NURS 403 MIDTERM EXAM
Q&A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who states, “I am afraid that I may fall white
walking to the bathroom during the night.” Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
c. Leave a nightlight on the client’s room.
A nurse is working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to care for a client who is
receiving a continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings reported by the
LPN indicated to the nurse the client has phlebitis at the IV insertion side?
B.- The area surrounding the insertion site feels warm to the touch.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who collapsed after playing
football on a hot day. After reviewing the admission laboratory findings, the nurse
recognizes are consistent with which of the following conditions?
Sodium 152 mEq/L
Potassium 3.6 mEq/L
Chloride 105 mEq/L
Glucose 102 mg/dL
BUN 18 mg/dL
Creatinine 0.7mg/dL
C.- Dehydration.
A nurse at an extended- care facility is instructing a class assistive personnel (AP) about
client use of assistive devises during ambulation. Which of the following instruction
should the nurse give the AP about the clients` use of a cane?
A.- When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first.
, NURS 403 MIDTERM EXAM
Q&A
I. The nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client
requires airborne precautions and is receiving multidrug therapy. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse take to transport the client safety to the radiology department for a
chest x-ray?
b. Have the client wear a mask
II. A nurse is assisting with transferring a client from the bed to wheelchair. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
b. Lock the wheels of the bed and the wheelchair.
1. A community health nurse in a pediatric clinic is reviewing the history of a 12-year-
old client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse expect to
administer?
a.Meningococcal conjugate
2. Nurse is preparing a community health program for adults at risk for cardiovascular
disease. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor?
d. Cigarette smoking
3. An occupational health nurse in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook
for clinic workers. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a secondary
prevention strategy?
c. Help plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome
4. A school nurse receives a call that some children and teachers report being exposed to an
undetermined noxious gas odor presenting in the classrooms and are experiencing dizziness.
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