Nu334 Exam 3 Practice Questions and Answers

Nu334 Exam 3 Practice Questions and Answers Q: The nurse suspects that her 32 yo client is an alcoholic and performs a CAGE assessment. Which of the following represent the most accurate questions in utilizing CAGE? Select all that apply. - Ans:-A: pick any Q:an alcoholic client has signs of chronic alcohol abuse. Which symptoms associated with chronic use of alcohol might the nurse recognize as associated with chronic alcohol use disorder; select all that apply - Ans:-A:Ascites, Abnormal liver fxn, erosive gastritis Q: The nurse checks critical lab values on a client admitted for chronic alcoholism. which lab results listed would the nurse expect to find? - Ans:-A: Abnormal ast/alt, albumin Q:A female client tells the evening nurse "you are so much smarter than other nurses. You're an ideal nurse. That other nurse is a shit" the nurse should interpret this behavior.... - Ans:-A: Splitting Q: A client dx'd with paranoid personality disorder becomes violent on a unit. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? - Ans:-A: use clear, cal respectful statements and a confident physical stance ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/8 Q:The nurse is caring for a male client who was admitted to the mental health unit recently for anorexia nervosa. The nurse enters the clients room and discovers that the client engaged in rigorous push-ups. Which nursing action is most appropriate? - Ans:-A:interrupt the client, reinforce that exercise is not allowed Q:a nurse is assigned to the substance unit. Upon assessment what might - Ans:-A: Dilated pupils Q:a college student often visits the SHC with frequent stomach pain. The nurse weighs the student and comments that the student is 5 pounds above what she weighed the prior month... - Ans:-A:Inquire if the student has a history of binge eating Q: The family describes the client as always having been a loner who spends time listening to radio shows about UFOs and believes that people can be kidnapped by aliens while sleeping.The client is suspicious and "worried" about going under anesthesia for sx the next day. - Ans:-A:schizotypal personality disorder Q: Immediately before sx, the nurse anesthetist administers IV fluids and anesthetic agent to a client w/ paranoid personality disorder. The client then shares with the nurse that he is suspicious of his dr. What is the most therapeutic response the nurse can give? - Ans:-A: I am your nurse for this surgery and i will stay with yo throughout the procedure. I want to help you feel safe. Q: The client with MI tells the ICU nurse, "You won't have to care for me pretty soon. I will not be a burden to you or others." - Ans:-A: screen for suicide ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/8 Q: When a home health nurse administers an outpatient client's injection of haldol, which level of care is the nurse providing? - Ans:-A: tertiary prevention Q: A client on the inpatient unit tells a student nurse My life has no purpose. I can't think about living another day but please don't tell anyone about the way I feel. I know you are obligated to protect my confidentiality. WHich is the most appropriate reply by the student nurse? - Ans:-A: The tx team is composed of many specialists who are Q: A client is brought to an emergency dpt after being violently rapes. Which nursing action is appropriate? - Ans:-A: Remain non judgemental and actively listen to the clients description of the event Q:a client is diagnosed with dependent personality disorder states do you think i should move from my parents house and get a job? What is the most appropriate? - Ans:-A: "Let's discuss and explore all of your options" Q: A client dx'd with an eating disorder has a nursing dx of low self-esteem. Which nursing intervention would address this client's problem? - Ans:-A: offer indepen