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[Show more]1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? 
 a. Attending to holistic client needs 
 b. Ensuring client safety 
 c. Not making medication errors 
 d. Providing cl...
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Add to cart1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? 
 a. Attending to holistic client needs 
 b. Ensuring client safety 
 c. Not making medication errors 
 d. Providing cl...
Which important aspect of coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team is facilitated by use of the "SBAR" and "PACE" procedures? 
 
A. Communication 
B. Implementation 
C. Policymaking 
D. Protocol development Answer A. Communication 
 
SBAR and PACE are acronyms for "hand-off" methods o...
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Add to cartWhich important aspect of coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team is facilitated by use of the "SBAR" and "PACE" procedures? 
 
A. Communication 
B. Implementation 
C. Policymaking 
D. Protocol development Answer A. Communication 
 
SBAR and PACE are acronyms for "hand-off" methods o...
1. A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung cancer and identifies that the client has a 60-pack-year smoking history. Which action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing this client? 
a. Tell the client that he or she needs to quit smokin...
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Add to cart1. A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung cancer and identifies that the client has a 60-pack-year smoking history. Which action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing this client? 
a. Tell the client that he or she needs to quit smokin...
What is the priority medical-surgical concept for patients with noninfectious lower respiratory problems such as emphysema? 
 
a. perfusion 
b. gas exchange 
c. cellular regulation 
d. tissue integrity Answer b. gas exchange 
 
Which of the following are characteristics of chronic pulmonary emphysem...
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Add to cartWhat is the priority medical-surgical concept for patients with noninfectious lower respiratory problems such as emphysema? 
 
a. perfusion 
b. gas exchange 
c. cellular regulation 
d. tissue integrity Answer b. gas exchange 
 
Which of the following are characteristics of chronic pulmonary emphysem...
1. A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect? 
a. Heart rate of 120 beats/min 
b. Cool, clammy skin 
c. Oxygen saturation of 90% 
d. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min - Answer A 
(When a client experience...
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Add to cart1. A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect? 
a. Heart rate of 120 beats/min 
b. Cool, clammy skin 
c. Oxygen saturation of 90% 
d. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min - Answer A 
(When a client experience...
ANS: B 
A T-score from a bone density scan at or lower than -2.5 indicates osteoporosis. The nurse would plan to teach about medications used to treat this disease, such as the bisphosphonates. A food diary is helpful to determine if the client gets adequate calcium and vitamin D, but at this point,...
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A T-score from a bone density scan at or lower than -2.5 indicates osteoporosis. The nurse would plan to teach about medications used to treat this disease, such as the bisphosphonates. A food diary is helpful to determine if the client gets adequate calcium and vitamin D, but at this point,...
Which are major risk factors for venous thromboembolism leading to pulmonary embolism? Select all that apply. 
 
a. Malnutrition 
b. Central venous catheters 
c. COPD 
d. Obesity 
e. Prolonged immobility 
f. Conditions that decrease blood clotting Answer b. Central venous catheters 
d. Obesity 
e. P...
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Add to cartWhich are major risk factors for venous thromboembolism leading to pulmonary embolism? Select all that apply. 
 
a. Malnutrition 
b. Central venous catheters 
c. COPD 
d. Obesity 
e. Prolonged immobility 
f. Conditions that decrease blood clotting Answer b. Central venous catheters 
d. Obesity 
e. P...
1. The nurse learns that the most important function of inflammation and immunity is which purpose? 
a. Destroying bacteria before damage occurs 
b. Preventing any entry of foreign material 
c. Providing maximum protection against infection 
d. Regulating the process of self-tolerance Answer ANS...
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Add to cart1. The nurse learns that the most important function of inflammation and immunity is which purpose? 
a. Destroying bacteria before damage occurs 
b. Preventing any entry of foreign material 
c. Providing maximum protection against infection 
d. Regulating the process of self-tolerance Answer ANS...
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1. An emergency department nurse assesses a client who has been raped. With which health care team member would the nurse collaborate when planning this client's care? 
a. Primary health care provider 
b. Case manager 
c. Forensic nurse examiner 
d. Psychiatric crisis nurse Answer ANS: C 
All ...
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Add to cart1. An emergency department nurse assesses a client who has been raped. With which health care team member would the nurse collaborate when planning this client's care? 
a. Primary health care provider 
b. Case manager 
c. Forensic nurse examiner 
d. Psychiatric crisis nurse Answer ANS: C 
All ...
The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage ovarian cancer who needs clarification on the purpose of palliative surgery. Which outcome should the nurse teach the client is the goal of palliative surgery? 
 
 a. Cure of the cancer 
 b. Relief of symptoms or improved quality of life 
 c. Allowin...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a client with end-stage ovarian cancer who needs clarification on the purpose of palliative surgery. Which outcome should the nurse teach the client is the goal of palliative surgery? 
 
 a. Cure of the cancer 
 b. Relief of symptoms or improved quality of life 
 c. Allowin...
1. The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery 24 hours ago. He is alert and oriented when awakened and reports pain, but goes back to sleep when not being stimulated. He is on patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). What is the nurse's next action? 
a. Push the PCA control for the client. 
b. Dis...
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Add to cart1. The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery 24 hours ago. He is alert and oriented when awakened and reports pain, but goes back to sleep when not being stimulated. He is on patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). What is the nurse's next action? 
a. Push the PCA control for the client. 
b. Dis...
1. The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client? 
a. "Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine." 
b. "Assess the client's wounds for signs of infectio...
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Add to cart1. The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client? 
a. "Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine." 
b. "Assess the client's wounds for signs of infectio...
A nurse prepares to teach a client who has experienced damage to the left temporal lobe of the brain. Which action should the nurse take when providing education about newly prescribed medications to this client? 
a. Help the client identify each medication by its color. 
b. Provide written material...
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Add to cartA nurse prepares to teach a client who has experienced damage to the left temporal lobe of the brain. Which action should the nurse take when providing education about newly prescribed medications to this client? 
a. Help the client identify each medication by its color. 
b. Provide written material...
The nurse is providing preoperative care for a client who will have an arthroscopy of the left knee. As part of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), what will the nurse be required to do? 
 
A. Ensure that the correct procedure is noted in the client's history. 
B. Remind the ...
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Add to cartThe nurse is providing preoperative care for a client who will have an arthroscopy of the left knee. As part of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), what will the nurse be required to do? 
 
A. Ensure that the correct procedure is noted in the client's history. 
B. Remind the ...
The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client? 
A. Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine. 
B. Assess the clients wounds for signs of infection. 
C. Enco...
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Add to cartThe registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client? 
A. Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine. 
B. Assess the clients wounds for signs of infection. 
C. Enco...
A nurse is teaching a client who experiences migraine headaches and is prescribed a beta blocker. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching? 
 
a. "Take this drug only when you have prodromal symptoms indicating the onset of a migraine headache." 
b. "Take this drug as...
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Add to cartA nurse is teaching a client who experiences migraine headaches and is prescribed a beta blocker. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching? 
 
a. "Take this drug only when you have prodromal symptoms indicating the onset of a migraine headache." 
b. "Take this drug as...
When caring for a client who has had a colostomy created during treatment for colon cancer, which nursing actions help support the client in accepting changes in appearance or function? (select all that apply) 
 
A. Explain to the client that the colostomy is only temporary. 
B. Encourage the client...
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Add to cartWhen caring for a client who has had a colostomy created during treatment for colon cancer, which nursing actions help support the client in accepting changes in appearance or function? (select all that apply) 
 
A. Explain to the client that the colostomy is only temporary. 
B. Encourage the client...
A 32-year-oldclient is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. The client's discomfort is controlled with pain medications and discharge planning has been initiated. What medication will the nurse anticipate to be prescribed before discharge? 
 
A. Heparin (Heparin) 
B. Warfarin (Coumadin) 
C. Hydrox...
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Add to cartA 32-year-oldclient is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. The client's discomfort is controlled with pain medications and discharge planning has been initiated. What medication will the nurse anticipate to be prescribed before discharge? 
 
A. Heparin (Heparin) 
B. Warfarin (Coumadin) 
C. Hydrox...
. Which client does the charge nurse on the medical unit assign to an RN who has floated from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)? 
 A.)Client with allergic rhinitis scheduled for skin testing 
 B.)Client with emphysema who needs teaching about pulmonary function testing 
C.) Client with pancreatit...
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Add to cart. Which client does the charge nurse on the medical unit assign to an RN who has floated from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)? 
 A.)Client with allergic rhinitis scheduled for skin testing 
 B.)Client with emphysema who needs teaching about pulmonary function testing 
C.) Client with pancreatit...
A client diagnosed with exacerbation of systemic sclerosis (SSc) asks the nurse why a foot board and a bed cradle have been placed on the bed. The nurse explains that they are used for what purpose? 
 
A. Inspect skin for lesions or changes 
B. Promote comfort from Raynaud's phenomenon 
C. Prevent ...
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Add to cartA client diagnosed with exacerbation of systemic sclerosis (SSc) asks the nurse why a foot board and a bed cradle have been placed on the bed. The nurse explains that they are used for what purpose? 
 
A. Inspect skin for lesions or changes 
B. Promote comfort from Raynaud's phenomenon 
C. Prevent ...
A client is admitted with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). What assessment takes priority? 
a. Bladder control 
b. Cognitive perception 
c. Respiratory system 
d. Sensory functions Answer ANS: C 
Clients with GBS have muscle weakness, possibly to the point of paralysis. If respiratory muscles are par...
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Add to cartA client is admitted with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). What assessment takes priority? 
a. Bladder control 
b. Cognitive perception 
c. Respiratory system 
d. Sensory functions Answer ANS: C 
Clients with GBS have muscle weakness, possibly to the point of paralysis. If respiratory muscles are par...
An older client with an elevated serum calcium level is receiving IV furosemide (Lasix) and an infusion of normal saline at 150 mL/hr. Which nursing action can the RN delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 
 
A. Ask the client about any numbness or tingling. 
B. Check for bone deformities...
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Add to cartAn older client with an elevated serum calcium level is receiving IV furosemide (Lasix) and an infusion of normal saline at 150 mL/hr. Which nursing action can the RN delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 
 
A. Ask the client about any numbness or tingling. 
B. Check for bone deformities...
A nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the nurse would cause the supervising nurse to intervene? 
a. Assessing blood pressure in both upper extremities 
b. Auscultating the carotid arteries for any bruits 
c. Classifying capillary filling of 4 seconds a...
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Add to cartA nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the nurse would cause the supervising nurse to intervene? 
a. Assessing blood pressure in both upper extremities 
b. Auscultating the carotid arteries for any bruits 
c. Classifying capillary filling of 4 seconds a...
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