N330 EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
which component of the nursing process deals with the identification of client problems? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅diagnosis
According to Maslow, which category of needs represents the most basic on the hierarchy? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅physiologic needs
which component of the nursing process results in the determination of a client's responses to nursing
interventions and the extent to which outcomes have been achieved? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅evaluation
a client has been admitted to the hospital with a large sacral pressure ulcer. the physician prescribes the
wound care protocol to be performed twice a day. what would be a statement on the plan of care that
would address the implementation phase of the nursing process for this client?
A) a 6 cm x 4 cm wound with malodorous, yellow exudate
B) the client's wound will heal by 1 cm by the end of 5 days
C) the client's wound has healed by 0.5 cm on day 3 of wound care
D) turn the client every 2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D) turn the client every 2 hours
what type of data is the 0-10 pain scale? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅objective
what are the two main problems/concerns with uncomplicated/acute back pain, specifically in older
adults? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain and immobility
what are the main problems/concerns with upper extremity disorders, specifically in older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain, immobility, infection
what are the main problems/concerns with common foot problems, specifically in older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain, immobility, fall prevention, and infection
, what's a hallux valgus - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅bunion, a deformity in which the great toe deviates
laterally
what's another word for "ingrown toenail"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅onychocryptosis
what is plantar fasciitis? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅an inflammation of the foot-supporting fascia,
presents as an acute onset of heel pain experienced with the first steps in the morning (bottom of the
foot)
nursing management/considerations of osteoarthritis: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅exercise
PT and OT
analgesics
no-pharmacologic pain interventions - TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator) unit, yoga,
massage, music therapy, etc.
potential joint replacement surgery
problems/concerns with total joint arthroplasty, specifically in older adults - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅pain, infection, managing blood loss, preventing Venous Thromboembolism, loss of
independence
who is at risk for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅women, asians and caucasians, smaller framed
women, certain meds, nutrition (lack of calcium and vitamin D)
what's a DEXA scan - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅it's used to measure amount of bone density, high velocity
x-ray that provides information on bone mineral density (BMD) at the spine and hip. Baseline testing for
women great than 65 years or for postmenopausal women older than 50
the nurse is caring for a pt with acute lower back pain. the patient reports pain radiating down the right
leg. the nurse will document this symptom as:
A) contracture
B) sciatica
which component of the nursing process deals with the identification of client problems? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅diagnosis
According to Maslow, which category of needs represents the most basic on the hierarchy? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅physiologic needs
which component of the nursing process results in the determination of a client's responses to nursing
interventions and the extent to which outcomes have been achieved? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅evaluation
a client has been admitted to the hospital with a large sacral pressure ulcer. the physician prescribes the
wound care protocol to be performed twice a day. what would be a statement on the plan of care that
would address the implementation phase of the nursing process for this client?
A) a 6 cm x 4 cm wound with malodorous, yellow exudate
B) the client's wound will heal by 1 cm by the end of 5 days
C) the client's wound has healed by 0.5 cm on day 3 of wound care
D) turn the client every 2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D) turn the client every 2 hours
what type of data is the 0-10 pain scale? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅objective
what are the two main problems/concerns with uncomplicated/acute back pain, specifically in older
adults? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain and immobility
what are the main problems/concerns with upper extremity disorders, specifically in older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain, immobility, infection
what are the main problems/concerns with common foot problems, specifically in older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain, immobility, fall prevention, and infection
, what's a hallux valgus - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅bunion, a deformity in which the great toe deviates
laterally
what's another word for "ingrown toenail"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅onychocryptosis
what is plantar fasciitis? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅an inflammation of the foot-supporting fascia,
presents as an acute onset of heel pain experienced with the first steps in the morning (bottom of the
foot)
nursing management/considerations of osteoarthritis: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅exercise
PT and OT
analgesics
no-pharmacologic pain interventions - TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator) unit, yoga,
massage, music therapy, etc.
potential joint replacement surgery
problems/concerns with total joint arthroplasty, specifically in older adults - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅pain, infection, managing blood loss, preventing Venous Thromboembolism, loss of
independence
who is at risk for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅women, asians and caucasians, smaller framed
women, certain meds, nutrition (lack of calcium and vitamin D)
what's a DEXA scan - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅it's used to measure amount of bone density, high velocity
x-ray that provides information on bone mineral density (BMD) at the spine and hip. Baseline testing for
women great than 65 years or for postmenopausal women older than 50
the nurse is caring for a pt with acute lower back pain. the patient reports pain radiating down the right
leg. the nurse will document this symptom as:
A) contracture
B) sciatica
