Duplicate of Theory Test 1 Review Questions

Question 1

women arrives at the clinic for pregnacy test. First day of her LMP was feb 12,2012. What would be her baby&#x27;s expect DOB

Accepted Answer

november 21, 2012

Question 2

6 year old was taken by his parents to ER who suspect have ingested poisonous. Which most important nursing action?

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determine what was taken by the child. what treatment was given by parents

Question 3

which medical complication should the nurse be looking for in a femal patient with an eating disorder?

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blood pressure monitoring for hypotension

Question 4

what is a possible sign of preceding labour?

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surge of energy

Question 5

you are nursing an adolescent client and her mother wants to know the result of her daugther&#x27;s pregnacy test. Your resp?

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please ask you daughter for the result

Question 6

Parents bring in their child who has "cold" with low grade temp. asking what they should do. What is the nurse response

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if child is uncomfortable, give her acetaminophen or ibruprofen

Question 7

RPN is collecting data from pt. who is sched for sx. in a month. Pt is taking aspirin. What MD order does RPN anticipate

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discontinue the aspirin at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery

Question 8

pt. describes a "giving way" sensation after abdo sx. after coughing. which assessment reveal dehiscence has occured?

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seperation of layers of the incision

Question 9

what should the nurse do first before providing pre- operative teaching?

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assess the clients knowledge related to the proposed surgery

Question 10

pt. is 39 weeks with her first G. She is having reg. contraction 5 min apart. membrane not raptured. advice nurse give?

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have her partner drive her to the hospital

Question 11

which would the nurse identify as indication that client&#x27;s signed consent for is valid? select all that apply?

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All of the options

Question 12

female patient with an eating disorder is admitted to an inpatient unit. what should be included in her care plan?

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accurate input and output to monitor fluid status

Question 13

pt. returns from sx with large abdo dressing in place at the beg of the eve shift. Nurse notice drainage. best action is

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reinforce the dressing with additional gauze

Question 14

Client is a moderately obese woman who is recovering from midline abdom surgery 3days ago. What is priority nursing dx?

Accepted Answer

Impaired gas exchange related to surgery

Question 15

The pt. BP was 140/88 preoperatively. Prior to discharge, the nurse notes BP 100/62. What is priority action for nurse

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assess the client&#x27;s wound and monitor his vital signs every 15 minutes

Question 16

when caring for an adolescent in the hospital, it is essential to:

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uphold principles of privacy and confidentiality

Question 17

pt. gave birth 48hrs ago. has decided bottle feed. during assses both breath are swollen, warm, tender. nurse offer?

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apply ice to the breast for comfort

Question 18

when should the nurse initiate client preoperative health teaching?

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When the client is aware of the upcoming surgery

Question 19

on examining a women who gave bith 5 hrs ago, the nurse finds that the pt has saturated the pads within 15min. IR?

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Massage the woman&#x27;s fundus

Question 20

what is the major goal of therapy for children with cerebral palsy?

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recognizing the disorder early and promoting optimal development

Question 21

When doing discharge teaching with parents of 9yr old child who had tonsillectomy 10hrs ago, which will nurse include?

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avoid vigorous brushing of teeth

Question 22

Client is scheduled for abdominal resection. What is nurse&#x27;s priority focus in providing preop nursing care for this pt.

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Alleviating the client&#x27;s anxiety

Question 23

When caring for a child wth probable appendicitis, which should nurse watch for as a sign of perforation?

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sudden relief from pain

Question 24

poisoning in toddlers can best be prevented by:

Accepted Answer

storing poisonous substances in a locked cabinet

Question 25

Part of the infant&#x27;s assessment, the nurse reaches out to take VS. The infant scream and cling to father. Nurse should?

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Talk softly at eye level with infant

Question 26

which of the following would be most relevant in assessing the post operative client for blood loss?

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Tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypotension

Question 27

The nurse discuss safety with parent&#x27;s of a 9 month infant. Which of the following safety precaution would nurse advice

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Check all toys for small movable parts

Question 28

which is a danger sign of pregnacy at 32 weeks of gestation?

Accepted Answer

alteration in the pattern of fetal movement

Question 29

pt.gave birth 18hrs ago. lochia rubra on the pad. Uterus is firm, 2cm about umbilicus and located left abdo. What causes

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a full bladder

Question 30

what is the most important criteria on which to base the decision to report suspected abuse?

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incompatability between history and injury of the child

Question 31

nurse needs to start an IV line on 8 yrs old to begin admin of meds. The child start to cry and said "Do it later" WDYD?

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start IV line after informing the child what to expect

Question 32

The nurse needs to take BP of a preschool boy for the first time. Which action would be best in gaining his cooperation?

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Allow him to handle equipment before putting the cuff in place

Question 33

pt. age 34 is 6cm dilated. she has hx of chronic HTN. Continous fetal HR monitoring baseline of 110. What this indicate?

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fetal well being

Question 34

pt. sched for an operative procedure to the RPN. "not sure if I should have this surgery" What is RPN therap response

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tell me what concerns you have about the surgery

Question 35

Child with diarrhea has been rehydrated. Nurse discussed child diet to parent. Which states crct. parents understanding

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I should have my child eat a normal diet with easily digested food for 48hr

Question 36

4 yr. old will be having cardiac sugery nxt week. Parents call the hospital, asking how to prepare. Nurse response is?

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children who are prepared experince less fear/ stress during hospitalizati

Question 37

New mom is concerned about enough supply of breast milk. which of the following provide information the baby nutrients

Accepted Answer

the baby wets 6-8 diapers in a 24 hr period

Question 38

a 3 years old lhas an appendectomy two days ago. what is the nurse best action to prevent post op complication?

Accepted Answer

encourage the child to walk to the playroom

Question 39

which of the following is an appropriate approach when performing a physical assessment for a toddler?

Accepted Answer

use minimum physical contact

Question 40

parents ask the nurse about preventing otitis media in young infants. what is the nurse&#x27;s best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

avoid tabacco use

Duplicate of Theory Test 1 Review Questions

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Duplicate of Theory Test 1 Review Questions

Questions 40