Nursing Fundamentals

In which scenario might simultaneous palpation of bilateral arteries pose the greatest risk to a patient?

How does considering the spiritual and mental well-being of Hispanic patients impact healthcare delivery?

A patient is exhibiting deep, slow, labored breathing. How would you relate this breathing pattern to the underlying physiological process?

A client with a terminal diagnosis promises to attend religious services if they survive. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention during this stage?

When documenting patient care, which approach ensures comprehensive and legally sound documentation?

Which blood pressure reading indicates the highest level of concern, potentially requiring immediate intervention?

A patient is scheduled for an elective surgery next month. How would this type of hospital admission be classified?

Which statement made by a new graduate nurse about patient assessments requires correction by a preceptor?

An 80-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. Which primary insurance plan would the nurse expect this patient to have?

During a routine assessment of a highly trained athlete, which finding would the nurse most likely expect?

In the initial assessment of a patient in the emergency room, which of the following takes the highest priority?

A client has a documented temperature of 103.1°F (39.5°C). Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to initiate?

A terminally ill patient expresses a desire to update their will. According to Kübler-Ross' stages of grief, which stage does this behavior likely represent?

A nurse assesses a client with an oxygen saturation of 85%. Beyond immediate oxygen administration, what is the MOST appropriate next step?

A newly licensed nurse is learning about hospice care. Which statement BEST reflects the core philosophy of hospice?

When assessing a client with pneumonia, which finding would the nurse MOST likely expect?

A nurse is teaching about cultural bias in healthcare. How can cultural bias MOST significantly impact therapeutic relationships?

When assessing a client's radial pulse, which technique should the nurse employ?

A nurse detects a pulse deficit while assessing a client. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?

Which physiological process contributes the MOST to the body's heat production?

Which of the following BEST describes the sound of rhonchi?

Considering variations in practice and evolving views, which of the following statements BEST reflects the traditional, though debated, stance within Catholicism regarding unbaptized infants?

Simultaneous palpation of the carotid arteries is contraindicated primarily due to the risk of:

When providing culturally competent care to Hispanic patients, which approach demonstrates the BEST understanding of their holistic health beliefs?

A patient's arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.30, PaCO2 of 18 mmHg, and HCO3- of 15 mEq/L. Based on these values, the patient is MOST likely exhibiting which type of breathing pattern?

A patient with a terminal illness pledges to volunteer regularly at a homeless shelter if they experience a remission. According to Kübler-Ross, this statement MOST likely indicates which stage of grief?

When evaluating the effectiveness of a new antihypertensive medication, which blood pressure reading, taken 30 minutes after administration, would indicate the medication is working as intended?

A patient is admitted for observation due to possible appendicitis, but a surgical consult is not yet needed. How should this type of hospital admission be classified?

A newly graduated nurse states, 'I only need to perform a complete nursing assessment when a patient is first admitted; after that, I just focus on changes.' Which response from the preceptor is MOST appropriate?

An 82-year-old patient is admitted with pneumonia and has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Which insurance plan would MOST likely be the primary payer for this patient's hospital stay?

When assessing a long-distance runner immediately after a race, which vital sign finding would be MOST expected?

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, the nurse identifies one patient who is unresponsive and not breathing and another patient who is conscious but has a severe leg wound that is actively bleeding. According to basic triage principles, which action should the nurse prioritize?

A patient with a fever of 103.1°F (39.5°C) is experiencing significant discomfort and shivering. While administering prescribed antipyretics, what additional intervention should the nurse implement to promote patient comfort and reduce body temperature?

A terminally ill patient who previously denied the severity of their condition begins to discuss funeral arrangements and expresses a desire to reconcile with estranged family members. According to Kübler-Ross' stages of grief, which stage is MOST likely represented by these behaviors?

A client with an oxygen saturation of 85% is not showing signs of respiratory distress. After administering oxygen, what is the MOST appropriate next step?

A newly licensed nurse is explaining the criteria for hospice eligibility to a patient. Which statement indicates a correct understanding of hospice care?

A nurse is assessing a client with pneumonia. Which assessment finding, combined with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute (tachypnea), would warrant the MOST immediate intervention?

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the impact of cultural bias in healthcare. Which example BEST illustrates how unconscious bias can negatively affect patient outcomes?

A nurse is assessing a patient's peripheral circulation. After palpating the radial pulse, the nurse notes it is weak and thready. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

A nurse assesses a pulse deficit in a client. After notifying the provider, what collaborative intervention is MOST important to implement?

A patient is experiencing hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to cold weather. Beyond providing warm blankets, what physiological mechanism should the nurse anticipate as the body's primary compensatory response?

During auscultation of a patient's lungs, a nurse hears continuous, low-pitched rattling sounds that seem to clear somewhat with coughing. How should the nurse document these findings?

Low Oxygen Saturation

Hospice Care

Tachypnea

Cultural Bias Impact

Palpating a Radial Pulse

Verify Pulse Deficit

Shivering

Rhonchi

Catholicism and Unbaptized Babies

Palpating Carotid Arteries

Hispanic Patient Care

Kussmaul Respirations

Bargaining (Grief Stage)

Concerning Blood Pressure Reading

Routine Admission

Incorrect Nursing Assessment View

Medicare

Bradycardia (in Athletes)

Emergency Assessment Priority

Action for High Temperature

Acceptance (Grief Stage)

Comprehensive Documentation

Kussmaul Breathing

Grief: Bargaining Stage

Cultural Sensitivity: Hispanic

Carotid Artery Palpation

Fever's Effect on Heart Rate

Blood Pressure Teaching

Deep Breathing for Hypoxia

Purpose of Hospice

Tachypnea Definition

Cultural Bias Effects

Checking Radial Pulse

Pulse Deficit Verification

Shivering and Heat

Rhonchi Lung Sound