2003 pre lec quizzes
An older patient with asthma is prescribed an inhaler. What health problem will the
nurse suspect impacts the patient's ability to comply with this prescribed treatment?
a. Tye 2 diabetes
b. Macular dengeneration
c. Ventricular tachycardia
d. Severe arthritis - answerd. Severe arthritis
Deep breathing snd coughing exercises are an appropriate nursing intervention for a
patient with paralysis.
true or false - answertrue
Cold can trigger angina attack?
true or false - answertrue
The nurse notes excessive swelling of the ankles and legs in a patient with a history of
congestive heart failure. What would be a recommended change to this patient's care
plan?
a. Reduce oxygen
b. Reduce ambulation
c. Encourage deep breathing
d. Decrease dietary salt intake - answerd. Decrease dietary salt intake
The daughter of an older patient with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease wants to
soak the patient's feet. What teaching should the nurse provide to the daughter
regarding soaking the feet?
a. Foot soaking is noted to improve circulation
b. Foot soaking is likely to increase the patient's foot problems
c. Foot soaking can lead to fungal infections
d. Foot soaking offers a viable alternative to tub bathing - answerb. Foot soaking is
likely to increase the patient's foot problems
macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness for people over the age
of 65
true or false - answertrue
An older patient with asthma is prescribed an inhaler. What health problem will the
nurse suspect impacts the patient's ability to comply with this prescribed treatment?
a. Tye 2 diabetes
b. Macular dengeneration
c. Ventricular tachycardia
d. Severe arthritis - answerd. Severe arthritis
Deep breathing snd coughing exercises are an appropriate nursing intervention for a
patient with paralysis.
true or false - answertrue
Cold can trigger angina attack?
true or false - answertrue
The nurse notes excessive swelling of the ankles and legs in a patient with a history of
congestive heart failure. What would be a recommended change to this patient's care
plan?
a. Reduce oxygen
b. Reduce ambulation
c. Encourage deep breathing
d. Decrease dietary salt intake - answerd. Decrease dietary salt intake
The daughter of an older patient with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease wants to
soak the patient's feet. What teaching should the nurse provide to the daughter
regarding soaking the feet?
a. Foot soaking is noted to improve circulation
b. Foot soaking is likely to increase the patient's foot problems
c. Foot soaking can lead to fungal infections
d. Foot soaking offers a viable alternative to tub bathing - answerb. Foot soaking is
likely to increase the patient's foot problems
macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness for people over the age
of 65
true or false - answertrue
