Med Surg with correct answers
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A-patient-has-a-nursing-diagnosis-of-ineffective-airway-clearance-related-to-retained-
secretions,-excessive-mucus,-and-ineffective-cough-as-evidenced-by-adventitious-breath-
sounds.-What-should-the-nurse-include-in-the-NCP-as-an-appropriate-NOC-outcome-and-NIC-
intervention-for-this-nursing-diagnosis?
1.-Aspiration-Prevention-(NOC)-and-Aspiration-Procedures-(NIC)
2.-Respiratory-Status:-Gas-Exchange-(NOC)-and-Oxygen-Therapy-(NIC)
3.-Respiratory-Status:-Ventilation-(NOC)-and-Respiratory-Monitoring-(NIC)
4.-Respiratory-Status:-Airway-Patency-(NOC)-and-Airway-Management-(NIC)---correct-answer-
4.-Respiratory-Status:-Airway-Patency-(NOC)-and-Airway-Management-(NIC)
A-nurse-teaches-a-student-nurse-about-evidence-based-nursing-practice-guidelines.-Which-
statement,-if-made-by-the-student-nurse,-indicates-understanding-of-the-teaching?
1.-"Patient-care-is-based-on-research-findings-instead-of-the-expertise-of-the-nurse."
2.-"Patient-preferences-should-not-be-considered-if-guidelines-are-supported-by-evidence."
,3.-"Nursing-care-provided-is-based-on-the-best-evidence-for-quality-care-and-desired-
outcomes."
4.-"Practice-guidelines-are-used-so-that-professional-decisions-about-patient-care-are-
unnecessary."---correct-answer-3.-"Nursing-care-provided-is-based-on-the-best-evidence-for-
quality-care-and-desired-outcomes.
a-nurse-is-caring-for-an-older-adult-who-has-a-new-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes-and-reports-
to-have-difficulty-following-the-diet-plan-and-and-taking-his-medication-which-of-the-
following-actions-can-the-nurse-take-so-the-patient-is-more-compliant?
1.-as-the-dietitation-to-assist-with-meal-planning-
2.-contact-the-clients-support-system
3.-assess-for-age-related-cognitive-awareness
4.-encourage-to-use-a-daily-medication-dispenser-
5.provide-educational-materials-for-at-home-usage---correct-answer-1.-as-the-dietitation-to-
assist-with-meal-planning-
2.-contact-the-clients-support-system
4.-encourage-to-use-a-daily-medication-dispenser-
5.provide-educational-materials-for-at-home-usage
a-nurse-in-a-health-care-clinic-is-evaluating-the-level-of-wellness-for-clients-using-the-illness-
wellness-continuum.-The-nurse-should-identify-which-of-the-following-clients-as-at-the-center-
of-the-continuum.?
1.-college-student-w-influenza
2.-older-adult-with-new-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes
3.-New-mother-with-a-UTI
4.-Young-male-with-a-long-history-of-controlled-arthritis---correct-answer-4.-Young-male-with-
a-long-history-of-controlled-arthritis
, A-nurse-is-evaluating-clients-at-a-health-fair-for-modifiable-variables-affecting-health-and-
wellness.-Which-variables-can-the-nurse-identify-as-modifiable?
a.-smoking-on-occasion
2.-BMI-of-28
3.-Alopecia
4.-Trisomy-21
5.-History-of-reflux---correct-answer-a.-smoking-on-occasion
2.-BMI-of-28
5.-History-of-reflux
A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-was-just-told-she-has-breast-cancer.-The-nurse-evaluates-
the-clients-response.-Which-of-the-following-statements-reflects-a-lack-of-understanding-of-an-
illness-perspective?
a.-"-i-have-no-family-history-of-breast-cancer"
b.-"-I-need-a-second-opinion,-there-is-no-lump"
c.-"-I-am-glad-we-live-in-a-city-where-there-is-several-large-hospitals"
d.-"I-will-schedule-my-surgery-next-week-over-the-holidays"---correct-answer-b.-"-I-need-a-
second-opinion,-there-is-no-lump"
an-example-of-a-nursing-activity-that-best-reflects-the-the-ANA's-definition-of-nursing-is:
1.-treating-dysarythmias-that-occur-in-a-patient-in-the-coronary-care-unit
2.-diagnosing-a-patient-with-a-tube-feed-with-risk-of-aspiration-
3.-establishing-protocols-for-a-patient-in-the-emergency-department-
4.-providing-antianxiety-drugs-for-a-patient-who-has-disturbed-sleep-disorder---correct-answer-
2.-diagnosing-a-patient-with-a-tube-feed-with-risk-of-aspiration
A-nurse-working-on-the-med-surg-unit-in-an-urban-hospital-would-like-to-become-certified-in-
med-surg-nursing.-The-nurse-knows-this-process-might-require:
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A-patient-has-a-nursing-diagnosis-of-ineffective-airway-clearance-related-to-retained-
secretions,-excessive-mucus,-and-ineffective-cough-as-evidenced-by-adventitious-breath-
sounds.-What-should-the-nurse-include-in-the-NCP-as-an-appropriate-NOC-outcome-and-NIC-
intervention-for-this-nursing-diagnosis?
1.-Aspiration-Prevention-(NOC)-and-Aspiration-Procedures-(NIC)
2.-Respiratory-Status:-Gas-Exchange-(NOC)-and-Oxygen-Therapy-(NIC)
3.-Respiratory-Status:-Ventilation-(NOC)-and-Respiratory-Monitoring-(NIC)
4.-Respiratory-Status:-Airway-Patency-(NOC)-and-Airway-Management-(NIC)---correct-answer-
4.-Respiratory-Status:-Airway-Patency-(NOC)-and-Airway-Management-(NIC)
A-nurse-teaches-a-student-nurse-about-evidence-based-nursing-practice-guidelines.-Which-
statement,-if-made-by-the-student-nurse,-indicates-understanding-of-the-teaching?
1.-"Patient-care-is-based-on-research-findings-instead-of-the-expertise-of-the-nurse."
2.-"Patient-preferences-should-not-be-considered-if-guidelines-are-supported-by-evidence."
,3.-"Nursing-care-provided-is-based-on-the-best-evidence-for-quality-care-and-desired-
outcomes."
4.-"Practice-guidelines-are-used-so-that-professional-decisions-about-patient-care-are-
unnecessary."---correct-answer-3.-"Nursing-care-provided-is-based-on-the-best-evidence-for-
quality-care-and-desired-outcomes.
a-nurse-is-caring-for-an-older-adult-who-has-a-new-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes-and-reports-
to-have-difficulty-following-the-diet-plan-and-and-taking-his-medication-which-of-the-
following-actions-can-the-nurse-take-so-the-patient-is-more-compliant?
1.-as-the-dietitation-to-assist-with-meal-planning-
2.-contact-the-clients-support-system
3.-assess-for-age-related-cognitive-awareness
4.-encourage-to-use-a-daily-medication-dispenser-
5.provide-educational-materials-for-at-home-usage---correct-answer-1.-as-the-dietitation-to-
assist-with-meal-planning-
2.-contact-the-clients-support-system
4.-encourage-to-use-a-daily-medication-dispenser-
5.provide-educational-materials-for-at-home-usage
a-nurse-in-a-health-care-clinic-is-evaluating-the-level-of-wellness-for-clients-using-the-illness-
wellness-continuum.-The-nurse-should-identify-which-of-the-following-clients-as-at-the-center-
of-the-continuum.?
1.-college-student-w-influenza
2.-older-adult-with-new-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes
3.-New-mother-with-a-UTI
4.-Young-male-with-a-long-history-of-controlled-arthritis---correct-answer-4.-Young-male-with-
a-long-history-of-controlled-arthritis
, A-nurse-is-evaluating-clients-at-a-health-fair-for-modifiable-variables-affecting-health-and-
wellness.-Which-variables-can-the-nurse-identify-as-modifiable?
a.-smoking-on-occasion
2.-BMI-of-28
3.-Alopecia
4.-Trisomy-21
5.-History-of-reflux---correct-answer-a.-smoking-on-occasion
2.-BMI-of-28
5.-History-of-reflux
A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-was-just-told-she-has-breast-cancer.-The-nurse-evaluates-
the-clients-response.-Which-of-the-following-statements-reflects-a-lack-of-understanding-of-an-
illness-perspective?
a.-"-i-have-no-family-history-of-breast-cancer"
b.-"-I-need-a-second-opinion,-there-is-no-lump"
c.-"-I-am-glad-we-live-in-a-city-where-there-is-several-large-hospitals"
d.-"I-will-schedule-my-surgery-next-week-over-the-holidays"---correct-answer-b.-"-I-need-a-
second-opinion,-there-is-no-lump"
an-example-of-a-nursing-activity-that-best-reflects-the-the-ANA's-definition-of-nursing-is:
1.-treating-dysarythmias-that-occur-in-a-patient-in-the-coronary-care-unit
2.-diagnosing-a-patient-with-a-tube-feed-with-risk-of-aspiration-
3.-establishing-protocols-for-a-patient-in-the-emergency-department-
4.-providing-antianxiety-drugs-for-a-patient-who-has-disturbed-sleep-disorder---correct-answer-
2.-diagnosing-a-patient-with-a-tube-feed-with-risk-of-aspiration
A-nurse-working-on-the-med-surg-unit-in-an-urban-hospital-would-like-to-become-certified-in-
med-surg-nursing.-The-nurse-knows-this-process-might-require:
