Test Bank For Textbook of Basic Nursing 11th Edition by
Caroline Bunker Rosdahl; Mary T. Kowalski
When instructing a patient to prepare for a guaiac stool specimen, it is most
important to tell the client to:
A. avoid smoking before the test.
B. bring a family member to drive you home from the
test.
C. do not take aspirin 3 days before the test.
D. drink plenty of fluids for 3 days before the test. - ANSWER: C. do not take aspirin 3
days before the test.
Which fo the following urine specific gravity measurements indicates the most dilute
urine?
A. 1.010
B. 1.019
C. 1.020
D. 1.025 - ANSWER: A. 1.010
When preparing a cleansing enema, how much solution should the nurse use for an
adult?
A. 100 to 300 ml
B. 400- 600 ml
C. 750- 1,000 ml
D. 1500 ml - ANSWER: C. 750- 1,000 ml
A patient begins to tell the Psychiatric Technician about the death of her
husband.Which would be the best therapuetic communication technique?
A. clarifying
B. Questioning
C. Interpreting
D. Silence - ANSWER: D. Silence
When applying a roller bandage (ace wrap) to an upper extremity, which technique
should the Psychiatric Technician use?
A. wrap from the fingers to the shoulder.
B. wrap from the hip to the toes.
C. wrap from the shoulder to the fingers.
,D. wrap from the toes to the hip. - ANSWER: A. wrap from the fingers to the
shoulder.
When using acetone to remove tape adhesive, which precaution should the
Psychiatric Technician take?
A. Avoid pulling the hair with the removal of tape.
B. Avoid slow movements, pull tape off quickly.
C. Never use acetone on an open wound.
D. Never use acetone on the client's skin. - ANSWER: C. Never use acetone on an
open wound.
A client has roller bandage on the right hand. What area should be assessed?
A. Fingers on the right hand.
B. Fingers on the left hand.
C. Area above the shoulder.
D. Fingers on both hands. - ANSWER: D. Fingers on both hands.
The healthcare worker knows that the most objective positive response from a
Harris flush is when:
A. The client is able to hold the liquid for at least 10
minutes.
B. Abdominal pain is lessened.
C. There is a large return of formed, brown stool
D. Bubbles return in the fluid when the cannister is
lowered. - ANSWER: B. Abdominal pain is lessened.
A client was admitted to a psychiatric unit for depression and prescribed psychiatric
medications, she is also prescribed Precose (acarbose). The psychiatric technician
who is assigned to the medication room will carefully monitor this client's:
A. Blood pressure.
B. Pain level
C. Oxygen saturation.
D. Blood glucose. - ANSWER: D. Blood glucose.
The psychiatric technician is attending an updated class on medication
administration at her work site. She learns that there are now six rights regarding
accurate administration of medication. The sixth one would be:
A. Right documentation.
B. Right patient.
C. Right medication.
D. Right dose. - ANSWER: A. Right documentation.
, During the admission process the client informs the psychiatric technician that he
takes nitroglycerin for angina. The psychiatric technician is aware to monitor the
client for what common adverse effects of this medication?
A. Hypotension and bradycardia
B. Postural hypotension and headache
C. Hypertension and confusion
D. Postural hypotension and shortness of breath - ANSWER: A. Hypotension and
bradycardia
A client recovering from alcoholism reports that his physician said he was deficient in
thiamine. The client asks the psychiatric technician what foods are rich in
thiamine.The psychiatric technician responds by stating:
A. Meats, fish, poultry, dried peas and beans, fruits,
green leafy vegetables and nuts.
B. Whole-grain and enriched breads and cereals, liver,
beef, peas and beans and nuts.
C. Vegetable oils, margarine, salad dressings, nuts,
seeds, and wheat germ.
D. Citrus fruits and juices, peppers, broccoli, greens,
strawberries and tomatoes. - ANSWER: B. Whole-grain and enriched breads and
cereals, liver, beef, peas and beans and nuts.
When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed with
Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for:
A. Hypotension and bradycardia.
B. Hypertension and bradycardia.
C. Hypotension and tachycardia.
D. Hypertension and tachycardia. - ANSWER: A. Hypotension and bradycardia.
The least accurate body site for taking a temperature would be:
A. Oral.
B. Rectal.
C. Axillary.
D. Tympanic. - ANSWER: C. Axillary
The psychiatric technician is assigned to the medication room. She notices that a
new client will be receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL). She knows that with
this client she will be assessing for:
A. Hypertension and edema.
B. Acute renal failure and intracranial pressure
C. Muscle spasms and cardiac arrhythmias.
D. Angina and intraocular pressure. - ANSWER: A. Hypertension and edema.
Caroline Bunker Rosdahl; Mary T. Kowalski
When instructing a patient to prepare for a guaiac stool specimen, it is most
important to tell the client to:
A. avoid smoking before the test.
B. bring a family member to drive you home from the
test.
C. do not take aspirin 3 days before the test.
D. drink plenty of fluids for 3 days before the test. - ANSWER: C. do not take aspirin 3
days before the test.
Which fo the following urine specific gravity measurements indicates the most dilute
urine?
A. 1.010
B. 1.019
C. 1.020
D. 1.025 - ANSWER: A. 1.010
When preparing a cleansing enema, how much solution should the nurse use for an
adult?
A. 100 to 300 ml
B. 400- 600 ml
C. 750- 1,000 ml
D. 1500 ml - ANSWER: C. 750- 1,000 ml
A patient begins to tell the Psychiatric Technician about the death of her
husband.Which would be the best therapuetic communication technique?
A. clarifying
B. Questioning
C. Interpreting
D. Silence - ANSWER: D. Silence
When applying a roller bandage (ace wrap) to an upper extremity, which technique
should the Psychiatric Technician use?
A. wrap from the fingers to the shoulder.
B. wrap from the hip to the toes.
C. wrap from the shoulder to the fingers.
,D. wrap from the toes to the hip. - ANSWER: A. wrap from the fingers to the
shoulder.
When using acetone to remove tape adhesive, which precaution should the
Psychiatric Technician take?
A. Avoid pulling the hair with the removal of tape.
B. Avoid slow movements, pull tape off quickly.
C. Never use acetone on an open wound.
D. Never use acetone on the client's skin. - ANSWER: C. Never use acetone on an
open wound.
A client has roller bandage on the right hand. What area should be assessed?
A. Fingers on the right hand.
B. Fingers on the left hand.
C. Area above the shoulder.
D. Fingers on both hands. - ANSWER: D. Fingers on both hands.
The healthcare worker knows that the most objective positive response from a
Harris flush is when:
A. The client is able to hold the liquid for at least 10
minutes.
B. Abdominal pain is lessened.
C. There is a large return of formed, brown stool
D. Bubbles return in the fluid when the cannister is
lowered. - ANSWER: B. Abdominal pain is lessened.
A client was admitted to a psychiatric unit for depression and prescribed psychiatric
medications, she is also prescribed Precose (acarbose). The psychiatric technician
who is assigned to the medication room will carefully monitor this client's:
A. Blood pressure.
B. Pain level
C. Oxygen saturation.
D. Blood glucose. - ANSWER: D. Blood glucose.
The psychiatric technician is attending an updated class on medication
administration at her work site. She learns that there are now six rights regarding
accurate administration of medication. The sixth one would be:
A. Right documentation.
B. Right patient.
C. Right medication.
D. Right dose. - ANSWER: A. Right documentation.
, During the admission process the client informs the psychiatric technician that he
takes nitroglycerin for angina. The psychiatric technician is aware to monitor the
client for what common adverse effects of this medication?
A. Hypotension and bradycardia
B. Postural hypotension and headache
C. Hypertension and confusion
D. Postural hypotension and shortness of breath - ANSWER: A. Hypotension and
bradycardia
A client recovering from alcoholism reports that his physician said he was deficient in
thiamine. The client asks the psychiatric technician what foods are rich in
thiamine.The psychiatric technician responds by stating:
A. Meats, fish, poultry, dried peas and beans, fruits,
green leafy vegetables and nuts.
B. Whole-grain and enriched breads and cereals, liver,
beef, peas and beans and nuts.
C. Vegetable oils, margarine, salad dressings, nuts,
seeds, and wheat germ.
D. Citrus fruits and juices, peppers, broccoli, greens,
strawberries and tomatoes. - ANSWER: B. Whole-grain and enriched breads and
cereals, liver, beef, peas and beans and nuts.
When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed with
Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for:
A. Hypotension and bradycardia.
B. Hypertension and bradycardia.
C. Hypotension and tachycardia.
D. Hypertension and tachycardia. - ANSWER: A. Hypotension and bradycardia.
The least accurate body site for taking a temperature would be:
A. Oral.
B. Rectal.
C. Axillary.
D. Tympanic. - ANSWER: C. Axillary
The psychiatric technician is assigned to the medication room. She notices that a
new client will be receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL). She knows that with
this client she will be assessing for:
A. Hypertension and edema.
B. Acute renal failure and intracranial pressure
C. Muscle spasms and cardiac arrhythmias.
D. Angina and intraocular pressure. - ANSWER: A. Hypertension and edema.
