35 Questions
Which of the following skills is typically reserved for the RN?
IV medication administration
Which of the following tasks should be assigned to the LPN?
Nasogastric tube insertion
Which of the following legal terms involves disclosing medical information without client consent?
Invasion of privacy
Which of the following actions is considered battery?
Making physical contact with the client without permission
Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation?
Adequate staffing, resources, and supervision available
Which of the following factors should a nurse consider when assigning rooms to clients?
Infection control and physical location
What should a nurse consider when seeking to apply research findings in practice?
Similarities between the research study population and the client population
Which of the following best describes the focus of hospice care?
To provide comfort measures and pain relief
What is the definition of battery?
Touching without consent
What is the appropriate action to take if a caregiver's performance is below the standard of care?
Notify the appropriate authority
What is a potential manifestation of Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Muscle weakness
Which of the following is a potential complication of abdominal surgery and vomiting/dry heaving?
Increased risk for infection
What is the recommended action for a nurse when a client who has undergone extensive abdominal surgery is nauseated and dry heaving?
Administer an antiemetic medication
What is the purpose of an interpreter in healthcare settings?
To clarify the accuracy of translation
What is the most appropriate action for a nurse in the event of a visitor emergency with sudden onset of headache and numbness in half of the body?
Implement facility protocol to help the visitor get to the emergency department promptly
Which of the following symptoms are typically absent initially in a client with lung contusion?
Dyspnea
What does an oxygen saturation of 90% indicate in a client with lung contusion?
Hypoxemia
Which principle refers to treating all clients fairly without bias?
Justice
Which condition should be ruled out first in a client with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with hypoglycemia in an infant?
Elevated body temperature
Which of the following is a red flag in a neonate?
Rectal temperature of 99.5°F (37.5°C)
What is the initial priority nursing intervention for a client with bronchiolitis?
Perform frequent suctioning
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with an increased risk of hemorrhage in clients with alcoholic cirrhosis?
Esophageal varices
Which of the following is a key focus in the care of clients with ALS?
Maintaining respiratory function
In the context of quality improvement, what does a unit quality improvement committee assess?
Process standards and clinical issues
When is bed rest required for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Bed rest is no longer required for DVT
What is the purpose of hospice?
To provide palliative care for individuals with chronic illness
Which of the following is a priority nursing action for clients who have been exposed to a chemical or radioactive agent during a mass casualty disaster?
Assist clients with complete decontamination before providing care
Which of the following is a classic manifestation of fat embolism syndrome in clients with pelvic or long-bone fractures?
Respiratory distress, mental status changes, and petechiae
What is the responsibility of a nurse case manager in a hospital setting?
Coordinate care and communication between healthcare providers
What is a key characteristic of sepsis neonatorum in newborns?
Subtle changes like irritability and poor feeding
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with toxic megacolon?
Tachycardia
What is the priority intervention for a client with acute pyelonephritis?
Start IV fluids
What is the recommended approach for changing linens for a client in Buck's traction?
Changing linens from top to bottom
What is a major lifelong complication in clients without a functioning spleen?
Overwhelming bacterial infection
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