Nursing Exam Questions PDF

31.The nurse provides education on the long-term physiological consequences of malnutrition. What complication should be included in this education? a\. Constipationb. b\. Osteoporosis c\. Arthritis d\. irritable bowel syndrome 32\. Client states. "I am worried about my insulin. I have no mone...

31.The nurse provides education on the long-term physiological consequences of malnutrition. What complication should be included in this education? a\. Constipationb. b\. Osteoporosis c\. Arthritis d\. irritable bowel syndrome 32\. Client states. "I am worried about my insulin. I have no money and my insurance doesn't cover the insulin. I can't control my sugar." The nurse response by stating. "You are worried about affording insulin." What type of Therepuutic communication is this an example of? a\. Establishing trust b\. Using silence c\. Restating d\. Reassuring 33\. Time orientation within culture can vary quite a bit. The client receiving a transplant will need to maintain a stick schedule of antirejection medications. The client states that he has never used a watch before and his people do things when the know they should be done. An appropriate response by the nurse would be which of the following? a\. "You have to take this a certain time, or you will die" b\. "Well that's your prerogative. Here is the schedule. If you adhere to it you will be healthier." c\. "Tell me more about that. Let's talk about finding a method that will work for you." d\. "Here I the schedule. Here is a watch. You take these three medications at 8am, these four at noon and these three again at 5pm. At 10pm you have these five pills, and you will take them at 3pm." 34\. What factor may interfere with sleep? (Select all that apply) a\. A large meal right before bedtime. b\. A stressful job c\. Anxiety d\. Similar routine each night e\. Medication 35\. What is the primary response of an incident report? a\. A tool used for a disciplinary action b\. To eliminate unforeseen errors c\. A device used in identifying opportunities for improvement d\. To hold persons accountable for their errors 36\. A client is diagnosed with narcolepsy. What is the nurse's priority interventiona. a\. Encourage the client to stop drinking caffeine after 6pm b\. To inform the client to drink two cups of regular coffee c\. Encourage the client to participate in normal activities d\. Inform the client that driving will be dangerous 37\. The nurse is caring for a 65-years-old client and notes a temperature of 96.8\*. How does the nurse interpret this finding? a\. Hypothermia b\. Hyperthermia c\. Normal d\. A cold environment 38\. Therapeutic communication techniques by the nurse include which of the following? (select all that apply) a\. Asking clarifying questions b\. Giving all clients a hug c\. Encouraging the client on social media d\. Expressing advice that will be best for the client e\. Being attentive and listening f\. Restating what the client said 39\. An ambulatory and oriented client who gets out off bed at night to void will be at a lower risk for injury when the nurse implements which of the following interventaions? a\. Limit fluids intake after 6pm b\. illuminating the path to the bathroom c\. Awaken the client every hour to use the bathroom d\. Arriving immediately when the bed alarm sounds 40\. The nurse knows which of the following is a "never event" a\. No blood compatibility occurs during blood transfusion b\. A surgical spongy is left in a client incision c\. A client falls in his own home d\. Inserting a urinary catheter before surgery 41\. A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates empathy? a\. "Tomorrow will be better" b\. "This must be hard news to hear. Tell me more about it." c\. "What is your biggest fear about this diagnosis?" d\. "I believe you can overcome this because I've seen how strong you are" 42\. A nurse and a client work on strategies to reduce weight. What phase of the therapeutic relationship are the nurse and the client in? a\. pre-interaction b\. Orientation. c\. Working d\. Termination 43\. What is the mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? a\. Protect the client b\. prevents work-related injuries and deaths c\. Prevent Injuries a nurse may incur at home d\. Reduce client falls and provides emotional support 44\. What client should be seen by the nurse first? a\. a client with acute diarrhea b\. A client who is anxious c\. A women who feels isolated d\. An elderly man with a fractured hip 45\. A client arrives speaking only Cambodian The daughter is interpreting for her. What is the priority responsibility of the nurse? a\. Call the Champlain for support b\. Allow the unlicensed assistive personnel to interpret c\. Call for a Cambodian interpreter d\. Continue to work with the daughter for interpretation 46\. What question is considered culturally sensitive? a\. Are you required to pray in a certain way at a certain time b\. What types of food do you eat for meals and between meals c\. Are you familiar with the way we prepare meals? Policy d\. Are you okay with not having kosher meals? 47\. What Is not a sign of inadequate perfusion? a\. Bounding pulses b\. Cyanosis c\. Pallor d\. Coolness 48\. What client should the nurse asses first? a\. A client needing to void b\. A recently divorced client c\. A client who has recently lost their job d\. A client who is homeless 49\. For which of the following reasons is a client's culture important to their health care? a\. Culture defines values, dimension factors and disparities b\. Culture cannot be modified c\. Culture is the main focus of all interventions d\. Culture is transparent in healthcare 50\. What contributes to needlesticks injuries for healthcare workers? a\. Recapping needles b\. Working in low-stress environment c\. Protective equipment d\. Working 4-hour shifts 51\. What is not a type of pollution? a\. Cross-contamination b\. Air pollution c\. Noise pollution d\. Hazardous waste 52\. Which of these is the greatest danger to toddlers? a\. Mistletoe tightly secured to the celling b\. Medication locked in a cabinet c\. large toys with large parts d\. Unattended pools 53\. A client states that they will schedule massages as well as take their prescribed medication for pain control. What is this an example of? a\. pain therapy b\. Nociceptive pain control c\. non-therapeutic communication d\. Complementary therapy 54\. What is an example of non-verbal communication by a nurse? a\. Sending an email b\. Speaking with an accent c\. Eye contact d\. Receiving a text message 55\. What suggestion by the nurse is an example of alternative therapy? a\. Including appointments with the massage therapies while continuing medical treatments for the chronic leg pain b\. Initiating "cupping" While also taking antibiotics for pneumonia c\. Utilizing lavender in addition to the use of lorazepam for anxiety d\. Using garlic to manage clotting disorder 56\. When assessing the client's bowel elimination. The nurse understands that which is not a factor? a\. Age b\. Diet c\. Fluid intake d\. Gender 57\. A nurse is assisting with a transfer from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following is a priority the action of the nurse to ensure client safety? a\. Encourage the client to push up from the wheelchair b\. Ensure the client is bathed before getting into the wheelchair c\. Lock the wheels of the wheelchair d\. Place the bed in the lithotomy position 58\. a client has a reddened area on his right heel. What is the best intervention by the nurse to prevent further skin and tissue breakdown? a\. Document the reddened of the area b\. Ask the client how the area became reddened c\. Assess the client's diet d\. Relieve pressure from the right heel 59\. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. What do all people have? a\. The same needs at the same time b\. The risk of becoming ill c\. A desire to be the best d\. Basic human needs 60\. Which of the following non-pharmacological interventions for pain management include which of the following? (Select all that apply) a\. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation b\. Deep breathing c\. Acupuncture d\. cold therapy e\. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)