Three-year-old Adrian is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of asthma and respiratory distress syndrome. The mother of the child reports to the nurse on duty that she has witnessed slight tremors and behavioral changes in her child over the past four days. The attending physician orders routine ABGs following an assessment of the… Read More »
The human body functions optimally in a state of homeostasis. A. True B. False C. Maybe D. Homeostasis has nothing to do with metabolic balance. Correct Answer: A. True The maintenance of acid-base balance, which in one part of homeostasis, is evidenced by an arterial plasma pH… Read More »
Which roommate would be most suitable for the 6-year-old male with a fractured femur in Russell’s traction? A. 16-year-old female with scoliosis B. 12-year-old male with a fractured femur C. 10-year-old male with sarcoma D. 6-year-old male with osteomyelitis Correct Answer: B. 12-year-old male with a fractured femur The… Read More »
The patient with multiple sclerosis tells the nursing assistant that after physical therapy she is too tired to take a bath. What is your priority nursing diagnosis at this time? A. Fatigue related to disease state B. Activity Intolerance due to generalized weakness C. Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment … Read More »
An 89-year-old female patient who has been admitted to the medical unit with new-onset angina also has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The patient’s husband reports to you that he rarely gets a good night’s sleep because he needs to make sure his wife does not wander during the night. He insists on checking each… Read More »
The client is instructed regarding foods that are low in fat and cholesterol. Which diet selection is lowest in saturated fats? A. Macaroni and cheese B. Shrimp with rice C. Turkey breast D. Spaghetti Correct Answer: C. Turkey breast Turkey contains the least amount of fats and… Read More »
Brittany who is undergoing chemotherapy for her throat cancer is experiencing stomatitis. To promote oral hygiene and comfort, the nurse-in-charge should: 1. Provide frequent mouthwash with normal saline. A. Provide frequent mouthwash with normal saline. B. Apply viscous Lidocaine to oral ulcers as needed. C. Use lemon glycerine swabs every 2… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a facial stroke. Which diet selection would be suited to the client? A. Roast beef sandwich, potato chips, pickle spear, iced tea B. Split pea soup, mashed potatoes, pudding, milk C. Tomato soup, cheese toast, Jello, coffee D. Hamburger, baked beans, fruit… Read More »
A 20-year-old patient is being treated for pneumonia. He has a persistent cough and complains of severe pain on coughing. What could you tell him to help him reduce his discomfort? A. “Hold your cough as much as possible.” B. “Place the head of your bed flat to help with coughing.” C.… Read More »
The nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a client via a nasogastric feeding tube. The most important action of the nurse is: A. Verify correct placement of the tube B. Check that the feeding solution matches the dietary order C. Aspirate abdominal contents to determine the amount of last feeding remaining… Read More »