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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action demonstrates that the nurse understands the purpose of the Rapid Response Team? a. Monitoring the client for changes in postoperative status such as wound infection b. Documenting all changes observed in the client and maintaining a postoperative flow sheet c. Notifying the physician of the client’s change in blood pressure from 140 to 88 mm Hg systolic d. Notifying the physician of the cl...

Chapter 2: Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse wishes to learn more about the client’s use of natural products and their effectiveness. The nurse consults the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine because it is known that this center serves which function? a. Educates health professionals about complementary therapies b. Educates new mothers on the benefits of massage c. Engages in fundraising to offset ...

Chapter 4:Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a client from another culture. Which action would demonstrate the first step of developing cultural competence? a. Avoiding assuming that members of the same culture all share the same beliefs and values b. Developing an understanding of his or her own cultural heritage, feelings, and experiences c. Becoming bilingual to communicate effectively with the population of clients served d...

Chapter 8: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A paraplegic client is being evaluated for transfer to a rehabilitation unit. The nurse refers the client to which interdisciplinary team member for evaluation of activities of daily living? a. Physical therapist b. Occupational therapist c. Recreational therapist d. Vocational therapist ANS: B The occupational therapist is responsible for ADL training, the physical therapist f...

Chapter 5: Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a client who was medicated for pain 1 hour ago. The client states that the medication is not working and the pain is still present. What is the first action that the nurse will take? a. Assess the client to determine a pain score. b. Believe the client’s report of pain. c. Wait until it is time for the next pain medication dose. d. Teach the client how to use guided imagery. ANS: B Health c...

Chapter 10: Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While assessing a client in the emergency department, the nurse identifies that the client has been raped. Which health care team member should the nurse collaborate with when planning this client’s care? a. Emergency medicine physician b. Case manager c. Forensic nurse examiner d. Psychiatric crisis nurse ANS: C All other members of the health care team listed may be used in the management of this ...

Chapter 9: End-of-Life Care Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The client tells the nurse that even though it has been 4 months since her sister’s death, she frequently finds herself crying uncontrollably. The client is afraid that she is “losing her mind.” What is the nurse’s best response? a. “Most people move on within a few months. You should see a grief counselor.” b. “Whenever you start to cry, distract yourself from thoughts of your sister.” c. “You should try not t...