EXAM REVISION MATERIALS

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING ADVANCED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. In the past three to four decades, nursing has moved into the forefront in providing care for the dying. Which phenomenon has most contributed to this increased focus of care of the dying? A) Increased incidence of infections and acute illnesses B) Increased focus of health care providers on disease prevention C) Larger numbers of people dying in hospital settings D) Demographic changes in the population - C...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING ADVANCED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. In the past three to four decades, nursing has moved into the forefront in providing care for the dying. Which phenomenon has most contributed to this increased focus of care of the dying? A) Increased incidence of infections and acute illnesses B) Increased focus of health care providers on disease prevention C) Larger numbers of people dying in hospital settings D) Demographic changes in the population - C...

ADULT HEALTH NURSING (UNIT ONE) EXAM TEST BANK The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient has been receiving high-flow oxygen therapy for an extended time. What symptoms should the nurse anticipate if the patient were experiencing oxygen toxicity? A) Bradycardia and frontal headache B) Dyspnea and substernal pain C) Peripheral cyanosis and restlessness D) Hypotension and tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER -B Oxygen toxicity can occ...

ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2. A nurse is speaking to a group of prospective nursing students about what it is like to be a nurse. What is one characteristic the nurse would cite as necessary to possess to be an effective nurse? A) Sensitivity to cultural differences B) Team-focused approach to problem-solving C) Strict adherence to routine D) Ability to face criticism - CORRECT ANSWER -Ans: A Feedback: To promote an effective nurse-patient re...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung cancer and identifies that the client has a 60pack-year smoking history. Which action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing this client? a. Tell the client that he needs to quit smoking to stop further cancer development. b. Encourage the client to be completely honest about both tobacco and marijuana use. c. Maintain a...

TEST BANK QUESTIONS FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM A patient has recently had surgery. Which action is best for the nurse to take to assess this patient's pain? a. Assess the patient's body language. b. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain. c. Observe the cardiac monitor for increased heart rate. d. Have the patient describe the effect of pain on the ability to cope. - CORRECT ANSWER -b. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain. A nurse is caring for a patient who recentl...

COMMUNITY HEALTH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK 1. Which of the following best describes community-based nursing? a. A philosophy that guides family-centered illness care b. Providing care with a focus on the groups needs c. Giving care with a focus on the aggregates needs d. A value system in which all clients receive optimal care - CORRECT ANSWER -ANS: A By definition, community-based nursing is nursing that focuses on family-centered illness care to indivi...

HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS The nurse is examining a patient who tells the nurse, I sure sweat a lot, especially on my face and feet but it doesnt have an odor. The nurse knows that this condition could be related to: a. Eccrine glands. b. Apocrine glands. c. Disorder of the stratum corneum. d. Disorder of the stratum germinativum. - CORRECT ANSWER -a A newborn infant is in the clinic for a well-baby checkup. The nurse observes the in...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. Which findings denote adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -Tall T waves Prolonged PR interval Hyperactive bowel sounds Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Potassium-sparing diuretics can cause hyperkalemia. Cardiovascular manifestations of hyperkalemia include tall T ...

ADULT HEALTH NURSING HESI ELABORATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the lin...