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A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires oral
suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use for this
task?
Yankauer catheter
A nurse in a long-term care facility is serving on the ethics committee, which is
addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the following strategies will facilitate
resolving the dilemma? (Select all that apply)
Determine the facts related to the dilemma
Identify possible solutions
Consider the client's wishes
A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor- vehicle crash 2 weeks
ago. The client states, "I really thought I'd be back to my usual routines by now, but
I can't think of anything else except that my son is gone." Which of the following
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responses should the nurse make?
"Grieving for your son is hard work. It will take as much time as you need to come to
terms with your loss."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer prevention. The nurse should
include that frequent consumption of which of the following foods increases the risk for
developing cancer?
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Lamb
A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the break room during
meal time. The nurse also notes that the AP is drowsy while performing routine tasks.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Report the observations about the AP to the unit's nurse manager
A nurse on a pediatric unit is collecting data from four newly admitted clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for urinary retention?
A school-age child who has allergic rhinitis and is taking diphenhydramine
A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
Check for a gag reflex
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a latex allergy. The nurse
should identify that which of the following supplies has the potential to contain latex?
Indwelling urinary catheter
A nurse is performing postmortem care for a client prior to the arrival of the client's
family for viewing of the body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Gently close the client's eyelids
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has dumping syndrome about measures
to reduce manifestations. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Avoid foods with a high sugar content
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a situational crisis
following the loss of a job. The client states, "I don't think I can go through this again."
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Determine if the client is experiencing psychotic thinking
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a transurethral resection
of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Irrigate the bladder using sterile technique
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for dehydration. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a positive response to therapy?
Moist mucous membranes
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is experiencing alcohol
withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to
prescribe for the client?
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires oral
suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use for this
task?
Yankauer catheter
A nurse in a long-term care facility is serving on the ethics committee, which is
addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the following strategies will facilitate
resolving the dilemma? (Select all that apply)
Determine the facts related to the dilemma
Identify possible solutions
Consider the client's wishes
A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor- vehicle crash 2 weeks
ago. The client states, "I really thought I'd be back to my usual routines by now, but
I can't think of anything else except that my son is gone." Which of the following
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responses should the nurse make?
"Grieving for your son is hard work. It will take as much time as you need to come to
terms with your loss."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer prevention. The nurse should
include that frequent consumption of which of the following foods increases the risk for
developing cancer?
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Lamb
A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the break room during
meal time. The nurse also notes that the AP is drowsy while performing routine tasks.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Report the observations about the AP to the unit's nurse manager
A nurse on a pediatric unit is collecting data from four newly admitted clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for urinary retention?
A school-age child who has allergic rhinitis and is taking diphenhydramine
A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
Check for a gag reflex
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a latex allergy. The nurse
should identify that which of the following supplies has the potential to contain latex?
Indwelling urinary catheter
A nurse is performing postmortem care for a client prior to the arrival of the client's
family for viewing of the body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Gently close the client's eyelids
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has dumping syndrome about measures
to reduce manifestations. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Avoid foods with a high sugar content
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a situational crisis
following the loss of a job. The client states, "I don't think I can go through this again."
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Determine if the client is experiencing psychotic thinking
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a transurethral resection
of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Irrigate the bladder using sterile technique
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for dehydration. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a positive response to therapy?
Moist mucous membranes
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is experiencing alcohol
withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to
prescribe for the client?
