Medical Surgical Nursing Questions And Correct Answers
Verified Latest 2024/2025 Grade A +
When describing patient education approaches, the
nurse educator would explain that informal teaching is
an approach that
a. follows formalized plans
b. has standardized content
c. often occurs one-to-one
d. addresses group needs - ANSWER>>C. Informal
teaching is individualized one on one teaching which
represents the majority of patient education done by
nurses that occurs when an intervention is explained or a
question is answered. Group needs are often the focus of
formal patient education courses or classes. Informal
teaching does not necessarily follow a specific formalized
plan. It may be planned with specific content, but it is
individualized responses to patient needs. Formal
teaching involves the use of a curriculum/course plan
with standardized content.
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, A patient expresses a strong interest in returning to their
work, family, and hobbies after having a stroke. Which
theory type would the nurse use to develop a plan of
care for the best results of this patient's motivation
style?
a. field
b. biological
c. cognitive
d. sociologic - ANSWER>>C. Cognitive theorists believe
that attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction
(ARCS) are the conditions that, when integrated,
motivate someone to learn. Field theorists place
significance on how achievement, power, the need for
affiliation, and avoidance motives influence individual
behavior. Sociologic theories are not involved in
motivation.
The nurse is assessing a group of clients. Which clients
are at greater risk for hypothermia or frostbite? (select
all that apply)
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a. an older woman with hypertension
, b. a young man with a body mass index of 42
c. a young many who has just consumed six martinis d.
an older man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day e. a
young woman who is anorexic
f. a young woman who is diabetic - ANSWER>>C, D, E, F
clients with poor nutrition, fatigue, and multiple chronic
illnesses are at greater risk for hypothermia. Clients who
smoke, consume alcohol, or have impaired peripheral
circulation have a higher incidence of frostbite.
Which statement made by a nurse represents the need
for further education regarding pain management in
older adult clients?
a. older adults tend to report pain less often than
younger adults
b. older clients usually have more experience with pain
than younger clients
c. older adults are at greatest risk for under treated pain
d. older clients have a different pain mechanism and do
not feel it as much - ANSWER>>D
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, There is no evidence to support the idea that older adult
clients perceive pain any differently than younger clients.
The other statements are accurate regarding older
clients and pain.
The nurse is working at a first aid booth for a spring
training game on a hot day. A spectator comes in,
reporting that he is not feeling well. Vital signs are temp
104.1 F, pulse 132 BPM, respirs 26 breaths/min, and
blood pressure 106/66 mm Hg. He trips over his feet as
the nurse leads him to a cot. What is the priory action of
the nurse?
a. admin tylenol 650 mg orally
b. encourage rest, and reassess in 15 minutes
c. sponge the victim with cool water and remove his shirt
d. encourage drinking of cool water or sports drink -
ANSWER>>C
The spectator shows signs of heat stroke, which is a
medical emergency. The spectator should be transported
to the ED ASAP. The nurs should take actions to lower his
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body temp in teh meantime by removing his shirt and
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Verified Latest 2024/2025 Grade A +
When describing patient education approaches, the
nurse educator would explain that informal teaching is
an approach that
a. follows formalized plans
b. has standardized content
c. often occurs one-to-one
d. addresses group needs - ANSWER>>C. Informal
teaching is individualized one on one teaching which
represents the majority of patient education done by
nurses that occurs when an intervention is explained or a
question is answered. Group needs are often the focus of
formal patient education courses or classes. Informal
teaching does not necessarily follow a specific formalized
plan. It may be planned with specific content, but it is
individualized responses to patient needs. Formal
teaching involves the use of a curriculum/course plan
with standardized content.
1
Page
, A patient expresses a strong interest in returning to their
work, family, and hobbies after having a stroke. Which
theory type would the nurse use to develop a plan of
care for the best results of this patient's motivation
style?
a. field
b. biological
c. cognitive
d. sociologic - ANSWER>>C. Cognitive theorists believe
that attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction
(ARCS) are the conditions that, when integrated,
motivate someone to learn. Field theorists place
significance on how achievement, power, the need for
affiliation, and avoidance motives influence individual
behavior. Sociologic theories are not involved in
motivation.
The nurse is assessing a group of clients. Which clients
are at greater risk for hypothermia or frostbite? (select
all that apply)
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Page
a. an older woman with hypertension
, b. a young man with a body mass index of 42
c. a young many who has just consumed six martinis d.
an older man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day e. a
young woman who is anorexic
f. a young woman who is diabetic - ANSWER>>C, D, E, F
clients with poor nutrition, fatigue, and multiple chronic
illnesses are at greater risk for hypothermia. Clients who
smoke, consume alcohol, or have impaired peripheral
circulation have a higher incidence of frostbite.
Which statement made by a nurse represents the need
for further education regarding pain management in
older adult clients?
a. older adults tend to report pain less often than
younger adults
b. older clients usually have more experience with pain
than younger clients
c. older adults are at greatest risk for under treated pain
d. older clients have a different pain mechanism and do
not feel it as much - ANSWER>>D
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Page
, There is no evidence to support the idea that older adult
clients perceive pain any differently than younger clients.
The other statements are accurate regarding older
clients and pain.
The nurse is working at a first aid booth for a spring
training game on a hot day. A spectator comes in,
reporting that he is not feeling well. Vital signs are temp
104.1 F, pulse 132 BPM, respirs 26 breaths/min, and
blood pressure 106/66 mm Hg. He trips over his feet as
the nurse leads him to a cot. What is the priory action of
the nurse?
a. admin tylenol 650 mg orally
b. encourage rest, and reassess in 15 minutes
c. sponge the victim with cool water and remove his shirt
d. encourage drinking of cool water or sports drink -
ANSWER>>C
The spectator shows signs of heat stroke, which is a
medical emergency. The spectator should be transported
to the ED ASAP. The nurs should take actions to lower his
4
body temp in teh meantime by removing his shirt and
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