NUR2940 FINAL EXAM PREP

Which statement does the nurse include when educating older adult patients about dementia?

Which action is part of the preparation for nasotracheal suctioning?

Which is the highest priority the RN to consider in planning care for the pt with HIVIII who has candidial stomatitis?

The RN sees a pt w/ A-fib is hypotensive & notes it correlates to which decrease CO secondary to which factor?

A pt w/heart failure has gained 2.3 kg in 3 days. The client states, “I feel so tired & SOB.” Which action is best?

Which part of the HIV infection process is disrupted by the antiretroviral drug class of protease inhibitors?

Which intervention reduces the risk for skin breakdown in a patient with a new tracheostomy?

After receiving report on your patient assignment, which patient would you see first?

The RN is caring for a pt w/medications, including carbidopa/levodopa. The nurse knows it is effective by which s/s?

Which client does the oncoming ED nurse see first when assigned to care for four clients?

The nurse has just zeroed the transducer & the pt turns. What is the nurse's best action?

The RN is caring for a client w/ heart failure. What assessment data will the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The pt being treated with corticosteroids for acute arthritis, the nurse correlates with a possible adverse s/e?

Which action may be delegated to UAP regarding the care of a patient with a tracheostomy?

A pt is receiving TPNutrition & is being tapered from this therapy. The nurse should monitor for which complication?

Which of the following laboratory values requires the closest monitoring with isoniazid therapy?

The RN has just received change-of-shift report. Which client will the nurse assess first?

Which of the following examples should be provided as food to include with dietary intake when taking furosemide?

What is the most important question the RN asks before the 1st dose of fosamprenavir to a pt newly prescribed this drug?

Which statements about the transmission of HIV are true? (Select all that apply.)

Upon entry to the ED of a client who fell from a roof, what is the nurse's priority action?

When suctioning the nasotracheal airway, the nurse notes the pt’s HR falls from 102 - 80 bpm. What is the best action?

Which client is best to assign to an LPN/LVN working on the telemetry unit?

Which intervention best assists the client with acute pulmonary edema in reducing anxiety and dyspnea?

A client comes to the emergency department covered with an unknown substance. What action will the nurse take first?

The nurse is caring for an adult patient with delirium & confusion. The patient becomes combative which action is first?

Select the statement that reflects a culturally sensitive response to a patient’s question.

After a mass casualty event, which client will the nurse triage with a yellow tag?

The RN is caring for a pt with TB on honey-thick liquids. Which action should the RN take to give the dose of rifampin

A nasotracheal cath is inserted to suction airway “I feel like I’m going to throw up.” What isthe nurse best response?

When assisting with dietary protein needs for a pt on peritoneal dialysis, the nurse recommends which food selection?

Which client will the nurse responding to a mass casualty event provide with a yellow tag? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for pregnant patient w/ a hx of IV drug use. Patient refused a HIV test. What actions are next?

The RN observes the peritoneal dialysis drainage stops after 200 mL drains into the bag. What action by the RN is best?

Which ethical principle requires the nurse to be accountable for commitments made to self and others?

The RN gives PO abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine, which of the following would indicate the medication is effective?

How does the nurse evaluate the effect of nasotracheal suctioning on a patient’s respiratory status?

Which assessment is priorityduring hrly rounding of older patients to enhance safety and decrease the risk of falls?

Which nursing action may be delegated to assistive personnel (AP) working on the medical unit?

A pt has had a TBI and is mechanically ventilated. Which technique would the nurse use to prevent increasing ICP?

The nurse demonstrates cultural awareness by which behavior?

A patient begins itching and has shortness of breath during a blood infusion. What is the nurse's best response?

Which statement regarding the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for professional nurses is accurate?

Which lab test does the nurse analyze to determine the effectiveness of combo antiretroviral drug therapy in an HIV pt?

Which conditions/changes indicate to the nurse a client with a tracheostomy needs suctioning? Select all that apply.

Which condition, s/s does the RN consider most relevant assessing a client suspected to have ARDS? Select all that apply

What outcome indicates to the RN that O2 therapy for the client with COPD who has hypoxemia & hypercapnia is effective?

The RN is caring for a pt w/ ESRD receiving lanthanum carbonate. The RN knows it is effective by which lab result?

Palliative care is appropriate in which of the following situations? (Select all that apply.)

Which technique would the nurse use to change a patient’s tracheostomy ties?

How can the nurse best minimize a patient’s risk for infection during tracheostomy care?

What change of a pt w/ COPD receiving supplemental oxygen indicates to the RN that an increase fraction of inspired O2?

Which response would the nurse report immediately when associated with nasotracheal suctioning?

The nurse monitors for which complication in a patient receiving oxygen therapy?

Which statement best describes the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for professional nurses?

Identify the following cardiac rhythm.

Which best practice technique will the nurse use when suctioning a client’s tracheostomy tube place earlier today?

Which action by the nurse would most likely help to relieve symptoms associated with ascites?

Which nursing intervention for a client admitted today with heart failure will assist the client to conserve energy?

The RN should intervene when a patient is diagnosed w/COPD has which clinicalmanifestation?

The RN caring for a pt w/ HF taking digoxin. What assessment data requires the RN notify the health care provider? SATA

Which statement made to the RN by a UAP assigned to care for an HIV pt indicates a breach of confidentiality?

Which parameter of the ABG result correlates to assessment of the base component?

A nurse is obtaining ICP readings from a patient with an external ventricular drain. What is the next action?

On discharge of a pt who started taking metoprolol, the RN recognizes further teaching is needed by which statement?

The patient’s ICP waveform is in the descending step pattern and matches the previous wave. What would be indicated?

The nurse understands the following are clinical manifestations of neurogenic shock. (Select all that apply.)

The RN monitors which clinical manifestation when providing care to an adult patient who is dx w/ Parkinson disease?

Which nursing action shows the most effective planning for emergency care of a patient with a tracheostomy?

The RN is assessing a pt with a TBI after a skateboarding accident. Which s/s would the RN be most concerned with?

The RN caring for a pt w/ early stage 1 Alzheimer's disease. Which nursing action is best when caring for this pt?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a cerebral artery aneurysm. For what complication is the client at risk?

Which action does the nurse use to prevent harm by loss of tracheal tissue integrity in a client with a tracheostomy?

A patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation is at risk for which complications?

The RN is administering metroprolol but must check the monitor first. What is the monitor a cardiac rhythm?