A young male patient is diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which action will the nurse take first?

Allow time for the patient’s friends.

RN is reviewing info about the HIPAA with a new RN. What statement indicates the need for further teaching

Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time.

RN is teaching a pt about the Speak Up Initiatives. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?

If you still do not understand ask again

teaching young adults about health risks. What shows the young adult indicates a correct understanding of the teaching

Control the amount of stress in my life may decrease the risk of illness

A formerly independent older pt becomes severely withdrawn upon admission to a nursing home, what action should be first

Allow the patient to incorporate personal belongings into the room

rn is teaching a class on health promotion & illness prevention. RN should include that what for secondary prevention

Performing monthly breast self-examinations

teen dx w/anxiety disorder is referred for biofeedback training, parents don't want their child to take meds

Biofeedback will help me w/my thoughts & physiological responses to stress

RN is assessing a group of pts for hospice services. RN should recommend hospice care for which of the following clients

A client who has terminal cancer and needs assistance with pain management

RN documenting info in EMR. Which of the following nursing actions jeopardizes client confidentiality

Sharing computer passwords with coworkers

teaching parents of a 3 yo who is at risk for developmental delays. Which instruction will RN include in teaching plan

Encourage play as your child is exploring the surroundings

health promotion goals for a female pt who smokes cigarettes, has HTN, & has a BMI of 26. What goals should RN include

The client will walk for 30 min 5 days a week.

A nurse’s goal is to provide teaching for restoration of health. Which situation indicates the RN is meeting this goal?

Teaching a teenager with a broken leg how to use crutches

Pt dx w/cardiovascular dz is receiving dietary instructions from the RN, what info from the pt indicate teaching is good

Limit cholesterol to less than 300 mg/daily.

occupational health RN in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for workers ?secondary prevention?

Help plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.

RN orienting a new RN about documentation of a pt info in the EMR. What shows the RN understands purpose of documenting

Documentation is a communication tool for interprofessional health care

learning objective/outcome has the highest priority for a pt w/life-threatening, severe food allergies that requires epi

The pt will administer epinephrine

During a routine physical, RN obtaining a history a 50-year-old Pt reports pain & redness in R breast what action is 1st

Assess the patient as thoroughly as possible

RN teaching a parenting class. One of the topics is human development. What statement indicates more teaching is needed

The school-aged child still needs total assistance in all safety activities

A nurse is determining if teaching is effective. Which finding best indicates learning has occurred?

A pt demonstrates how to inject insulin

Which information from the parent of an 8-month-old infant will cause the nurse to intervene?

My baby always rides in the front-facing car seat when I go to the store

pt who has cancer & is receiving palliative care. Which of the following statements by the pt indicates understanding

“I am hoping this will limit my discomfort.”

RN preparing to administer a prescribed med to a cpt. What actions should the RN plan to take to demostrate advocacy

Encourage the client to verbalize questions.

Despite working in a highly stressful RN unit & accepting additional shifts, a new RN has a strategy to prevent burnout

Strengthen friendships outside the workplace.

pt who is dying. The RN should incorporate the principle of nonmaleficence into practice by taking what action

Withholding a dose of narcotic pain med when pt has respiratory depression

A mother has delivered a healthy newborn. Which action is priority?

Encouraging close physical contact as soon as possible after birth

patient-centered care and cultural competence is to improve nursing care. Which step should the nurse take first?

Assessing own biases and attitude

A nurse is using the holistic approach to care. Which goal is the priority?

Incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection.

confused older-adult, wearing thick glasses & hearing aid. What intervention is the priority to facilitate communication

Allow time for the patient to respond

A nurse is using SURETY to facilitate active listening. What is the focus of the letter R?

Projection of a sense of relaxation

RN receiving change-of-shift report for a group of pts RN anticipates what activity in delivering care using RN process

Collect and organize client data.

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1
A young male patient is diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which action will the nurse take first?
Find support for the family and patient.
Ask about the patient’s priority needs.
Provide information to the patient.
Allow time for the patient’s friends.
2
pt has just started on enteral feedings, and is now reporting abdominal cramping. Which action will the nurse take next?
Instill cold formula to “numb” the stomach.
Slow the rate of tube feeding.
Change the tube feeding to a high-fat formula.
Consult with the health care provider about prokinetic medication.
3
RN is reviewing info about the HIPAA with a new RN. What statement indicates the need for further teaching
A pt's address would be an example of personally identifiable information
"HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law."
Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time.
HIPAA established regulation of individually identifiable health info
4
Before meeting the pt, RN talks to other caregivers about the pt. What phase of the helping relationship is the nurse in
Orientation
Working
Preinteraction
Termination
5
RN is teaching a pt about the Speak Up Initiatives. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
Ask an RN to be your advocate or supporter
Inappropriate medical tests are the most common mistakes
The RN is the center of the health care team
If you still do not understand ask again
6
teaching young adults about health risks. What shows the young adult indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Control the amount of stress in my life may decrease the risk of illness
My mother had appendicitis so this increases my chance
It’s probably safe for me to start smoking
“I don’t do drugs. I do drink coffee, but caffeine is not a drug.”
7
Pt develops a foodborne dz from E- coli. When taking a health history, what food item did the pt ingest
Custard
Undercooked ground beef
Improperly home canned food
Soft cheese
8
A nurse is choosing an appropriate topic for a young-adult health fair. Which topic should the nurse include?
Unplanned pregnancies
Climacteric factors
Retirement
Menopause
9
A formerly independent older pt becomes severely withdrawn upon admission to a nursing home, what action should be first
Offer a reward to the patient for participation in all events.
Encourage the patient to eat meals in the dining room with others.
Allow the patient to incorporate personal belongings into the room
Advise the patient of the importance of attending mandatory activities.
10
rn is teaching a class on health promotion & illness prevention. RN should include that what for secondary prevention
Referring a client who has had a mastectomy to a support group
Performing monthly breast self-examinations
Teaching foot care to a client who has diabetes
Providing a community program on stress reduction
11
teen dx w/anxiety disorder is referred for biofeedback training, parents don't want their child to take meds
“Biofeedback will let me assess and redirect my energy fields.”
Biofeedback will allow me to manipulate my stressed-out joints.”
Biofeedback will help me w/my thoughts & physiological responses to stress
“Biofeedback will direct my energies in an intentional way when stressed.”
12
RN is assessing a group of pts for hospice services. RN should recommend hospice care for which of the following clients
pt who is recovering from a stroke and needs someone to provide care
pt who has DM & is having difficulty self-administering insulin
A client who has terminal cancer and needs assistance with pain management
A client who has dementia and needs help with activities of daily living
13
RN wants to present information about flu immunizations to the older adults in the community. What type of communication
Small group
Intrapersonal
Public
Interpersonal
14
RN documenting info in EMR. Which of the following nursing actions jeopardizes client confidentiality
Using a computer terminal in a non-public area
Preventing an unidentified worker from viewing a health record on computer
Sharing computer passwords with coworkers
Logging out of the computer before leaving a terminal
15
A pt who is going to surgery has been taught how to cough and deep breathe. Which evaluation method will the RN use?
Written test
Return demonstration
Computer instruction
Verbalization of steps
16
teaching parents of a 3 yo who is at risk for developmental delays. Which instruction will RN include in teaching plan
Insist that your child discuss various points of view.
Actively encourage child to read lengthy books to foster reading abilities
Discuss world events with your child to foster language development.
Encourage play as your child is exploring the surroundings
17
A nurse is teaching guided imagery to a prenatal class. Which technique did the nurse describe?
Visualizing peaceful settings
Listening to music
Singing
Massaging back
18
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient in the hospital. Which goal will be priority?
Maintain intimacy
Maintain industry
Maintain identity
Maintain initiative
19
RN helping parents who have a child w/ADHD. Which strategy will the RN share with the parents to decerase stress
Routine preventative health visits
Assertiveness training for the family
Time management skills
Speech articulation skills
20
health promotion goals for a female pt who smokes cigarettes, has HTN, & has a BMI of 26. What goals should RN include
The pt will list foods that are high in calcium, which should be avoided
The client will walk for 30 min 5 days a week.
The client will increase calorie intake by 200 cal per day.
The client will replace cigarettes with smokeless tobacco products.
21
Comparison of data with another source to determine data accuracy is known as:
Data Collection
Documentation
Validation
Interpretation
22
A nurse’s goal is to provide teaching for restoration of health. Which situation indicates the RN is meeting this goal?
Teaching expectant parents about changes in childbearing women
Teaching a woman who recently had a hysterectomy about possible adoption
Teaching a teenager with a broken leg how to use crutches
Teaching a family member to provide passive range of motion for a stroke
23
Pt dx w/cardiovascular dz is receiving dietary instructions from the RN, what info from the pt indicate teaching is good
Limit cholesterol to less than 300 mg/daily.
Maintain a prescribed carbohydrate intake.
Avoid high-fiber foods.
Eat fish at least 5 times/week.
24
Involving self-awareness, reflecting on practice, and knowledge of a patient's core cultural background is defined as:
Professionalism
Psychoosocial history
Cultural humility
Cultural competence
25
Pt needs constant care in the home setting & for whom the care is provided by family. What action to relieve stress
Focus primarily on the patient
Provide education
caregiver to do as much as possible
Point out weaknesses
26
occupational health RN in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for workers ?secondary prevention?
Collaborate w/PT to develop program for injured employee to return to work
Set up an influenza immunization campaign.
Help plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Teach plant workers about proper lifting techniques.
27
RN orienting a new RN about documentation of a pt info in the EMR. What shows the RN understands purpose of documenting
Documentation provides info to the pt about financial charges for care
Documentation is a communication tool for interprofessional health care
“Documentation allows providers to monitor the nurse’s activities.”
“Documentation provides information for a client audit.”
28
A nurse is measuring an infant’s head circumference and height. Which area is the nurse assessing?
Psychosocial development
Moral development
Cognitive development
Biophysical development
29
learning objective/outcome has the highest priority for a pt w/life-threatening, severe food allergies that requires epi
The patient will learn about food labels
The patient will list the side effects of epinephrine
The patient will identify the main ingredients in several foods
The pt will administer epinephrine
30
During a routine physical, RN obtaining a history a 50-year-old Pt reports pain & redness in R breast what action is 1st
Tell the pt that redness is not a cause for concern and is quite common.
Inform her that redness is the precursor to normal breast enlargement
Assess the patient as thoroughly as possible
Explain to the patient that breast tenderness is normal at her age.
31
RN teaching a parenting class. One of the topics is human development. What statement indicates more teaching is needed
“The preschooler has the ability to play in small groups.”
The toddler may have temper tantrums from parent’s acting on safety rules
“The toddler may use parallel play.”
The school-aged child still needs total assistance in all safety activities
32
Which assessment finding of an older pt, who has a urinary tract infection, requires an immediate nursing intervention?
Confusion
Temperature of 97.9
Death of a spouse 2 months ago
Presbycusis
33
A nurse is determining if teaching is effective. Which finding best indicates learning has occurred?
A primary care provider hands a diabetes pamphlet to the patient
An RN presents information about diabetes
A pt demonstrates how to inject insulin
A family member listens to a lecture on DM
34
pt family is in a state of disagreement over the care of their family member. The nurse should report the situation to?
Clinical education specialist
Hospital ethics committee
Hospital administrator
Quality improvement committee
35
RN assessing the risk of intimate partner violence for pts. Which population should the nurse focus on most for IVP?
White males
Pregnant females
Nonsubstance abusers
Middle-aged adults
36
Which information from the parent of an 8-month-old infant will cause the nurse to intervene?
“I removed the mobile after my baby could reach it.”
My baby always rides in the front-facing car seat when I go to the store
“I made sure the slats on the crib were less than 2 inches apart.”
“My baby cries every time he sees a new person.”
37
pt who has cancer & is receiving palliative care. Which of the following statements by the pt indicates understanding
“I am hoping this will limit my discomfort.”
“This is not working and I plan to stop treatment.”
“I am thinking of getting a second opinion.”
“This treatment should help me live a little longer.”
38
RN preparing to administer a prescribed med to a cpt. What actions should the RN plan to take to demostrate advocacy
Tell the client that refusal of the medication is considered non-compliance
Insist the client take prescribed medications
Encourage the client to verbalize questions.
Inform the client that the medication is the same as taken at home.
39
A pt asks RN for a nonmedical approach for excessive worry and work stress. Which therapy should the nurse recommend?
Meditation
Herbs
Chiropractic care
Acupuncture
40
Despite working in a highly stressful RN unit & accepting additional shifts, a new RN has a strategy to prevent burnout
Strengthen friendships outside the workplace.
Delegate complex nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel.
Use progressive muscle relaxation.
Write for 10 minutes in a journal every day.
41
older adult client who is sedentary plan a new exercise regimen. What activities should be recommended
Running
Jumping rope
Tennis
Walking
42
cultural issue w/pt health care belief system & enables pts & families for meaningful & supportive care. What concept?
Culturally congruent care
Health care disparity
Transcultural nursing
Marginalized groups
43
pt who is dying. The RN should incorporate the principle of nonmaleficence into practice by taking what action
Discussing advance directives with the client and the client's family
Withholding a dose of narcotic pain med when pt has respiratory depression
Allowing the client's family unlimited visitation at the time of death
Providing comfort care measures to the client
44
A mother has delivered a healthy newborn. Which action is priority?
Closely supervising the interaction between newborn and parents
Avoid leaving the newborn alone with mother, first 8 hr after delivery
Keeping the newborn in the nursery during the first hour after delivery
Encouraging close physical contact as soon as possible after birth
45
patient-centered care and cultural competence is to improve nursing care. Which step should the nurse take first?
Understanding organizational forces
Developing cultural skills
Assessing own biases and attitude
Learn about the world view of others
46
A patient comes from a close-knit family. The patient’s family functions as context. You will need to evaluate:
attainment of patient needs
family attainment of developmental tasks
individual family members caring about one another
family satisfaction with its new level of functioning
47
RN teaching a pt family member about permanent tube feeding at home. Which purpose of pt education is the RN meeting
Restoration of health
Illness Prevention
Health promotion
Coping with impaired function
48
A nurse is using the holistic approach to care. Which goal is the priority?
Use complementary and alternative therapies.
Incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection.
Integrate spiritual treatments.
Join physical care with a vegan diet.
49
confused older-adult, wearing thick glasses & hearing aid. What intervention is the priority to facilitate communication
Allow time for the patient to respond
Focus on tasks to be completed
Limit conversations with the patient
Use gestures and other nonverbal cues
50
A nurse is using SURETY to facilitate active listening. What is the focus of the letter R?
Projection of a sense of relaxation
Continuously provide reassurance to the patient
Demonstrating respect for the patient
Implementing reminisce to support memory
51
RN receiving change-of-shift report for a group of pts RN anticipates what activity in delivering care using RN process
Collect and organize client data.
Determine the effectiveness of interventions
Set client-centered, measurable & realistic goals.
Critically analyze client data to determine priorities.
52
A patient asks the nurse what the term polypharmacy means. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?
This is the multiple risks of medication effects due to aging.
This is many adverse drug effects reported to the pharmacy.
This is multiple side effects experienced when taking medications.
This is concurrent use of many medications.
53
A nurse is developing a plan of care for an older adult. Which information will the nurse consider?
Focuses on the disabilities that all aging persons face.
Needs to be individualized to the patient’s unique needs.
Must be based on chronological age alone.
Should be standardized because most geriatric patients have the same needs.
54
from 1st to last stage 1. Initiative/guilt2. Trust/mistrust3. Industry/inferiority4. I.d/role confusion 5 autonomy/shame
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
2, 5, 3, 1, 4
2, 3, 1, 5, 4
2, 5, 1, 3, 4
55
older-adult at home who requires teaching for dressing changes. The family will change the dressing. ?positive response?
“You’re doing that all wrong. Let me show you how to do it.”
“You’re hesitant about changing the dressing like I was before I was shown"
“I don’t know who showed you how to change a dressing"
“I used to change the dressing the same way"
56
What statement is most reliable indicator that an older pt has the correct understanding of health promotion activities
“I should discontinue my fitness club membership for safety reasons.”
“I still keep my dentist appointments even though I have partials now.”
“I need to increase my fat intake and limit protein.”
up-to-date on my immunizations, but at my age, I don’t need influenza shot
57
RN is teaching a pt relaxation techniques to decrease stress. What finding will support RN eval that the therapy is good
Increased blood sugar
Dilated pupils
Decreased heart rate
Elevated blood pressure
58
RN assessing 17 yo adolescent’s cognitive development. What behavior indicates adolescent has reached formal operations
Discusses the topic of justice in society
Uses play to understand surroundings
Hits other students to deal with environmental change
Questions where the ice is hiding when ice has melted in a drink
59
pt who wants needs to be met & is impatient & demanding when these needs are not met immediately. Interpret Freud
The Oedipus complex is functioning
The id is functioning
The ego is functioning
The superego is functioning
60
RN completing initial admission assessment & history for a pt. What action for the RN to take
Document the client's allergies in the electronic medical record.
Teach the client about his diagnosis.
Provide a schedule of visiting hours to the client's family.
Develop a plan of care for the client.
61
RN teach staff about a RN theory that view a person, family, or community develop a normal line of defense. What theory
Ego defense model
Neuman Systems Model
Immunity model
Pender's Health Promotion Model
62
RN interviewing a pt who will undergo diagnostic testing, RN should ask about pt potential allergies, during what phase
Planning
Evaluation
Assessment
Implementation
63
RN teaching the staff about human physical development. Which information indicates the RN needs additional instruction
“Development proceeds at a predictive rate from the moment of conception.”
“Development proceeds in a proximal-distal pattern.”
“Development proceeds in a cephalocaudal pattern.”
“Development proceeds at a slower rate during the embryonic stage.”
64
RN giving a presentation about pt confidentiality to a group of RN. What is an example of violation of confidentiality
Notifying the provider of physical examination findings
Identifying the pt by name when making a referral for home health services
Reporting laboratory findings to a member of the client’s family
Discussing a client’s surgical procedure with the nurse manager
65
older-adult wearing a hearing aid and watching TV. Which technique should the nurse use to facilitate communication?
Chew gum
Use at least 14 point print
Turn off television
Speak clearly and loudly
66
Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of emerging adulthood?
It is a type of extended adolescence.
It is a type of independent exploration
It is a type of marriage and parenthood.
It is a type of young adulthood
67
A preadolescent patient is experiencing maturational stress. Which area will the nurse focus on when planning care?
Identity issues
Self-esteem issues
Major changing life events
Physical appearance
68
A nurse is working in the delivery room. Which action is priority immediately after birth?
Determining true gestational age
Maintaining an open airway
Monitoring infant-parent interactions
Promoting parent-newborn physical contact
69
Which medical diagnosis will cause the nurse to question an order for acupuncture?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Low back pain
Migraine headaches
Osteoarthritis
70
RN teaching a group of healthy adults about the benefits of flu immunizations. What type of pt education is RN providing
Coping with impaired functions
Restoration of health
Promotion of health and illness prevention
Health analogies
71
parenting class for families with adolescents. Which health concerns will the RN include in the teaching session?
Suicide
Sexually transmitted infections
Eating disorders
Violence/homicide
72
RN teaches stress-reduction & relaxation training to a health ed group of pt after cardiac surgery, what intervention
Quad
Primary
Tertiary
Secondary
73
senior student reports that freshman is crying & is not adjusting to college life. RN recognizes this is stress
Give the freshman student this list of university and community resources
You must make an appointment for the freshman student to obtain medications
recommend that you help the freshman student start packing bags to go home
“Let’s call 9-1-1 because this freshman student is suicidal.”
74
RN teaching a RN about methods to reduce costs of Pt care. Which of the following statements shows understanding
"I should encourage clients to receive an annual flu immunization."
I should recommend my pt will establish tracheostomy use sterile tech
I should wait to empty my pt drainable colostomy until it is 3/4 full
"I should delegate providing closed irrigation to the assistive personnel
75
middle-aged adult, the RN observes uneven weight bearing and decreased range of joint motion. Which area is priority
Abuse potential
Stroke prevention
Self-esteem issues
fall precautions
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RN asks a pt where their pain is located, and the pt respond by pointing to the area of pain. What form of communication
Nonverbal
Vocabulary
Intonation
Verbal
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RN is preparing to insert NG tube To determine the length of the tube to be inserted, how should RN measure the tube
From the tip of the nose to the earlobe
From the tip of the earlobe to the nose to the xiphoid process
From the tip of the earlobe to the xiphoid process
From the tip of the earlobe to the nose to the xiphoid process
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pt in rural area that does not have public transportation. What psychosocial change does the RN focus on as a priority
Social isolation
Retirement
Sexuality
Environment
79
RN teaching parent of a school-aged child about accidents most common in this age-group What topic should the RN address
Poisonings
Falls
Automobile
Drownings
80
An example of subjective data would be:
The patient appears sad because she is crying
The patient states, "I have a headache".
The patient appears to be in pain when I press on his abdomen
The patient is flushed
81
Educator is discussing community mental health w/RN students. What is a secondary prevention
Outpatient rehabilitation center
Community recreational center
Crisis center
Daycare center
82
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which action will the nurse take?
Take down a running bag of TPN after 36 hours.
Wear a sterile mask when changing the central venous catheter dressing
Clean injection port with alcohol 5 seconds before and after use.
Run lipids for no longer than 24 hours.
83
RN is creating a DC plan. What RN statement indicates the RN understands when discharge planning should be implemented
“I will begin once the client’s insurance company approves DC coverage.”
“I will begin 48 hr before the client’s discharge.”
“I will begin upon the client’s admission to the facility.”
“I will begin once the client’s discharge order is written.”
84
A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
Patient receiving total parenteral nutrition of 2-in-1 for 50 hours
Pt receiving TPN infusing with same tubing for 26 hours
Pt receiving continuous enteral feeding with same tubing for 24 hours
Pt receiving continuous enteral feeding with same feeding bag for 12 hours
85
A nurse is assessing the patient’s meaning of illness. Which area of focus by the nurse is priority?
On the way a pt reacts to disease
On the malfunctioning of psychological processes
On the malfunctioning of biological processes
On the way a pt reacts to family/social interactions
86
A nurse is assessing the health care disparities among population groups. Which area is the nurse monitoring?
Outcomes of health conditions
Prevalence of complications
Accessibility of health care services
Incidence of diseases
87
Which characteristic tends to make a nurse the best communicators with patients?
An interest in different kinds of people
Effective psychomotor skills
Ability to maintain perceptual biases
Developed critical thinking skills
88
RN & a pt work on strategies to reduce wt. Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse in with this patient?
Termination
Working
Orientation
Preinteraction
89
A nurse is teaching a group of older-adult patients. Which teaching strategy is best for the nurse to use?
Avoid uncomfortable silences after questions by helping patients
Ask pts to recall past experiences that correspond with their interests.
Provide several topics of discussion at once to promote independence
Speak in a high pitch to help patients hear better.
90
RN is concerned about pulmonary aspiration when providing care to the pt w/an intermittent tube feeding. first action?
Observe the color of gastric contents.
Run the formula over 12 hours to decrease overload.
Verify tube placement before feeding.
Add blue food coloring to the enteral formula.
91
RN using the proximodistal pattern to assess an infant’s growth & development as normal. What assessment is normal
Walks before crawls.
Laughs before coos.
Bangs objects before turns
Lifts head before grasps
92
A community health RN reviewing the levels of dz prevention. Which of the following activities is an example of tertiary
Providing treatment for pts who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Testing new nurses for exposure to tuberculosis.
Performing screening for sexually transmitted infections
Administering influenza immunizations at a local health fair
93
RN completing a pts history & physical exam. Which of the following information should the RN consider subjective data
Nausea
Cyanosis
Petechiae
Blood pressure
94
Chinese pt using the teach-back technique. Which action by the RN indicates successful implementation of this technique
Asks, “Do you think you can do this at home?”
RN is using core measures to reduce health disparities.
Asks, “What will you tell your spouse about changing the dressing?”
Asks, “Does this make sense?”
95
RN determines that a middle-aged pt is a typical example of the “sandwich generation.” What is the pt caught between
Stopping old habits and starting new ones
Caring for children and aging parents
Job responsibilities or family responsibilities
Advancing in career or retiring
96
Health disparities are unequal burden of morbidity & mortality rate experienced by racial groups that are exacerbated by
Prejudice
Bias
Stereotyping
All of the above
97
pt asks about clinic in town that is allopathic & complementary practitioners. What would best describe the clinic
Naturopathic medical
Homeopathic
Ayurvedic
Integrative medical
98
A nurse’s goal for an older adult is to reduce the risk of adverse medication effects. Which action will the nurse take?
Review the patient’s list of medications at each visit.
Teach that polypharmacy is to be avoided at all cost.
Avoid information about adverse effects.
Focus only on prescribed medications.
99
a pt who has recently experienced a stroke. What question/statement is best to assess ability to learn
“On a scale from 1 to 10, tell me where you rank your desire to learn.”
“Do you feel strong enough to perform the tasks I will teach you?”
“Please read this handout and tell me what it means.”
“What do you want to know about strokes?”
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RN assumes a variety of roles while working w/pts. What describes the RN role of protecting pt & supporting decisions
Advocate
Educator
Manager
caregiver

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