40 Questions
What factor plays the biggest role in a nurse's ability to promote activities that foster well-being?
Client's culture
When teaching a 75-year-old client about administering antiplatelet medication, what method would best enhance their ability to learn?
Providing links to websites with evidence-based information
In a health-promotion teaching project, which activity best demonstrates the principles of health promotion teaching?
Discussing the importance of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STI) to high school students
When presenting a report to fellow students, what type of project would demonstrate the principles of health promotion teaching?
Discussing the importance of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STI) to high school students
What is the most important consideration when planning a health promotion teaching project?
Client's cultural background
Which factor should be least prioritized when educating a 75-year-old client about their medication?
Gender
When developing a discharge plan for a young adult, which topic should the nurse prioritize?
Risk behavior management strategies
Which of the following suggestions are middle-aged adults likely to respond enthusiastically to during health promotion activities?
Lifestyle practices to improve health and eating healthier
When providing educational resources at a health fair for older adults, the nurse should focus on activities that:
Foster independence and social interactions
When prescribing analgesia for postoperative pain management, which factor should the nurse consider?
All of the above
During postoperative assessment, which finding would indicate the need for further evaluation?
Persistent tachycardia and hypotension
Which statement correctly describes the process of obtaining informed consent?
The patient must fully understand the procedure and its risks before consenting.
When teaching a client about tracheostomy care prior to discharge, which of the following should be the nurse's top priority?
Assessing the client's readiness and ability to learn
When planning health promotion classes for middle-aged adults, which setting would likely be most suitable?
A large local workplace
When should health promotion initiatives begin across the lifespan?
Before birth
A nurse is educating a teenage patient with newly diagnosed asthma. Which of the following resources would be most appropriate for reinforcing the teaching?
A brochure from a reputable health organization tailored for teenagers
When obtaining informed consent from a patient prior to a surgical procedure, which of the following is the nurse's primary responsibility?
Ensuring the patient understands the risks and benefits of the procedure
During a postoperative assessment, which of the following findings would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
The patient exhibits signs of respiratory distress
What is the most accurate method for determining the correct length of a nasogastric tube?
Measure from the tip of the nose to the xiphoid process and back to the ear
To prevent reflux of gastric contents through the blue vent of a gastric sump tube, the nurse should:
Maintain the vent lumen above the patient's waist level
The primary purpose of checking for proper tube placement and residual volume in patients with feeding tubes or endotracheal tubes is to:
Prevent aspiration
When administering total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a patient who underwent surgery for gastric cancer, which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention?
Monitor for signs of fluid overload
Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate for determining if a nasogastric tube has been correctly placed in the stomach?
Aspirating gastric contents and testing the pH
When caring for a patient with a gastric sump tube, which of the following actions would be most appropriate to prevent reflux of gastric contents?
Positioning the patient in a semi-Fowler's position
Why is the physician recommending the removal of the patient's NG tube and insertion of a gastrostomy tube?
To reduce the likelihood of regurgitation and aspiration
Which action best addresses the risk of tooth decay and plaque accumulation in a comatose patient?
Brushing the teeth with a toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste
What is the most important consideration when suctioning a patient who has undergone skin, tissue, and muscle grafting following a modified radical neck dissection?
Avoid applying suction on or near the suture line
A patient with dysphagia is scheduled for PEG tube insertion. How does the PEG tube stay in place?
An internal retention disc secures the tube against the stomach wall
What should the nurse do if unable to aspirate gastric contents from an NG tube?
Withdraw the NG tube 3 to 5 cm and reattempt aspiration
A patient with a recently inserted PEG tube asks how the tube will stay in place. What is the nurse's best response?
An internal retention disc secures the tube against the stomach wall
Which action should the nurse take to clear the clogged NG tube?
Flush the tube with warm water and a pancreatic enzyme solution
What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take if the patient develops aspiration pneumonia from the NG tube feeding?
Obtain an order for a course of antibiotics
Which assessment finding would indicate a potential complication related to the patient's gastrostomy tube?
Reddened and oozing stoma site
Which nursing action is most appropriate when discontinuing parenteral nutrition (PN) to prevent rebound hypoglycemia?
Administer an isotonic dextrose solution for 1-2 hours after discontinuing PN
When initiating parenteral nutrition (PN) for a postoperative patient, which action should the nurse take?
Initiate the infusion slowly and monitor fluid and glucose tolerance
Which assessment finding would indicate a potential complication related to the patient's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding?
Increased respiratory rate and presence of lung crackles
What nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a patient with a newly inserted NG tube for feeding?
Confirm tube placement prior to each medication administration
Which statement indicates that the patient is managing their gastrostomy tube correctly?
"I flush my tube with water before and after each medication."
Which nursing assessment would be most appropriate for a patient with Alzheimer's disease who is initiating nasogastric tube feeding?
Frequent lung auscultation
When caring for a patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN), which assessment should the nurse perform regularly to address a major complication?
Check the patient's capillary blood glucose levels
Test your knowledge on health promotion needs for different age groups. Identify the most appropriate subjects to meet the learning needs of young adults and middle-aged adults in promoting their health.
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