LATEST VERSIONS EACH CONTAING 180 Q & AS 2026
What are the S/S of lithium toxicity?
(depakote for bipolar disorder) - CORRECT ANSWERS-fine hand tremors, mild GI upset,
slurred speech and muscle weakness
a nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start a new prescription for warfarin
( Coumadin) . which of the following over the counter medication should the nurse instruct the client to
avoid - CORRECT ANSWERS-Aspirin
a nurse responsible for a client receiving a antihypertensive medication is to - CORRECT
ANSWERS-teach the client to change position slowly to avoid dizziness or fainting
a client should receive a dose of flumazenil ( romazicon) to treat symptoms of - CORRECT
ANSWERS-benzodiazepine overdose
Bladder retraining for the treatment of urge incontinence: - CORRECT ANSWERS-• Use timed
voidings to increase intervals between voidings/decrease voiding frequency.
• Perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises.
• Perform relaxation techniques.
• Offer undergarments while the client is retraining.
• Teach the client not to ignore the urge to void.
• Provide positive reinforcement as client maintains continence.
• Eliminate or decrease caffeine drinks.
• Take diuretics in the morning.
what are normal creatinine levels?
what are normal BUN levels? - CORRECT ANSWERS-0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
,A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the
following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP?
A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane
C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days ago to an AP. Which of
the following info should the nurse share with the AP?
Select all:
A. the roommate is up independently
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago
E. The client is allergic to codeine
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
C
D
An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the shift. Which of the
following assignments should the LPN question?
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the previous shift
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the following elements should she
identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation. Select all:
A. Right client
,B. Right supervision/evaluation
C. Right direction/communication
D. Right time
E. Right circumstances - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
C
E
A nurse manager of a med surge unit is assigning care responsibilities for the oncoming shift. A client is
waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following thoracic surgery. To which staff member should
the nurse assign the client?
A. Charge nurse
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
What is the study of conduct and character? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ethics
What are the values and beliefs that guide behavior and decision making? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Morals
What is the right to make ones own personal decisions, even tho those decisions might not be in the
persons best interest - CORRECT ANSWERS-Autonomy
What are positive actions to help others - CORRECT ANSWERS-Beneficience
What is an agreement to keep promises - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fidelity
What is fairness in care delivery and use of resources - CORRECT ANSWERS-Justice
What is avoidance of harm or injury - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-maleficence
, A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockages in his coronary
arteries. The nurse understands that this clients choice is an example of what principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse offers pain meds to a client who is postop prior to ambulation. The nurse understands that this
aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following ethical principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficience - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved with organ donation
and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting for a kidney transplant have to meet
the same qualifications, the students should understand that this aspect of care delivery is an example of
which ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse questions a med prescription as too extreme and light of the clients advanced age and unstable
status. The nurse understands that this action is an example of which ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence - CORRECT ANSWERS-D