NURSING 250 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+); VERIFIED ANSWERS
A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary
lifestyle. The nurse informs the client of risk factors for the
diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior.
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I need to start slow on an exercise program approved by my
doctor."
B. "Over 80% of type 2 diabetes could be prevented if the risk
factors were eliminated."
C. "There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases
cannot be prevented"
D. "The major causes of chronic diseases are known." -
correct answer- C.
A 90-year-old woman has a staphylococcus infection in her
decubitus ulcer. Staphylococcus is the: - correct answer-
Agent
,A client experiencing symptoms of cold is referred to the
specialist for diagnosis and consultation. Consultation and
diagnostic tests are included in which level of the health care
system? - correct answer- Secondary care
A client has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of
diabetic ketoacidosis, a problem that was accompanied by a
random blood glucose reading of 575 mg/dL, vomiting, and
shortness of breath. This client has experienced which
phenomena? - correct answer- Exacerbation
A client has had a total knee replacement and is receiving care
that includes learning to walk with a walker. What level of
prevention is most applicable to this client? - correct
answer- Tertiary prevention
A client reports to the primary health care facility for routine
physical examination after cardiac rehabilitation following
myocardial infarction. Keeping in mind that the client is a Latino,
how should the nurse conduct the interview? - correct
answer- The nurse should avoid using medical
terminology.
A client stated, "I understand when the nurse explains the
possible complications of my illness. I am appreciative of what
, insulin does to my body and I can now give myself insulin."
Which domains of learning does the nurse identifies for this
client? - correct answer- Cognitive, effective, and
psychpmotor skills.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that she had
a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse what does "chronic
condition" mean. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Chronic conditions usually come on slowly and may have
periods of remission and exacerbation."
B."Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go."
C. "Chronic conditions are medical conditions that have
disabilities that require hospitalization."
D. "Chronic conditions require short-term management in
extended care facilities." - correct answer- A.
A client with Crohn's disease in remission is admitted to the
nursing unit for follow-up care. The remission state is
characterized by: - correct answer- disappearance of
signs and symptoms associated with the disease.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+); VERIFIED ANSWERS
A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary
lifestyle. The nurse informs the client of risk factors for the
diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior.
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I need to start slow on an exercise program approved by my
doctor."
B. "Over 80% of type 2 diabetes could be prevented if the risk
factors were eliminated."
C. "There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases
cannot be prevented"
D. "The major causes of chronic diseases are known." -
correct answer- C.
A 90-year-old woman has a staphylococcus infection in her
decubitus ulcer. Staphylococcus is the: - correct answer-
Agent
,A client experiencing symptoms of cold is referred to the
specialist for diagnosis and consultation. Consultation and
diagnostic tests are included in which level of the health care
system? - correct answer- Secondary care
A client has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of
diabetic ketoacidosis, a problem that was accompanied by a
random blood glucose reading of 575 mg/dL, vomiting, and
shortness of breath. This client has experienced which
phenomena? - correct answer- Exacerbation
A client has had a total knee replacement and is receiving care
that includes learning to walk with a walker. What level of
prevention is most applicable to this client? - correct
answer- Tertiary prevention
A client reports to the primary health care facility for routine
physical examination after cardiac rehabilitation following
myocardial infarction. Keeping in mind that the client is a Latino,
how should the nurse conduct the interview? - correct
answer- The nurse should avoid using medical
terminology.
A client stated, "I understand when the nurse explains the
possible complications of my illness. I am appreciative of what
, insulin does to my body and I can now give myself insulin."
Which domains of learning does the nurse identifies for this
client? - correct answer- Cognitive, effective, and
psychpmotor skills.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that she had
a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse what does "chronic
condition" mean. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Chronic conditions usually come on slowly and may have
periods of remission and exacerbation."
B."Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go."
C. "Chronic conditions are medical conditions that have
disabilities that require hospitalization."
D. "Chronic conditions require short-term management in
extended care facilities." - correct answer- A.
A client with Crohn's disease in remission is admitted to the
nursing unit for follow-up care. The remission state is
characterized by: - correct answer- disappearance of
signs and symptoms associated with the disease.
