PN Comprehensive Online Practice 2023 B
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1. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the emer-
gency department (ED).: Schizophrenia
- Pressured speech
- Social impairment
- Grandiose delusions
Bipolar 1 Disorder
- Pressured speech
- Social impairment
- Grandiose delusions
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a total
hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?: Place an
abduction wedge between the client's legs when in bed.
3. A nurse is evaluating the safe use of electrical equipment by a newly hired
assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions by the AP demonstrates
an understanding of the proper use of electrical equipment?: Grasps the plug of a device
in the client's room to pull it straight out from the wall
4. A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent in the emergency depart-
ment (ED).: - skin findings
- temperature
- WBC count
- casual blood glucose
- potassium
- pain
5. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client admitted with profuse vomiting
and abdominal pain.: - peritonitis
- bowel obstruction
6. A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is assisting with the care of a client who
was admitted from the emergency department (ED).: - confusion
- sodium level
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7. A nurse is assisting with care of a client who is on 24-hr observation.: -
hemorrhage
- thrombocytopenia
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a perineal prosta-
tectomy. For each potential postoperative complication below, click to specify
the nursing intervention that the nurse should implement.: - offer the client a sitz bath
to relieve pain and promote healing
- encourage the client to drink prune juice to relieve constipation
- instruct the client to perform calf pump and foot circle exercises to promote venous return and reduce the risk of a
deep vein thrombosis.
9. A nurse is collecting data on a newborn who is 3 days old.: - temperature of 36.4° C
(97.5° F)
- Weight 2,545 g (5 lb 9 oz) 12% weight loss
- Breastfeeding every 3 to 5 hr for 5 to 10 min.
- Birth parent reports nipple discomfort throughout the feeding
- Mild tremors noted when awake
10. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client. For each nursing action,
click to specify if the nursing action is anticipated or contraindicated for the
client.: ANTICIPATED:
- Offer high calorie snacks frequently.
- Initiate suicide precautions.
- Encourage the client to attend group therapy.
CONTRAINDICATED:
- Allow the client to sleep with their hands beneath the blanket.
11. A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is postoperative following
administration of general anesthesia.: ACTIONS:
- administer dantrolene
- administer oxygen
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CONDITION:
-malignant hyperthermia
PARAMETERS:
- monitor for hypercapnia
- monitor for muscle tension
12. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis
of anorexia nervosa. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of
options.: - electrolyte imbalance
- fear of weight gain
13. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has bulimia nervosa. Drag
words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.: -
cardiovascular abnormalities
- electrolyte imbalance
14. A nurse is assisting with the development of an in-service for newly licensed
nurses about seclusion. In which of the following situations should the nurse
identify the need to request a prescription for seclusion?: A client attempts to hit another
client during group therapy.
15. A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?: Wipe the drainage port with an antiseptic wipe
after emptying urine from the bag.
16. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has acute diverticulitis.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the instructions?: "I will receive the nutrients I need through my IV fluid."
17. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the client's recent diag-
nosis of multiple sclerosis. The client states, "I am very upset and I want to
be alone for a little while." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?: "I see that you are feeling overwhelmed. I will come back when you are ready."
18. A nurse in an outpatient surgery center is reinforcing discharge teaching
with a client following a lithotripsy for uric acid stones. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?: Strain the urine to collect
stone fragments.
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1. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the emer-
gency department (ED).: Schizophrenia
- Pressured speech
- Social impairment
- Grandiose delusions
Bipolar 1 Disorder
- Pressured speech
- Social impairment
- Grandiose delusions
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a total
hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?: Place an
abduction wedge between the client's legs when in bed.
3. A nurse is evaluating the safe use of electrical equipment by a newly hired
assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions by the AP demonstrates
an understanding of the proper use of electrical equipment?: Grasps the plug of a device
in the client's room to pull it straight out from the wall
4. A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent in the emergency depart-
ment (ED).: - skin findings
- temperature
- WBC count
- casual blood glucose
- potassium
- pain
5. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client admitted with profuse vomiting
and abdominal pain.: - peritonitis
- bowel obstruction
6. A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is assisting with the care of a client who
was admitted from the emergency department (ED).: - confusion
- sodium level
, PN Comprehensive Online Practice 2023 B
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fgktbi
7. A nurse is assisting with care of a client who is on 24-hr observation.: -
hemorrhage
- thrombocytopenia
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a perineal prosta-
tectomy. For each potential postoperative complication below, click to specify
the nursing intervention that the nurse should implement.: - offer the client a sitz bath
to relieve pain and promote healing
- encourage the client to drink prune juice to relieve constipation
- instruct the client to perform calf pump and foot circle exercises to promote venous return and reduce the risk of a
deep vein thrombosis.
9. A nurse is collecting data on a newborn who is 3 days old.: - temperature of 36.4° C
(97.5° F)
- Weight 2,545 g (5 lb 9 oz) 12% weight loss
- Breastfeeding every 3 to 5 hr for 5 to 10 min.
- Birth parent reports nipple discomfort throughout the feeding
- Mild tremors noted when awake
10. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client. For each nursing action,
click to specify if the nursing action is anticipated or contraindicated for the
client.: ANTICIPATED:
- Offer high calorie snacks frequently.
- Initiate suicide precautions.
- Encourage the client to attend group therapy.
CONTRAINDICATED:
- Allow the client to sleep with their hands beneath the blanket.
11. A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is postoperative following
administration of general anesthesia.: ACTIONS:
- administer dantrolene
- administer oxygen
, PN Comprehensive Online Practice 2023 B
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fgktbi
CONDITION:
-malignant hyperthermia
PARAMETERS:
- monitor for hypercapnia
- monitor for muscle tension
12. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis
of anorexia nervosa. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of
options.: - electrolyte imbalance
- fear of weight gain
13. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has bulimia nervosa. Drag
words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.: -
cardiovascular abnormalities
- electrolyte imbalance
14. A nurse is assisting with the development of an in-service for newly licensed
nurses about seclusion. In which of the following situations should the nurse
identify the need to request a prescription for seclusion?: A client attempts to hit another
client during group therapy.
15. A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?: Wipe the drainage port with an antiseptic wipe
after emptying urine from the bag.
16. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has acute diverticulitis.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the instructions?: "I will receive the nutrients I need through my IV fluid."
17. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the client's recent diag-
nosis of multiple sclerosis. The client states, "I am very upset and I want to
be alone for a little while." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?: "I see that you are feeling overwhelmed. I will come back when you are ready."
18. A nurse in an outpatient surgery center is reinforcing discharge teaching
with a client following a lithotripsy for uric acid stones. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?: Strain the urine to collect
stone fragments.
