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Questions # 1:

A 14-year-old boy fell off his bike while “popping a wheelie” on the dirt trails. He has sustained a head injury with laceration of his scalp over his temporal lobe. If he were to complain of headache during the first 24 hours of his hospitalization, the nurse would:

Options:

A.

Ask the physician to order a sedative

B.

Have the client describe his headache every 15 minutes

C.

Increase his fluid intake to 3000 mL/24 hr

D.

Offer diversionary activities

Questions # 2:

In teaching the client about proper umbilical cord care, the nurse recommends that:

Options:

A.

Petrolatum be placed around the cord after the sponge bath

B.

A belly binder be applied to prevent umbilical hernia

C.

The area be cleansed at diaper changes with alcohol and inspected for redness or drainage

D.

The cord clamp be left on until the cord stump separates

Questions # 3:

The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old girl with meningitis. She has a positive Kernig’s sign. The nurse expects her to react to discomfort if she:

Options:

A.

Dorsiflexes her ankle

B.

Flexes her spine

C.

Plantiflexes her wrist

D.

Turns her head to the side

Questions # 4:

The nurse is trying to help a mother understand what is happening with her son who has recently been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. At present, he is experiencing hallucinations and delusions of persecution and suffers from poor hygiene. The nurse can best help her understand her son’s condition by which of the following statements?

Options:

A.

“Sometimes these symptoms are caused by an overstimulation of a chemical called dopamine in the brain.”

B.

“Has anyone in your family ever had schizophrenia?”

C.

“If your son has a twin, he probably will eventually develop schizophrenia, too.”

D.

“Some of his symptoms may be a result of his lack of a strong mother-child bonding relationship.”

Questions # 5:

On the third postpartum day, a client complains of extremely tender breasts. On palpation, the nurse notes a very firm, shiny appearance to the breasts and some milk leakage. She is bottle feeding. The nurse should initially recommend to her to:

Options:

A.

Take 2 ibuprofen (Motrin) tablets by mouth now because the baby will be returning for feeding in 20 minutes

B.

Allow the infant to breast-feed at the next feeding time to empty the breasts

C.

Apply ice packs to the breasts and wear a supportive, well-fitting bra

D.

Take a warm shower and express milk from both breasts until empty

Questions # 6:

The physician of a client diagnosed with alcoholism orders neomycin 0.5 g q6h to prevent hepatic coma. Neomycin decreases serum ammonia levels by:

Options:

A.

Decreasing nitrogen-forming bacteria in the intestines

B.

Acidifying colon contents by causing ammonia retention in the colon

C.

Decreasing the uptake of vitamin D, thereby drawing more water into the colon

D.

Irritating the bowel and promoting evacuation of stool

Questions # 7:

The nurse is admitting an infant with bacterial meningitis and is prepared to manage the following possible effects of meningitis:

Options:

A.

Constipation

B.

Hypothermia

C.

Seizure

D.

Sunken fontanelles

Questions # 8:

A client suspected of having anorexia nervosa is placed on bed rest with an IV infusion and a high-carbohydrate liquid diet. Within 72 hours, the results of her lab work show a return to normal limits. She is transferred to the psychiatric service for further treatment. A behavior modification plan is initiated. Three days after her transfer, the client tells the nurse, “I haven’t exercised in 6 days. I won’t be eating lunch today.” This statement by her most likely reflects:

Options:

A.

Her lack of internal awareness about the outcome of the behavior

B.

Increased knowledge about personal exercise plans

C.

A manipulative technique to trick the nurse into allowing her to miss a meal

D.

A true desire to stay fit while in the hospital

Questions # 9:

A client delivered a term infant 1 hour ago. Her uterus on assessment is boggy and is U +1 in contrast to the previous assessment of U _2. The immediate nursing response is to:

Options:

A.

Administer methergine IM

B.

Remove the retained placental fragments

C.

Assist the client to the bathroom and provide cues to stimulate urination

D.

Massage the fundus until firm

Questions # 10:

The client will be more comfortable and the results more accurate when the nurse prepares the client for Leopold’s maneuvers by having her:

Options:

A.

Empty her bladder

B.

Lie on her left side

C.

Place her arms over her head

D.

Force fluids 1 hour prior to procedure

Questions # 11:

Which of the following symptoms might the nurse observe in a client with a lithium blood level over 2.0?

Options:

A.

Fine hand tremor, headache, mental dullness

B.

Vomiting, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure

C.

Polyuria, polydipsia, edema

D.

Gastric irritation, nausea, diarrhea

Questions # 12:

Which of the following blood values would require further nursing action in a newborn who is 4 hours old?

Options:

A.

Hemoglobin 17.2 g/dL

B.

Platelets 250,000/mm3

C.

Serum glucose 30 mg/dL

D.

White blood cells 18,000/mm3

Questions # 13:

A 26-year-old male client is brought by his wife to the emergency department (ED) unconscious. Blood is drawn for a stat blood count (CBC), fasting blood sugar level, and electrolytes. An indwelling urinary catheter is inserted. He has a history of type 1 diabetes (insulindependent diabetes mellitus [IDDM]). A diagnosis of ketoacidosis is made. Stat lab values reveal a blood sugar level of 520 mg/dL. Which of the following should the nurse expect to administer in the ER?

Options:

A.

D50W by IV push

B.

NPH insulin SC

C.

Regular insulin by IV infusion

D.

Sweetened grape juice by mouth

Questions # 14:

A 64-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). He has a history of adult-onset diabetes and hypertension and is scheduled to undergo a resection of the prostate. When recording his health history, the nurse asks about his chief complaint. The most serious symptom that may accompany BPH is:

Options:

A.

Acute urinary retention

B.

Hesitancy in starting urination

C.

Increased frequency of urination

D.

Decreased force of the urinary stream

Questions # 15:

A client who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa refuses to eat lunch. The most therapeutic response by the nurse to her refusal is:

Options:

A.

“Okay, missing one meal won’t hurt.”

B.

“You’ll have to eat lunch, or we’ll force-feed you.”

C.

“It’s not appropriate for you to try to manipulate the staff into granting your wishes.”

D.

“We will not allow you to starve yourself. You may choose to eat voluntarily or be fed.”

Questions # 16:

A client is placed in five-point restraints after exhibiting sudden violence after illegal drug use, and haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg IM is administered. After 1 hour, his behavior is more subdued, but he tells the nurse, “The devil followed me into this room, I see him standing in the corner with a big knife. When you leave the room, he’s going to cut out my heart.” The nurse’s best response is:

Options:

A.

“I know you’re feeling frightened right now, but I want you to know that I don’t see anyone in the corner.”

B.

“You’ll probably see strange things for a while until the PCP wears off.”

C.

“Try to sleep. When you wake up, the devil will be gone.”

D.

“You’re probably feeling guilty because you used illegal drugs tonight.”

Questions # 17:

A baby is circumcised. Immediate postoperative care should include:

Options:

A.

Applying a loose diaper

B.

Keeping the baby NPO for 4 hours to avoid vomiting

C.

Changing the dressing frequently using dry, sterile gauze

D.

Taking the baby to his mother for cuddling

Questions # 18:

On morning rounds, the nurse found a manic-depressive client who is taking lithium in a confused mental state, vomiting, twitching, and exhibiting a coarse hand tremor. Which one of the following nursing actions is essential at this time?

Options:

A.

Administer her next dosage of lithium, and then call the physician.

B.

Withhold her lithium, and report her symptoms to the physician.

C.

Place her on NPO to decrease the excretion of lithium from her body, and call the physician.

D.

Contact the lab and request a lithium level in 30 minutes, and call the physician.

Questions # 19:

A client’s membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. Which of the following nursing actions should take priority?

Options:

A.

Assess quantity of fluid.

B.

Assess color and odor of fluid.

C.

Document on fetal monitor strip and chart.

D.

Assess fetal heart rate (FHR).

Questions # 20:

After several days, an IDDM client’s serum glucose stabilizes, and the registered nurse continues client teaching in preparation for his discharge. The nurse helps him plan an American Diabetes Association diet and explains how foods can be substituted on the exchange list. He can substitute 1 oz of poultry for:

Options:

A.

One frankfurter

B.

One ounce of ham

C.

Two slices of bacon

D.

One-fourth cup dry cottage cheese

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