It is a transparent membrane that focuses the light that enters the eyes to the retina. A. Lens B. Sclera C. Cornea D. Pupils Correct Answer: A. Lens The lens is located in the eye. By changing its shape, the lens changes the focal distance of the… Read More »
The nurse must verify the client’s identity before administration of medication. Which of the following is the safest way to identify the client? A. Ask the client his name. B. Check the client’s identification band. C. State the client’s name aloud and have the client repeat it. D. Check the room… Read More »
Clay-colored stools indicate: A. Upper GI bleeding B. Impending constipation C. An effect of medication D. Bile obstruction Correct Answer: D. Bile obstruction Bile colors the stool brown. Any inflammation or obstruction that impairs bile flow will affect the stool pigment, yielding light, clay-colored stool. The liver… Read More »
In caring for clients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate to the nursing assistant? A. Assist the client with preparation of a sitz bath. B. Monitor the client for signs of discomfort while ambulating. C. Coach the client to deep breathe during painful procedures. D. Evaluate relief after… Read More »
A client is receiving a transfusion of one unit of cryoprecipitate. The nurse will review which of the following laboratory studies to assess the effectiveness of the therapy? A. Serum electrolytes B. White blood cell count C. Coagulation studies D. Hematocrit count Correct Answer: C. Coagulation studies… Read More »
Nurse Sandra had just received a postoperative total hip replacement client from the recovery unit. Which is the best position in which she should place the client? A. Side-lying with the affected leg externally rotated. B. Side-lying with the affected leg internally rotated. C. On the nonoperative side with the legs abducted. D.… Read More »
The nursing theorist who developed transcultural nursing theory is A. Dorothea Orem B. Madeleine Leininger C. Betty Newman D. Sr. Callista Roy Correct Answer: B. Madeleine Leininger Madeleine Leininger developed the theory on transcultural theory based on her observations on the behavior of selected people within a… Read More »
A patient with the diagnosis of diverticulosis is advised to eat a diet high in fiber. What should the nurse recommend that the patient eat to best increase the bulk and fecal material? A. Whole wheat bread B. White rice C. Pasta D. Kale Correct Answer: D. Kale Kale… Read More »
Which of the following is included in Orem’s theory? A. Maintenance of a sufficient intake of air. B. Self perception. C. Love and belongingness. D. Physiologic needs. Correct Answer: A. Maintenance of a sufficient intake of air. Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Theory defined Nursing as “The act of… Read More »
The nurse prepares to administer buccal medication. The medicine should be placed in what area? A. On the client’s skin. B. Between the client’s cheeks and gums. C. Under the client’s tongue. D. On the client’s conjunctiva. Correct Answer: B. Between the client’s cheeks and gums Buccal… Read More »