Recalls 5 - NP4 Flashcards
- Nurse Dagul is assessing a client with drooping of their left eyelid. He documents this finding as
A. mydriasis.
B. ptosis.
C. presbyopia.
D. hyphema.
B. ptosis.
- He is now caring for a client following a stroke. The client can understand instructions but is unable to express himself verbally. He anticipates that this stroke has impacted which lobe of the client’s brain?
A. Frontal lobe
B. Parietal lobe
C. Temporal lobe
D. Occipital lobe
A. Frontal lobe
- Dags is now planning to perform a dressing change for a client with a stage three pressure injury. He should initially perform which action?
A. Gather all the necessary equipment
B. Use non-sterile gloves to remove the old dressing
C. Documenting the characteristics of the wound
D. Administer prescribed oral pain medication
D. Administer prescribed oral pain medication
- He then receives a client with myocardial infarction (MI), who is receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), he should plan to prioritize which of the following?
A. Observe for neurological changes
B. Monitor for any signs of renal failure
C. Observe for signs of bleeding
D. Check the client’s food diary
C. Observe for signs of bleeding
- He cares for assigned clients. He should initially follow-up on the client who:
A. has chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain and is crying.
B. is being treated for pneumonia and reports a persistent cough with thick, yellow mucus.
C. had a colostomy placed three hours ago and has an edematous stoma with scant bloody drainage.
D. is being treated for diabetes insipidus, and the family member reports the client has developed confusion.
D. is being treated for diabetes insipidus, and the family member reports the client has developed confusion.
- Nurse Sarah is assessing a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which laboratory result should immediately be reported to the doctor?
A. WBC 19,000 mm3
B. Hemoglobin 9 g/dL
C. Calcium 8.6 mg/dL
D. Serum pH 7.33
A. WBC 19,000 mm3
- Nurse Sarah is assessing a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which laboratory data is essential for her to monitor to determine if the client is experiencing a complication?
A. urine analysis
B. hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
C. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. ammonia
A. urine analysis
- She has received the following prescriptions for newly admitted clients. Which prescription should she administer first?
A. Aspirin to a client experiencing an acute myocardial infarction
B. Lisinopril to a client with essential hypertension
C. Risperidone to a client with schizophrenia
D. Levodopa-carbidopa to a client with Parkinson’s disease
A. Aspirin to a client experiencing an acute myocardial infarction
- The occupational health nurse is conducting an in-service on reducing back injuries. Which of the following statements, if made by a participant, would indicate a correct understanding of the conference?
A. “I should keep my legs straight while lifting.”
B. “Heavy objects should be held away from my body.”
C. “I shouldn’t twist while lifting an object.”
D. “I should keep a narrow base of support.”
C. “I shouldn’t twist while lifting an object.”
- The nurse is assessing a patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following laboratory tests require careful monitoring?
A. Potassium
B. Sodium
C. Glucose
D. Magnesium
B. Sodium
- John is caring for a client with heart failure. Which medication should he clarify with the doctor?
A. lisinopril
B. Prednisone
C. Hydralazine
D. carvedilol
B. Prednisone
- John is providing asthma education to a teen that has just been diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
A. “When I am having an asthma attack, I should call 911 first.”
B. “When I am having an asthma attack, my airway is constricting, and it can become dangerous.”
C. “I should try to identify what causes me to have an asthma attack and avoid those activities.”
D. “I’ve really been wanting to get a dog and my asthma will not stop me.”
E. “I should inhale quickly when using my albuterol inhaler.”
F. “I will take theophylline prior to exercising.”
A. “When I am having an asthma attack, I should call 911 first.”
D. “I’ve really been wanting to get a dog and my asthma will not stop me.”
E. “I should inhale quickly when using my albuterol inhaler.”
F. “I will take theophylline prior to exercising.”
- John is teaching a client with hypercalcemia appropriate dietary measures. Which food selections by the client would require follow-up by him? Select all that apply.
A. Broccoli
B. 2% milk
C. whole wheat pasta
D. Bananas
E. seafood
A. Broccoli
B. 2% milk
E. seafood
- John plans to care for a client experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS). He should anticipate which prescriptions from the doctor?
A. 0.9% saline infusion
B. Glargine insulin
C. Sodium polystyrene
D. Sodium bicarbonate
A. 0.9% saline infusion
- John is teaching a client who has hypertension about the newly prescribed medication, furosemide. Which of the following should he include in the teaching?
A. Limit intake of bananas, cantaloupe, and potatoes.
B. Avoid taking the medication with grapefruit juice.
C. Take this medication in the early part of the day.
D. A nagging cough can occur as a side effect of the medication.
C. Take this medication in the early part of the day.
- Carlos cares for assigned clients. Which of the following clients should he identify is at the highest risk for falling?
A. 88-year-old admitted with a chest tube secondary to pneumothorax and has a history of dementia
B. 44-year-old admitted with heart failure, has a peripheral IV, and receiving IV furosemide
C. 33-year-old admitted with cholecystitis, has a peripheral IV, and is receiving IV hydromorphone
D. 28-year-old admitted with bacteremia is receiving intravenous fluids via central line and is diaphoretic
A. 88-year-old admitted with a chest tube secondary to pneumothorax and has a history of dementia
- Carlos is preparing a staff in-service regarding sensorineural hearing loss. It would be appropriate for him to identify which factors cause this type of hearing loss? Select all that apply.
A. Presbycusis
B. Ototoxic substance
C. Foreign body
D. Exposure to loud noise
E. Edema
A. Presbycusis
B. Ototoxic substance
D. Exposure to loud noise
- Carlos is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which action may be delegated to the nursing aide?
A. Set up the sterile field
B. Palpate the bladder for distention
C. Explain the procedure to the client
D. Place the urinary catheter kit at the bedside
D. Place the urinary catheter kit at the bedside
- The unit charge nurse, Carlos, knows which of the following are internal disasters? Select all that apply.
A. A loss of electrical power to the facility
B. The sudden cessation of internal communication
C. toxic chemical spill in the lobby of the facility
D. A serious life-threatening medication error
E. Train crash in neighboring town
A. A loss of electrical power to the facility
B. The sudden cessation of internal communication
C. toxic chemical spill in the lobby of the facility
- Which is an intrinsic risk factor that increases the risk of patients developing pressure ulcers?
A. Shearing
B. Friction
C. Impaired tissue perfusion
D. Pressure
C. Impaired tissue perfusion
- Yulo is caring for a client with suspected retinal detachment. Which of the following manifestations would not be consistent with a diagnosis of retinal detachment?
A. Seeing “floaters” in the field of vision
B. A sense of having a curtain drawn over the eyes
C. Flashes of light
D. Intense pain in the affected eye
D. Intense pain in the affected eye
- Yulo is teaching a client about newly prescribed tamsulosin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. “This medication may turn your urine reddish/orange.”
B. “You will urinate more often with this medication.”
C. “Change positions slowly while you take this medication.”
D. “Avoid calcium-containing foods while on this medication.”
C. “Change positions slowly while you take this medication.”
- Yulo is teaching a client about newly prescribed tamsulosin. Which of the following statements should he include?
A. “This medication may turn your urine reddish/orange.”
B. “You will urinate more often with this medication.”
C. “Change positions slowly while you take this medication.”
D. “Avoid calcium-containing foods while on this medication.”
C. “Change positions slowly while you take this medication.”
- Angelika, the nurse manager, has received a complaint from a client’s family member. She should take which initial action?
A. Tell the night charge nurse to ensure the night shift nurse performs the assigned duties appropriately
B. Speak with the night shift nurse regarding the complaint and discuss the care provided
C. Assess the complaint and clarify the details with the family member and client
D. Take note of the complaint and place it in the applicable employee’s file
C. Assess the complaint and clarify the details with the family member and client
- Yulo is caring for a client in labor who is positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He should obtain a prescription for which medication?
A. valacyclovir
B. zidovudine
C. amphotericin b
D. metronidazole
B. zidovudine
- Angelika is positioning a client following a liver biopsy. Which position is best suited for this client?
A. On the left side with a pillow under the ribs.
B. Supine with a pillow under the client’s knees.
C. Face down with a pillow under the hips.
D. On the right side with a pillow under the biopsy site.
D. On the right side with a pillow under the biopsy site.
- Nurse Angelika is conducting a teaching session with the parents of a child newly diagnosed with asthma. The priority topic for her to cover is:
A. how to use a peak flow meter.
B. signs and symptoms of an asthma attack.
C. the need to stay current with immunizations.
D. community resources available for asthma management.
B. signs and symptoms of an asthma attack.
- Angelika is now caring for a child with nocturnal enuresis that was not responsive to non-pharmacological modifications. She anticipates the doctor to provide which medication?
A. urecholine
B. desmopressin
C. Prazosin
D. finasteride
B. desmopressin
- Which of the following statements should she use to best describe a very low-calorie diet?
A. “This is a long-term treatment measure that assists obese people who can’t lose weight.”
B. “A very low-calorie diet contains very little protein.”
C. “This diet can be used only when there is close medical supervision.”
D. “This diet consists of solid food that is pureed to facilitate digestion and absorption.”
C. “This diet can be used only when there is close medical supervision.”
- Angelika is caring for a client at risk of developing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Which of the following prescriptions would prevent TLS?
A. Intravenous (IV) hydration
B. Broad-spectrum antibiotics
C. High dose corticosteroids
D. Histamine-2 receptor antagonists
A. Intravenous (IV) hydration
- Nurse Chloe cares for assigned clients. She should immediately follow-up on the client who:
A. is being treated for pneumonia and develops restlessness.
B. is receiving intravenous fluids for influenza and dehydration and reports a headache.
C. has a chest drainage system in place for a hemothorax and tidaling is present in the water seal chamber.
D. is being treated for pleurisy and is experiencing inspiratory chest pressure.
A. is being treated for pneumonia and develops restlessness.
- Chloe educates a family with a child with phenylketonuria (PKU). It would be appropriate for her to recommend that the child avoid which foods? Select all that apply.
A. pork tenderloin
B. grapefruit slices
C. cheese omelets
D. steamed carrots
E. ice cream
A. pork tenderloin
C. cheese omelets
E. ice cream
- Hidilyn is caring for a client who is of the Islamic faith, who has expired. She should take which appropriate action?
A. Prepare the client for cremation
B. Position the client facing Mecca
C. Keep the client’s eyelids open
D. Keep the client uncovered
B. Position the client facing Mecca
- Chloe in the mental health unit is preparing to establish a new group therapy session. Which client would be most appropriate for group therapy? A client:
A. in the acute phase of schizophrenia.
B. with bipolar I disorder experiencing a mixed episode of depression and mania.
C. with post-traumatic stress disorder having difficulty sleeping because of night terrors.
D. experiencing delirium tremens associated with alcohol withdrawal.
C. with post-traumatic stress disorder having difficulty sleeping because of night terrors.
- Chloe has provided discharge instructions to a client who was prescribed niacin. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate effective teaching?
A. “This medication may increase my blood pressure.”
B. “I may experience flushing while taking this medication.”
C. “This medication may raise my total cholesterol.”
D. “I may feel fatigued and tired after taking this medication.”
B. “I may experience flushing while taking this medication.”
- Hidilyn is observing a student nurse feed a client requiring aspiration precautions. She should intervene if the student:
A. asks the client to remain sitting upright for at least 30 to 60 minutes after a meal.
B. reminds the client to tilt their head backward when eating and drinking.
C. avoids mixing foods of different textures in the same mouthful.
D. places salt and pepper on the client’s food at their request.
B. reminds the client to tilt their head backward when eating and drinking.
- Chloe, RN, is caring for a patient who is receiving enteral feedings. What is the most effective method to verify initial tube placement is correct?
A. Obtain chest and abdominal x-rays.
B. Aspirate the contents to assess pH range.
C. Mark tubing at the exit site and record the length of tubing that protrudes.
D. Insert 20-30 mL of air into the tube while auscultating the epigastrium.
A. Obtain chest and abdominal x-rays.
- Nurse Hidilyn is caring for a client who is postoperative and at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which of the following medications would prevent this complication?
A. Enoxaparin
B. Verapamil
C. Tranexamic acid
D. Aspirin
A. Enoxaparin
- Hidilyn is caring for a client who is recovering from carotid endarterectomy. Which assessment would she recognize as a sign that the client experienced hypoglossal nerve injury?
A. Tongue deviation
B. Inspiratory stridor
C. Tracheal deviation
D. Severe headache
A. Tongue deviation
- The RN cares for a client who sustained a stroke impacting the occipital lobe. Which of the following assessment findings would support this diagnosis?
A. homonymous hemianopia
B. impaired proprioception
C. expressive aphasia
D. impulsivity
A. homonymous hemianopia