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WorksheetsGCC 1376 - 1400
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What complication should the nurse be alert for in a diabetic patient who has been placed in skeletal traction after a motor vehicle collision?
a)
Osteoarthritis
b)
Osteomyelitis
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Osteosarcoma
e)
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2.
Which statement best describes instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)?
a)
Activities that are usually performed in the course of a normal day. These activities include ambulating, eating, dressing, bathing, brushing the teeth, and grooming.
b)
Activities that assist the client in recognizing and managing stress. These activities include facilitating interpersonal relationships, allowing adequate time for rest, and providing regular, nutritious meals.
c)
Activities that allow the client to be independent in society. These activities include shopping, preparing meals, paying bills, and taking medications appropriately.
d)
Activities that support the effectiveness of direct care interventions. These activities include checking equipment, directing the maintenance of the client's room, and managing the supply of materials needed for client care.
e)
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3.
When measuring the fundal height of a primigravid client at 20 weeks' gestation, the nurse will locate the fundal height at which of the following points?
a)
Halfway between the client's symphysis pubis and umbilicus.
b)
At about the level of the client's umbilicus
c)
Between the client's umbilicus and xiphoid process.
d)
Near the client's xiphoid process and compressing the diaphragm.
e)
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4.
The doctor has prescribed aspirin 325mg daily for a client with transient ischemic attacks. The nurse knows that aspirin was prescribed to:
a)
Prevent headaches
b)
Boost coagulation
c)
Prevent cerebral anoxia
d)
Keep platelets from clumping together
e)
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5.
Which of the following are considered signs and symptoms of a fracture?
a)
Tingling, coolness, and loss of pulses
b)
Loss of sensation, redness, and coolness
c)
Coolness, redness, and a new pain site
d)
Discoloration, deformity, and pain at the site of injury
e)
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6.
The nurse is caring for a neonate whose mother is diabetic. The nurse will expect the neonate to be:
a)
Hypoglycemic, small for gestational age
b)
Hyperglycemic, large for gestational age
c)
Hypoglycemic, large for gestational age
d)
Hyperglycemic, small for gestational age
e)
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7.
Due to a high census, it has been necessary for a number of clients to be transferred to other units within the hospital. Which client should be transferred to the postpartum unit?
a)
A 66-year-old female with a gastroenteritis
b)
B A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy
c)
C A 27-year-old male with severe depression
d)
D A 28-year-old male with ulcerative colitis
e)
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8.
A client with oxylate renal calculi should be taught to limit his intake of foods such as:
a)
Strawberries
b)
Oranges
c)
Apples
d)
Pears
e)
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9.
An 8-year-old admitted with an upper-respiratory infection has an order for O2 saturation via pulse oximeter. To ensure an accurate reading, the nurse should:
a)
Place the probe on the child's abdomen
b)
Recalibrate the oximeter at the beginning of each shift
c)
Apply the probe and wait 15 minutes before obtaining a reading
d)
Place the probe on the child's finger
e)
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10.
To enhance adaptive language skills in a young client, the nurse educates parents to foster appropriate language in social situations. An example is:
a)
Effective persuasion, such as polite versus impolite language.
b)
Direct versus indirect language when demanding action.
c)
Correction of pronunciation or grammar errors.
d)
Introduction of new topics.
e)
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11.
The nurse cares for a client who underwent abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Which symptom suggests the client has developed complications?
a)
Muscle soreness.
b)
Incisional pain.
c)
Abdominal distension.
d)
Serous wound drainage.
e)
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12.
The nurse is reviewing the preoperative checklist for a client scheduled for a cholecystectomy. Which item is not required on the client's preoperative checklist?
a)
History of allergies
b)
Most recent vital signs
c)
Physician's signature
d)
Preoperative medications
e)
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13.
Which of the following is not a part of routine cord care of the newborn?
a)
Placing a petroleum gauze on the cord
b)
Applying an antibiotic to the cord
c)
Cleaning the cord with alcohol
d)
Folding diapers below the cord
e)
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14.
Prevention and early treatment of Lyme's disease are crucial because late complications of this disease include:
a)
sterility.
b)
renal failure.
c)
lung abscess.
d)
arthritis.
e)
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15.
A client is admitted to the emergency room with symptoms of delirium tremens. After admitting the client to a private room, the priority nursing intervention is to:
a)
Obtain a history of his alcohol use
b)
Provide seizure precautions
c)
Keep the room cool and dark
d)
Administer thiamine and zinc
e)
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16.
A client has returned to the surgical unit after a laryngectomy. When suctioning the tracheostomy, the nurse should not allow the suction pressure to exceed which level?
a)
120mmHg
b)
145mmHg
c)
160mmHg
d)
185mmHg
e)
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17.
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing pruritis. Which would be the most appropriate nursing intervention?
a)
Suggest the client take warm showers B.I.D.
b)
Add baby oil to the client's bath water
c)
Apply powder to the client's skin
d)
Suggest a hot water rinse after bathing
e)
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18.
A client is diagnosed with stage III Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse recognizes that the client has involvement:
a)
In a single lymph node or single site
b)
In more than one node or single organ on the same side of the diaphragm
c)
In lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm
d)
In disseminated organs and tissues
e)
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19.
A 6-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is associated with rheumatic fever?
a)
A history of low birth weight
b)
A case of strep throat several weeks ago
c)
Presence of sickle cell trait
d)
Inability to digest certain grains
e)
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20.
Which of the following lab studies should be done periodically if the client is taking sodium warfarin (Coumadin)?
a)
Stool specimen for occult blood
b)
White blood cell count
c)
Blood glucose
d)
Erthyrocyte count
e)
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21.
The nurse cares for a client with a chest tube. Which symptom would indicate to the nurse the presence of subcutaneous emphysema?
a)
Dyspnea.
b)
Shortness of breath.
c)
Increased heart rate.
d)
A crackling sensation upon palpation of the chest tube insertion site.
e)
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22.
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is taking an oral iron supplement. The nurse should tell the client to take the medication with:
a)
Orange juice
b)
Water only
c)
Milk
d)
Apple juice
e)
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23.
A client complains of wheezing, cough, and chest tightness. The client has a history of asthma, but has been out of medications for this condition for the past 3 weeks. Which is a priority nursing intervention?
a)
Prepare to administer an inhaled corticosteroid.
b)
Prepare to administer an oral steroid.
c)
Prepare to administer a parenteral steroid.
d)
Prepare to administer a short-acting bronchodilator.
e)
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24.
Which instruction should be given regarding the medication used to treat enterobiasis (pinworms)?
a)
Treatment is not recommended for children less than 10 years of age.
b)
The entire family should be treated.
c)
Medication therapy will continue for 1 year.
d)
Intravenous antibiotic therapy will be ordered.
e)
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25.
A client is admitted with benign prostatic hypertrophy. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect?
a)
Frequent urge to void
b)
Foul-smelling urine
c)
Copious urine output
d)
Pain on urination
e)
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