Nursing 301 Exam 1 - Practice Questions With
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D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation
Expressing strong concern for others - correct answers A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the
lifespan to a group of nursing students. The nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an
example of accomplishing Erikson's tasks for psychosocial development during middle adulthood?
A. The client evaluates his behavior after a social interaction
B. The client states he is learning to trust others
C. The client wishes to find meaningful friendships
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation
A. Assessment
Collecting data for how many to take - correct answers A nurse identifies that a patient is unable to identify the correct
number of oral medications to take each morning. Which step of the nursing process does this problem involve?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
D. All of the above - correct answers Which of the following roles do nurses play in health promotion?
A. Initiate health promotion and health screening
,B. Participate with other healthcare personnel in providing health promotion services
C. Promote activities that foster well being
D. All of the above
A. Notify the surgeon - correct answers While witnessing a preoperative consent, the nurse learns that the client does
not understand the risks of the surgery. The nurse's best action is to:
A. Notify the surgeon
B. Notify the surgical unit
C. Notify the anesthetist
D. Notify the client's family
A. Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L - correct answers A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is scheduled for a
surgical procedure. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L
B. Sodium level 140 mEq/L
C. INR 1.0
D. BUN 12 mg/dL
C. "Tell me more about your concerns" - correct answers A patient expresses fear about a planned surgical procedure.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "You have an excellent surgery"
B. "Your surgery is not a big deal"
C. "Tell me more about your concerns"
D. "Don't worry, everything will be fine"
,C. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses experienced from these agents - correct
answers When the nurse asks a preoperative patient about allergies, the patient reports a history of seasonal
environmental allergies and allergies to a variety of fruits. What should the nurse do next?
A. Note this information in the patient's records as hay fever and food allergies
B. Place an allergy alert wristband that identifies the specific allergies on the patient
C. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses experienced from these agents.
D. Notify the anesthesia care provider because the patient may have an increased risk for allergies to anesthetics
A. how pain will be controlled
B. any food and fluid restrictions
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate - correct answers What type of procedural
information should be given to a patient in preparation for ambulatory surgery? Select all that apply
A. How pain will be controlled
B. Any food and fluid restrictions
C. Characteristics of monitoring equipment
D. What odors may be experienced
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
A. Contact and inform the provider about the temperature - correct answers A nurse records a patient's temperature
just prior to transferring a patient into the preanesthesia unit. The patient's temperature is 102.2 degrees. What actions
should the nurse take?
A. Contact and inform the provider about the temperature
B. Transfer the client to the unit and notify the nurse receiving the patient
C. Administer 650mg of acetaminophen and recheck the temperature in 1 hour
D. Apply a cooling blanket and recheck the client's temperature in 30 min
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient - correct answers What is the primary goal of the circulating nurse during
preparation of the operating room, transferring and positioning the patient, and assisting the anesthesia team?
, A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient
B. Maintaining a clean environment for the patient
C. Providing for patient comfort and sense of well-being
D. Preventing breaks in aseptic technique by the sterile members of the team
D. a surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and
surgical site - correct answers Goals for patient safety in the OR include the Universal protocol. What is included in this
protocol?
A. All surgical centers of any type must submit reports on patient safety infractions to the accreditation agencies
B. Members of the surgical team stop whatever they are doing to check that all sterile items have been prepared
properly
C. Members of the surgical team pause right before surgery to mediate for 1 minute to decrease stress and possible
errors
D. A surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and
surgical site
D. Patients remain responsive and breathe without assistance - correct answers The patient will be places under
moderate sedation to allow realignment of a fracture in the emergency department. When the family asks about this
anesthesia, what should the nurse tell them?
A. includes inhalation agents
B. induces high levels of sedation
C. frequently used for traumatic injuries
D. patients remain responsive and breathe without assistance
D. Hypovolemic Shock - correct answers A nurse assess a postoperative client who has a rapid, weak pulse; urine output
less than 30 mL/hr and decreased blood pressure. The client's skin is cool and clammy. What complication should the
nurse suspect?
A. thrombophlebitis
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