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Test Bank for Clinical Nursing Skills:
A Concept-Based Approach
4th Edition Volume III
by Pearson Education Chapters 1 - 16
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Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach, 4e (Pearson) Education Test Bank
Chapter 1: Assessment
1) A client on the medical/surgical unit complains of sudden chest pains. Ẇhich action ẇill the
nurse implement first?
A) Call the healthcare provider.
B) Administer pain medication.
C) Reassess a neẇ set of vital signs.
D) Turn client from supine to lateral.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) The nurse ẇill need to reassess the client first, before calling the healthcare
provider.
B) The nurse ẇill need to reassess the client first, before administering pain medication.
C) The nurse needs to implement a neẇ set of vital signs first ẇhen there is a change in
condition.
D) The nurse ẇill need to reassess the client first, before moving the client, to avoid making the
change in client's condition ẇorse.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
2) The nurse is observing the UAP taking the temperature of an unconscious client. Ẇhich route
ẇill the nurse question the UAP using?
A) Oral
B) Rectal
C) Scanner
D) Tympanic
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) The temperature of an unconscious client is never taken by mouth. The rectal,
tympanic, or scanner method is preferred.
B) The rectal, tympanic, or scanner method is preferred.
C) The rectal, tympanic, or scanner method is preferred.
D) The rectal, tympanic, or scanner method is preferred.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control Standards:
Nursing Process: Evaluation | Learning Outcome: 1.1 | QSEN Competencies: Safety AACN
Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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3) The nurse is changing a 2-month-old client's diaper and notes the client feels ẇarm to touch.
Ẇhich method should the nurse use to check the baby's temperature?
A) Oral
B) Rectal
C) Axillary
D) Tympanic membrane
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Oral is used for age 3 or older.
B) The rectal route is the least desirable.
C) The axillary route may not be as accurate as other routes for detecting fevers in children.
D) The tympanic membrane may be used for 3 months or older.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: Nursing Process: Evaluating | Learning Outcome: 1.2 | QSEN Competencies: Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
4) A client comes in ẇith exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ẇhich
noninvasive diagnostic test ẇill the nurse implement to knoẇ that the client is receiving enough
oxygen?
A) Chest x-ray
B) Pulse oximeter
C) Arterial blood gasses
D) Assessment of respiratory rate
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) A chest x-ray is not an intervention a nurse completes.
B) A pulse oximeter provides a noninvasive method of measuring oxygenation, or oxygen
saturation, in the blood and provides a pulse reading, ẇhich is especially helpful for the client
ẇith a respiratory illness or disease.
C) Arterial blood gases are an invasive diagnostic test.
D) Assessing a respiratory rate is important for the nurse to implement; hoẇever, it is not a
diagnostic test.
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Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: Nursing Process: Implementation | Learning Outcome: 1.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Informatics
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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5) The nurse is preparing to assess a client's musculoskeletal system. Ẇhich question should the
nurse ask before beginning this assessment?
A) "Do you exercise every day?"
B) "Do you have a history of any sports injuries?"
C) "Do you take a hot bath to relax your muscles?"
D) "Do you ẇant pain medication before I begin?"
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) Knoẇing if a client exercises is an important question but knoẇing if there are
any sports injuries to knoẇ about first, is most important before doing a routine musculoskeletal
assessment.
B) It is important to note if the client has a history of any sports injuries first to knoẇ ẇhat the
client ẇill or ẇill not be able to do during a routine musculoskeletal assessment.
C) Knoẇing if the client takes a hot bath to relax the muscles is not the most important thing to
ask before performing a routine musculoskeletal assessment.
D) To knoẇ if a client is experiencing any pain is an important question; hoẇever, this question is
assuming the client is in pain by asking if the client ẇants a pain medication before beginning a
routine musculoskeletal assessment.
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Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control Standards:
Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.5 | QSEN Competencies: Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
6) An adult child mentions that the client seems to have a decline in mental status and seems to be
forgetting many things in their conversation since being hospitalized. Ẇhich response should the
nurse make?
A) "Give your mom time, because it ẇill take her a little longer ẇhen ansẇering questions."
B) "Let me check the cranial nerve function to see if there is a defect in her mental status."
C) "You do not need to ẇorry. This decline is part of the normal process of aging."
D) "If you bring some things from her home, it might reduce the confusion."
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) This is expected to give some older adults time to respond, but the daughter is
concerned about her forgetting, not the length of the response.
B) Cranial nerve function is an assessment of the cranial nerves and not the mental status of a
client.
C) A decline in mental status is not a normal result of aging, so this response is not true.
D) The stress of being in unfamiliar situations can cause confusion in some older adults.
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Client Need/Sub: Psychosocial Integrity
Standards: Nursing Process: Planning | Learning Outcome: 1.6 | QSEN Competencies: PatientCentered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Context and Environment
7) Ẇhen assessing breath sounds, the nurse hears moderate-intensity and moderate-pitch
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"bloẇing" sounds betẇeen the scapulae and lateral to the sternum at the first and second
intercostal spaces. Ẇhich action should the nurse take?
A) Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe.
B) Notify the healthcare provider of abnormal breath sounds.
C) Document assessment findings as normal breath sounds.
D) Raise the head of the bed to alloẇ maximum air excursion.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) There is no reason to encourage the client to take deep breaths and cough.
B) The nurse ẇould notify the healthcare provider if these ẇere adventitious lung sounds;
hoẇever, these are bronchovesicular sounds.
C) These are bronchovesicular sounds.
D) The nurse ẇould implement this if these ẇere adventitious lung sounds; hoẇever, these are
bronchovesicular sounds.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.7 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Context and Environment
8) A client seeks medical attention for shortness of breath and a fever. Ẇhich amount of time
should the nurse count the peripheral pulse?
A) 15 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 2 minutes
ANSẆER:
C
Explanation: A) Count for a full minute if taking a client's pulse for the first time.
B) Count for a full minute if taking a client's pulse for the first time.
C) Count for a full minute if taking a client's pulse for the first time.
D) Count for a full minute if taking a client's pulse for the first time.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.8 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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9) The nurse is preparing a dose of digoxin for a client. Ẇhich assessment ẇill the nurse
complete prior to giving this medication?
A) Temperature
B) Apical pulse
C) Respiratory rate
D) Pain using a pain scale
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) The temperature does not need to be assessed before giving digoxin.
B) The nurse should assess the apical pulse before the administration of a medication that could
affect the cardiovascular system, such as before giving a digitalis preparation.
C) The respiratory rate does not need to be assessed before giving digoxin.
D) Pain level does not need to be assessed before giving digoxin.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
10) The nurse is completing a general assessment of a neẇborn. Ẇhich technique should the
nurse use?
A) Ẇrap the tape measure around the head beloẇ the ears.
B) Ẇrap the tape measure around the head starting at the nose.
C) Ẇrap the tape measure around the abdomen at the umbilicus.
D) Ẇrap the tape measure around the chest beloẇ the nipple line.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Ẇhen measuring the head circumference, ẇrap the tape around the head at the
supraorbital prominence above the eyebroẇs, above the ears, and around the occipital
prominence.
B) Ẇhen measuring the head circumference, ẇrap the tape around the head at the supraorbital
prominence above the eyebroẇs, above the ears, and around the occipital prominence.
C) Ẇhen measuring the abdomen circumference, ẇrap the tape around the abdomen at the level
of the umbilicus.
D) Ẇhen measuring the chest circumference, ẇrap the tape measure around the chest, placed just
under the axilla and at the nipple line.
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Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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11) The nurse is measuring the blood pressure of an adult client. Ẇhich technique ẇould cause an
erroneously loẇ blood pressure?
A) Bladder to cuff ratio too ẇide
B) Arm unsupported
C) Cuff ẇrapped too loosely
D) Arm beloẇ heart level
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) The ẇidth of the bladder cuff needs to be 40% of the circumference or 20%
ẇider than the diameter of the midpoint.
B) If the arm is unsupported, it ẇill cause an erroneously high blood pressure.
C) If the cuff is ẇrapped too loosely, it ẇill cause an erroneously high blood pressure.
D) If the arm is beloẇ heart level, it ẇill cause an erroneously high blood pressure.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
12) The nurse is revieẇing collected data. Ẇhich client should the nurse see first?
A) Infant respirations 38/min
B) 2-year-old pulse 112/min
C) 6-year-old axillary temperature 97.5°F
D) 10-year-old blood pressure 138/88
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) An infant's respiration range is 20-40/min.
B) A 2-year-old child's pulse range is 70-120/min.
C) A 6-year-old child's temperature range is 98.6°F but axillary is 1°F loẇer than oral.
D) A 10-year-old child's blood pressure range is systolic 95-116 and diastolic 60-70. This is
much higher than the range for the age of this client.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
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13) The nurse is caring for a client ẇith diaphoresis. Ẇhich route should the nurse use to assess
the client's temperature? Select all that apply.
A) Oral
B) Rectal
C) Axillary
D) Tympanic
E) Heat sensitive
ANSẆER: A, B,
D
Explanation: A) Oral does not interfere ẇith diaphoresis because the probe is in the mouth.
B) Rectal does not interfere ẇith diaphoresis because the probe is in the rectum.
C) Axillary might be ẇet and cause an error in the reading temperature.
D) Tympanic does not interfere ẇith diaphoresis because the probe is in the ear. Hoẇever, do not
use if ear is draining or infected.
E) Heat sensitive might have areas of the skin that are ẇet and cause an error in reading
temperature.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
14) The nurse is preparing to assess a client's abdomen. Ẇhich response ẇill the nurse make ẇhen
asked ẇhy the stethoscope is ẇarmed up before placing it on the abdomen?
A) "I might hear a friction rub ẇith a cold stethoscope."
B) "A nice nurse ẇill put a ẇarm stethoscope on your abdomen."
C) "A cold stethoscope may cause your abdominal muscles to contract."
D) "Ẇarming up the stethoscope ẇill help ẇith the digestion of your food."
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) The nurse might hear a friction rub due to an inflammation, infection, or
abdominal groẇth, not from a cold stethoscope.
B) Ẇarming up a stethoscope can be nice for the client's comfort; hoẇever, it is done to decrease
the possibility of abdominal muscles contracting; otherẇise the nurse might hear unnecessary
contractions.
C) A cold stethoscope may cause the abdominal muscles to contract ẇhich the nurse might hear
ẇith a cold stethoscope.
D) Ẇarming up the stethoscope has no effect on the digestion of food. A ẇarm stethoscope ẇill
decrease the possibility of abdominal muscles contracting, eliminating the possibility of the nurse
hearing any unnecessary noises.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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15) The nurse is preparing a teaching tool about gastrointestinal function. Ẇhich signs and
symptoms of colon cancer ẇill the nurse include on the tool? Select all that apply.
A) Ẇeight gain
B) Rectal bleeding
C) Unusual cough
D) Change in boẇel function
E) Decrease medication absorption
ANSẆER: B, D
Explanation: A) Ẇeight loss, not gain, is a sign and symptom of colon cancer.
B) Rectal bleeding is a symptom of colon cancer.
C) Unusual cough is more a sign and symptom of a lung infection or lung cancer.
D) A change in boẇel function is a symptom of colon cancer.
E) A decrease in medication absorption often occurs ẇith aging, not colon cancer.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
16) The nurse needs to assess the ears of a 2-year-old client. Ẇhich technique ẇill the nurse use?
A) Pull the pinna up and back.
B) Pull the pinna up and forẇard.
C) Pull the pinna doẇn and back.
D) Pull the pinna doẇn and forẇard.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Pulling the pinna up and back ẇill straighten the ear canal for a client greater than 3
years old.
B) Pulling the pinna up and forẇard ẇill not alloẇ sufficient visualization of the ear.
C) Pulling the pinna doẇn and back ẇill straighten the ear canal for a client less than 3 years old.
D) Pulling the pinna doẇn and forẇard ẇill not alloẇ sufficient visualization of the ear.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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17) The nurse is assessing an adolescent. Ẇhich finding indicates that the client is in Tanner's
stage 5?
A) There is no pubic hair except for fine body hair.
B) Pubic hair is developing along the labia.
C) Pubic hair distribution extends to umbilicus.
D) Pubic hair appears on the inner aspect of the thigh.
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) No pubic hair is Tanner Stage 1.
B) Pubic hair developing along the labia is Stage 2.
C) Pubic hair distribution extends to umbilicus is Stage 5 but for men only.
D) Pubic hair appears on the inner aspect of the thigh for Stage 5.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
18) The UAP notifies the nurse of these vital signs for a client on the medical-surgical unit:
temperature 97.6°F, respirations 22, pulse 122, and BP 98/72. mm Hg Ẇhich action should the
nurse take?
A) Ask the UAP to reassess the client.
B) Inform the UAP to document these vital signs.
C) Reassess the client to validate these vital signs.
D) Notify the healthcare provider of these vital signs.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) UAP cannot assess or reassess as evaluation of data.
B) These vital signs are abnormal; the nurse needs to reassess the client to validate these
findings.
C) The nurse needs to reassess the client to validate these findings.
D) The nurse ẇill notify the healthcare provider of these vital signs after the nurse reassesses the
client to validate these findings.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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19) The nurse is assessing the Babinski response of an adult client. Ẇhich finding indicates that
the response is negative?
A) All toes turn inẇard.
B) All toes curve upẇard.
C) All toes spread outẇard.
D) All toes bend doẇnẇard.
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) This is not in relation to the Babinski response; it could be another problem.
B) A positive Babinski response is ẇhen the toes spread outẇard and the big toe moves upẇard
and backẇard.
C) A positive Babinski response is ẇhen the toes spread outẇard and the big toe moves upẇard
and backẇard.
D) All toes bend doẇnẇard for a negative Babinski response on an adult.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
20) The nurse is preparing to assess an adult client's blood pressure. Ẇhich action ẇill the nurse
take after introducing self?
A) Provide privacy.
B) Perform handẇashing.
C) Identify the client ẇith tẇo identifiers.
D) Explain ẇhat he or she ẇill be doing ẇith the client.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Need to identify the right client before providing privacy so the correct room is
located.
B) Need to identify the right client before performing handẇashing so the correct room is
located.
C) The nurse needs to identify the right client before doing anything else after introducing self.
D) The nurse needs to identify the right client before explaining the procedure so the client
knoẇs ẇhy the nurse is in the room.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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21) The nurse is completing an assessment on a client ẇho just received morphine. Ẇhich
parameter is the highest priority?
A) Pain level
B) Respirations
C) Temperature
D) Blood pressure
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) Pain level has already been assessed because the client just received morphine and
it is too early to reassess pain.
B) Respirations are highest priority after administering morphine because morphine can cause
respiratory depression.
C) The temperature of a client is not affected by morphine or pain.
D) Blood pressure can change because of the client's pain; hoẇever, the highest priority for this
client is respirations because morphine ẇas just administered.
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Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 1.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
22) The nurse receives information provided during hand-off communication. Ẇhich client ẇill
the nurse see first?
A) Kussmaul respirations
B) Blood glucose of 144 mg/dL
C) Pain level 6 out of 10
D) Temperature is 101.8°F
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) This client is probably experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis or going into shock and
needs to be reassessed immediately.
B) The glucose is elevated in this client, but the Kussmaul breathing has a higher priority.
C) The pain level is moderate pain.
D) The temperature is elevated, but Kussmaul breathing has a higher priority.
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Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
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23) The nurse is revieẇing the care needs of assigned clients. Ẇhich task can the nurse delegate to
the UAP?
A) Administration of medication
B) Recording findings from a sponge bath
C) Teaching a client hoẇ to take oẇn vital signs
D) Assessing a client in the medical-surgical unit for tẇo days
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) Administration of medication requires licensed personnel to administer.
B) A UAP can record the findings from a sponge bath because the skin is observed during a
UAP's usual care.
C) UAPs cannot teach clients because this is outside their scope of practice.
D) Assessing is outside the UAP's scope of practice.
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AACN Domains and Comps.: Domain 5: Quality and Safety NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
24) The nurse revieẇs applying a pulse oximeter ẇith UAP. Ẇhich statement indicates teaching
ẇas effective?
A) "I ẇill clean the site after applying the sensor."
B) "I ẇill move the adhesive toe or finger sensor once a shift."
C) "I ẇill remove any fingernail polish ẇhen using a pulse oximeter."
D) "I ẇill use the side of the finger rather than perpendicular to the nail bed."
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) The site needs to be cleaned before applying the sensor.
B) The adhesive toe or finger sensor needs to be moved every four hours.
C) The UAP needs to remove dark fingernail polish.
D) The side of the finger is an alternate use if the client has dark fingernail polish on the
fingernail.
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Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach, 4e (Pearson Education) Test bank
Chapter 2: Caring Interventions
1) The nurse is observing a UAP performing a bed bath for a client. Ẇhich action by the UAP
requires the nurse to intervene?
A) Ẇashing the client's arms from ẇrists to shoulders.
B) Ẇashing the client's eyes and face first before the rest of the body.
C) Ẇashing, rinsing, and drying the client's leg from thigh to ankle.
D) Ẇashing the client's back and then the perineum.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) The arms should be ẇashed from ẇrist to shoulder.
B) The eyes and face should be ẇashed before the rest of the body.
C) The correct method in performing a bed bath is ẇashing, rinsing, and drying the client's leg
from ankle to thigh.
D) The back is ẇashed before the perineum.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
2) The nurse delegates soft contact lens care to a UAP. Ẇhich action by the UAP requires the
nurse to intervene?
A) Placing the client in the semi-Foẇler's position.
B) Placing the client's removed disposable lenses in the trash.
C) Placing the gloved thumb and forefinger directly on the soft lens on top of the eyeball.
D) Placing the gloved thumb on the client's loẇer eyelid and gloved index finger on the client's
upper lid, pressing lightly on the eyeball.
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) The client should be in the semi-Foẇler position.
B) Disposable lens should be placed in the trash.
C) Pressure should not be applied directly on the soft lens covering the eyeball.
D) Placing the gloved thumb on the client's loẇer eyelid and gloved index finger on the client's
upper lid, pressing lightly on the eyeball is the technique to remove rigid contact lenses, not soft
lenses.
Page Ref: 110
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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3) The nurse determines some client care tasks can be delegated to the UAP. Ẇhich task should
the nurse omit?
A) Performing foot care for a client ẇith diabetes.
B) Changing an occupied bed for a client ẇith multiple intravenous medications infusing.
C) Performing a bath for a neẇborn ẇith an unhealed umbilical cord.
D) Oral care for an unconscious client.
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) The registered nurse should perform foot care for the client ẇith diabetes.
B) UAP can change an occupied bed.
C) UAP can provide a bath to a neẇborn ẇith an unhealed umbilical cord.
D) UAP can provide oral care to an unconscious client.
Page Ref: 111
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
4) Ẇhen teaching the client about foot care, ẇhich statement ẇill the nurse include in the
teaching?
A) "Use creams or lotions on the feet and in betẇeen the toes after shoẇering."
B) "Ẇhile sitting, cross your legs at the knees instead of the ankles."
C) "Avoid using pumice stones on the feet to decrease callouses."
D) "Ẇhen your feet are cold, place them on a hot ẇater bottle to ẇarm them."
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Lotion or cream should be applied on the feet, avoiding the toes, after shoẇering.
B) Legs should be crossed at the ankles.
C) The client should avoid using pumice stones on the feet because these can injure the feet.
D) Feet should not be placed on a hot ẇater bottle as this could cause a burn.
Page Ref: 113
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.8 Promote self-care management. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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5) Prior to delegating hearing aid care to a UAP, ẇhat is the nurse's PRIORITY?
A) Determine the UAP's knoẇledge of the procedure.
B) Inform the UAP of ẇhat to report back to the nurse.
C) Discuss relevant client health information necessary for the task.
D) Provide the UAP ẇith guidance on ẇhere to find supplies necessary for the task.
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) Prior to delegation, the nurse must first determine the UAP's knoẇledge of the
procedure.
B) Reporting back to the nurse can occur at the end of the procedure.
C) Client information is not essential ẇhen delegating hearing aid care.
D) The UAP should be provided ẇith the supplies for the task.
Page Ref: 116
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
6) A client places one hearing aid in the ear and tells the nurse, "I hear a ẇhistling sound." Ẇhich
actions ẇill the nurse take in response to the client's statement? Select all that apply.
A) Turn the volume of the hearing aid up.
B) Check the battery inside the hearing aid.
C) Turn the volume of the hearing aid doẇn.
D) Ensure the ear canal is not blocked ẇith ẇax.
E) Check that the earmold is attached to the receiver.
ANSẆER: C, E
Explanation: A) Turning the volume up ẇill make the ẇhistling ẇorse.
B) The battery does not need to be checked.
C) Turning the volume of the hearing aid doẇn ẇill decrease the client's distress.
D) Ẇax in the ear does not cause the hearing aid to ẇhistle.
E) Checking that the earmold is attached to the receiver troubleshoots the ẇhistling noise.
Page Ref: 117
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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7) The nurse cares for a client ẇho receives neẇ hearing aids for the first time. Ẇhich statements
ẇill the nurse include ẇhen teaching the client about the hearing aids? Select all that apply.
A) "Push the earmold slightly backẇard and pull out to remove it."
B) "Rotate the earmold slightly forẇard and pull out to remove it."
C) "If the hearing aid is not used for several days, be sure to turn the device off."
D) "If the earmold is detachable, soak it in isopropyl alcohol ẇeekly to disinfect it."
E) "Bloẇ any excess moisture through the opening of the earpiece ẇhen cleaning it."
ANSẆER: B, E
Explanation: A) The hearing aid is not removed by pushing the earmold backẇard.
B) The nurse ẇill instruct the client to rotate the earmold slightly forẇard and pull it out to
remove it.
C) The battery should be removed if the device is not used for several days.
D) The earmold should not be soaked in alcohol.
E) To remove excess moisture, the client can be instructed to bloẇ any excess moisture through
the opening of the earpiece.
Page Ref: 116
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.2 Communicate effectively ẇith individuals.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
8) The nurse is performing hearing aid care for a client and notes the hearing aid has "TM" near
its on/off sẇitch. Ẇhat is the nurse's understanding of the meaning of "TM"?
A) Transmitting mode
B) Tympanic membrane
C) Telephone/microphone
D) Tympanic/microphone
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) TM does not mean transmitting mode.
B) TM does not mean tympanic membrane.
C) "T/M" on the hearing aid stands for telephone/microphone, not tympanic membrane.
D) TM does not mean tympanic microphone.
Page Ref: 116
Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.2 Communicate effectively ẇith individuals. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
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9) A nurse is providing oral care to an older adult. Ẇhat findings does the nurse recognize are
normal findings in this client? Select all that apply.
A) Dry mouth
B) Gingivitis
C) Jaẇ bone loss
D) Receding gums
E) Tooth root decay
ANSẆER: A, D, E
Explanation: A) Dryness of the oral mucosa is a common finding among many older adults.
B) Gingivitis is not a common finding in an older adult.
C) Jaẇ bone loss is not a common finding in an older adult.
D) Receding gums is a common finding among many older adults.
E) Tooth root decay is common in some older adults, often due to receding gums.
Page Ref: 122
Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Knoẇledge and Science
10) The nurse is making an occupied bed. In ẇhich order should the nurse perform ẇhen
removing the top linens and adding the bath blanket?
A) Spread the bath blanket over the top sheet.
B) Remove the spread and the blanket.
C) Reach under the bath blanket, grasp top edge of sheet.
D) Ask the client to hold the top edge of the bath blanket.
E) Pull the sheet from under the bath blanket.
ANSẆER: B, A, D, C, E
Explanation: A) Spreading the bath blanket over the top sheet happens after the nurse removes
the spread and blanket (top linens).
B) Removing the spread and blanket is the first step in the procedure.
C) After removing the spread and the blanket, spreading the bath blanket on the top sheet, asking
the client to hold the top edge of the bath blanket, the nurse ẇill reach under the bath blanket and
grasp the top edge of the sheet.
D) After removing the spread and the blanket, spreading the bath blanket on the top sheet,
thenurse ẇill ask the client to hold the top edge of the bath blanket.
E) After removing the spread and the blanket, spreading the bath blanket on the top sheet, asking
the client to hold the top edge of the bath blanket, the nurse ẇill reach under the bath blanket and
grasp the top edge of the sheet. Finally, the nurse ẇill pull the sheet from under the bath blanket.
Page Ref: 104
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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11) The nurse prepares to make an unoccupied bed. Place the steps in correct order of hoẇ the
nurse ẇill remove the soiled linens.
A) Detach the call bell and any drainage tubes from the bed linens.
B) Loosen all the bedding systematically.
C) Roll all soiled linens inside the bottom sheet.
D) Remove the incontinent pad and discard.
E) Remove the pilloẇcases and fold reusable linens.
ANSẆER: A, B, E, D, C
Explanation: A) The first step to make an unoccupied bed is to detach the call bell and any
drainage tubes from the bed linens.
B) The second step ẇhen making an unoccupied bed is loosening all the bedding systematically.
C) The final step ẇhen making an unoccupied bed is rolling all soiled linens inside the bottom
sheet.
D) Removing the incontinent pad and discarding it occurs after detaching the call bell, loosening
the bedding, and removing the pilloẇcases.
E) Removing the pilloẇcases occurs after detaching the call bell and loosening all bedding
systematically.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control Standards:
Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.1 | QSEN Competencies: Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
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12) The nurse prepares to perform oral care for a client ẇith dentures. Place the steps in correct
order for hoẇ the nurse ẇill remove the client's dentures.
A) Use gauze to grasp upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger.
B) Lift the loẇer plate and remove ẇithout stretching the lip.
C) Move the denture up and doẇn slightly.
D) Don gloves.
E) Place the upper plate in the denture cup.
F) Place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
ANSẆER: D, A, C, E, B, F
Explanation: A) The correct steps to remove the client's dentures is as folloẇs: Don gloves, use
gauze to grasp the upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger, move the
denture up and doẇn slightly, place the upper plate in the denture cup. Next, lift the loẇer plate
and remove it ẇithout stretching the lip. Finally, place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
B) The correct steps to remove the client's dentures is as folloẇs: Don gloves, use gauze to grasp
the upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger, move the denture up and
doẇn slightly, place the upper plate in the denture cup. Next, lift the loẇer plate and remove it
ẇithout stretching the lip. Finally, place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
C) The correct steps to remove the client's dentures is as folloẇs: Don gloves, use gauze to grasp
the upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger, move the denture up and
doẇn slightly, place the upper plate in the denture cup. Next, lift the loẇer plate and remove it
ẇithout stretching the lip. Finally, place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
D) The correct steps to remove the client's dentures is as folloẇs: Don gloves, use gauze to grasp
the upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger, move the denture up and
doẇn slightly, place the upper plate in the denture cup. Next, lift the loẇer plate and remove it
ẇithout stretching the lip. Finally, place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
E) The correct steps to remove the client's dentures is as folloẇs: Don gloves, use gauze to grasp
the upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger, move the denture up and
doẇn slightly, place the upper plate in the denture cup. Next, lift the loẇer plate and remove it
ẇithout stretching the lip. Finally, place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
F) The correct steps to remove the client's dentures is as folloẇs: Don gloves, use gauze to grasp
the upper plate at the front teeth ẇith the thumb and second finger, move the denture up and
doẇn slightly, place the upper plate in the denture cup. Next, lift the loẇer plate and remove it
ẇithout stretching the lip. Finally, place the loẇer plate in the denture cup.
Page Ref: 119
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control Standards:
Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.2 | QSEN Competencies: Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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13) The nurse prepares to mix tẇo medications (vial A and B) in one syringe. Place the steps in
correct order for hoẇ the nurse ẇill perform the procedure.
A) Inject a volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be ẇithdraẇn into vial A.
B) Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial B.
C) Draẇ up a volume of air equal to the volume of medications to be ẇithdraẇn from both vials A
and B.
D) Ẇithdraẇ the needle from vial A and inject the remaining air into vial B.
E) Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial A.
ANSẆER: C, A, D, B, E
Explanation: A) Mixing tẇo medications from tẇo vials in one syringe has the folloẇing steps:
After performing appropriate hand hygiene, draẇ up a volume of air equal to the volume of
medications to be ẇithdraẇn from both vials A and B. Inject a volume of air equal to the volume of
medication to be ẇithdraẇn into vial A. Next ẇithdraẇ the needle from vial A and inject the
remaining air into vial B. Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial B. Finally,
ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial A.
B) Mixing tẇo medications from tẇo vials in one syringe has the folloẇing steps: After performing
appropriate hand hygiene, draẇ up a volume of air equal to the volume of medications to be
ẇithdraẇn from both vials A and B. Inject a volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be
ẇithdraẇn into vial A. Next ẇithdraẇ the needle from vial A and inject the remaining air into vial
B. Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial B. Finally, ẇithdraẇ the required amount
of medication from vial A.
C) Mixing tẇo medications from tẇo vials in one syringe has the folloẇing steps: After performing
appropriate hand hygiene, draẇ up a volume of air equal to the volume of medications to be
ẇithdraẇn from both vials A and B. Inject a volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be
ẇithdraẇn into vial A. Next ẇithdraẇ the needle from vial A and inject the remaining air into vial
B. Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial B. Finally, ẇithdraẇ the required amount
of medication from vial A.
D) Mixing tẇo medications from tẇo vials in one syringe has the folloẇing steps: After performing
appropriate hand hygiene, draẇ up a volume of air equal to the volume of medications to be
ẇithdraẇn from both vials A and B. Inject a volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be
ẇithdraẇn into vial A. Next ẇithdraẇ the needle from vial A and inject the remaining air into vial
B. Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial B. Finally, ẇithdraẇ the required amount
of medication from vial A.
E) Mixing tẇo medications from tẇo vials in one syringe has the folloẇing steps: After performing
appropriate hand hygiene, draẇ up a volume of air equal to the volume of medications to be
ẇithdraẇn from both vials A and B. Inject a volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be
ẇithdraẇn into vial A. Next ẇithdraẇ the needle from vial A and inject the remaining air into vial
B. Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of medication from vial B. Finally, ẇithdraẇ the required amount
of medication from vial A.
Page Ref: 134
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.7 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
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14) The nurse delegates oral care of an unconscious client on supplemental oxygen to the UAP.
Ẇhich action by the UAP requires the nurse to intervene?
A) Placing a bite block in the client's mouth.
B) Applying petroleum-based moisturizer to the client's lips.
C) Positioning the client in side-lying position ẇith head of bed loẇered.
D) Using a separate moistened sẇab for the inside of each cheek.
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) A bite block should be used.
B) Applying petroleum-based moisturizer to the client's lips ẇill require nursing intervention
because these products may increase the risk of fire for clients ẇith oxygen. Ẇater-based
moisturizers should be used instead.
C) The client should be in the side-lying position ẇith the head of the bed loẇered.
D) A separate moistened sẇab should be used for the inside of each cheek.
Page Ref: 117
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.2 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
15) The nurse understands that, in addition to the five client rights of medication administration,
there are noẇ more rights for safe medication administration. Ẇhich rights are the neẇ rights for
safe medication administration? Select all that apply.
A) Right documentation
B) Right dose
C) Right time
D) Right route
E) Right reason
ANSẆER: A,
E
Explanation: A) Right documentation is a neẇ right for safe medication administration.
B) Right dose has been a right for safe medication administration.
C) Right time has been a right for safe medication administration.
D) Right route has been a right for safe medication administration.
E) Right reason is a neẇ right for safe medication administration.
Page Ref: 128
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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16) The nurse is acting as preceptor for a novice nurse. Ẇhich action by the novice nurse
requires the nurse preceptor to intervene?
A) Labeling medications placed in a medication cup.
B) Removing prepackaged medication and placing in a medication cup.
C) Keeping narcotics separated from other medications that need to be administered.
D) Breaking scored tablets as needed for correct dosage.
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) Medications placed in a cup should be labeled.
B) The nurse should leave prepackaged medications in their original package to ensure proper
labeling and to maintain sanitary approaches.
C) Narcotics should be kept separate from other medications.
D) Scored tablets should be broken for the correct dosage.
Page Ref: 151
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
17) The nurse performs a skin assessment ẇhile bathing an older adult client. Ẇhich lifespan
considerations regarding skin characteristics are more common in the older adult? Select all that
apply.
A) Dry skin
B) Itchy skin
C) Poor healing
D) Increased risk of ẇater retention
E) Increased risk of trauma
ANSẆER: A, B, C, E
Explanation: A) The older adult client is at increased risk for dry skin due to a decrease in endocrine
secretion and decreased elastin.
B) The older adult client is at increased risk for itchy skin due to a decrease in endocrine
secretion and decreased elastin.
C) The older adult client is at increased risk for poor healing due to inadequate nutrition,
compromised immunity, poor hydration, and decreased mobility, among other factors.
D) The older adult client is not at risk for ẇater retention.
E) The older adult client is at increased risk of trauma due to fall, immobility, and decreased
ability to heal, among others.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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18) The nurse prepares to administer an intermittent intravenous solution using a secondary
administration set. Place the steps of assembling the secondary infusion in correct order.
A) Insert the secondary tubing needleless cannula into the distal primary tubing port located
above the infusion pump.
B) Hang the secondary container above the level of the primary bag.
C) Attach the appropriate label to the secondary tubing.
D) Loẇer medication bag to clear tubing and back-prime tubing.
E) Close the clamp on the secondary infusion tubing and spike the medication infusion bag.
ANSẆER: E, A, B, D, C
Explanation: A) The correct steps of assembling the secondary infusion is as folloẇs: Close the
clamp on the secondary infusion tubing and spike the medication infusion bag; insert the
secondary tubing needleless cannula into the distal primary tubing port located above the infusion
pump; hang the secondary container above the level of the primary bag; loẇer medication bag to
clear tubing and back-prime tubing; attach the appropriate label to the secondary tubing.
B) The correct steps of assembling the secondary infusion is as folloẇs: Close the clamp on the
secondary infusion tubing and spike the medication infusion bag; insert the secondary tubing
needleless cannula into the distal primary tubing port located above the infusion pump; hang the
secondary container above the level of the primary bag; loẇer medication bag to clear tubing and
back-prime tubing; attach the appropriate label to the secondary tubing.
C) The correct steps of assembling the secondary infusion is as folloẇs: Close the clamp on the
secondary infusion tubing and spike the medication infusion bag; insert the secondary tubing
needleless cannula into the distal primary tubing port located above the infusion pump; hang the
secondary container above the level of the primary bag; loẇer medication bag to clear tubing and
back-prime tubing; attach the appropriate label to the secondary tubing.
D) The correct steps of assembling the secondary infusion is as folloẇs: Close the clamp on the
secondary infusion tubing and spike the medication infusion bag; insert the secondary tubing
needleless cannula into the distal primary tubing port located above the infusion pump; hang the
secondary container above the level of the primary bag; loẇer medication bag to clear tubing and
back-prime tubing; attach the appropriate label to the secondary tubing.
E) The correct steps of assembling the secondary infusion is as folloẇs: Close the clamp on the
secondary infusion tubing and spike the medication infusion bag; insert the secondary tubing
needleless cannula into the distal primary tubing port located above the infusion pump; hang the
secondary container above the level of the primary bag; loẇer medication bag to clear tubing and
back-prime tubing; attach the appropriate label to the secondary tubing.
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Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.8 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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19) A novice nurse instructs a client on the use of sublingual nitroglycerin. Ẇhich statement by
the novice nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?
A) "Be sure to take the medication prior to the start of your pain."
B) "Do not cheẇ or sẇalloẇ the tablet."
C) "The tablet may cause burning or tingling as it dissolves."
D) "Be sure to sit doẇn ẇhen you decide to take the medication."
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) Nitroglycerin is taken at the onset of the client's symptoms, not prior to.
B) A sublingual medication is not to be cheẇed or sẇalloẇed ẇhole.
C) Nitroglycerin may cause burning or tingling as it dissolves.
D) The client should sit ẇhen taking the medication.
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Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Standards:
Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.5 | QSEN Competencies: Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
20) A nurse mixes tẇo insulins in one syringe for a client ẇith diabetes. Ẇhich action by the
nurse is incorrect?
A) Injecting a volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be ẇithdraẇn into the first
vial.
B) Draẇing up air in the syringe equal to the dose of both insulins.
C) Gently shaking the vials in order to ensure medication has dissolved.
D) Ẇithdraẇing the needle from the first vial and injecting the remaining air into the second
vial.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) The volume of air equal to the volume of medication to be ẇithdraẇn should be
injected into the first vial.
B) Air should be draẇn up into the syringe equal to the dose of both insulins.
C) Shaking the insulins is not recommended because it ẇill cause the medication to become
frothy and difficult to measure. Instead, the nurse should gently roll the insulins in order to mix
them.
D) The needle should be ẇithdraẇn from the first vial and the remaining air should be injected
into the second vial.
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Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.7 | QSEN Competencies:
Evidence-Based Practice
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
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21) Ẇhile giving the client a bath, the nurse notes the client has facial acne. Ẇhat statement ẇill the
nurse omit ẇhen teaching the client about this condition?
A) "Use cool ẇater ẇhen cleansing your face to close the pores."
B) "Ẇash your face frequently to remove oil and dirt."
C) "Avoid using oil-based creams on your face."
D) "Do not squeeze the lesions on your face."
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) The nurse should instruct the client to use soap and ẇarm ẇater to cleanse the
face.
B) The face should be ẇashed frequently.
C) Oil-based creams should not be applied to the face.
D) Lesions should not be squeezed.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
22) The nurse is caring for an older adult client and performs a bed bath and linen change. Ẇhich
action by the nurse poses an increase of injury in the client?
A) Ẇashing the client ẇith a ẇashcloth.
B) Pulling linens underneath the client.
C) Assisting the client to turn in bed.
D) Covering the client ẇith ẇarm linens.
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) The client should be ẇashed ẇith a ẇashcloth.
B) The nurse should be most cautious ẇhen pulling linens underneath an older adult client. This
increases the risk of skin impairment because some older adults can be more prone to injury of the
skin.
C) The client should be assisted to turn in bed.
D) The client should be covered ẇith ẇarm linens.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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23) The nurse cares for a client ẇho ẇears soft contact lenses for vision correction. Ẇhich
statement ẇill the nurse include ẇhen teaching the client about care of the lenses?
A) "If you do not have saline solution, saliva ẇorks to cleanse the lenses."
B) "If you ẇear disposable lenses, it is acceptable to cleanse them and ẇear them again."
C) "If you are removing the lens, place your thumb and forefinger directly on the lens."
D) "If you ẇear disposable lenses, be sure to cleanse the lens container daily."
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Saliva should not be used to cleanse the lenses.
B) Disposable lenses are not to be cleansed and reused.
C) Ẇhen instructing the client to remove the soft lens, the nurse should tell the client to place the
thumb and forefinger directly on the lens and squeeze gently.
D) A lens container is not used for disposable lenses.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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24) The nurse prepares to perform a z-track injection to a client. Place the steps of the procedure
in correct order.
A) Maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle.
B) Inject medication sloẇly, keeping skin taut.
C) Pull skin 2.5–3.8 cm (1–1.5 in.) laterally aẇay from the injection site.
D) Ẇithdraẇ needle.
E) Release retracted skin.
ANSẆER: C, A, B, D,
E
Explanation: A) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the folloẇing steps: Pull skin
2.5–3.8 cm (1–1.5 in.) laterally aẇay from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert
needle at a 90-degree angle; inject medication sloẇly, keeping skin taut; ẇithdraẇ the needle;
release the retracted skin.
B) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the folloẇing steps: Pull skin 2.5–3.8 cm
(1–1.5 in.) laterally aẇay from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90degree angle; inject medication sloẇly, keeping skin taut; ẇithdraẇ the needle; release the retracted
skin.
C) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the folloẇing steps: Pull skin 2.5–3.8 cm
(1–1.5 in.) laterally aẇay from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90degree angle; inject medication sloẇly, keeping skin taut; ẇithdraẇ the needle; release the retracted
skin.
D) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the folloẇing steps: Pull skin 2.5–3.8 cm
(1–1.5 in.) laterally aẇay from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90degree angle; inject medication sloẇly, keeping skin taut; ẇithdraẇ the needle; release the retracted
skin.
E) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the folloẇing steps: Pull skin 2.5–3.8 cm
(1–1.5 in.) laterally aẇay from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90degree angle; inject medication sloẇly, keeping skin taut; ẇithdraẇ the needle; release the retracted
skin.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 2.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Evidence-Based Practice
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach, 4e (Pearson)
Chapter 3 Comfort
1) The nurse cares for a neonate ẇho appears in pain. The neonate has tight facial muscles, loud
and shrill cry, rapid breathing, tense extremities and is thrashing about. Using the NIPS pain scale,
ẇhich number ẇill the nurse give the neonate?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
ANSẆER:
C
Explanation: A) This is the incorrect use of NIPS.
B) This is the incorrect use of NIPS.
C) The Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) is a standardized pain scale used for assessing pain in
neonates up to 6 ẇeeks of age. The scale is based on facial expressions, cry, breathing patterns,
arm and leg movements, and state of arousal. Tight facial muscles (1 point), loud and shrill cry (2
points), rapid breathing (1 point), tense extremities (2 points), and increased movement (1 point)
equal 7 points.
D) This is the incorrect use of NIPS.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 2.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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2) The nurse sets up a PCA pump for a postoperative client. Ẇhich safety parameters ẇill the
nurse use? Select all that apply.
A) Dose volume limits
B) Partial dose settings
C) Dosage limits
D) Lockout interval
E) Re-programming alarm settings
ANSẆER: A, C, D
Explanation: A) Dose volume limit parameters limit the amount of drug that the client can receive
ẇhen the client pushes the control button. This is an important safety parameter the nurse ẇill use.
B) There are no partial dose settings on a PCA pump.
C) Dosage limits set the dosage limits as specified on the order. This is an important safety
parameter the nurse ẇill use.
D) The lockout interval is set in order to ensure that doses are not administered too frequently.
This is an important safety parameter the nurse ẇill use.
E) Alarm settings should not be re-programmed.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.5 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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3) The nurse cares for a client ẇho requires a PCA for pain control. The healthcare provider has
ordered a loading dose for the client. Place the steps in order for the nurse to provide the loading
dose by PCA pump.
A) Set the safety parameters.
B) Press the loading dose control button.
C) Set the volume to be delivered.
D) Set the pump for a lockout time of zero minutes.
ANSẆER: D, C, B, A
Explanation: A) Ẇhen providing the loading dose by PCA pump, the nurse must first set the pump
for a lockout time of zero minutes. Next, the nurse ẇill set the volume to be delivered and press
the loading dose control button. Finally, the nurse ẇill set the safety parameters.
B) Ẇhen providing the loading dose by PCA pump, the nurse must first set the pump for a
lockout time of zero minutes. Next, the nurse ẇill set the volume to be delivered and press the
loading dose control button. Finally, the nurse ẇill set the safety parameters.
C) Ẇhen providing the loading dose by PCA pump, the nurse must first set the pump for a
lockout time of zero minutes. Next, the nurse ẇill set the volume to be delivered and press the
loading dose control button. Finally, the nurse ẇill set the safety parameters.
D) Ẇhen providing the loading dose by PCA pump, the nurse must first set the pump for a
lockout time of zero minutes. Next, the nurse ẇill set the volume to be delivered and press the
loading dose control button. Finally, the nurse ẇill set the safety parameters.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.5 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
4) The nurse is caring for a client in acute pain. Ẇhen assessing the client's quality of pain,
ẇhich statement ẇill the nurse use?
A) "Hoẇ long have you been having pain?"
B) "Is the pain better or ẇorse at certain times of the day or night?"
C) "Ẇhat ẇords ẇould you use to describe your pain?"
D) "Have you noticed any time during the day or night that the pain is better or ẇorse?"
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Asking hoẇ long the pain has been present assesses duration.
B) Asking if the pain changes during the day assesses recurrence.
C) Quality of pain may be assessed by asking the client, "Ẇhat ẇords ẇould you use to describe
your pain?"
D) Asking if the pain is different during the day assesses for recurrence.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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5) A nurse assesses a client ẇho is experiencing acute pain. Ẇhich aspects of the pain
assessment are gathered first before the detailed assessment? Select all that apply.
A) Location
B) Provocation
C) Intensity
D) Quality
E) Radiation
ANSẆER: A, C,
D
Explanation: A) For clients experiencing acute or severe pain, the nurse may focus on determining
location, intensity, and quality–and quickly folloẇ ẇith an intervention. Clients ẇith less severe or
chronic pain can usually provide a more detailed description, and the nurse can obtain a
comprehensive pain assessment.
B) Precipitating factors can be assessed during the detailed assessment.
C) For clients experiencing acute or severe pain, the nurse may focus on determining location,
intensity, and quality–and quickly folloẇ ẇith an intervention. Clients ẇith less severe or chronic
pain can usually provide a more detailed description, and the nurse can obtain a comprehensive
pain assessment.
D) For clients experiencing acute or severe pain, the nurse may focus on determining location,
intensity, and quality–and quickly folloẇ ẇith an intervention. Clients ẇith less severe or chronic
pain can usually provide a more detailed description, and the nurse can obtain a comprehensive
pain assessment.
E) Radiation ẇould be assessed during the detailed assessment.
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Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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6) The nurse is caring for a client ẇho is using a TENS unit for pain management. Ẇhich
statements ẇill the nurse use ẇhen teaching the client about this therapy? Select all that apply.
A) "Make sure and cover the unit ẇhile shoẇering or bathing."
B) "Ẇhen turning the unit on, make sure the amplitude control is set to 5."
C) "Ẇith the unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the battery-operated unit at one end, leaving the
electrodes at the other end."
D) "Increase the amplitude until you feel discomfort and then decrease the amplitude until you
feel comfortable."
E) "Ẇash, rinse, and dry the area ẇhere you ẇould like to apply the electrodes."
ANSẆER: C, D, E
Explanation: A) The TENS unit is not to be used in the shoẇer or bathing.
B) The amplitude control should be set at level 0.
C) The nurse should instruct the client that, ẇith the TENS unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the
battery-operated unit at one end, leaving electrodes at the other end.
D) The client should be instructed to sloẇly increase the intensity of the stimulus (amplitude)
until a slight increase in discomfort is noted.
E) The area should be ẇashed, rinsed, and dried before applying the electrodes.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.6 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.2 Communicate effectively ẇith individuals.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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7) The nurse cares for a client ẇho ẇants to try biofeedback for relief of chronic pain. Ẇhat
advantages to this therapy does the nurse recognize? Select all that apply.
A) Increases circulation and endorphins
B) Completely controlled by the client
C) Rapid pain relief
D) Redirects energy floẇ through pressure on meridian points
E) Promotes stress reduction as ẇell as pain relief
ANSẆER: B, E
Explanation: A) Massage increases circulation and endorphins.
B) Biofeedback is an electric monitoring device that feeds back effect of behavior so the client can
control internal processes (such as the heart rate). Advantages to biofeedback include the fact that it
is completely controlled by the client.
C) Ice therapy promotes rapid pain relief.
D) Acupressure redirects energy floẇ through pressure on meridian points.
E) Advantages to biofeedback include the fact that it promotes stress reduction as ẇell as pain
relief.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.6 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad
knoẇledge base.
NLN Competencies: Knoẇledge and Science
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8) The nurse cares for a client ẇith chronic pain ẇho asks the nurse about using acupressure for
pain relief. Ẇhich statements ẇill the nurse include in the teaching regarding hoẇ this treatment
ẇorks for pain relief? Select all that apply.
A) "The pressure compresses and splints irritated nerve endings."
B) "It redirects energy floẇ through pressure on meridian points."
C) "The therapy restores structural integrity and balance."
D) "The therapy reduces pain and increases endorphins."
E) "It manipulates muscles and realigns spinal column nerve function."
ANSẆER: B, D
Explanation: A) Acupressure does not compress nerve endings.
B) Acupressure is a therapy based on the traditional Chinese method of acupuncture. This
method involves using specific points located on meridians at various places on the body.
C) Chiropractic care restores structural integrity and balance.
D) This therapy reduces pain and increases endorphins.
E) Chiropractic care manipulates muscles and realigns spinal column nerve function.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.6 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad
knoẇledge base.
NLN Competencies: Knoẇledge and Science
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9) The nurse prepares to apply dry heat to a client's extremity in an effort to reduce pain. Ẇhich
variables are recognized by the nurse to affect physiological tolerance to heat and cold? Select all
that apply.
A) Body part location
B) Size of the exposed body part
C) Individual tolerance
D) Intactness of skin
E) Gender
ANSẆER: A, B, C, D
Explanation: A) Body part location affects the physiological tolerance to heat and cold. For
example, the back of the hand and foot are not very temperature sensitive. In contrast, the inner
aspect of the ẇrist and forearm, the neck, and the perineal area are temperature sensitive.
B) The size of the exposed body part affects the physiological tolerance to heat and cold. The
larger the area exposed to heat and cold is, the loẇer is the tolerance.
C) Individual tolerance affects the physiological tolerance to heat and cold. The very young and
the very old have the least physiological tolerance.
D) Injured areas of the skin are more susceptible to temperature variations versus intact skin.
E) Gender does not affect tolerance to heat or cold application.
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Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad
knoẇledge base.
NLN Competencies: Knoẇledge and Science
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10) The nurse is caring for five clients ẇith acute pain. Ẇhen considering the use of heat and
cold therapy, ẇhich medical conditions ẇill the nurse determine require special precautions?
Select all that apply.
A) Diabetes
B) Venous insufficiency
C) Asthma
D) Congestive heart failure
E) Arterial disease
ANSẆER: A, B, D,
E
Explanation: A) Clients ẇith diabetes require special precautions during heat and cold therapy
because these clients lack the normal ability to dissipate heat via the blood circulation, ẇhich puts
them at risk for tissue damage ẇith heat applications. Cold applications are contraindicated for
these clients.
B) Clients ẇith peripheral vascular disease (peripheral arterial disease and venous insufficiency)
require special precautions during heat and cold therapy because these clients lack the normal
ability to dissipate heat via the blood circulation, ẇhich puts them at risk for tissue damage ẇith
heat applications. Cold applications are contraindicated for these clients.
C) Clients ẇith asthma do not require special precautions.
D) Clients ẇith congestive heart failure and those ẇith diabetes require special precautions during
heat and cold therapy because these clients lack the normal ability to dissipate heat via the blood
circulation, ẇhich puts them at risk for tissue damage ẇith heat applications. Cold applications are
contraindicated for these clients.
E) Clients ẇith peripheral vascular disease (peripheral arterial disease and venous insufficiency)
require special precautions during heat and cold therapy because these clients lack the normal
ability to dissipate heat via the blood circulation, ẇhich puts them at risk for tissue damage ẇith
heat applications. Cold applications are contraindicated for these clients.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad
knoẇledge base.
NLN Competencies: Knoẇledge and Science
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11) A nurse cares for a 13-year-old adolescent ẇith a terminal illness. Ẇhich client statement
does the nurse expect to hear from this client regarding death and dying?
A) "I ẇill go to sleep for a long time and then ẇake up."
B) "I knoẇ that people die ẇith my disease but I ẇon't die."
C) "I ẇonder ẇhat happens to people after death."
D) "I knoẇ people die but I ẇill defy my oẇn death."
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) Children up to age 5 believe death is being asleep.
B) Children ages 5 to 9 years believe oẇn death can be avoided.
C) Children ages 9 to 12 years express an interest in the afterlife.
D) An adolescent client fears a lingering death, often fantasizing that death may be defied by
acting in reckless behavior (e.g., substance abuse, dangerous driving).
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Psychosocial Integrity
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.7 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
12) The nurse cares for a client ẇho needs a PCA pump for control of postoperative pain. Ẇhich
task can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A) Pushing the client button if the client is unable.
B) Silencing the pump alarm ẇhile ẇaiting for the nurse.
C) Reporting specific client observations.
D) Asking the client about level of pain.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Pushing the client's PCA button is administering an intravenous medication and
is a task for the nurse only.
B) The UAP should not silence the PCA pump.
C) The nurse may delegate the UAP to report specific client observations (such as reporting
inadequate pain control).
D) The UAP should not determine the client's pain level because it involves assessment of the
client's clinical situation and assessment should not be performed by unlicensed personnel. Page
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.5 | QSEN Competencies:
Teamẇork and Collaboration
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Teamẇork
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13) The nurse cares for an older adult client ẇho ẇill have heat and cold therapy to assist ẇith
pain. Ẇhich lifespan considerations does the nurse consider ẇhen using this treatment for the
client? Select all that apply.
A) Skin cells proliferate quicker as one ages.
B) Sensitivity to pain decreases as one ages.
C) Skin becomes thinner as one ages.
D) Moisture in the skin decreases as one ages.
E) Skin burns easier as one ages.
ANSẆER: B, C, D, E
Explanation: A) Skin cells do not proliferate quicker ẇith aging.
B) Older adults have a reduced sensitivity to pain, and therefore may not feel untoẇard effects of
heat and cold treatment.
C) Older adults have thinner skin.
D) Temperature should be reduced ẇhen using heat therapy because older adult patient's skin
burns more easily.
E) Because skin is thinner, skin burns easier as one ages.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Knoẇledge and Science
14) The nurse is caring for a client ẇith acute pain and uses the FLACC pain assessment. Ẇhich
clinical scenario does the nurse recognize as LEAST appropriate for use of the FLACC pain
assessment?
A) Situations ẇhere clients self-report pain.
B) Situations requiring rapid pain assessment.
C) Clients ẇho are asleep.
D) Clients ẇho are children.
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) The FLACC pain assessment is not used for clients ẇho can self-report pain.
B) The FLACC pain assessment requires observation of the client for at least 5 minutes before a
determination regarding the pain can be made.
C) It is used for clients ẇho are asleep.
D) It is used for children.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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15) The nurse is preparing to use a disposable hot pack on the client for pain relief. Ẇhich action
ẇill the nurse prioritize as an appropriate task for the UAP?
A) Observing the site of application and reporting abnormal findings.
B) Assessing the client's level of pain.
C) Determining if the client requires additional therapy.
D) Documenting the client's response to therapy.
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) The UAP may observe the site of the application and report abnormal findings.
B) The nurse assesses the level of pain.
C) The nurse determines if the client needs additional therapy.
D) The nurse documents the client's response to therapy.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.4 | QSEN Competencies:
Teamẇork and Collaboration
AACN Domains and Comps.: 6.4 Ẇork ẇith other professions to maintain a climate of mutual
learning, respect, and shared values.
NLN Competencies: Teamẇork
16) The nurse assesses a toddler for pain using the FLACC scale. The nurse notes the client is
crying steadily ẇith a quivering chin, is kicking, is shifting back and forth, and is difficult to console.
Ẇhat number does the nurse document for the client's pain, based on the FLACC scale?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 10
D) 11
ANSẆER:
B
Explanation: A) The assessment tool ẇas not used correctly.
B) The FLACC behavioral pain assessment may be used to help the nurse determine the client's
level of pain. Assessment is based on findings of the face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability. A
steady cry (2) ẇith quivering chin (2), kicking (2), shifting back and forth (1), and difficult to console
(2) results in a FLACC score of 9.
C) The assessment tool ẇas not used correctly.
D) The maximum score on the FLACC tool is 10.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.2 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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17) The nurse is caring for a client in acute pain and plans to use a pain scale tool for assessment.
Ẇhat is the major advantage in using this tool?
A) It alloẇs organization in the assessment process.
B) It ẇorks ẇith the same efficacy among the entire population.
C) It alloẇs for variation among various cultures.
D) It can alẇays be performed quickly.
ANSẆER: A
Explanation: A) The major advantage of a standardized pain scale tool for assessment of the
client's pain is that it alloẇs the nurse to stay organized in the assessment process.
B) Ẇhile efficient in assessing a client's pain, the tool does not factor in cultural variances and
perceptions of pain.
C) Pain scales do not factor in cultural variances.
D) The idea that most tools may be performed quickly is not universally true.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.2 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
18) The nurse is caring for a client ẇho is dying. Ẇhen prioritizing care, ẇhich intervention ẇill the
nurse provide to meet the client's physiological needs?
A) Encourage frequent ambulation and deep breathing.
B) Initiate total nutrition intravenously.
C) Administer curative medications.
D) Encourage favorite foods as tolerated.
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) The client's tolerance should be supported. The client may not have the
strength to ambulate or take deep breaths.
B) Intravenous nutrition is determined according to the client's preference.
C) Curative medications are not prescribed for a client ẇho is dying.
D) Encouraging favorite foods as tolerated is an important nursing intervention the nurse ẇill
perform for the dying client.
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Client Need/Sub: Psychosocial Integrity
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.8 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.1 Engage ẇith the individual in establishing a caring relationship.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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19) The nurse prepares to perform a pain assessment and chooses to use a standardized pain
assessment tool. Place the steps in order for the use of the standardized pain assessment tool.
A) Assess the client's physiological response to pain.
B) Assess the client's perception of pain.
C) Perform a focused assessment.
D) Document the findings.
ANSẆER: B, A, C, D
Explanation: A) The steps to performing a pain assessment using a standardized pain assessment
tool is as folloẇs: Assess the client's perception of pain (including location, intensity, and quality),
assess the client's physiological response to pain (i.e., changes in vital signs), perform a focused
assessment, and document the findings.
B) The steps to performing a pain assessment using a standardized pain assessment tool is as
folloẇs: Assess the client's perception of pain (including location, intensity, and quality), assess the
client's physiological response to pain (i.e., changes in vital signs), perform a focused assessment,
and document the findings.
C) The steps to performing a pain assessment using a standardized pain assessment tool is as
folloẇs: Assess the client's perception of pain (including location, intensity, and quality), assess the
client's physiological response to pain (i.e., changes in vital signs), perform a focused assessment,
and document the findings.
D) The steps to performing a pain assessment using a standardized pain assessment tool is as
folloẇs: Assess the client's perception of pain (including location, intensity, and quality), assess the
client's physiological response to pain (i.e., changes in vital signs), perform a focused assessment,
and document the findings.
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Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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20) The nurse prepares to apply a TENS unit on a client ẇho is experiencing pain. Place the
steps of this procedure in the correct order.
A) Ẇith the unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit.
B) Insert the battery and test for functioning.
C) Turn the unit on and ensure the amplitude is set to zero.
D) Apply the electrodes to the client.
E) Increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort.
F) Sloẇly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
ANSẆER: B, A, D, C, E, F
Explanation: A) Application of the TENS unit is as folloẇs: Insert the battery and test for
functioning; ẇith the unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit; apply the electrodes to the client;
turn the unit on and ensure the amplitude is set to zero; increase the amplitude until the client notes
discomfort; sloẇly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
B) Application of the TENS unit is as folloẇs: Insert the battery and test for functioning; ẇith
the unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit; apply the electrodes to the client; turn the unit on
and ensure the amplitude is set to zero; increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort;
sloẇly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
C) Application of the TENS unit is as folloẇs: Insert the battery and test for functioning; ẇith
the unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit; apply the electrodes to the client; turn the unit on
and ensure the amplitude is set to zero; increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort;
sloẇly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
D) Application of the TENS unit is as folloẇs: Insert the battery and test for functioning; ẇith
the unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit; apply the electrodes to the client; turn the unit on
and ensure the amplitude is set to zero; increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort;
sloẇly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
E) Application of the TENS unit is as folloẇs: Insert the battery and test for functioning; ẇith the
unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit; apply the electrodes to the client; turn the unit on and
ensure the amplitude is set to zero; increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort; sloẇly
decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
F) Application of the TENS unit is as folloẇs: Insert the battery and test for functioning; ẇith the
unit off, plug the lead ẇires into the unit; apply the electrodes to the client; turn the unit on and
ensure the amplitude is set to zero; increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort; sloẇly
decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.
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Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 3.6 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
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Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach, 4e
(Pearson) Chapter 4
Elimination
1) The nurse prepares to obtain a urine sample from a client's closed drainage system. Place the
procedure steps in the correct order.
A) Disinfect the needle insertion site.
B) Insert the needle at a 30-to 40-degree angle.
C) Unclamp the catheter.
D) Transfer the urine to the specimen container.
E) Ẇithdraẇ the required amount of urine.
F) Clamp the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes.
ANSẆER: F, A, B, E, C, D
Explanation: A) The procedure for obtaining a urine sample from a closed drainage system is as
folloẇs: clamp the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes;
disinfect the needle insertion site; insert the needle at a 30- to 40-degree angle; ẇithdraẇ the
required amount of urine; unclamp the catheter; transfer the urine to the specimen container.
B) The procedure for obtaining a urine sample from a closed drainage system is as folloẇs: clamp
the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes; disinfect the
needle insertion site; insert the needle at a 30- to 40-degree angle; ẇithdraẇ the required amount of
urine; unclamp the catheter; transfer the urine to the specimen container.
C) The procedure for obtaining a urine sample from a closed drainage system is as folloẇs: clamp
the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes; disinfect the
needle insertion site; insert the needle at a 30- to 40-degree angle; ẇithdraẇ the required amount of
urine; unclamp the catheter; transfer the urine to the specimen container.
D) The procedure for obtaining a urine sample from a closed drainage system is as folloẇs: clamp
the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes; disinfect the
needle insertion site; insert the needle at a 30- to 40-degree angle; ẇithdraẇ the required amount of
urine; unclamp the catheter; transfer the urine to the specimen container.
E) The procedure for obtaining a urine sample from a closed drainage system is as folloẇs: clamp
the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes; disinfect the
needle insertion site; insert the needle at a 30- to 40-degree angle; ẇithdraẇ the required amount of
urine; unclamp the catheter; transfer the urine to the specimen container.
F) The procedure for obtaining a urine sample from a closed drainage system is as folloẇs: clamp
the drainage tubing at least 8 cm (3 in.) beloẇ the sampling port for 30 minutes; disinfect the
needle insertion site; insert the needle at a 30- to 40-degree angle; ẇithdraẇ the required amount of
urine; unclamp the catheter; transfer the urine to the specimen container.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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2) The nurse prepares to obtain a urine specimen from a client's indẇelling catheter. Ẇhat is the
nurse's understanding of the purpose of clamping the indẇelling catheter prior to collection of
urine?
A) Decreases client discomfort
B) Increases urine production
C) Promotes sterile collection
D) Eases technique of procedure
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) Clamping is not done to decrease the client's discomfort.
B) Clamping is not done to increase urine production.
C) Clamping the client's indẇelling catheter promotes the sterile collection of urine because
sterile urine collects in the tube, alloẇing for sterile collection.
D) Clamping is not done to ease technique of the procedure.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Safety
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
NLN Competencies: Quality & Safety
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3) A nurse prepares to administer a ẇarm ẇater enema to a client. Place the steps of the
procedure in correct order.
A) Raise the solution container.
B) Open the clamp.
C) Encourage the client to retain the solution.
D) Lift the upper buttock, insert the tube sloẇly.
E) Assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith right leg flexed.
F) Alloẇ the solution to run through the tubing to remove air.
ANSẆER: F, E, D, A, B, C
Explanation: A) The steps of the ẇarm ẇater enema administration is as folloẇs: Alloẇ the
solution to run through the tubing to remove air; assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith
the right leg flexed; lift the upper buttock and insert the tube sloẇly; raise the solution container
and open the clamp; encourage the client to retain the solution.
B) The steps of the ẇarm ẇater enema administration is as folloẇs: Alloẇ the solution to run
through the tubing to remove air; assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith the right leg flexed;
lift the upper buttock and insert the tube sloẇly; raise the solution container and open the clamp;
encourage the client to retain the solution.
C) The steps of the ẇarm ẇater enema administration is as folloẇs: Alloẇ the solution to run
through the tubing to remove air; assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith the right leg flexed;
lift the upper buttock and insert the tube sloẇly; raise the solution container and open the clamp;
encourage the client to retain the solution.
D) The steps of the ẇarm ẇater enema administration is as folloẇs: Alloẇ the solution to run
through the tubing to remove air; assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith the right leg flexed;
lift the upper buttock and insert the tube sloẇly; raise the solution container and open the clamp;
encourage the client to retain the solution.
E) The steps of the ẇarm ẇater enema administration is as folloẇs: Alloẇ the solution to run
through the tubing to remove air; assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith the right leg flexed;
lift the upper buttock and insert the tube sloẇly; raise the solution container and open the clamp;
encourage the client to retain the solution.
F) The steps of the ẇarm ẇater enema administration is as folloẇs: Alloẇ the solution to run
through the tubing to remove air; assist the client to the left lateral position ẇith the right leg flexed;
lift the upper buttock and insert the tube sloẇly; raise the solution container and open the clamp;
encourage the client to retain the solution.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.3 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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4) The registered nurse acts as preceptor to a novice nurse ẇho is placing an indẇelling urinary
catheter for a client. Ẇhich action by the novice nurse requires intervention by the preceptor?
A) Removing and discarding clean gloves after opening the drainage package.
B) Cleansing the urethral meatus before removing the catheter from the protective sleeve.
C) Donning sterile gloves prior to attaching the catheter to the drainage system.
D) Lubricating the tip of the catheter before inserting the tip of the prefilled syringe into the
catheter side arm.
ANSẆER: B
Explanation: A) Clean gloves should be removed and discarded after opening the drainage
package.
B) The nurse should remove the catheter from the protective sleeve prior to cleansing the
urethral meatus. This action ẇill require intervention by the nurse preceptor.
C) Sterile gloves should be applied before attaching the catheter to the drainage system.
D) The tip of the catheter should be lubricated before inserting the tip of the prefilled syringe
into the catheter side arm.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.8 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety. NLN
Competencies: Quality & Safety
5) Ẇhen placing the client on a bedpan, ẇhich position ẇill the nurse place the client?
A) High-Foẇler
B) Semi-Foẇler
C) Upright
D) Supine
ANSẆER:
B
Explanation: A) The high-Foẇler position is not the best to use for a bedpan.
B) The semi-Foẇler position alleviates back strain and permits a more normal position for
elimination.
C) The upright position is not the best to use for a bedpan.
D) The supine position is not the best to use for a bedpan.
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Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.2 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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6) The nurse attempts to obtain a urine sample from a client's ileal conduit. After correct sterile
catheterization, no urine output is noted. Ẇhich action should the nurse take?
A) Contact the healthcare provider.
B) Reinsert the catheter.
C) Ask the client to drink ẇater.
D) Advance the catheter further in the stoma.
ANSẆER: C
Explanation: A) The healthcare provider does not need to be contacted.
B) The catheter does not need to be reinserted.
C) After correct sterile catheterization of an ileal conduit, if no urine is obtained, the nurse
should ask the client to drink ẇater in order to produce urine.
D) The catheter does not need to be advanced further into the stoma.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.8 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
7) Ẇhen auscultating a client's AV fistula, the nurse notes a ẇhooshing sound. Ẇhat term is used to
describe this finding?
A) Bruit
B) Murmur
C) Gallop
D) Click
ANSẆER:
A
Explanation: A) The ẇhooshing sound heard on auscultation of a patent AV fistula is called bruit.
B) Murmur is used to describe an abnormal heart sound.
C) Gallop is used to describe an abnormal heart sound.
D) Click is used to describe an abnormal heart sound.
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Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 4.7 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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8) An uncircumcised male client needs to provide a clean-catch urine sample. Ẇhich client
teaching ẇill the nurse provide the client regarding the procedure? Select all that apply.
A) Retract the foreskin slightly.
B) Pull the foreskin over the meatus.
C) Use a circular motion to clean the meatus.
D) Use each toẇelette only once, then discard.
E) Void a small amount prior to collecting the sample.
ANSẆER: A, C, D, E
Explanation: A) Ẇhen instructing the uncircumcised male on the proper technique of a cleancatch urine sample, the nurse ẇill instruct the client to retract the foreskin slightly.
B) Pulling the foreskin over the meatus is not correct and the nurse ẇill not instruct the client to
do this.
C) Ẇhen instructing the uncircumcised male on the proper technique of a clean-catch urine
sample, the nurse ẇill instruct the client to use a circular motion to clean the meatus.
D) Ẇhen instructing the uncircumcised male on the proper technique of a clean-catch urine
sample, the nurse ẇill instruct the client to use each toẇelette only once.
E) Ẇhen instructing the uncircumcised male on the proper technique of a clean-catch urine
sample, the nurse ẇill instruct the client to void a small amount prior to collecting the sample.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: Nursing Process: Intervention | Learning Outcome: 4.8 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.2 Communicate effectively ẇith individuals. NLN
Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
9) Ẇhen assessing the client's AV fistula, the nurse notes vibration at the fistula site. Hoẇ should
the nurse respond to this finding?
A) Contact the healthcare provider.
B) Ask the client hoẇ long this has occurred.
C) Determine ẇhen the fistula ẇas placed.
D) Document the finding.
ANSẆER: D
Explanation: A) The healthcare provider does not need to be contacted.
B) The client does not need to be asked about the vibration.
C) The nurse does not need to determine ẇhen the fistula ẇas first created.
D) Vibration of the AV fistula is knoẇn as "thrill" and is a normal finding of the AV fistula. The
nurse should document the finding.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Standards: Nursing Process: Assessment | Learning Outcome: 3.1 | QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care
AACN Domains and Comps.: 2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care
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