NCSBN: National Council of State Boards of Nursing Bundle Set

Which individual is at greatest risk for the development of hypertension? A. 40 year-old Caucasian nurse B. 60 year-old Asian-American shop owner C. 45 year-old African-American attorney D. 55 year-old Hispanic teacher - Answer C The incidence of hypertension is greater among African-Americ...

A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 2Add this concern to th...

Assistive devices are used when a caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs/15.9 kg true or false - Answer True During any patient transferring task, if any caregiver is required to lift a patient who weighs more than 35 lbs/15.9 kg, then the patient should be considered fully dependent,...

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for several clients. Which of the laboratory result indicates a client with partly compensated metabolic acidosis? Chloride 100 mEq/L (100 mmol/L) Sodium 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L) Hemoglobin 15 g/dL (150 g//L) PaCO2 30 mm Hg - Answer PaCO2...

It is the start of the shift and the nurse has just finished listening to a report on four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first? A. A client with a diagnosis of an acute traumatic brain injury who has a blood pressure of 88/58 B. A client with a diagnosis of a concussion and who d...

A report by the client that she has taken medication for her blood pressure should be - Answer followed up immediately with the registered nurse (RN). The weight of the uterus can put pressure on the inferior vena cava when a pregnant woman is flat on her back causing - Answer supine hypotens...

A client is being prepped for a surgical procedure and the nurse is reviewing the informed consent with the client. The client asks, "Is there any other way to take care of this without have surgery?" The nurse has a duty to first: A. Reassure the client that the surgery is the best treatment o...

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a long leg cast. During instructions, the nurse should recommend which of these exercises for the affected extremity? A. Aerobic B. Range of motion C. Isometric D. Isotonic - Answer C A nurse should instruct the client on isometric...

How can you identify your patient? - Answer Name Date of birth MR number NOT Room number R.A.C.E - Answer R: Remove and rescue patients A: Activate fire alarm C: Contain fire E: Extinguish Restraints - Answer If a client can easily remove the device, it does not qualify as a ...

Schedule I - Answer category of drugs with high abuse potential and no medical use (generally unsafe), e.g., heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and marijuana Schedule II - Answer high risk for abuse or physical or psychological dependency but also have safe and accepted uses, e.g., mor...

The nurse is educating a client about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with spacer. Drag and drop the options below in the order that demonstrates correct use of a metered-dose inhaler with spacer. A. Remove the mouthpiece from the lips B. Breathe out slowly C. Breathe in deeply D. Hold brea...

The nurse is coordinating care for a postpartum client and her newborn with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The mother is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. The nurse would recognize the need to educate the UAP, who is observed doing which of the following actions? A. Assist t...

BON Board of nursing goals are to - Answer protect the health, safety & welfare of clients why do we have nursing regulation ? - Answer hold practioners accountable for their professional, legal & ethical conduct Nursing regulation occurs at what level - Answer the state NOT Federal w...

A woman who is 5 days postpartum and has a history of pregnancy-induced hypertension, calls the hospital triage nurse hotline to ask for advice. She states, "I have had the worst pounding headache for the past two days. Since this afternoon, everything I look at appears blurred. Nothing I have take...