NURS 2900

Test Bank NURS 2900 Infection Questions and Answers Rationale 1. You are caring for a client with a stage IV leg ulcer. You are closely monitoring the client for sepsis. What would indicate that sepsis has occurred and that you should notify the physician of immediately? A) The client feels restless and hungry. B) The client exhibits an increased urinary output. C) The client's heart rate is greater than 90 beats/minute. D) The client's respiratory rate is less than 20 breaths/minute. Ans...

Test Bank NURS 2900 End-of-Life Care Questions and Answers 1. Which of the following nursing interventions will a nurse perform to transfer heat and improve circulation in a dying client? A) Change the position frequently. B) Gently massage the arms and legs. C) Administer warm intravenous fluids. D) Administer intramuscular injections. Ans: B Feedback: A nurse should gently massage the client's arms and legs to transfer heat and improve circulation in a dying client. Changing the posit...

Test Bank NURS 2900 legal issues Questions and Answers 1. Which of the following is an example of statutory law? A) Permission for care B) Consent for minor client C) Nurse practice act D) Inferring consent Ans: C Feedback: Statutory law is a law that any local, state, or federal legislative body enacts. An example of statutory law is the nurse practice act in each state. Clients sign a general permission for care and treatment on hospitalization. The parent or guardian should provide co...

Test Bank NURS 2900 Interviewing and Physical Assessment Questions and Answers 1. Which of the following should the nurse use during an admission interview? A) Give the client suggestions for the answers and avoid making eye contact during the interview. B) Allow the client ample time to answer each question and maintain eye contact. C) Set a time limit to answer each question and proceed to the next question if the client fails to do so. D) Provide the client with a self-help guide to look...

Test Bank NURS 2900 Nurse-Client Relationships Questions and Answers 1. Which of the following is one of the four categories of client needs identified by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? A) Maintenance of function B) Restoration of wellness C) Psychosocial integrity D) Reduction of fear and worry Ans: C Feedback: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing identifies four categories of client needs as the structure for its test plan: safe and effective care environme...

Test Bank NURS 2900 Complementary and Alternative Therapies 1. Which type of therapy is speculated to affect the ion exchange of electrolytes, such as calcium, sodium, and potassium? A) Electromagnetic therapy B) Shiatsu C) Hypnosis D) Yoga Ans: A Feedback: Electromagnetic therapy is speculated to influence ion exchange of electrolytes, such as calcium, sodium, and potassium. Shiatsu uses acupoints, and yoga uses exercises for therapy. Hypnosis is not known to affect ions in the body. ...

Test Bank NURS 2900 Cultural Care Considerations Questions & Answers 1. Which of the following concepts characterizes transcultural nursing? A) Performing health-related activities and restoring wellness B) Acknowledging that clients with the same skin have similar social situations C) Planning care compatible with the client's health belief system D) Influencing culture by specific conditions related to an environment Ans: C Feedback: Planning care compatible with the client's heal...

Test Bank NURS 2900 Leadership Roles and Management Functions 1. Which of the following roles of a nurse is an example of legitimate power? A) Director of nursing B) Team leader making assignments C) Head nurse scheduling vacations D) Shift supervisor Ans: A Feedback: Legitimate power is power by virtue of the management position. Director of nursing is an example of legitimate power. Team leader making assignments is an example of reward power. Head nurse scheduling vacations is an exam...