NUR 170 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The client asks the nurse for a copy of their medical record. The nurse knows that
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this right is part of which regulation.
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A. The patient self-determination act.
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B. HIPAA|
C. The uniform anatomical gift act.
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D. The Americans with disabilities act.
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B. HIPPA|
Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working w/ a client
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who has difficulty speaking d/t weakness?
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A. Encourage the client to speak quickly
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B. Ask yes and no questions when able
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C. Have the client use a communication board
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D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
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E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
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F. Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice.
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B. Ask yes and no questions when able
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D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
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C. Have the client use a communication board
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E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
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A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself". Which response is
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therapeutic?
A. Fine, I won't touch you.
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B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
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C. I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you.
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D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon.
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,B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
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A nurse performing a home assessment on an older client having weakness would
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be concerned about which unsafe finding?
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A. Nonskid surfaces on slippers
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B. Nonskid backing on small rugs
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C. Electrical cords taped to the floor
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D. Bath mats on the shower stall floor
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E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
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F. Full bathroom on the second floor
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E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
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F. Full bathroom on the second floor
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The nurse understands that which are judgemental statements.
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A. I don't think you need to do that.
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B. Tell me about making that decision.
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C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
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D. When did you first notice you felt that way?
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E. I would like to be sure I understood what you said.
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F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
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A. I don't think you need to do that.
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C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
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F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
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The nurse is teaching a pt. about home safety. Which recommendations would
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they include? |
A. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting.
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B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
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C. Place handrails in bathtubs and showers.
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D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness.
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E. Place scatter rugs on hardwood floors and at the bottom of a staircase.
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F. Use extension cords for additional lamps to provide adequate lighting.
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, C. Place handrails in bathtub and showers.
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B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
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D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness
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When discussing a health care plan with an Amish client, the nurse should
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perform which actions? | |
A. Speak only to the client.
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B. Avoid using medical terms.
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C. Maintain adequate personal space.
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D. Use complex scientific terminology.
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E. Stand close to the client and speak softly.
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F. Establish a helping relationship
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C. Maintain adequate personal space.
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B. Avoid using medical terms
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F. Establish a helping relationship.
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The nurse understands that personal health information can be disclosed in
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which situations?|
A. Compliance with legal proceedings.
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B. For research purposes in limited circumstances.
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C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency.
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D. To nonessential medical personnel involved in client care.
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E. To appropriate military if a client is a member of the armed forces.
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F. During lunch break with colleagues who work in another unit.
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A. Compliance with legal proceedings
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B. For research purposes in limited circumstances
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C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency
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E. To appropriate military, if a client is a member of the armed forces
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The hospice nurse has established a helping relationship with the client + family.
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Which actions are most appropriate?
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A. Encouraging family discussions of feelings.
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B. Accepting the family's expressions of anger.
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C. Restricting client visit to scheduled hospital visiting hours.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
The client asks the nurse for a copy of their medical record. The nurse knows that
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
this right is part of which regulation.
| | | | | | |
A. The patient self-determination act.
| | | |
B. HIPAA|
C. The uniform anatomical gift act.
| | | | |
D. The Americans with disabilities act.
| | | | |
B. HIPPA|
Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working w/ a client
| | | | | | | | | | | |
who has difficulty speaking d/t weakness?
| | | | |
A. Encourage the client to speak quickly
| | | | | |
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
| | | | | | |
C. Have the client use a communication board
| | | | | | |
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
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E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
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F. Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice.
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B. Ask yes and no questions when able
| | | | | | |
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
| | | | | | | | |
C. Have the client use a communication board
| | | | | | |
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
| | | | | | | | |
A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself". Which response is
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
therapeutic?
A. Fine, I won't touch you.
| | | | |
B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
| | | | | | | | | |
C. I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you.
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D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon.
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,B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
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A nurse performing a home assessment on an older client having weakness would
| | | | | | | | | | | |
be concerned about which unsafe finding?
| | | | | |
A. Nonskid surfaces on slippers
| | | |
B. Nonskid backing on small rugs
| | | | |
C. Electrical cords taped to the floor
| | | | | |
D. Bath mats on the shower stall floor
| | | | | | |
E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
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F. Full bathroom on the second floor
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E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
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F. Full bathroom on the second floor
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The nurse understands that which are judgemental statements.
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A. I don't think you need to do that.
| | | | | | | |
B. Tell me about making that decision.
| | | | | |
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
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D. When did you first notice you felt that way?
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E. I would like to be sure I understood what you said.
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F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
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A. I don't think you need to do that.
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C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
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F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
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The nurse is teaching a pt. about home safety. Which recommendations would
| | | | | | | | | | | |
they include? |
A. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting.
| | |
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
| | | |
C. Place handrails in bathtubs and showers.
| | | | | |
D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness.
| | | | | | |
E. Place scatter rugs on hardwood floors and at the bottom of a staircase.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
F. Use extension cords for additional lamps to provide adequate lighting.
| | | | | | | | | |
, C. Place handrails in bathtub and showers.
| | | | | |
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
| | | |
D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness
| | | | | | |
When discussing a health care plan with an Amish client, the nurse should
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
perform which actions? | |
A. Speak only to the client.
| | | | |
B. Avoid using medical terms.
| | | |
C. Maintain adequate personal space.
| | | |
D. Use complex scientific terminology.
| | | |
E. Stand close to the client and speak softly.
| | | | | | | |
F. Establish a helping relationship
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C. Maintain adequate personal space.
| | | |
B. Avoid using medical terms
| | | |
F. Establish a helping relationship.
| | | |
The nurse understands that personal health information can be disclosed in
| | | | | | | | | | |
which situations?|
A. Compliance with legal proceedings.
| | | |
B. For research purposes in limited circumstances.
| | | | | |
C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency.
| | | | | | | | | |
D. To nonessential medical personnel involved in client care.
| | | | | | | |
E. To appropriate military if a client is a member of the armed forces.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
F. During lunch break with colleagues who work in another unit.
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A. Compliance with legal proceedings
| | | |
B. For research purposes in limited circumstances
| | | | | |
C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency
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E. To appropriate military, if a client is a member of the armed forces
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The hospice nurse has established a helping relationship with the client + family.
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Which actions are most appropriate?
| | | |
A. Encouraging family discussions of feelings.
| | | | |
B. Accepting the family's expressions of anger.
| | | | | |
C. Restricting client visit to scheduled hospital visiting hours.
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