A client with angina complains that the angina pain is prolonged and severe and occurs at the same time each day, most often in the morning, On further assessment a nurse notes that the pain occurs in the absence of precipitating factors. This type of anginal pain is best described as:

Which of the following is a normal reaction to grief?

A client with hepatic renal failure requires fresh frozen plasma as ordered by the physician. The nurse understands fresh frozen plasma helps promotes

You are speaking to a community group about cancer prevention. You tell them that which cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States?

Which of the following questions is related to assessing the psychosocial aspect of a female patient?check all answers that apply

What is a normal systolic blood pressure for a 3 year old child?

Which option should be performed on a conscious victim who acknowledges choking?

The nurse is caring for a client under great stress. The client describes feeling nervous and having difficulty focusing on her work. Pulse and respiratory rate are slightly elevated. The nurse recognizes this client is experiencing what level of anxiety?

A client is admitted with suspected cirrhosis. During assessment, the nurse is most likely to detect:

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. A student nurse who is observing asks the nurse what the signs of left-sided heart failure are. The nurse would include all of the following except

Which conditions are functions of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Which of the following is a brand name for Triamcinolone Acetonide?

Which of the following is considered a “right” of medication administration?

How long after the ingestion of the last alcoholic beverage will alcoholic withdrawal begin?

You are caring for a client who is scheduled to have blood drawn from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas. An Allen’s test is to be performed before this procedure to test for the adequacy of:

The RN working on a pulmonary unit is caring for several clients with respiratory illnesses. Which of the following clients is at the lowest risk for infection with tuberculosis?

A client with gouty arthritis is prescribed a low-purine diet. The nurse should instruct this client to avoid which of the following

You are working in the emergency room when a child is brought in with a puncture wound from a compass point that was pushed into him in a fight at school. What is the first thing for you to assess?

The unit in which you work has a team nursing delivery system. This delivery system is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: check all answers that apply

Clients have a right to privacy that must not be violated during their hospital stay. Which of the following would NOT be a violation of privacy? check all answers that apply

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The nurse knows that the clinical manifestations of a client with Type 2 diabetes includes which of the following?

A client is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

Concepts of death change from infancy to old age. At about what age do children see death as inevitable? check all answers that apply

A client is scheduled for a renal clearance test. The nurse should explain that this test is done to assess the kidney’s ability to remove a substance from the plasma in:

A nurse is counseling a patient who has been told that he has an inoperable brain tumor. The patient has been told that he has only a few months to live. You note that the patient has been verbally abusive with the staff, complaining about everything they do. You know that this is a part of dealing with the bad prognosis. Which of the following states of preparing for death is this patient going through?

Which of the following is used with all patients to prevent them from contracting bloodborne diseases?

Which of the following eye medications is an antifungal medication? check all answers that apply

A mother asks the nurse “is it okay to give my 8 month old honey”? Which of the following is an appropriate nurse response?

A male client with arthritis is purchasing a pair of orthopedic shoes. The client should shop for orthopedic shoes

You are teaching a group of nurses about perioperative care and surgical risk factors. Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for surgery? check all answers that apply

Which of the following is used with all patients to prevent them from contracting bloodborne diseases?

The nurse assesses a 4-year-old. The child’s father tells the nurse that the child wets the bed each night, which has been going on for the past 6 months. The nurse suspects the 4-year-old has which of the following disorders?

Which of the following is the fifth step of the grieving process?

Which of the following defense mechanisms would be considered a healthy and mature ego function? check all answers that apply

A client with a hiatal hernia complains of abdominal pain which makes it difficult to sleep. Which of the following actions should the nurse not take?

A client undergoing treatment for alcoholism is also working on improving his coping skills and interpersonal skills with his family. Which of the following client statements indicates effective coping skills by the client?

Which of the following questions is related to assessing the psychosocial aspect of a female patient?check all answers that apply?

A nurse is working in pediatrics and explaining sickle cell anemia to the parents of a child with the condition. The nurse knows that the parents have understanding when they make which of the following statements?

For immediate management of a seizure, you would do which of the following?check all answers that apply

Post-traumatic stress disorder happens after an individual experiences a psychologically traumatic event, such as a combat experience or natural disaster. When assessing a person with this disorder you might expect to find which of the following? check all answers that apply

Indications for lumbar puncture include which of the following?

check all answers that apply

Teratogens are agents that can cause structural abnormalities during pregnancy. Which of the following is classified as a teratogen? check all answers that apply?

.How often should a patient on lithium have blood levels monitored?

You are teaching a group of nurses about perioperative care and surgical risk factors. Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for surgery? check all answers that apply

A patient who suffers a bee sting will be helped by which of the following interventions? check all answers that apply

In terms of borderline personality disorder, the ego defense mechanism that is manifested by an inability to integrate and accept both positive and negative feelings is which of the following? check all answers that apply

A nurse places a client in full leather restraints. How often must the nurse check the client’s circulation?

You are caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following statements about your nursing interventions are correct? check all answers that apply

As a nurse you recognize that an acid-base balance must be maintained in the body. You are asked to evaluate a patient’s condition based on readings of pH 7.50, Pco2 30 and HCO3 26. You determine that the patient has which of the following acid-base disorders?

In the management of pain there are several types of pharmacological interventions: NSAIDS, narcotic agonists and antagonists and narcotics. Which of the following drugs would be considered a narcotic? check all answers that apply

The nurse asks the newly pregnant woman if she has a cat as a pet. Which of the following reasons best explains why the nurse asks about pets?

A pregnant woman comes into the office for a six month check up and mentions to the nurse that she is gaining so much weight that even her shoes and rings are getting tight. The nurse should plan with of the following to care for the client?

A client with diabetes mellitus is receiving regular Human Insulin by infusion. The client’s last blood glucose reading was 119 mg/dL. After 30 minutes, the nurse assesses the client’s blood glucose levels. The blood glucose reading is 65 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

Which of the following statements about prevention measures for patients with COPD is accurate? check all answers that apply

You are educating a patient with diabetes about exercise and diet. You would tell this patient which of the following? check all answers that apply

The nurse is using Doppler ultrasound to assess a pregnant woman. When might the nurse hear fetal heart tones?

A client of Jewish faith who follows a kosher diet is needing a “regular as tolerated” lunch, per physcian order. Which of the following meals trays would be appropriate to give her?

Which of the following types of power comes from a high degree of charisma?

Your patient has cervical cancer. She would like to know more about this disease. You may tell her all of the following EXCEPT: check all answers that apply

A nursing intervention for a client with irritable bowel syndrome is

Which of the following diagnostics tests focuses on the patient’s lungs, breathing and how much air is in the lungs?

A 5-year-old child is brought into the office where you work for treatment of chronic otitis media. The mother asks you how to prevent these infections. The RN should respond with the understanding that the recurrence of otitis media can be decreased by doing what?

You have an 85-year-old female patient who you suspect may be the victim of elder abuse. Which of the following factors in her history would be most likely to support this suspicion? check all answers that apply

You are caring for a child who has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. In telling the parent what to do when the child goes home, which of the following would NOT be included?

A client undergoing treatment for alcoholism is also working on improving his coping skills and interpersonal skills with his family. Which of the following client statements indicates effective coping skills by the client?

Which of the following would NOT be a key concept of emotional intelligence? check all answers that apply

For immediate management of a seizure, you would do which of the following?check all answers that apply

You have a patient with advanced breast cancer who has been admitted to the hospital for palliative care. You understand that this means which of the following?check all answers that apply

A 10-year-old child has been admitted to your unit for observation after suffering a concussion in a fall that happened while she was sleepwalking. Which of the following is the most important consideration in the patient’s plan of care?

There are four elements that must be proved in malpractice cases. They include which of the following? check all answers that apply

Which component of an outcome criterion must the nurse consider when setting goals for a client?

Which of the following is a nursing intervention for a 3-year-old client who is going in for surgery in 8 hours that has an order for fluid restriction?

A woman is being treated for severe depression. During the acute phase of her illness, which of these measures should have priority in the client’s care?

Which of the following symptoms, if observed by the nurse during the first 24 hours after a knee arthroscopy, would indicate a complication of hemarthrosis from the procedure?

The physician has prescribed Clomid (clomiphene citrate) to a female client with infertility. The nurse’s instructions to the woman should be:

Before undergoing a subtotal thyroidectomy, a client receives potassium iodide (Lugol’s solution) and propylthiouracil (PTU). When would the nurse expect the client’s symptoms to subside?

You work in the mental health unit of the hospital and you are caring for a 23-year old girl who has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. What should be your highest priority be in caring for this young woman?

You are teaching a postoperative client how to do deep-breathing and coughing exercises. You would instruct the client by telling him which of the following?check all answers that apply

Buerger’s disease is an occlusive disease of the median and small arteries and veins. Assessment of a client with this disease might reveal all of the following EXCEPT: check all answers that apply

Which of the following is a complication for a client who is undergoing central pressure monitoring?

The nurse knows that during pregnancy the cervix softens. This process is called

A client complains of pain and pressure in the right eye following Lasix surgery. Which of the following would the nurse expect based on these symptoms?

A 50 year old male with peripheral vascular disease told the nurse he smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a week. Which of the following is an outcome to identify in the plan of care for this client.

A client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis would most likely exhibit which of the following?

After ovulation has occurred, menstruation for a female client starts within:

You are assisting with a blood transfusion for a patient who has had a great deal of bleeding caused by deficiency in clotting factors. Which of the following blood products are you most likely going to be administering

What type of equipment is best to use for a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of steroids?

You are teaching a class on the anatomy and physiology of reproduction. In your lecture about fertilization which of the following statements would NOT be included?

When understanding the behavior of an older individual with a diagnosis of subcortical dementia, the nurse should know what about the

Which plane divides the body longitudinally into anterior and posterior regions?

As a school nurse, you check students for scoliosis. You know that you must watch for signs that include which of the following? check all answers that apply

A 31-year-old multigravida client is 33 weeks’ pregnant and is in preterm labor. The nurse knows that preterm labor occurs

Which of the following steps should a nursing student perform to reduce risks for liabilities

The nurse is reviewing a client’s fluid intake and output record. Fluid intake and urine output should relate in which way?

A client with an infectious disease is placed in isolation. Client isolation techniques attempt to break the chain of infection by interfering with what?

A person who exhibits a method of conflict resolution where their own needs and goals are neglected and they become unassertive to satisfy others is:

A 67 year old male is seen in the clinic with aplastic anemia. The nurse understands that with this condition the normal bone marrow is made with

A client is seen for neurogenic bladder. Also, the client has had recurrent urinary tract infections in the past. A urine culture reveals Escherichia coli. However, during the client’s office visit she is asymptomatic for urinary tract infection. Which of the following best represents asymptomatic?

Which of the following is a normal reaction to grief?