Nursing Concepts Beginning Test WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A.(2022)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has an allergy to sulfa, is taking valproic
acid (Depakote) for a seizure disorder, and has been newly diagnosed with
osteoarthritis. The client states, "I keep seeing commercials on TV for Celebrex and I
want to try it and see if it will help my pain." Upon review of scientific evidence, the
nurse should inform the client of which of the following? - answerCelecoxib is
contraindicated in clients with an allergy to sulfonamide.
A nurse is working with the information technology department of his facility to establish
a protocol regarding security mechanisms that will protect the electronic health records
of clients. Which of the following could result in a violation of client confidentiality? -
answerAbility of staff to access electronic health records of clients throughout the facility
A nurse is caring for a client who had osteoarthritis and is considering treatment with
acupuncture. Which of the following is acceptable for the nurse to include in discussion
with the client? - answerAcupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase
function.
A nurse discovers that a client who is diagnosed with dementia received the wrong
medication. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action? -
answerDetermine the client's condition
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about transdermal nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) to a client
who has stable angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
teaching has been effective? - answer"The patch should be effective within an hour of
being applied."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about HIV with a group of high school students. Which of
the following information is appropriate for the nurse to include? - answerInitial HIV
symptoms are often similar to the flu.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the medical unit with vomiting
and possible dehydration. Which of the following findings requires immediate
intervention? - answerPotassium 2.5 mEq/L (hypokalemia)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted 3 days ago with fractured
ribs bilaterally and is suspected of being abused by his caregivers. Which of the
following should be the nurse's priority goal? - answerProtect the client from further
abuse.
A nurse in a local clinic is caring for a female client who is 35 years old. Which of the
following screenings should the nurse recommend to the client? - answerDermatologist
evaluation every 3 years to detect skin cancer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A.(2022)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has an allergy to sulfa, is taking valproic
acid (Depakote) for a seizure disorder, and has been newly diagnosed with
osteoarthritis. The client states, "I keep seeing commercials on TV for Celebrex and I
want to try it and see if it will help my pain." Upon review of scientific evidence, the
nurse should inform the client of which of the following? - answerCelecoxib is
contraindicated in clients with an allergy to sulfonamide.
A nurse is working with the information technology department of his facility to establish
a protocol regarding security mechanisms that will protect the electronic health records
of clients. Which of the following could result in a violation of client confidentiality? -
answerAbility of staff to access electronic health records of clients throughout the facility
A nurse is caring for a client who had osteoarthritis and is considering treatment with
acupuncture. Which of the following is acceptable for the nurse to include in discussion
with the client? - answerAcupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase
function.
A nurse discovers that a client who is diagnosed with dementia received the wrong
medication. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action? -
answerDetermine the client's condition
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about transdermal nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) to a client
who has stable angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
teaching has been effective? - answer"The patch should be effective within an hour of
being applied."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about HIV with a group of high school students. Which of
the following information is appropriate for the nurse to include? - answerInitial HIV
symptoms are often similar to the flu.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the medical unit with vomiting
and possible dehydration. Which of the following findings requires immediate
intervention? - answerPotassium 2.5 mEq/L (hypokalemia)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted 3 days ago with fractured
ribs bilaterally and is suspected of being abused by his caregivers. Which of the
following should be the nurse's priority goal? - answerProtect the client from further
abuse.
A nurse in a local clinic is caring for a female client who is 35 years old. Which of the
following screenings should the nurse recommend to the client? - answerDermatologist
evaluation every 3 years to detect skin cancer
