Nursing Concepts Beginning Test 2023 Questions and
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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?
Celecoxib 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?
Ability 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?
Acupuncture 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?
Determine 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?
"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?
Initial 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?
Potassium 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?
Protect 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?
Dermatologist evaluation every 3 years to detect skin cancer
A nurse in a provider's office is orienting a newly licensed nurse on how to
position a client for a vaginal examination. The nurse should include in the
teaching to place the client in which of the following positions?
Lithotomy
Answers with complete solution
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?
Celecoxib 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?
Ability 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?
Acupuncture 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?
Determine 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?
"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?
Initial 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?
Potassium 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?
Protect 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?
Dermatologist evaluation every 3 years to detect skin cancer
A nurse in a provider's office is orienting a newly licensed nurse on how to
position a client for a vaginal examination. The nurse should include in the
teaching to place the client in which of the following positions?
Lithotomy
