Practice questions NUR 280 correctly
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The UAP reports to the nurse and patient seems very anxious with respiratory rate of 38 breaths per
minute. which acid base and balance should the nurse suspect? - correct answer ✔✔Respiratory
alkalosis
Which components should the nurse include under the assessment of the client's history of present
illness? - correct answer ✔✔1. When the symptoms started
2. How often the problem occurs
4. What treatments the client has tried
5. Factors that aggravate the problem
A 34-year-old female is having a yearly check up with her PCP. Which of the following is an appropriate
breast health guideline for a woman this age? - correct answer ✔✔A clinical breast exam by a health
professional every three years
The nurse is caring for a client undergoing a lumbar puncture. Which actions by the nurses are
appropriate? - correct answer ✔✔1. Encourage normal breathing and relaxation with the patient
2. Reassure the client by explaining what is happening
3. Have the client empty the bladder prior to the procedure
5. Apply a sterile dressing over puncture site and monitor for CSF leakage
The nurse teaches the UAP about using a safety razor to shave facial hair. Which action by the UAP
indicates successful teaching by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔Holds the skin taut to prevent cutting
the skin
A patient is HIV positive, taking anti-viral medication as ordered and has no HIV related problems. The
client is being admitted for an appendectomy. What type of precautions would be required when caring
for this patient? - correct answer ✔✔Standard
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