Quizzes

Question 1

True or false. An example of a helpful accurate nursing note is: “The patient appears to be resting more comfortably today then yesterday”

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Computer-based records, or blank health records, allow data to be distributed among many caregivers in a standardized home

Answer 2

electronic

Question 3

In a source-orientated record, nurses include information caregivers of achievement toward patient goals a narrative format called a what?

Answer 3

progress note

Question 4

The blank record is a form used to record specific patient variables such as pulse, respiratory rate, BP, weight, fluid intake

Answer 4

graphic

Question 5

Quality process review recognizes the blank is the primary source of evidence used to continously measure performance outcome against predetermined standards

Answer 5

documentation

Question 6

T or F. When recieving a verbal order, the registered professional nurse should ask for a read back from the medical provider

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The major cause of tooth loss in adults older than 35 years of age is gum disease. T or F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Glossitis refers to an inflammation of the tongue, which can be caused by defiencies of vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is used regularly by health care institutions as a measure for reducing colonization of skin pathogens?

Answer 9

bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 10

T or F. Culture, socioeconomic status, and spiritual practices often influence a person’s bathing habits.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is a term used to describe lice that has infested the hair and scalp?

Answer 11

pediculus humanus capitus

Question 12

What oral health problem involves an ulceration and dry scaling of the lips with fissure at the angles of the mouth?

Answer 12

cheilosis

Question 13

T or F. the personal hygiene habits of the nurse do not play a role in supporting patient hygiene.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Patients with extreme obesity are at greater risk of skin damage due to what?

Answer 14

moisture

Question 15

T or F. When assisting with a tub bath or shower, the nurse should keep the bathroom door unlocked

Answer 15

true

Question 16

What term refers to an offensive breath odor often indicative of a systemic disorder?

Answer 16

halitosis

Question 17

T or F. The most common symptom of pinworm infection in perianal itching because adult pinworms migrate during the night to deposit eggs

Answer 17

true

Question 18

T or F. The valsalva maneuver may be contraindicated in people with cardiovascular problems bc it increases blood flow to the atria and ventricles, temporarily increasing cardiac output

Answer 18

false

Question 19

T or F. Intestinal bacteria must be completely removed to prevent the development of C. difficile, a health care associated infection that is resistant to treatment and highly contagious

Answer 19

false

Question 20

Which of the following would not be included in a teaching plan for the promotion of healthy bowel habits?
encourage upright position when defacting
encourage low fiber diet
encourage regular exercise
encourage fluid intake of 2,000 to 3,00 ml/day

Answer 20

encourage regular exercise

Question 21

T or F. An ileostomy allows liquid fecal content from the ilieum of the small intestine to be eliminated through a stoma.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Which of the following is a diagnostic stool test used to specifically detect bleeding in the lower gi tract?
guiaic fecal occult blood test
occult blood test
stool culture
fecal immunochemical test

Answer 22

fecal immunochemical test

Question 23

Bleeding low in the intesinal tract or from inflamed hemorrhoids or fissures can result in the presence of:

Answer 23

red-colored stool

Question 24

Which of the following commonly used enema solution takes approximately 30 minutes to take effect?
oil
soap
tap water
phosphate

Answer 24

oil

Question 25

T or F. When assessing the abdomen, it is not necessary to auscultate in all four quadrants?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The function of this part of the digestive tract to secrete enzymes that digest proteins and carbohydrates.

Answer 26

small intestine

Question 27

Nutritional concerns of this age group include loss of lean body mass, periodontal disease, loss of taste.
school aged children
adolescents
adutls
older adults

Answer 27

older adults

Question 28

T or F. Carbohydrates are more easily and quickly digested than protein and fat.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Patients with diabetes would likely be placed on which of the following diets?
renal diet
consistent-carbohydrate diet
high fiber diet
sugar restricted diet

Answer 29

consistent-carbohydrate diet

Question 30

T or F. A nasogastric or nasointestinal route is usually selected when nutritional support is needed for 4 to 8 weeks

Answer 30

false

Question 31

Of the six classes of nutrients which of the following is important for the regulation of body processes?
protein
carbs
water
lipid

Answer 31

water

Question 32

When nutrition is provided intravenously, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract for patients who are unable to take fluid orally, it is referred to as:
parenteral nutrition
enteral nutrition
jejunostomy nutrition
NG nutrition

Answer 32

parenteral nutrition

Question 33

T or F. Anorexia refers to a disorder characterized by intentional self-starvation or self induced vomiting.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Which of the following represents an individual who is considered a healthy weight?
19
18
25
30

Answer 34

19

Question 35

Consumption of fats and cholesterol is necessary for support of brain health and the production of vitamin D

Answer 35

true

Question 36

T or F. The centers for disease control lists suicide as the number one cause of death for adolescents

Answer 36

false

Question 37

What would be considered a risk factor within the social environment

Answer 37

drug or alcohol abuse

Question 38

T or F. Teenagers btwn ages 16 to 19 years old are three times more likely to be a fatal crash than drivers older than age 20

Answer 38

true

Question 39

What is the most effective method used to prevent absorption of an ingested toxin

Answer 39

ingestion of activated charcoal

Question 40

T or F. Factors that put children most at risk for exposure to toxic substances including dosing errors, confusing the units of medication measurement, or using medication dispensing cups incorrectly

Answer 40

false

Question 41

T or F. Childproofing the home is an important safety precaution which should be initiated at the toddle stage

Answer 41

false

Question 42

After a concussion, the nurse teaches the patient to avoid what?

Answer 42

sleeping

Question 43

The leading cause of preventable injury death for infants younger than 1 is mechanical suffocation caused by what?

Answer 43

soft bedding

Question 44

A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
An increased adverse effect
An increased therapeutic effect
A reduced adverse effect
A reduced therapeutic effect

Answer 44

An increased adverse effect

Question 45

Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary supplement for anxiety

Answer 45

An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition

Question 46

The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for hypertension. The nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which statement?
“I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage.”
“I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening.”
“I take my medication with a glass of water.”
“I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation.”

Answer 46

“I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening.”

Question 47

A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
“Take the medication 1 hour before eating.”
“Take the medication 1 hour after a meal.”
“Take the medication with a small glass of water.”
“Take the medication before going to bed at night.”

Answer 47

“Take the medication 1 hour before eating.”

Question 48

Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of an adverse drug reaction?
A 54-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis who has been enrolled in a clinical trial of a new drug
A 16-year-old patient with multiple traumatic injuries who is taking morphine and an antibiotic
A 1-month-old patient whose mother has allergies to penicillin, aspirin, and codeine
An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension who takes seven prescription medications each day

Answer 48

An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension who takes seven prescription medications each day

Question 49

A patient is prescribed a medication that is potentially hepatotoxic. Before administering the medication, it is most important for the nurse to assess what?
Prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram
Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase
Serum potassium, serum sodium, and serum magnesium

Answer 49

Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase

Question 50

The healthcare provider writes a medication order that the nurse cannot read. What should the nurse do?
Check with the patient to determine the correct medication.
Discuss the order with the pharmacist.
Consult with the charge nurse to verify the order.
Contact the prescriber to clarify the order.

Answer 50

Contact the prescriber to clarify the order.

Question 51

The nurse reviews a patient’s admission orders written by the healthcare provider. Which medication order should the nurse question?
MSO4 2.0 mg IV every 2 to 4 hours as needed for pain
Enoxaparin 40 mg subQ every day for 7 days
Cyanocobalamin 100 mcg intramuscularly every month
Levothyroxine 75 mcg orally every morning

Answer 51

MSO4 2.0 mg IV every 2 to 4 hours as needed for pain

Question 52

A patient is given a drug for the first time and develops shortness of breath. The patient’s heart rate is 76 beats/min, the respiratory rate is 20 breaths per minute, and the blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg. The nurse checks a drug administration manual to make sure the correct dose was given and learns that some patients taking the drug experience shortness of breath. The nurse will contact the provider to report what?
An iatrogenic response
A side effect
An allergic reaction

Answer 52

A side effect