NURS 352 Exam Guide Questions and Answers Graded A 2024
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A 75-year-old woman fell, and the nurse suspects she suffered a right hip fracture. What did the nurse observe that they suspect a hip fracture?
A Internal rotation of the right leg
B Right leg shorter than the left leg
C Unstable gait
D Right calf tremors - Correct Ans-B
Which diagnostic te...
NURS 352 Exam Guide Questions and
Answers Graded A 2024
A 75-year-old woman fell, and the nurse suspects she suffered a right hip fracture. What
did the nurse observe that they suspect a hip fracture?
A Internal rotation of the right leg
B Right leg shorter than the left leg
C Unstable gait
D Right calf tremors - Correct Ans-B
Which diagnostic test is used to determine bone strength?
A MRI scan
B DEXA scan
C Joint x-ray
D CT scan - Correct Ans-B
A sedentary older client with osteoporosis wants to prevent hip fractures. Which of the
following instructions is appropriate for the nurse to give?
A Increase the vitamin B in your diet.
B Start by walking short distances.
C Avoid ambulation.
D Begin an aerobics class at the local gym. - Correct Ans-B
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for falls. Which finding would the nurse instruct
the C.N.A. to report immediately?
A A complaint of minor discomfort.
B A new onset of confusion
C The patient used the fracture bed pain to urinate.
D A blood pressure that is slightly elevated from the previous BP. - Correct Ans-B
A child has spastic cerebral palsy. A nurse prioritizes which of the following as the most
important nursing goal?
A The child will participate in physical therapy to improve range of motion.
B The child will see a dietician to improve nutritional status.
C The child's comfort level will improve with a decrease in muscle spasticity.
D The child will participate in speech therapy to improve clarity of speech. - Correct
Ans-C
Which of the following is a complication of immobility?
A Muscle spasticity
B Hip dislocation
C Muscle tremors
D Atelectasis - Correct Ans-D
,Which of the following statements describe cerebral palsy (CP) most accurately?
A CP involves progressive impairment of physical functioning.
B CP looks the same for every child who has it.
C CP can cause visual, hearing and speech impairments.
D The exact cause is known. - Correct Ans-C
You are developing a plan for a client with osteoporosis. Which of the following
interventions can you ask the C.N.A. (nurse's aid) to do for you?
A Monitor gait, balance and dizziness with ambulation.
B Assist the patient with ambulation to the bathroom and in the halls.
C Teach the importance of vitamin and calcium in the diet.
D Collaborate with physical therapy to provide a walker. - Correct Ans-B
The hospital nurse is instructing the nursing assistant on the care of a patient who
recently had hip arthroplasty. Which of the following is the most appropriate instruction
for the nurse to give the nursing assistant to prevent complication/s of hip fracture?
A Wash the client's skin with a mild soap, avoiding the dressing.
B Total the intake and output at the end of shift.
C Use a fracture bedpan for toileting needs while in bed.
D Have the patient cough and deep breathe every 2 hours. - Correct Ans-D
A nurse manager in long term care is concerned when he notices a client who is at risk
for falls ambulating by himself. What should the nurse manager do first?
A Encourage him to keep walking and notify the responsible nurse taking care of him.
B Get the nursing assistant to walk him back to his room.
C Instruct the client to walk back to his room.
D Walk the client back to his room. - Correct Ans-D
The clinic nurse is planning care for a 28-year-old client whose waist circumference is
48 inches and height 5 feet, 2 inches. Which disorders is the client at risk for? Select all
that apply.
A Chronic lung disease
B Type 2 diabetes
C Certain cancers
D Ulcerative colitis
E Heart disease
F Hypertension
G Osteoarthritis
H Osteoporosis - Correct Ans-B C E F G
In the U.S., what percent of people's calorie intake on average comes from processed
foods?
A About 25%
B About 100%
C About 50%
D About 75% - Correct Ans-C
, A patient with dementia is being fed by the nursing assistant. The nurse becomes
concerned when she notices the client
A Wants someone to feed them
B Spills their drink all over the table
C Begins coughing
D Asks for more liquids to be given - Correct Ans-C
Which of the following disorders are associated with the correct lab levels? (Refer to
Labtestsonline.org)
A Diabetes and low glucose
B Anemia and high hemoglobin
C Cardiovascular disease and high LDL's
D Osteoporosis and low vitamin D
E Malnutrition and high albumin
F Arrhythmias and low potassium
G Alcoholism and low thiamine
H Dehydration and high sodium - Correct Ans-C D F G H
Which patient is at greatest risk for experiencing inadequate nutrition?
A A 55 year-old with diabetes
B A 46-year-old man recovering at home from myocardial infarction
C A recently widowed 76-year-old chair bound woman recovering from a recent stroke
D A 22-year-old mother with a 3-year-old toddler who had tonsillectomy surgery (toddler
is a patient) - Correct Ans-C
The nurse is assessing a client with a BMI of 40 and concludes the client has activity
intolerance. Which of the following supports the findings of activity intolerance
associated with a BMI of 40?
A The client states inability to walk without becoming short of breath.
B The client is too busy to exercise.
C The client is consuming excess carbohydrates.
D The client states he is feeling depressed. - Correct Ans-A
The nurse is preparing educational materials for a client with hypertension. On which
dietary changes should the nurse focus when preparing this material? Select all that
apply.
A Using the DASH eating plan
B How to read nutritional labels
C Recognizing foods that are low in sodium
D The effects of sodium on blood pressure - Correct Ans-A B C D
The nurse is teaching a program on healthy nutrition at the senior center. Identify which
points should be included in a nutrition program for older adults. Select all that apply.
A Limit fluids to decrease risk of edema
B Increase carbohydrates for energy
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