NURS 3632 Exam 1 - Practice Questions
With Complete Solutions
A client comes to the ED complaining of severe chest pain. The
nurse ask the client questions and takes VS. Which step in the
nursing process is this? Correct Answers Assesing
A client has been admitted to the health care facility with an
asthmatic attack. The medication order for the client indicated
that the nurse administer the prescribed medications
immediately. Which standard abbreviation indicates immediate
medication? Correct Answers Stat
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy and the physician orders
a tap water enema. In which position should the nurse place the
client? Correct Answers Sims position
A client uses a cane to assist with ambulation. After teaching the
client how to use a cane, the client makes the following
statements. Which one indicates to the nurse the need for
additional teaching? Correct Answers "I should hold the cane
on my weaker side."
A client who is unconscious needs frequent mouth care. While
performing mouth care, the nurse tale care to place the client in
which of the following positions? Correct Answers Side-lying
A client with a colostomy asks the nurse about types of food that
may help to control diarrhea and cause leakage into the pouch.
In order to avoid leakage, the nurse should instruct the client to
A client with a new ileal conduit asks the nurse when he needs
to wear his appliance. What should the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answers "You need to wear your appliance all the
time."
A client with a urinary catheter in place complains of discomfort
in the bladder and the urethra.. what should the nurse do first?
Correct Answers Check the patency of the catheter and tubing
A client with COPD has been prescribed an inhaled
bronchodilator. Which technique should the nurse implement in
order to ensure safe and complete delivery of the prescribed
medication? Correct Answers Use a space or extender with the
MDI
A healthcare provider orders a pain medication for a
postoperative patient that is a PRN order. When would the nurse
administer the medication? Correct Answers Doses
administered as needed for pain relief.
A medication order reads: "K-Dur, 20 mEq po BID"when and
how does the nurse correctly give this drug? Correct Answers
Twice a day by the oral route
A nurse brings a client the prescribed dose of medication and
finds that the client is not in the unit. What should the nurse do
in this case? Correct Answers Return the medication to the
medication cart or medication room.
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