Fundamentals Of Nursing NCLEX Quiz 37
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- 1.The nurse should recognize that all of the following physical changes of the head and face are associated with the aging client except:
- A.
Pronounced wrinkles on the face.
- B.
Decreased size of the nose and ears.
- C.
Increased growth of facial hair.
- D.
Neck wrinkles.
- 2.All of the following characteristics would indicate to the nurse that an elder client might experience undesirable effects of medicines except:
- A.
Increased oxidative enzyme levels.
- B.
Alcohol taken with medication.
- C.
Medications containing magnesium.
- D.
Decreased serum albumin.
- 3.When assessing a newborn whose mother consumed alcohol during the pregnancy. the nurse would assess for which of these clinical manifestations?
- A.
Wide-spaced eyes. smooth philtrum. flattened nose
- B.
Strong tongue thrust. short palpebral fissures. simian crease
- C.
Negative Babinski sign. hyperreflexia. deafness
- D.
Shortened limbs. increased jitteriness. constant sucking
- 4.Which of these statements. when made by the nurse. is most effective when communicating with a 4-year-old?
- A.
“Tell me where you hurt.”
- B.
“Other children like having their blood pressure taken.”
- C.
“This will be like having a little stick in your arm.”
- D.
“Anything you tell me is confidential.”
- 5.A 64-year-old client scheduled for surgery with a general anesthetic refuses to remove a set of dentures prior to leaving the unit for the operating room. What would be the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
- A.
Explain to the client that the dentures must come out as they may get lost or broken in the operating room
- B.
Ask the client if there are second thoughts about having the procedure
- C.
Notify the anesthesia department and the surgeon of the client’s refusal
- D.
Ask the client if the preference would be to remove the dentures in the operating room receiving area
- 6.The nurse is assessing a client who states her last menstrual period was March 17. and she has missed one period. She reports episodes of nausea and vomiting. Pregnancy is confirmed by a urine test. What will the nurse calculate as the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
- A.
08/11/2017
- B.
15/05/2017
- C.
21/02/2017
- D.
24/12/2017
- 7.The family of a 6-year-old with a fractured femur asks the nurse if the child’s height will be affected by the injury. Which statement is true concerning long bone fractures in children?
- A.
Growth problems will occur if the fracture involves the periosteum
- B.
Epiphyseal fractures often interrupt a child’s normal growth pattern
- C.
Children usually heal very quickly. so growth problems are rare
- D.
Adequate blood supply to the bone prevents growth delay after fractures
- 8.A client is admitted to the hospital with a history of confusion. The client has difficulty remembering recent events and becomes disoriented when away from home. Which statement would provide the best reality orientation for this client?
- A.
“Good morning. Do you remember where you are?”
- B.
“Hello. My name is Elaine Jones and I am your nurse for today.”
- C.
“How are you today? Remember. you’re in the hospital.”
- D.
“Good morning. You’re in the hospital. I am your nurse Elaine Jones.”
- 9.When a client wishes to improve the appearance of their eyes by removing excess skin from the face and neck. the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?
- A.
Dermabrasion
- B.
Rhinoplasty
- C.
Blepharoplasty
- D.
Rhytidectomy
- 10.A woman who is six months pregnant is seen in antepartal clinic. She states she is having trouble with constipation. To minimize this condition. the nurse should instruct her to
- A.
Increase her fluid intake to three liters/day.
- B.
Request a prescription for a laxative from her physician.
- C.
Stop taking iron supplements.
- D.
Take two tablespoons of mineral oil daily.
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