Medications
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Therapeutic Communication
100
Erthryomycin has been prescribed for a client with otitis media. To ensure optimal absorption, the nurses tells the client to take the medication..... A.On an empty stomach B. Immediately after a meal C. With meals D. As needed
What is A- On an empty stomach
100
Select all of the nursing statements below that indicate the use of a therapeutic communication technique. A. You will do just fine, You'll see. B. What would you like to discuss? C. I wouldn't worry about that D. Can you describe your feelings E. Can you tell me what the voices are saying?
What is B, D, and E
100
A nurse is assessing the risk factors for acquiring pneumonia during hospitalization for a group of clients. The nurse determines that which of the following clients is at lowest risk? A. An older adult with diabetes mellitus B. A client with HIV C. A client with a spinal cord injury who is immobile D. A postoperative client who is ambulating
What is D- a postoperative client who is ambulating
100
A nurse is assessing a client who was treated for an asthma attack. The nurse determines that the client's respiratory status has worsened if which of the following is noted: A. Loud wheezing B. Wheezing during inspiration and expiration C. Wheezing on expiration only D. Diminished breath sounds.
What is D- diminished breath sounds
100
A nurse employed in a mental health unit is meeting with a client for the first time. Which nursing statement would be most appropriate to initiate the conversation A. Have psychiatric medications ever been prescribed for you? B. What would you like to discuss? C. Are you feeling sad? D. Have you ever been admitted to a mental health facilty?
What is B-What would you like to discuss?
200
A physician orders 3000 ml of 0.9 normal saline solution to be administered intravenously (IV) over a 24-hr. period. The nurse sets the flow rate to infuse how many milliliters per hour
What is 125 ml
200
A client has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse does which of the following as the first step in teaching the client about the disorder? A. Gathers all the available resource materials. B. Plans for the evaluation of the session C. Identifies the client's knowledge and needs D. Decides on the teaching approach
What is C- Identify the clients knowledge and needs
200
A nurse is caring for a client after a liver transplant and is receiving tacrolimus. The nurse monitors the client for which adverse effect of the medication A. Decrease in urine output B. Hypotension C. Profuse sweating D. Photophobia
What is A- decreased urine output
200
A nurse is having a conversation with a client and responds to the clients statement by saying: "You say that your mother left you when you were six years old". What therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using: A. Sharing observations B. Restating C. Summarizing D. Focusing
What is B- restating
300
Metoprolol tartrate (slow released) has been prescribed for a client to treat hypertension. To enhance absorption, the nurse tells the client to take the medication: A. Crushed in apple sauce B. Immediately after a meal C. With 8 oz. of grapefruit juice D. With 1 ounce of aluminum hydroxide
What is B- Immediately after a meal
300
A client is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure requiring the injection of radiopaque dye. Which information is the most critical for the nurse to check before the procedure? A. Intake and output B. Baseline vital signs C. Height and weight D. Allergy to iodine or shellfish
What is D- Allergy to iodine or shellfish.
300
A nurse is caring for a client who has pheochromocytoma. The nurse is monitoring for the major symptoms of pheochromocytoma when the nurse: A. Tests the client's urine for occult blood B. Takes the client's weight C. Palpates the client's skin for its temperature D. Takes the client's blood pressure
What is D- takes the client's blood pressure
300
A client scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft states to the nurse, "I'm not sure if I should have this surgery." Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. Don't worry everything will be fine B. It's your decision C. Why don't you want to have this surgery? D. Tell me what concerns you have about the surgery?
What is D- Tell me what concerns you have about the surgery?
400
A physician's office nurse is assessing a client who recently had a renal transplant. The nurse monitors for which signs of acute graft rejection: A. Hypotension, graft tenderness, and anemia B. Hypertension, oliguria, thirst, and hypothermia C. Fever, vomiting, hypotension, and copious amounts of diluted urine D. Fever, hypertension, graft tenderness, and malaise
What is D- fever, hypertension, graft tenderness, and malaise
500
A client has been taking fosinopril. The nurse determines that the medication is having the intended effect if the nurse notes which of the following: A. Relief of chest pain B. Decreased pulse rate C. Relief of headaches D. Decreased blood pressure
What is D- decreased blood pressure
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