a blood transfusion Correct Answer: D. Starting a blood transfusion The licensed practical nurse should not be assigned to… Read More »
Which nurse should be assigned to care for the postpartum client with preeclampsia? A. The RN with 2 weeks of experience in postpartum B. The RN with 3 years of experience in labor and delivery C. The RN with 10 years of experience in surgery D. The RN with 1 year… Read More »
Which information should be reported to the state Board of Nursing? A. The facility fails to provide literature in both Spanish and English. B. The narcotic count has been incorrect on the unit for the past 3 days. C. The client fails to receive an itemized account of his bills and services… Read More »
The nurse is suspected of charting medication administration that he did not give. After talking to the nurse, the charge nurse should: A. Call the Board of Nursing B. File a formal reprimand C. Terminate the nurse D. Charge the nurse with a tort Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
The home health nurse is planning for the day’s visits. Which client should be seen first? A. The 78-year-old who had a gastrectomy 3 weeks ago and has a PEG tube B. The 5-month-old discharged 1 week ago with pneumonia who is being treated with amoxicillin liquid suspension C. The 50-year-old with MRSA… Read More »