Fundamentals of Nursing Q 561

The abbreviation for microdrop is…         A. µgtt      B. gtt      C. mdr      D. mgts           Correct Answer: A. µgtt The abbreviation for microdrop is µgtt. When abbreviations are used in documents given to the patient, the potential for misunderstanding can increase. Information needs to be clear and unambiguous to… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 562

What should be done in order to prevent contaminating the environment in bed making?         A. Avoid fanning soiled linens      B. Strip all linens at the same time      C. Finished both sides at the time      D. Embrace soiled linen           Correct Answer: A. Avoid fanning soiled linens Fanning soiled… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 563

In a recumbent, immobilized patient, lung ventilation can become altered, leading to such respiratory complications as:         A. Respiratory acidosis, atelectasis, and hypostatic pneumonia      B. Apneustic breathing, atypical pneumonia and respiratory alkalosis      C. Cheyne-Stokes respirations and spontaneous pneumothorax      D. Kussmaul’s respirations and hypoventilation           Correct Answer: A. Respiratory acidosis,… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 564

Which client would be appropriate to assign to a newly graduated RN, who has recently completed orientation?.         A. An anxious, chronic pain client who frequently uses the call button.      B. A client second-day post-op who needs pain medication prior to dressing changes.      C. A client with HIV who reports headache and abdominal… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 565

The nurse is instructing a client with hyperkalemia on the importance of choosing foods low in potassium. The nurse should teach the client to limit which of the following foods?         A. Grapes      B. Carrot      C. Green beans      D. Lettuce           Correct Answer: B. Carrot Carrots have 320 mg… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 566

A Chinese-American client experiencing cough with clear white phlegm, which is believed to be a yin disorder, is likely to treat it with:         A. Foods considered being yin.      B. Foods considered being yang.      C. Aromatherapy.      D. Touch therapy.           Correct Answer: B. Foods considered to be yang. In… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 568

A client with chronic pulmonary disease has a bluish tinge around the lips. The nurse charts which term to most accurately describe the client’s condition?         A. Hypoxia      B. Hypoxemia      C. Dyspnea      D. Cyanosis           Correct Answer: D. Cyanosis A bluish tinge to mucous membranes is called cyanosis. This is most… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 569

Which of the following is the meaning of PRN?         A. When advice      B. Immediately      C. When necessary      D. Now.           Correct Answer: C. When necessary PRN comes from the Latin “pro re nata” meaning, “for an occasion that has arisen or as circumstances require”. When an abbreviation is… Read More »

Fundamentals of Nursing Q 570

The most important purpose of cleansing bed bath is:         A. To cleanse, refresh and give comfort to the client who must remain in bed.      B. To expose the necessary parts of the body.      C. To develop skills in bed bath.      D. To check the body temperature of the client in bed.     … Read More »