Exam prep

Question 1

Infants have a low BP that gradually increases with age

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that you understand body mechanics? SATA

Accepted Answer

To broaden my base of support I should widen my stance, The lower my center of gravity the more stability I will have, When I lift an object I should hold it as close to my body as possible

Question 3

RN is caring for a client who has a fractured femur, & BP is 140/94. Which action should RN first take?

Accepted Answer

Ask the client if they are in pain

Question 4

"Did you sleep better last night" is a form of therapeutic communication

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

a kg is larger than a g

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Factors that affect mobility? SATA

Accepted Answer

Alteration in muscles, Poor posture, Injury to musculoskeletal system, Impaired Central Nervous System

Question 7

a pitcher holds 240 mL

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Rn instructing a client who has COPD about using the orthopneic position to relieve SOB. What might she say?

Accepted Answer

“Have a table at side of bed, sit on the bedside & rest arms on table.”

Question 9

Clients who are unable to independently change positions should be repositioned every hour

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

When doing a skin assessment you should.... SATA

Accepted Answer

Look for skin breakdown, warmth, change in color, Observe for urinary or bowel incontinence, Assess at least every 2 hours

Question 11

If a patient has strength in their arms they can use this assistive device to help them move in bed.

Accepted Answer

Trapeze

Question 12

normal diastolic BP in an adult is

Accepted Answer

less than 80

Question 13

Dorsiflexion is

Accepted Answer

When you point your toes up toward your knee

Question 14

SBAR is a standardized communication tool that supports accurate transfer of information between care providers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

How many tsp are in a tbsp

Accepted Answer

3

Question 16

Which position is prone?

Accepted Answer

Laying on your stomach

Question 17

Objective data is...

Accepted Answer

Something that is measurable

Question 18

What is the nurse's first step when helping a patient transfer?

Accepted Answer

Assessing the clients ability to help with the transfer

Question 19

A normal systolic BP in adults is

Accepted Answer

less than 120

Question 20

What is perfusion

Accepted Answer

The flow of red blood cells to and from the pulmonary capillaries.

Question 21

The A in SBAR stands for

Accepted Answer

Assessment

Question 22

I am feeling super confident about tomorrows test!

Accepted Answer

Somewhat, YES! LETS GO!, Not at all....

Question 23

Spreading your feet to create a more stable base does what to your center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

lowers it

Question 24

how many mg are in a g?

Accepted Answer

1000

Question 25

Halls zone of interaction describes social space as being....

Accepted Answer

12 feet

Question 26

Fowler's is....

Accepted Answer

45-60 degrees

Question 27

The pulse range for a preschooler is 70-120 beats per minute

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

When performing ROM on a patient we should perform the movement until

Accepted Answer

There is resistance

Question 29

Referent is the motivation for communication

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

RN caring for client who is post-op, which interventions should RN take to reduce risk of thrombus. SATA

Accepted Answer

assist the client to change positions, Apply elastic stockings

Question 31

Tachycardia is when the patients heart rate is slow, or below average.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

What is something we can do as nurses to make a child more comfortable as our patient?

Accepted Answer

Play and build rapport with the child

Question 33

A nurse is caring for a patient who speaks a different language, what should the nurse do to obtain informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Use a professional interpreter

Question 34

a patient has drank 2 cups of juice and a pitcher of water, what is their intake for the day?

Accepted Answer

1380

Question 35

Cheyenne-Stokes respirations are

Accepted Answer

Irregular rate and depth that follow a cyclical pattern

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