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Five fundamentals questions with answers
Cover the key. Write the first action. Then open the rationale and name why the other choices fail.
Question 1
Ricardo is scheduled for a prostatectomy, and the anesthesiologist plans to use a spinal (subarachnoid) block during surgery. In the operating room, the nurse positions the client according to the anesthesiologist's instructions. Why does the client require special positioning for this type of anesthesia?
A. To prevent confusion
B. To prevent seizures
C. To prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage
D. To prevent cardiac arrhythmias
Show answer and rationale
Correct answer: C — To prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage
The correct answer is C: To prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. During a spinal block, the needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space where the cerebrospinal fluid is located. Proper positioning ensures that the needle puncture site is correctly aligned, minimizing the risk of CSF leakage. Preventing CSF leakage is crucial to maintain the effectiveness of the anesthesia and prevent complications such as post-dural puncture headache.
Incorrect choices:
A: To prevent confusion - Positioning is not related to preventing confusion during anesthesia.
B: To prevent seizures - Seizures are not a common concern with spinal blocks and are not prevented by specific positioning.
D: To prevent cardiac arrhythmias - Positioning in this case is not directly related to preventing cardiac arrhythmias during a prostatectomy with a spinal block.
Question 2
A nurse is conducting a home visit as part of the community health assessment of a patient who will
A. During assessment, the nurse should prioritize which of the followring variables? A
B. Availability of home health care, current Medicare rules, and family support s
C. The community and home environment, support systems or family care, and the availability of needed resources e
D. The future health status of the individual, and community and hospital resources t
Show answer and rationale
Correct answer: C — The community and home environment, support systems or family care, and the availability of needed resources e
The correct answer is C. In a community health assessment during a home visit, the nurse should prioritize assessing the community and home environment, support systems or family care, and the availability of needed resources. This is essential to understand the patient's living conditions, social support network, and access to resources that can impact their health outcomes. Choices A, B, and D do not focus on the holistic assessment of the patient's environment, support systems, and available resources, making them incorrect. Choice A only mentions prioritizing certain variables without considering the broader context. Choice B focuses on healthcare services and financial support rather than the patient's overall environment. Choice D mentions future health status without considering the current situation or resources available to the patient.
Question 3
A client who has a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin) is receiving discharge teaching from a nurse. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching?
A. I will take my warfarin at the same time every day.
B. I should use a soft-bristled toothbrush while taking this medication.
C. I should take my warfarin at bedtime.
D. I should avoid eating foods high in vitamin K while taking this medication.
Show answer and rationale
Correct answer: A — I will take my warfarin at the same time every day.
The correct answer is A. Taking warfarin at the same time every day is essential to maintain a consistent blood level of the medication. This statement indicates that the client understands the teaching about the importance of consistency in medication timing. Choice B, regarding using a soft-bristled toothbrush, is not directly related to warfarin therapy and does not assess the client's understanding of warfarin administration. Choice C suggesting taking warfarin at bedtime is incorrect; it is generally recommended to take warfarin at the same time each day to avoid variations in drug levels. Choice D about avoiding foods high in vitamin K is relevant as vitamin K can interfere with warfarin's anticoagulant effects. However, it is not the best indicator of understanding the teaching on medication timing, which is crucial for warfarin efficacy.
Question 4
A nurse working on a busy acute care unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which nursing action best exemplifies the primary focus of the nurse's role?
A. The nurse focuses on the procedures being performed for clients that day
B. The nurse adjusts the environment of the client to facilitate provision of care
C. The nurse monitors the health status of the client throughout the shift
D. The nurse comforts a client who received bad results from a diagnostic test
Show answer and rationale
Correct answer: D — The nurse comforts a client who received bad results from a diagnostic test
Nursing's primary focus is promoting health and wellness holistically, partnering with clients to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Comforting a client after bad diagnostic results exemplifies this, offering emotional support during distress, reinforcing trust, and aiding coping core to nursing's caring essence. Focusing on procedures prioritizes tasks over people, while adjusting the environment supports care delivery indirectly. Monitoring health status is vital but reactive, not the central focus. Comforting reflects nursing's commitment to the whole person, not just illness, aligning with its mission to foster well-being across diverse settings. This action embodies the nurse's role as a compassionate advocate, pivotal in acute care where emotional needs often peak alongside physical ones, enhancing overall client resilience.
Question 5
You are working in a pre-hospital setting and are called for a 40-year-old male who was the victim of a stabbing. The patient has a blood pressure of 87/50 and a heart rate of 130. There is a large amount of blood on the scene. After applying direct pressure to the wound on the patient's arm and stopping the bleeding, of the following what would be the best intervention to mitigate the patient's blood pressure?
A. Establish two large-bore IVs, and administer 2 liters of fluid
B. Establish an IV, and administer a norepinephrine drip at 0.1-2mcg/kg/min, titrated to effect
C. Establish an IV, and establish a dopamine drip to the patient at 5mcg/kg/min
D. Establish an IV, and administer fluid to keep the patient's BP at or near 90 systolic
Show answer and rationale
Correct answer: D — Establish an IV, and administer fluid to keep the patient's BP at or near 90 systolic
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Establishing an IV and administering fluid to keep the patient's BP at or near 90 systolic is the best intervention. This approach aims to increase the patient's blood volume, improve tissue perfusion, and support vital organ function. The goal is to stabilize the patient's blood pressure within a safe range to prevent further complications. This approach is a standard practice in managing hypotension due to hemorrhage.
Summary:
A: Administering 2 liters of fluid may be excessive and could lead to fluid overload in this scenario.
B: Norepinephrine is a vasopressor and should only be considered if fluid resuscitation fails to improve the patient's blood pressure.
C: Dopamine is also a vasopressor and is typically used in more severe cases of hypotension. It is not the first-line intervention in this scenario.
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Question 6
What was the focus of nursing research during the first half of the twentieth century?
A. Client care
B. Nursing education
C. Supply and demand for nurses
D. Treatment issues
Correct answer:
From 1900 to 1940, nursing research centered on nursing education, exploring teaching methods and evaluation to professionalize training, then hospital-based. This focus, seen in early journals, aimed to standardize learning as nursing emerged as a discipline. Client care and treatment issues gained prominence later, post-World War II, as research shifted to practical outcomes. Supply and demand surged during the war, not before, driven by military needs. Education's early emphasis built the foundation for modern nursing, ensuring nurses were equipped for growing healthcare roles. Unlike later patient-focused studies, this period's work like analyzing curriculum efficacy shaped how nurses were prepared, reflecting the era's priority to establish a skilled workforce amid limited formal structures, setting the stage for broader research expansion.
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which intervention is the priority?
A. Cleaning the stoma site every 24 hours.
B. Ensuring a replacement tracheostomy tube is at the bedside.
C. Suctioning the tracheostomy every 8 hours.
D. Providing humidified oxygen through the tracheostomy.
Correct answer:
The correct answer is B: Ensuring a replacement tracheostomy tube is at the bedside. This is the priority because in the event of accidental dislodgement or obstruction of the current tracheostomy tube, a replacement must be readily available to maintain the client's airway. Without a replacement tube, the client could experience severe respiratory distress or even airway obstruction, which could be life-threatening.
Cleaning the stoma site every 24 hours (Choice A) is important for hygiene but is not the immediate priority. Suctioning the tracheostomy every 8 hours (Choice C) is a routine maintenance task and should be done as needed based on assessment. Providing humidified oxygen through the tracheostomy (Choice D) is important for maintaining proper oxygenation but ensuring a replacement tube takes precedence to maintain airway patency.
The nurse is addressing primary prevention with a group of college students. Which promotional statement by the nurse would be the best example of a developmentally appropriate discussion?
A. Annual Papanicolaou tests can screen for cervical cancer.'
B. HIV screening can detect the virus early.'
C. Use of condoms can help prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.'
D. Monthly testicular examinations can screen for testicular cancer.'
Correct answer:
For college students, a developmentally appropriate primary prevention discussion targets relevant risks like sexual activity making 'Use of condoms can help prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancy' ideal. This addresses immediate health choices, promoting safety and averting disease or complications, fitting their life stage where sexual exploration peaks. Papanicolaou tests, HIV screening, and testicular exams are secondary prevention, focusing on early detection, less aligned with primary prevention's preemptive ethos. Condom use education empowers students with actionable, age-specific knowledge, reducing STI rates (e.g., chlamydia, prevalent in young adults) and unplanned pregnancies. This aligns with nursing's preventive focus, tailoring advice to developmental needs, ensuring relevance and impact for a population navigating new independence.
A patient tells a nurse, 'The others won't give me my pain meds early, but you are more understanding, you know what it's like to be in pain, and you don't want to see your patients suffer. Could you find a way to get me my pill now? I won't tell anyone.' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A. I'm not comfortable doing that,' then ignore subsequent requests for early meds.
B. I'll have to check with your doctor about that; I will get back to you after I do.'
C. It would be unsafe to give the medicine early; none of us will do that.'
D. I understand that you have pain, but giving medicine too soon would not be safe.'
Correct answer:
Rationale:
- Choice D is the correct response because it acknowledges the patient's pain, shows empathy, and educates on the importance of safe medication administration.
- Step 1: Acknowledge the patient's pain to validate their feelings.
- Step 2: Express understanding but emphasize safety concerns to educate the patient on responsible medication use.
- Step 3: Maintain boundaries by emphasizing the importance of safe medication practices.
- Other Choices:
- A: Ignoring the patient's request can create distrust and may not address the underlying issue of pain management.
- B: Delaying the response by involving the doctor may increase the patient's anxiety and does not address the safety concern.
- C: Simply stating that it is unsafe without providing further explanation or addressing the patient's concerns lacks empathy and education.
Jestoni with chronic renal failure (CRF) is admitted to the urology unit. The nurse is aware that the diagnostic test are consistent with CRF if the result is:
A. Increased pH with decreased hydrogen ions.
B. Increased serum levels of potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 100 mg/dl and serum creatinine 6.5 mg/ dl.
D. Uric acid analysis 3.5 mg/dl and phenolsulfonphthalein (PSP) excretion 75%.
Correct answer:
The correct answer is C because in chronic renal failure (CRF), the kidneys are unable to effectively filter waste products from the blood, leading to elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine. BUN levels higher than 100 mg/dl and serum creatinine levels higher than 6.5 mg/dl indicate impaired kidney function, which is characteristic of CRF.
A is incorrect because in CRF, pH tends to be decreased rather than increased due to metabolic acidosis.
B is incorrect because in CRF, there is typically a buildup of potassium, magnesium, and calcium in the blood, not an increase in their serum levels.
D is incorrect because uric acid levels and phenolsulfonphthalein excretion are not specific markers for CRF.
Therefore, C is the correct answer based on the characteristic laboratory findings in chronic renal failure.
The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned, 'Someday I'll have to leave him.' Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
A. Client will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks
B. Client will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse
C. Client will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation
D. Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation
Correct answer:
The correct answer is D: Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation. This outcome is crucial as it indicates the client's understanding of the risks involved in her current situation. By verbalizing awareness, the client is acknowledging the potential harm and taking a significant step towards recognizing the need for change. This outcome lays the foundation for further interventions and support.
Choice A is incorrect because setting a specific timeline for leaving may not be feasible or safe for the client. Choice B is incorrect as feeling relaxed does not necessarily address the underlying issue of abuse. Choice C is incorrect as feeling strong does not necessarily equate to recognizing the dangers of the situation. The focus should be on increasing awareness and empowering the client to make informed decisions.
Which of the following terms indicate the beginning of the fertile period when gametes are produced and secondary sex characteristics appear?
A. Teenage
B. Adolescence
C. Puberty
D. Juvenile
Correct answer:
The correct answer is C: Puberty. Puberty is the stage of development when gametes are produced and secondary sex characteristics appear, marking the beginning of the fertile period. This period typically occurs between the ages of 10 to 14 in females and 12 to 16 in males.
A: Teenage - Incorrect. Teenage refers to the age range between 13 to 19 and does not specifically indicate the onset of gamete production and secondary sex characteristics.
B: Adolescence - Incorrect. Adolescence is a broader term that encompasses the period from childhood to adulthood, including puberty, but it does not specifically indicate the beginning of the fertile period.
D: Juvenile - Incorrect. Juvenile refers to a young organism that has not reached sexual maturity and does not signify the beginning of gamete production and secondary sex characteristics.
A client slammed a door on the unit several times. The nurse responds, "You seem angry." The client states, "I'm not angry." What therapeutic communication technique has the nurse employed and what defense mechanism is the client unconsciously demonstrating?
A. Making observations and the defense mechanism of suppression
B. Verbalizing the implied and the defense mechanism of denial
C. Reflection and the defense mechanism of projection
D. Encouraging descriptions of perceptions and the defense mechanism of displacement
Correct answer:
The correct answer is B: Verbalizing the implied and the defense mechanism of denial.
1. Verbalizing the implied: The nurse is reflecting the underlying emotion by stating "You seem angry," encouraging the client to explore their feelings.
2. Defense mechanism of denial: The client's statement "I'm not angry" is a form of denial, where they are unconsciously rejecting their true emotions.
Summary:
A: Making observations does not involve reflecting underlying emotions. Suppression involves consciously pushing down emotions, not the case here.
C: Reflection involves mirroring the client's feelings, not stating an assumption. Projection is when one attributes their emotions to others.
D: Encouraging descriptions of perceptions is not the same as verbalizing the implied. Displacement involves redirecting emotions to a less threatening target.
Which health disparity would the public health nurse apply when developing community adult health education programs?
A. Men have a higher life expectancy compared to women.
B. Women experience higher rates of cerebrovascular disease compared to men.
C. Women have a higher mortality rate compared to men.
D. Men experience higher rates of COPD compared to women.
Correct answer:
The correct answer is C because women having a higher mortality rate compared to men is a significant health disparity that needs to be addressed in community adult health education programs. This is because addressing this disparity can help improve overall health outcomes and reduce preventable deaths among women.
A is incorrect because it states the opposite of the reality where women generally have a higher life expectancy compared to men. B is incorrect as cerebrovascular disease rates are generally higher in men. D is incorrect as COPD rates are higher in men compared to women.
In summary, option C is the correct choice as it addresses a critical health disparity that needs attention in community health programs, while the other options provide incorrect information or focus on disparities that are not as relevant in this context.
The nurse is monitoring the respiratory status of a client following insertion of a tracheostomy. The nurse understands that oxygen saturation measurements obtained by pulse oximetry may be inaccurate if the client has which coexisting problem?
A. Fever
B. Epilepsy
C. Hypotension
D. Respiratory failure
Correct answer:
Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation but can be inaccurate with hypotension (C), as low blood pressure reduces peripheral perfusion, skewing readings. Fever (A) may increase metabolic demand but doesn't directly affect accuracy. Epilepsy (B) impacts neurological status, not perfusion. Respiratory failure (D) alters oxygenation but not oximetry reliability unless perfusion is compromised. C is correct. Rationale: Hypotension decreases blood flow to capillaries where oximeters detect hemoglobin saturation, leading to falsely low or erratic results, a known limitation per critical care monitoring standards. Nurses must correlate oximetry with clinical signs and possibly arterial blood gases (ABGs) in such cases, ensuring accurate respiratory assessment post-tracheostomy, unlike the other conditions which don't directly impair device function.
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