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EXAM 1: NUR170/ NUR 170 CONCEPTS OF
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM REVIEW
|COMPLETE GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT – GALEN
QUESTION: How does a nurse explain evidence-based practice
to a new graduate?
Answer: A nurse explains evidence-based practice to a new grad
by stating... A. Nursing care is based on tradition. B. Scholarly inquiry of nursing and biomedical research literature. C. It's a problem-solving approach that integrates the best current evidence. D. Quality nursing is provided in an efficient and economically sound manner. C. It's a problem-solving approach that integrates the best current evidence
QUESTION: How does a nurse explain respite care?
Answer: How would the nurse explain respite care? A. Respite
care is a service that allows time away for caregivers B. Respite care is a special service for those who are terminally ill. C. It is direct care provided to people in a LTC facility. D. It provides living units for people without regular shelter. A. Respite care is a service that allows time away for caregivers
QUESTION: How should a nurse respond therapeutically to a
post-op patient saying, "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself"?
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Answer: A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of
myself". Which response is therapeutic? A. Fine, I won't touch you. B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself. C.I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you. D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon. B.Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
QUESTION: How should a nurse take off personal protective
gear?
Answer: How would you take off Personal protective gear? 1.
Gloves 2. Goggles 3. Gown 4. Mask
QUESTION: How should the nurse respond to a client
expressing concern about self-administering tube feedings at home?
Answer: A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer tube
feedings at home. The client expresses concern. Best response?
- Does your family know about this concern you have? B. Is
there a family member or friend that is willing to help you? C.Do you want me to prescribe home visits from the nurse for you? D. Let's talk about what makes it hard for you to perform this procedure. D. Let's talk about what makes it hard for you to perform this procedure.
QUESTION: How would a nurse orient an older adult to safety
features in a hospital room, and what is the priority component?
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Answer: A nurse orients an older adult to the safety features in
her hospital room. What is a priority component of this admission routine? A. Explain how to use the telephone. B.Introduce the patient to their roommate. C. Review the hospital policy on visiting hours. D. Explain how to use the call bell. D.Explain how to use the call bell
QUESTION: What actions are most appropriate for a hospice
nurse in a helping relationship with a client and family?
Answer: The hospice nurse has established a helping
relationship with the client + family. Which actions are most appropriate? A. Encouraging family discussions of feelings. B.Accepting the family's expressions of anger. C. Restricting client visit to scheduled hospital visiting hours. D. Facilitating the use of spiritual practices identified by the family. E. Keeping the family informed of changes in the client's condition. F.Making decisions for the family during the difficult moments.
- Encouraging family discussions of feelings E. Keeping the
family informed of the changes in the client's condition B.Accepting the family's expressions of anger D. Facilitating the use of spiritual practices identified by the family
QUESTION: What actions by the nurse can result in
disciplinary action by state boards of nursing?
Answer: Which nursing actions can result in disciplinary action
by state boards of nursing? A. Release of client health
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information to a client's neighbor. B. Delegation of a dressing change to UAP. C. Release of client health information to the client's durable POA. D. Admin. of a routine immunization that resulted in an allergic reaction. E. Admin. of an injection to client who refused the medication. F. Diverting medication from the medication dispensing system. A. Release of client health information to a client's neighbor E. Admin. of an injection to a client who refused the medication B. Delegation of a dressing change to UAP F. Diverting medication from the medication dispensing system
QUESTION: What actions should a nurse perform when
discussing a health care plan with an Amish client?
Answer: When discussing a health care plan with an Amish
client, the nurse should perform which actions? A. Speak only to the client. B. Avoid using medical terms. C. Maintain adequate personal space. D. Use complex scientific terminology. E. Stand close to the client and speak softly. F.Establish a helping relationship C. Maintain adequate personal space. B. Avoid using medical terms F. Establish a helping relationship.
QUESTION: What activity generally occurs during the
orientation phase of the helping relationship?
Answer: Which activity generally occurs during the orientation
phase of the helping relationship? A. An agreement or contract