Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz (36-40)

Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz no. 36 - 40 36. A client is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas determination. Before the blood is drawn, an Allen's test is performed to determined the adequacy of the: a) ulnar circulation b) carotid circulation c) femoral circulation d) popliteal circulation 37. A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that he client is at risk for which acid-base disorder? a) metabolic acidosis b)...

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Fundamentals Nursing Test Bank (31-35)

31. A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube. Nasogastric tube irrigation are prescribed to be performed once every shift. The client's serum electrolyte results indicate a potassium level of 4.5 mEq/L and a sodium level of 132 mEq/L. Based on these laboratory findings, the nurse selects which solution to use for the nasogastric tube irrigation?a) tap water b) sterile water c) sodium chloride d) distilled water 32. A nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes that a client's serum sodium level is 150 mEq/L. The nurse...

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NCLEX Review - Fundamentals of Nursing 7th edition (26-30)

NCLEX Review - Fundamentals of Nursing 7th edition 26. The nurse hears a client calling out for help, hurries down the hallway to the client's room, and finds a client lying on the floor. The nurse performs a thorough assessment, assists the client back to bed, notifies the physician of the incident, and completes an incident report. Which of the following should the nurse document on the incident report? a) the client fell out of bed b) the client...

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NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders 41-45

Welcome to NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders. Before you begin answering the questions, you may first want to take a peek about the material that will surely help you the pass the NCLEX examination : Complete NCLEX Study Materials Enjoy answering and I hope that NCLEX Review and Secrets can somehow help you in your future examination. Good Luck. 41. A nurse is monitoring a client with herpes simplex virus who is receiving intravenous (IV) acyclovir (Zovorax). Which of the following laboratory results...

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NCLEX Review - Fundamentals of Nursing 7th edition (21-25)

Fundamentals of Nursing 7th edition 21. A hospitalized client tells the nurse that a living will is being prepared and that the lawyer will be bringing the will to the hospital today for witness signatures. The client asks the nurse for assistance in obtaining a witness to the will. The appropriate response to the client is which of the following? a) I will sign as a witness to your signature b) you will need to find a witness on your own c) whoever...

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Fundamentals Nursing Test Bank (16-20)

Fundamentals Nursing Test Bank 16. The nurse calls the physician regarding a new medication order because the dosage prescribed is higher than the recommended dosage. Then nurse is unable to locate the physician and the medication is due to administered. Which action should the nurse take? a) contact the nursing supervisor b) administer the dose prescribed c) hold the medication until the physician can be contacted d) administer the recommended...

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Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz (11-15)

Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz 11. An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client tells the clinic nurse that she would like to take a herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure. The nurse should take which appropriate action? a) tell the client that herbal substances are not safe and should never be used b) advise the client to discuss the use of a herbal substance with the physician c) teach...

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NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders 36-40

NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders 36. A home care nurse provides instructions to a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) about measures to manage fatigue. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction? a) I need to avoid long periods of rest b) I need to sit whenever possible c) I should take a hot bath every evening d) I should engage in moderate low-impact exercise when I am not tired 37. A nurse...

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NCLEX Review - Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide (6-10)

Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide 6.The role of the nurse regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) should include: a) recommending herbal remedies that the client should use b) educating the client about "good" versus "bad" therapies c) discouraging the client from using any alternative therapies d) educating the client about therapies that he or she is using or is interested in using 7. A nursing student is discussing cultural...

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NCLEX Review - Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide (1-5)

NCLEX Review - Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide  1. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a Chinese client regarding prescribed dietary modifications. During the teaching session, the client continuously turns away from the nurse. Which nursing action is appropriate? a) continue with the instructions, verifying client understanding b) walk around the client so that the nurse constantly faces the client c) give the client a...

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NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders (31-35)

NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders 31. The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has begun therapy with zidovudine (Retrovir, azidothymidine, AZT, ZDV). The nurse carefully monitors which of the following laboratory results during treatment with this medication? a) blood culture b) blood glucose level c) blood urea nitrogen level d) complete blood count 32. The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory studies drawn on a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving didanosine (Videx). The nurse...

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NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders (26-30)

NCLEX Review about Immune System Disorders 26. The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking zalcitabine (ddC, Hivid) as a component of treatment. The nurse plans to monitor which of the following most closely while the client is taking this medication? a) platelet count b) glucose level c) red blood cell count d) liver function studies 27. The nurse is assigned to care for a client with cytomegalovirus retinitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving foscarnet (Foscavir), an antiviral. The nurse...

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