FUNCTIONAL ABILITY RNSG 1430 EXAM 1 LATEST 2024
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Which of the following is not a secondary problem of functional ability?
A. Disease
B. Age
C. Down's syndrome
D. Trauma - ANSWER: C. Down's syndrome
Which of the following is not a domain of functional ability?
A. Psychological domain
B. Social domain
C. Cognitive domain
D. Spatial domain - ANSWER: D. Spatial domain
All of the following are antecedents to functional ability except which:
A. Developmental milestones
B. Acquisition of learning skills
C. Learning
D. Capacity to perform - ANSWER: D. Capacity to perform
The two basic categories of functional ability are basic activities of daily living and
instrumental activities of daily living.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER: A. True
An 18-year-old is highly dependent on her parents and fears leaving home to attend
college. Shortly before the fall semester starts, she complains that her legs are
paralyzed and is rushed to the emergency department. When physical examination
rules out a physical cause for her paralysis, the physician admits the woman to the
psychiatric unit, where she is diagnosed with functional neurologic symptom
disorder. She asks the nurse, "Why has this happened to me?" What is the nurse's
best response? - ANSWER: "Your problem is real but, there is no physical basis for it.
We'll work on what is going on in your life to find out why it's happened."
A nurse is planning care for an elderly client with cognitive impairment who is still
living at home. Which action should the nurse identify as a priority for safety in
planning care for this client? - ANSWER: ensuring the removal of objects in the
client's path that may cause him to trip
, The client has various sensory impairments associated with type 1 diabetes. The
nurse determines that the client needs further instruction when the client says: -
ANSWER: "I will avoid kitchen activities."
When caring for a client with the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing related to
neuromuscular impairment, the nurse should: - ANSWER: elevate the head of the
bed 90 degrees during meals.
A 5-month-old infant being assessed was born at 32 weeks. The nurse doing the
well-child check-up should compare the baby to what norms? - ANSWER: The
development of a 3-month-old
During an assessment of a patient's functional health pattern, which question by the
nurse directly addresses the patient's thyroid function? - ANSWER: "Do you
experience fatigue even if you have slept a long time?"
The client demonstrates stair climbing using a quad cane. What type of outcome is
this an example of? - ANSWER: Psychomotor outcome
The nurse observes that a client is very sad and dejected after a myocardial
infarction. What is the best response to the statement, "Life will never be the
same"? - ANSWER: "You're very concerned when you think about how this will
change your life."
The nurse is working with a client with schizophrenia who has cognitive deficits. It is
time for the client to get up and eat breakfast. Which statement by the nurse would
be most effective in helping the client prepare for breakfast? - ANSWER: "First, wash
your face and brush your teeth. Then put your clothes on."
A client in preterm labor is receiving magnesium sulfate IV and appears to be
responding well. Which finding on assessment should the nurse prioritize? -
ANSWER: Depressed deep tendon reflexes
A nurse is caring for a veteran, who exhibits signs and symptoms of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include:
- ANSWER: hyperalertness and sleep disturbances.
A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. A family member of the client asks what
the most common cause of dementia is. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - ANSWER: "The most common cause of dementia in the elderly is
Alzheimer's disease."
To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a client with Alzheimer's disease, a
nurse should: - ANSWER: stay with the client and encourage him to eat.
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (APPROVED SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATES |
RATED A+
Which of the following is not a secondary problem of functional ability?
A. Disease
B. Age
C. Down's syndrome
D. Trauma - ANSWER: C. Down's syndrome
Which of the following is not a domain of functional ability?
A. Psychological domain
B. Social domain
C. Cognitive domain
D. Spatial domain - ANSWER: D. Spatial domain
All of the following are antecedents to functional ability except which:
A. Developmental milestones
B. Acquisition of learning skills
C. Learning
D. Capacity to perform - ANSWER: D. Capacity to perform
The two basic categories of functional ability are basic activities of daily living and
instrumental activities of daily living.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER: A. True
An 18-year-old is highly dependent on her parents and fears leaving home to attend
college. Shortly before the fall semester starts, she complains that her legs are
paralyzed and is rushed to the emergency department. When physical examination
rules out a physical cause for her paralysis, the physician admits the woman to the
psychiatric unit, where she is diagnosed with functional neurologic symptom
disorder. She asks the nurse, "Why has this happened to me?" What is the nurse's
best response? - ANSWER: "Your problem is real but, there is no physical basis for it.
We'll work on what is going on in your life to find out why it's happened."
A nurse is planning care for an elderly client with cognitive impairment who is still
living at home. Which action should the nurse identify as a priority for safety in
planning care for this client? - ANSWER: ensuring the removal of objects in the
client's path that may cause him to trip
, The client has various sensory impairments associated with type 1 diabetes. The
nurse determines that the client needs further instruction when the client says: -
ANSWER: "I will avoid kitchen activities."
When caring for a client with the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing related to
neuromuscular impairment, the nurse should: - ANSWER: elevate the head of the
bed 90 degrees during meals.
A 5-month-old infant being assessed was born at 32 weeks. The nurse doing the
well-child check-up should compare the baby to what norms? - ANSWER: The
development of a 3-month-old
During an assessment of a patient's functional health pattern, which question by the
nurse directly addresses the patient's thyroid function? - ANSWER: "Do you
experience fatigue even if you have slept a long time?"
The client demonstrates stair climbing using a quad cane. What type of outcome is
this an example of? - ANSWER: Psychomotor outcome
The nurse observes that a client is very sad and dejected after a myocardial
infarction. What is the best response to the statement, "Life will never be the
same"? - ANSWER: "You're very concerned when you think about how this will
change your life."
The nurse is working with a client with schizophrenia who has cognitive deficits. It is
time for the client to get up and eat breakfast. Which statement by the nurse would
be most effective in helping the client prepare for breakfast? - ANSWER: "First, wash
your face and brush your teeth. Then put your clothes on."
A client in preterm labor is receiving magnesium sulfate IV and appears to be
responding well. Which finding on assessment should the nurse prioritize? -
ANSWER: Depressed deep tendon reflexes
A nurse is caring for a veteran, who exhibits signs and symptoms of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include:
- ANSWER: hyperalertness and sleep disturbances.
A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. A family member of the client asks what
the most common cause of dementia is. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - ANSWER: "The most common cause of dementia in the elderly is
Alzheimer's disease."
To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a client with Alzheimer's disease, a
nurse should: - ANSWER: stay with the client and encourage him to eat.
