A toddler is 26 months old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson, which of the following stages is the toddler in? A. Trust vs. mistrust B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt D. Intimacy vs. isolation Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
A young adult is 20 years old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson, which of the following stages is the adult in? A. Trust vs. mistrust B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Autonomy vs. shame D. Intimacy vs. isolation Correct Answer: D. Intimacy… Read More »
A 16-month-old child has just been admitted to the hospital. As the nurse assigned to this child enters the hospital room for the first time, the toddler runs to the mother, clings to her, and begins to cry. What would be the initial action by the nurse? A. Arrange to change client care assignments.… Read More »
While planning care for a 2-year-old hospitalized child, which situation would the nurse expect to most likely affect the behavior? A. Strange bed and surroundings. B. Separation from parents. C. Presence of other toddlers. D. Unfamiliar toys and games. Correct Answer: B. Separation from parents Separation anxiety… Read More »
While explaining an illness to a 10-year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind about the cognitive development at this age? A. They are able to make simple associations of ideas. B. They are able to think logically in organizing facts. C. Interpretation of events originates from their own perspective. D.… Read More »
The nurse has just admitted a client with severe depression. From which focus should the nurse identify a priority nursing diagnosis? A. Nutrition B. Elimination C. Activity D. Safety Correct Answer: D. Safety Safety is a priority of care for the depressed client. Precautions to prevent suicide… Read More »
A 28-year-old male has been found wandering around in a confusing pattern. The male is sweaty and pale. Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first? A. Blood sugar check B. CT scan C. Blood cultures D. Arterial blood gases Correct Answer: A. Blood… Read More »
A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings? A. Elevated serum calcium B. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) C. Elevated serum vitamin D D. Low urine calcium … Read More »
A patient is admitted to the same-day surgery unit for a liver biopsy. Which of the following laboratory tests assesses coagulation? Select all that apply. A. Partial thromboplastin time B. Prothrombin time C. Platelet count D. Hemoglobin Correct Answer: A, B, & C Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time,… Read More »
Myrna, a 52-year-old client with a fractured left tibia, has a long leg cast and she is using crutches to ambulate. Nurse Joy assesses for which sign and symptom that indicates complication associated with crutch walking? A. Left leg discomfort B. Weak biceps brachii C. Triceps muscle spasm D. Forearm weakness… Read More »