hurst q 1 questions and anwers graded
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The public health nurse is planning to participate in local forums regarding
the placement of a factory that is known to produce pollution through
discharge of chemical by-products into the air. What actions demonstrate
ethical nursing practice in the public health arena? - 1. Speaking up for the
underrepresented, such as the poor and uneducated persons
3. Requesting that forums be held throughout the community at various
times of the day or evening.
4. Asking for information regarding the health status of people in other
factory locations. 5. Requesting information from individuals in areas where
the factories are currently located.
Which assignment would be most appropriate for the charge nurse to assign
to the LPN/VN in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Unit (LDRP)?
- 1.
Primipara needing assistance with breastfeeding.
3. Primipara who is two days post op cesarean section.
A nurse is calling the primary healthcare provider about a client who is
experiencing dyspnea and chest pain two days post total knee replacement.
Which statements by the nurse are appropriate according to the
communication tool SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and
Recommendation)? - 2. "Jane Doe is having
increasing dyspnea and is reporting chest pain."
3. "Jane Doe had a total knee replacement two days ago. Pulse is 120,
BP 128/54, Resp 32. She is restless."
4. "From my assessment, I think she may be having a cardiac event or a
pulmonary embolism."
5. "I recommend that you see the client immediately and that we start
oxygen stat. Do you agree?"
Which tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an
LPN/VN? -
1. Changing a colostomy bag.
2. Administer antibiotic via intravenous piggyback
(IVPB). 5. Check for urinary retention.
6. Remove wound sutures.
A 13 year old, found unresponsive in the park, is brought into the
emergency department. The nurse sees a medical alert bracelet stating
"Diabetic", and notes a fruity smell to the breath. There are no family
members available to obtain consent for
,treatment and an attempt to call them has been unsuccessful. What
action should the nurse take? - 2. Begin treatment by inserting two
large bore IVs of Normal Saline.
The nurse is working at the triage station. Which client should the nurse
triage first? - 2. A client with a cast on the right leg who states, "My right leg
is killing me and nothing I do makes it stop hurting. "
A quality assurance (QA) manager plans to evaluate performance
improvement regarding the implementation of fall precautions for at risk
clients. What steps should the QA manager include in this evaluation? -
1. Chart review for fall
precaution documentation.
2. Direct observation of unit
staff. 4. Identify at risk
clients on unit.
5. Make unannounced visits to the unit for evaluating staff performance.
The nurse is performing the admission assessment on a client who is
having a breast augmentation. Which client information would be most
important for the nurse to report to the surgeon before surgery? - 3.
Client's last menstrual period was 8 weeks ago.
The charge nurse has received report from the emergency department
about a client diagnosed with Cushing's disease being admitted to the unit.
Which client in a semi- private room would be appropriate for the charge
nurse to have this client share? -
3. Client who has a fractured hip.
Which pediatric client should the nurse see first? - 3. Three year old with
wheezes in right lower lobe.
What is priority for the nurse to determine about a client who is scheduled
for a tubal ligation in the outpatient surgical center? - 3. Client's plan
for transportation and care at home.
A case manager is assessing an unresponsive client diagnosed with terminal
hepatic encephalopathy to determine equipment needs upon discharge to
home for hospice care. Which equipment should the case manager obtain
for this client? - 1.
Alternating pressure mattress
2. Hospital bed
4. Suction equipment
5. Oxygen
Which client must the nurse assign to a private room? - 4. Postpartum
client 32 hours after delivery with a temperature of 101º F (38.05 ° C)
Which client requires immediate intervention by the nurse? - 3. Client
, with a fractured femur reporting sharp chest pain of 4/10.
A+ 100%
The public health nurse is planning to participate in local forums regarding
the placement of a factory that is known to produce pollution through
discharge of chemical by-products into the air. What actions demonstrate
ethical nursing practice in the public health arena? - 1. Speaking up for the
underrepresented, such as the poor and uneducated persons
3. Requesting that forums be held throughout the community at various
times of the day or evening.
4. Asking for information regarding the health status of people in other
factory locations. 5. Requesting information from individuals in areas where
the factories are currently located.
Which assignment would be most appropriate for the charge nurse to assign
to the LPN/VN in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Unit (LDRP)?
- 1.
Primipara needing assistance with breastfeeding.
3. Primipara who is two days post op cesarean section.
A nurse is calling the primary healthcare provider about a client who is
experiencing dyspnea and chest pain two days post total knee replacement.
Which statements by the nurse are appropriate according to the
communication tool SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and
Recommendation)? - 2. "Jane Doe is having
increasing dyspnea and is reporting chest pain."
3. "Jane Doe had a total knee replacement two days ago. Pulse is 120,
BP 128/54, Resp 32. She is restless."
4. "From my assessment, I think she may be having a cardiac event or a
pulmonary embolism."
5. "I recommend that you see the client immediately and that we start
oxygen stat. Do you agree?"
Which tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an
LPN/VN? -
1. Changing a colostomy bag.
2. Administer antibiotic via intravenous piggyback
(IVPB). 5. Check for urinary retention.
6. Remove wound sutures.
A 13 year old, found unresponsive in the park, is brought into the
emergency department. The nurse sees a medical alert bracelet stating
"Diabetic", and notes a fruity smell to the breath. There are no family
members available to obtain consent for
,treatment and an attempt to call them has been unsuccessful. What
action should the nurse take? - 2. Begin treatment by inserting two
large bore IVs of Normal Saline.
The nurse is working at the triage station. Which client should the nurse
triage first? - 2. A client with a cast on the right leg who states, "My right leg
is killing me and nothing I do makes it stop hurting. "
A quality assurance (QA) manager plans to evaluate performance
improvement regarding the implementation of fall precautions for at risk
clients. What steps should the QA manager include in this evaluation? -
1. Chart review for fall
precaution documentation.
2. Direct observation of unit
staff. 4. Identify at risk
clients on unit.
5. Make unannounced visits to the unit for evaluating staff performance.
The nurse is performing the admission assessment on a client who is
having a breast augmentation. Which client information would be most
important for the nurse to report to the surgeon before surgery? - 3.
Client's last menstrual period was 8 weeks ago.
The charge nurse has received report from the emergency department
about a client diagnosed with Cushing's disease being admitted to the unit.
Which client in a semi- private room would be appropriate for the charge
nurse to have this client share? -
3. Client who has a fractured hip.
Which pediatric client should the nurse see first? - 3. Three year old with
wheezes in right lower lobe.
What is priority for the nurse to determine about a client who is scheduled
for a tubal ligation in the outpatient surgical center? - 3. Client's plan
for transportation and care at home.
A case manager is assessing an unresponsive client diagnosed with terminal
hepatic encephalopathy to determine equipment needs upon discharge to
home for hospice care. Which equipment should the case manager obtain
for this client? - 1.
Alternating pressure mattress
2. Hospital bed
4. Suction equipment
5. Oxygen
Which client must the nurse assign to a private room? - 4. Postpartum
client 32 hours after delivery with a temperature of 101º F (38.05 ° C)
Which client requires immediate intervention by the nurse? - 3. Client
, with a fractured femur reporting sharp chest pain of 4/10.
