Nursing 301 Exam 1 - Practice
Questions With Correct Answers
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation
Expressing strong concern for others - correct ansA nursing instructor is explaining the
various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The nurse should offer
which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of accomplishing
Erikson's tasks for psychosocial development during middle adulthood?
A. The client evaluates his behavior after a social interaction
B. The client states he is learning to trust others
C. The client wishes to find meaningful friendships
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation
A. Assessment
Collecting data for how many to take - correct ansA nurse identifies that a patient is
unable to identify the correct number of oral medications to take each morning. Which
step of the nursing process does this problem involve?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
,D. All of the above - correct ansWhich of the following roles do nurses play in health
promotion?
A. Initiate health promotion and health screening
B. Participate with other healthcare personnel in providing health promotion services
C. Promote activities that foster well being
D. All of the above
A. Notify the surgeon - correct ansWhile witnessing a preoperative consent, the nurse
learns that the client does not understand the risks of the surgery. The nurse's best
action is to:
A. Notify the surgeon
B. Notify the surgical unit
C. Notify the anesthetist
D. Notify the client's family
A. Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L - correct ansA nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following laboratory
results should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L
B. Sodium level 140 mEq/L
C. INR 1.0
D. BUN 12 mg/dL
C. "Tell me more about your concerns" - correct ansA patient expresses fear about a
planned surgical procedure. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by
the nurse?
A. "You have an excellent surgery"
B. "Your surgery is not a big deal"
C. "Tell me more about your concerns"
D. "Don't worry, everything will be fine"
C. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses
experienced from these agents - correct ansWhen the nurse asks a preoperative patient
about allergies, the patient reports a history of seasonal environmental allergies and
allergies to a variety of fruits. What should the nurse do next?
A. Note this information in the patient's records as hay fever and food allergies
B. Place an allergy alert wristband that identifies the specific allergies on the patient
C. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses
experienced from these agents.
, D. Notify the anesthesia care provider because the patient may have an increased risk
for allergies to anesthetics
A. how pain will be controlled
B. any food and fluid restrictions
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate - correct
ansWhat type of procedural information should be given to a patient in preparation for
ambulatory surgery? Select all that apply
A. How pain will be controlled
B. Any food and fluid restrictions
C. Characteristics of monitoring equipment
D. What odors may be experienced
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
A. Contact and inform the provider about the temperature - correct ansA nurse records
a patient's temperature just prior to transferring a patient into the preanesthesia unit.
The patient's temperature is 102.2 degrees. What actions should the nurse take?
A. Contact and inform the provider about the temperature
B. Transfer the client to the unit and notify the nurse receiving the patient
C. Administer 650mg of acetaminophen and recheck the temperature in 1 hour
D. Apply a cooling blanket and recheck the client's temperature in 30 min
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient - correct ansWhat is the primary goal of the
circulating nurse during preparation of the operating room, transferring and positioning
the patient, and assisting the anesthesia team?
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient
B. Maintaining a clean environment for the patient
C. Providing for patient comfort and sense of well-being
D. Preventing breaks in aseptic technique by the sterile members of the team
D. a surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify patient
identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site - correct ansGoals for patient safety in the
OR include the Universal protocol. What is included in this protocol?
A. All surgical centers of any type must submit reports on patient safety infractions to
the accreditation agencies
B. Members of the surgical team stop whatever they are doing to check that all sterile
items have been prepared properly
C. Members of the surgical team pause right before surgery to mediate for 1 minute to
decrease stress and possible errors
D. A surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify patient
identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site
Questions With Correct Answers
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation
Expressing strong concern for others - correct ansA nursing instructor is explaining the
various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The nurse should offer
which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of accomplishing
Erikson's tasks for psychosocial development during middle adulthood?
A. The client evaluates his behavior after a social interaction
B. The client states he is learning to trust others
C. The client wishes to find meaningful friendships
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation
A. Assessment
Collecting data for how many to take - correct ansA nurse identifies that a patient is
unable to identify the correct number of oral medications to take each morning. Which
step of the nursing process does this problem involve?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
,D. All of the above - correct ansWhich of the following roles do nurses play in health
promotion?
A. Initiate health promotion and health screening
B. Participate with other healthcare personnel in providing health promotion services
C. Promote activities that foster well being
D. All of the above
A. Notify the surgeon - correct ansWhile witnessing a preoperative consent, the nurse
learns that the client does not understand the risks of the surgery. The nurse's best
action is to:
A. Notify the surgeon
B. Notify the surgical unit
C. Notify the anesthetist
D. Notify the client's family
A. Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L - correct ansA nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following laboratory
results should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L
B. Sodium level 140 mEq/L
C. INR 1.0
D. BUN 12 mg/dL
C. "Tell me more about your concerns" - correct ansA patient expresses fear about a
planned surgical procedure. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by
the nurse?
A. "You have an excellent surgery"
B. "Your surgery is not a big deal"
C. "Tell me more about your concerns"
D. "Don't worry, everything will be fine"
C. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses
experienced from these agents - correct ansWhen the nurse asks a preoperative patient
about allergies, the patient reports a history of seasonal environmental allergies and
allergies to a variety of fruits. What should the nurse do next?
A. Note this information in the patient's records as hay fever and food allergies
B. Place an allergy alert wristband that identifies the specific allergies on the patient
C. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses
experienced from these agents.
, D. Notify the anesthesia care provider because the patient may have an increased risk
for allergies to anesthetics
A. how pain will be controlled
B. any food and fluid restrictions
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate - correct
ansWhat type of procedural information should be given to a patient in preparation for
ambulatory surgery? Select all that apply
A. How pain will be controlled
B. Any food and fluid restrictions
C. Characteristics of monitoring equipment
D. What odors may be experienced
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
A. Contact and inform the provider about the temperature - correct ansA nurse records
a patient's temperature just prior to transferring a patient into the preanesthesia unit.
The patient's temperature is 102.2 degrees. What actions should the nurse take?
A. Contact and inform the provider about the temperature
B. Transfer the client to the unit and notify the nurse receiving the patient
C. Administer 650mg of acetaminophen and recheck the temperature in 1 hour
D. Apply a cooling blanket and recheck the client's temperature in 30 min
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient - correct ansWhat is the primary goal of the
circulating nurse during preparation of the operating room, transferring and positioning
the patient, and assisting the anesthesia team?
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient
B. Maintaining a clean environment for the patient
C. Providing for patient comfort and sense of well-being
D. Preventing breaks in aseptic technique by the sterile members of the team
D. a surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify patient
identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site - correct ansGoals for patient safety in the
OR include the Universal protocol. What is included in this protocol?
A. All surgical centers of any type must submit reports on patient safety infractions to
the accreditation agencies
B. Members of the surgical team stop whatever they are doing to check that all sterile
items have been prepared properly
C. Members of the surgical team pause right before surgery to mediate for 1 minute to
decrease stress and possible errors
D. A surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify patient
identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site
