front 1 A short-term pain that comes on suddenly generally lasts for fewer
than six months and goes away once the underlying | back 1 - Acute |
front 2 Specialized hospital rooms designed to prevent the spread of airborne
infections or diseases, where air flows into the room when the door is
opened rather than out | back 2 negative |
front 3 Which is a known adverse effect of morphine sulfate? | back 3 Respiratory depression |
front 4 An assistive personal staff member reports that a Client has the
following vital signs. Which vital sign should the nurse check
again? | back 4 blood pressure |
front 5 Fill in the blank: In healthcare settings, the infection control
measures taken to prevent the direct or indirect transmission of
infectious agents between a patient and their environment, which are
commonly used for patients with
Methicillin-resistant | back 5 contact |
front 6 A condition where there is a decrease in white blood cells is called | back 6 neutropenia |
front 7 What is the most accurate type of blood pressure measurement for effective individuals win inconsisten readings ling digital devices? | back 7 manual |
front 8 In using the Nursing Process to prioritize care, the acronym to remember is A.A.P.I.E where the first A stand for ___ , the second A stands for “ analysis” , P stands for ___ I stands for Implement, and E stands for Evaluate. | back 8 assess, plan |
front 9 Client symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, chest pain, and pink tinged sputum, are collectively known as the hallmarks of___ . For these clients keeping the door closed helps to prevent the spread of the disease. | back 9 tuberculosis |
front 10 A clients ___ - ____ of pain is the most reliable way of determining the severity of their pain | back 10 self - report |
front 11 Pain that persists for more than 3 to 6 months or beyond the normal healing time of an injury and can have a significant impact on a person's physical and emotional well-being is called __ pain. | back 11 chronic |
front 12 Cheyne-Stokes respiration is a type of abnormal breathing
pattern | back 12 increase, apnea |
front 13 Oxygen ____ is a measure of the percentage of oxygen that is bound to hemoglobin in the blood. | back 13 saturation |
front 14 ____-_____ infections are infections that occur in clients while they are receiving healthcare services in a hospital or other healthcare facility. | back 14 Healthcare-associated |
front 15 An abnormally rapid breathing rate, usually defined as a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute in adults, can be a symptom of several medical conditions, which is known as ____ . One intervention that Can be helpful is to encourage the client to breathe into a paper ____ | back 15 Tachypnea, bag |
front 16 Staphylococcus is transmitted through ___ | back 16 direct, oral |
front 17 The nurse should stop applying an aquathermia pad at the first sign a redness of the skin caused by an increase in blood flow to the affected area which is called | back 17 Erythematous |
front 18 A 55 year old male client is receiving antihypertensive medication as prescribed. The nurse took the blood pressure before administering the medication and noticed the blood pressure is 89 over 65. The nurses priority action is to ___ the medication and notify the provider. | back 18 hold |
front 19 When caring for a client with Clostridium difficile infection, you should not use __ based hand-rubs when exiting the room. | back 19 alcohol |
front 20 Nurses should educate clients prescribed with antibiotics to take it at the right time and for the full duration of the course, because overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotics ____. | back 20 resistance |
front 21 A chinese client indicates that his back pain is not being relieved despite of frequent acupuncture sessions and chiropractor visits. X-ray reveals that the client has spinal cord impingement and would need spinal surgery to correct the pain. The client though hesitates and does not show interest of pursuing the procedure. The nurse understands that this hesitation is due to ____ norms about pain relief. | back 21 cultural |
front 22 A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been admitted to the hospital with worsening shortness of breath and a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. The client is started on oxygen therapy via a non-rebreather mask at 12 liters per minute. After 30 minutes of therapy, the client’s respiratory rate has decreased to 22 breaths per minute. This reflects a ____ outcome of the oxygen therapy. | back 22 positive |
front 23 A client with a fever of 102 °F arrived at the clinic requesting an antibiotic prescription. What is the nurse's best response? | back 23 “Fevers are not always caused by bacteria." |
front 24 ___ medications are drugs used in combination with the primary treatment to improve the therapeutic outcome or manage side effects. | back 24 adjuvant |
front 25 What is the name of the Protective isolation precautions used for a client who is at a high risk of infection because they are immunocompromised, for example the precautions used for a patient undergoing chemotherapy? | back 25 Neutropenic |
front 26 For the F.L.A.C.C. pain scale method used for infants. The F stands for ___ expressions , the L stands for leg movements, the A stands for activity, the first C for ____, and the second C for consolability. | back 26 facial, cry |
front 27 A client with cholecystitis complains of pain rating of 6 over 10. The nurse dims the lights, turns off the T.V., and suggests distractions like listening to relaxing music. What type of nursing interventions do these actions fall under? | back 27 environmental interventions |
front 28 The nurse accidentally punctured her skin while attempting to dispose of a used needle in a sharps container. The nurse should ____ the area of the puncture thoroughly with soap and water. | back 28 wash |
front 29 A 26-year-old female client's vital signs are the following: temperature of 97.7 F, blood pressure of 120 over 80 millimeters of mercury ( mmHg), respiratory rate or 19 pers minute, heart rate of 110 beats per minute, pain rating of 3 out of 10, and oxygen saturation of 98%. The nurse should further assess _____and pain. | back 29 Heart rate |
front 30 Which part of P.Q.R.S.T. assessment is represented by burning, aching, stabbing, and throbbing? | back 30 quality |
front 31 When taking the blood pressure, using a cuff that is too narrow leads to falsely ____ blood pressure readings. | back 31 high |
front 32 A school nurse had just completed giving health teaching to a group of parents regarding pediculosis capitis. Which statement indicates an understanding of the teaching? | back 32 “I will isolate some non-washable items in plastic bags” |
front 33 A nurse is preparing to take the oral temperature. The nurse should come back after ____ minutes to take the temperature when the client has consumed hot or cold liquids. | back 33 30 |
front 34 SMART goals are a framework for setting goals that are ____, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound | back 34 specific |
front 35 The nurse is about to leave the respiratory isolation unit and is removing the PPE. Which action would cause his charge nurse to intervene? | back 35 removing the mask before any other PPE |
front 36 What is the best way to prevent hospital acquired pathogens from spreading? | back 36 Handwashing on multiple critical times in handling the client. |
front 37 How would a nurse assess the timing of a client's chest pain? | back 37 By asking the client about when the pain first started |
front 38 How should the nurse best obtain the client's body temperature if a client with suspected COVID-19 came to the emergency department complaining of difficulty breathing? | back 38 using the temporal thermometer |
front 39 o prevent the introduction of harmful pathogens to the urinary tract of clients, it is crucial to use strict ______ technique or surgical asepsis while inserting indwelling catheters. | back 39 sterile |
front 40 The apical pulse is located on the ___ side, mid-clavicular line, fifth intercostal space. | back 40 left |
front 41 When providing basic life support, which pulse is best to effectively evaluate circulation of an unconscious client? | back 41 carotid |
front 42 What is the most effective statement a nurse can use to educate a client who says "Why would I need to be alone in this room, I could isolate myself at home"? | back 42 “ isolation measures are important to prevent the spread of infections to other people “ |
front 43 An infection that affects the entire body rather than being localized to one particular area or organ is called ____ infection. | back 43 systemic |
front 44 lients in isolation may develop a sense of loneliness or anger. Therefore the nurse should educate the client about reasons for isolation and provide meaningful _____. | back 44 stimulations |
front 45 What is the next step in post-exposure prophylaxis after washing the exposed area with soap and water following a needle stick injury? | back 45 report the injury immediately to a supervisor or occupational health service. |
front 46 In discussing pain felt by elderly clients, the nurse is correct if she states the following: | back 46 “ stimulus toward pain is impaired due to the deterioration of nerve ending in the aging skin causing diminished sensation” |
front 47 What is the medical term used to describe liver damage or injury caused by exposure to medications, chemicals, or other substances? | back 47 Hepatotoxicity |
front 48 A client complains of severe pain despite being on regular pain medication. What is the appropriate nursing action? | back 48 Use an appropriate pain scale to assess the clients pain level. |
front 49 What is an example of an open-ended question a nurse could use to facilitate therapeutic communication with a client experiencing pain? | back 49 “ how has the pain been affecting your daily activities?” |
front 50 Which statement indicates a need for clients under pain medication to be educated further on the effect of analgesics? | back 50 “ I’ll take 2 pills instead of 1 to get faster relief”. |
front 51 What is the antidote for opiate analgesic? | back 51 naloxone |
front 52 Which scenario demonstrates an example of preventing infection? | back 52 a nurse wearing gloves while assisting a client with a wound dressing change. |
front 53 A client tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (H.I.V.). What type of precautions should the nurse observe to prevent the transmission of this disease? | back 53 standard precautions |
front 54 A client has a wound on the left arm that is positive for
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on the
culture. | back 54 contact, mask |
front 55 A type of pain that is felt in an area of the body that is not the actual source of the pain, is known as __ pain. | back 55 referred |
front 56 PQRST is an acronym used in nursing to assess pain where P stands for precipitating cause, Q stands for quality, R stands for____, S stands for ____, and T stands for timing. | back 56 region , severity |
front 57 in the ABC framework for prioritizing clients, the A stands for____, the B stands for ____ and the C stands for circulation. | back 57 airway, breathing |
front 58 Temperature is one of the vital signs that should be documented, and it is important to note the ____ used to take the temperature because temperatures can vary depending on the method used. | back 58 route |
front 59 When we assess the client for pain, using the P.Q.R.S.T. mnemonic the P. stands for precipitating cause. Q. stands for ____ , R stands for _____ , S stands for ______, T stands for timing. | back 59 quality, region, severity |