NSG 3250 Adult Health Exam | ACTUAL FINAL EXAM TEST
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A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung
cancer and identifies that the client has a 60-pack-year smoking history. What
action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing the client?
A. Tell the client that he or she needs to quit smoking to stop further cancer
development
B. Encourage the client to be completely honest about both tobacco and
marijuana usage.
C. Maintain a nonjudgemental attitude to avoid causing the client to feel guilty
D. Avoid giving the client false hope regarding cancer treatment and prognosis C
A nurse assess a client after an open lung biopsy. Which assessment finding is
matched with the correct intervention?
A. The client reports being dizzy - nurse calls RRT
B. Client's heart rate is 55 beats/min - nurse holds pain medication
C. Client has reduced breath sounds - nurse called primary health care provider
immediately
D. Client has respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min - nurse decreased oxygen flow rate
C
,A nurse assesses a client's respiratory status. Which information is most important
for the nurse to obtain?
A. Average daily fluid intake
B. Neck circumference
C. Height and weight
D. Occupation and hobbies
D
A nurse observes that a client's anteroposterior chest diameter is the same as the
lateral chest diameter. Which question would the nurse ask the client in response
to this finding?
A. "Are you taking any medications or herbal supplements?"
B. "Do you have any chronic breathing problems?"
C. "How often do you perform aerobic exercise?"
D. "What is your occupation and what are your hobbies?"
B
A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from a lung biopsy. The client's
breath sounds are absent. While another nurse calls an RRT, what action by the
nurse takes is most important? A. Take a full set of vital signs
B. Obtain pulse oximetry reading
C. Ask the patient about hemopytsis
D. Inspect the biopsy site
B
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a thoracentesis.
Which intervention would the nurse complete prior to the procedure?
A. Measure oxygen saturation before and after a 12-minute walk
B. Verify that the client understands all possible complications
C. Explain the procedure in detail to the client and the family
D. Validate that informed consent has been given by the client
D
,A nurse assesses a client after a thoracentesis. Which assessment finding warrants
immediate action?
A. The client rates pain as a 5/10 at the site of the procedure
B. A small amount of drainage at the site is noted
C. Pulse oximetry is 93% on 2 L of oxygen
D. The trachea is shifted toward the opposite side of the neck
D
A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed nicotine replacement therapy. Which
statement would the nurse include in this client's teaching?
A. Make a list of reasons why smoking is bad
B. Rise slowly when getting out of bed in the morning
C. Smoking while taking this medication will increase your risk of a stroke
D. Stopping the medication suddenly increases your risk for a heart attack C
A nurse is caring for a client who received benzocaine spray prior to a recent
bronchoscopy. The client presents with continuous cyanosis even with oxygen
therapy. What action would the nurse take next?
A. Administer an albuterol treatment
B. Notify the RRT
C. Assess the client's peripheral pulses
D. Obtain blood and sputum cultures
B
A nurse auscultates a harsh hallow sound over a client's trachea and larynx.
What action would the nurse take first?
A. Document the findings
B. Administer oxygen therapy
C. Position the client in a high-fowler position
D. Administer prescribed albuterol
A
A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed varenicline for smoking cessation.
Which signs or symptoms would the nurse identify as adverse effects of this
medication? (Pick 2)
, A. Visual hallucinations
B. Tachycardia
C. Decreased cravings
D. Manic behavior
E. Increased thirst
F. Orangish urine
A, D
A nurse cares for a client who had a bronchoscopy two hours ago. The client asks
for a drink of water. What action would the nurse take next?
A. Call the primary health care provider and request food and water for the client
B. Provide the client with ice chips instead of a drink of water
C. Assess the client's gag reflex before giving any food or water
D. Let the client have a small sip to see whether he or she can swallow
C
A nurse plans care for a client who is experiencing dyspnea and must stop multiple
times when climbing a flight of stairs. Which intervention would the nurse include
in this client's plan of care?
A. Assistance with ADLs
B. Physical therapy activities every day
C. Oxygen therapy at 2 L per nasal cannula
D. Complete bedrest with frequent repositioning
A
While obtaining a client's health history, the client states, "I am allergic to
avocados, molds, and grass." What response by the nurse is best? (Pick 4) A.
What happens when you are exposed to those things?
B. How do you treat these allergies?
C. When was the last time you ate food containing avocados?
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A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung
cancer and identifies that the client has a 60-pack-year smoking history. What
action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing the client?
A. Tell the client that he or she needs to quit smoking to stop further cancer
development
B. Encourage the client to be completely honest about both tobacco and
marijuana usage.
C. Maintain a nonjudgemental attitude to avoid causing the client to feel guilty
D. Avoid giving the client false hope regarding cancer treatment and prognosis C
A nurse assess a client after an open lung biopsy. Which assessment finding is
matched with the correct intervention?
A. The client reports being dizzy - nurse calls RRT
B. Client's heart rate is 55 beats/min - nurse holds pain medication
C. Client has reduced breath sounds - nurse called primary health care provider
immediately
D. Client has respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min - nurse decreased oxygen flow rate
C
,A nurse assesses a client's respiratory status. Which information is most important
for the nurse to obtain?
A. Average daily fluid intake
B. Neck circumference
C. Height and weight
D. Occupation and hobbies
D
A nurse observes that a client's anteroposterior chest diameter is the same as the
lateral chest diameter. Which question would the nurse ask the client in response
to this finding?
A. "Are you taking any medications or herbal supplements?"
B. "Do you have any chronic breathing problems?"
C. "How often do you perform aerobic exercise?"
D. "What is your occupation and what are your hobbies?"
B
A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from a lung biopsy. The client's
breath sounds are absent. While another nurse calls an RRT, what action by the
nurse takes is most important? A. Take a full set of vital signs
B. Obtain pulse oximetry reading
C. Ask the patient about hemopytsis
D. Inspect the biopsy site
B
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a thoracentesis.
Which intervention would the nurse complete prior to the procedure?
A. Measure oxygen saturation before and after a 12-minute walk
B. Verify that the client understands all possible complications
C. Explain the procedure in detail to the client and the family
D. Validate that informed consent has been given by the client
D
,A nurse assesses a client after a thoracentesis. Which assessment finding warrants
immediate action?
A. The client rates pain as a 5/10 at the site of the procedure
B. A small amount of drainage at the site is noted
C. Pulse oximetry is 93% on 2 L of oxygen
D. The trachea is shifted toward the opposite side of the neck
D
A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed nicotine replacement therapy. Which
statement would the nurse include in this client's teaching?
A. Make a list of reasons why smoking is bad
B. Rise slowly when getting out of bed in the morning
C. Smoking while taking this medication will increase your risk of a stroke
D. Stopping the medication suddenly increases your risk for a heart attack C
A nurse is caring for a client who received benzocaine spray prior to a recent
bronchoscopy. The client presents with continuous cyanosis even with oxygen
therapy. What action would the nurse take next?
A. Administer an albuterol treatment
B. Notify the RRT
C. Assess the client's peripheral pulses
D. Obtain blood and sputum cultures
B
A nurse auscultates a harsh hallow sound over a client's trachea and larynx.
What action would the nurse take first?
A. Document the findings
B. Administer oxygen therapy
C. Position the client in a high-fowler position
D. Administer prescribed albuterol
A
A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed varenicline for smoking cessation.
Which signs or symptoms would the nurse identify as adverse effects of this
medication? (Pick 2)
, A. Visual hallucinations
B. Tachycardia
C. Decreased cravings
D. Manic behavior
E. Increased thirst
F. Orangish urine
A, D
A nurse cares for a client who had a bronchoscopy two hours ago. The client asks
for a drink of water. What action would the nurse take next?
A. Call the primary health care provider and request food and water for the client
B. Provide the client with ice chips instead of a drink of water
C. Assess the client's gag reflex before giving any food or water
D. Let the client have a small sip to see whether he or she can swallow
C
A nurse plans care for a client who is experiencing dyspnea and must stop multiple
times when climbing a flight of stairs. Which intervention would the nurse include
in this client's plan of care?
A. Assistance with ADLs
B. Physical therapy activities every day
C. Oxygen therapy at 2 L per nasal cannula
D. Complete bedrest with frequent repositioning
A
While obtaining a client's health history, the client states, "I am allergic to
avocados, molds, and grass." What response by the nurse is best? (Pick 4) A.
What happens when you are exposed to those things?
B. How do you treat these allergies?
C. When was the last time you ate food containing avocados?
