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  1. 1

    A nurse is the first responder at a house fire scene. Flames are visible from the kitchen, and a family member is trying to pull a burned victim away from the fire. What is the nurse's immediate priority action?

    A Ensure the scene is safe before approaching the patient الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Check the patient's airway and breathing
    C Call emergency medical services
    D Cool the burned area with water
  2. 2

    A 20 year old woman is hospitalized with a strong and uncontrollable cough and has difficulty breathing while coughing. A doctor writes an order for the patient to be transported from the medical surgical department to the radiology department for an xray examination. The nurse prepares to transfer the patient and considers standard precautions and additional transmission precautions. Who of the following would be required to wear a mask ?

    A Radiology staff
    B Nurse and patient الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Patient
    D Nurse
  3. 3

    A nurse is assigning client care for a group of patients. Which assignment is most appropriate for an LPN?

    A A client with new-onset stroke requiring initial admission assessment
    B A client requiring discharge teaching after heart failure exacerbation
    C A stable client requiring routine wound care and medication administration الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A client receiving IV push vasopressors for hypotension
  4. 4

    A nurse reviews the patient assignment to identify who is at greatest risk for excess fluid volume (hypervolaemia).<br>Which patient is MOST at risk?

    A Patient with a high-output ileostomy
    B Patient receiving a loop diuretic (furosemide)
    C Patient with chronic renal failure الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Patient with prolonged vomiting and diarrhoea
  5. 5

    A 45-year-old distressed and restless patient in the Psychiatric Ward was unable to sleep during the nights for the last two days. He was ordered a sleep medication which was to be administered at 10 pm. At the time of medicine administration, the patient was found asleep in bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding the medication ?

    A Discard medicine and cancel the order
    B Leave it at the bedside for the patient
    C Wake him up and administer
    D Hold, record, and report الإجابة الصحيحة
  6. 6

    During orientation, a nurse educator explains the hospital’s official statement that describes the organization’s current purpose, the services it provides, and its role in delivering specialized care within an integrated education and research environment. <br>Which component of the hospital’s strategic plan does this statement represent?

    A Vision
    B Policy
    C Values
    D Mission الإجابة الصحيحة
  7. 7

    A head nurse of an intensive care unit wrote a report about the needs of her department and gave it to the nursing supervisor. Which of the following types of communication is this ?

    A Upward الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Horizontal
    C Diagonal
    D Downward
  8. 8

    A 45-year-old patient has a colostomy bag attached as a result of benign mass removal. While conducting the discharge teaching session, the nurse assessed the patient's wife's understanding of the teaching. Which step of the nursing process is exercised here ?

    A Implementation
    B Planning
    C Assessment
    D Evaluation الإجابة الصحيحة
  9. 9

    Which of the following is the correct nursing process order ?

    A Diagnosis, assess, plan, evaluate, implement
    B Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement, evaluate الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Evaluate, assess, plan, implement, diagnosis
    D Plan, assess, diagnosis, evaluate, implement
  10. 10

    A nurse calls a physician regarding a change in a patient's condition. The physician gives orders over the telephone for stat arterial blood gases. Which of the following is the best intervention to be implemented ?

    A Give order stat to health unit coordinator to input in computer
    B Write down order and read it back to physician الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Write down order for ABGs immediately
    D Call respiratory therapist stat to draw the ABGs
  11. 11

    During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for a 75-year-old man in the Emergency Department, the doctor introduced himself as a leader for the CPR. What is the most appropriate leadership style for this situation ?

    A Autocratic الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Democratic
    C Bureaucratic
    D Laissez-faire
  12. 12

    A nurse manager routinely seeks staff input, listens to concerns, and includes the team in unit decision-making to improve operations. <br>Which leadership style is most consistent with this approach?

    A Situational
    B Democratic الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Compassionate
    D Transformational
  13. 13

    A charge nurse provides minimal direction and tells assistant nurses to divide the patient assignments among themselves without close supervision. <br>Which leadership style is this?

    A Autocratic
    B Laissez-faire الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Situational
    D Transformational
  14. 14

    A nurse manager routinely involves staff nurses in planning and decision-making at the unit level to improve ownership and accountability. <br>Which type of organizational structure does this describe?

    A Divisional
    B Centralized
    C Functional
    D Decentralized الإجابة الصحيحة
  15. 15

    What is the main limitation of the democratic style of leadership ?

    A It ignores the incompetent personnel
    B Cannot be used in emergency situations الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Decreases collaboration among the team
    D May end up in inappropriate decision making
  16. 16

    A nurse manager is developing a unit disaster preparedness plan for a fire emergency (Code Red).<br>Which element is the TOP priority to ensure the plan can be executed safely and effectively when needed?

    A Infection control protocols
    B Staff training and orientation on fire response procedures الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Patient education about fire safety
    D Procurement of fire suppression equipment
  17. 17

    Patient satisfaction survey scores on a unit have dropped significantly over the last month. The nurse manager plans a quality-improvement approach. <br>What is the first step the nurse manager should take?

    A Schedule meeting with staff
    B Start changes to improve
    C Review evaluation details الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Report to director
  18. 18

    A postoperative patient rates pain at 9/10 and requests narcotic analgesia, for which there is a valid standing order. When the nurse opens the narcotic cabinet, a discrepancy in the pill count is discovered.<br>What is the nurse's MOST appropriate FIRST action?

    A Notify the nursing supervisor immediately about the discrepancy الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Document the discrepancy on the narcotic record sheet first
    C Administer the patient's pain medication first, then report the discrepancy
    D Identify the last nurse who signed the narcotic record before doing anything else
  19. 19

    Nurses in the Male Medical Unit obtained a signature from a patient needing an abdominal CT with contrast. What is the best nursing practice ?

    A Consent should be taken after the procedure
    B Verbal consent is acceptable
    C Consent should be taken from the patient's relatives
    D Consent should be taken according to the organization's policy الإجابة الصحيحة
  20. 20

    A hospital's digital dashboard displays infection rates, patient satisfaction scores, average length of stay, and readmission rates. What category of data is primarily being monitored?

    A Staffing data
    B Financial data
    C Performance data الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Educational data
  21. 21

    A newly appointed nursing director starts work at a hospital. What is the most appropriate first action?

    A Assess current staff competencies, unit performance, and existing workflows الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Change the head nurses immediately
    C Redesign unit roles immediately
    D Do nothing until problems appear
  22. 22

    A surgeon asks a nurse to serve as a witness to an elderly patient’s informed consent for surgery. The patient appears confused and does not understand the procedure but reluctantly signs the consent form. What should the nurse do ?

    A Sign the form as a witness, noting the patient's lack of understanding
    B Not sign the form and notify the nurse supervisor الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Not sign the form and answer the patient’s questions after the surgeon leaves the room
    D Nothing to do
  23. 23

    A community nurse works in a multicultural city and interacts daily with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Before beginning a health assessment or intervention with a new client from a different cultural background, what is the MOST important preparatory step?

    A Directly ask the client to describe their cultural beliefs about health
    B Conduct a comprehensive culturological assessment to understand beliefs, practices, and values الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Ensure the client's physical privacy during the encounter
    D Review the client's medical file to obtain prior health history
  24. 24

    A head nurse meets with staff nurses to discuss strategies to improve communication between nursing shifts. Which statement BEST represents the final stage of the conflict management process?

    A We need to clearly define the nature of the conflict.
    B I will evaluate the outcomes of the strategies used each month. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Let us create a timeline for implementing our strategies.
    D I will require everyone to follow the rules to resolve the issue.
  25. 25

    The nursing director wants to measure patient-perceived quality of nursing care in the inpatient units. Which data source is most appropriate?

    A Patient complaints and time taken to resolve them
    B Patient satisfaction level at the time of discharge الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Details of nursing notes for patient progress
    D Details of physician notes for patient progress
  26. 26

    The nurse manager received complaints from some nurses regarding improper work distribution and discrimination. How should the nurse manager handle the situation ?

    A Investigate the complaints الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Individual counselling
    C Identify list of problems
    D Continue to observe
  27. 27

    A newly appointed head nurse begins her first week in a hospital unit where she has never worked before. What is the MOST appropriate first action?

    A Implement immediate changes to improve unit efficiency
    B Coordinate new care strategies with the multidisciplinary team
    C Conduct a thorough assessment of current workflows, staff competencies, patient outcomes, and unit challenges before making any decisions الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Request information about the previous head nurse's management style from staff
  28. 28

    An ICU nurse manager plans to delegate a clinical task to an experienced staff nurse. Which element is MOST essential to ensure the delegation is successful and accountable?

    A The nurse manager maintains ongoing supervision and remains accountable for the task outcome الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The staff nurse has full authority to modify or cancel the task as she sees fit
    C The nurse manager checks on the task only when asked
    D A different nurse is assigned to verify the delegated task
  29. 29

    A nurse accidentally dropped a medication ampoule, informed the charge nurse, and completed an incident report form. The charge nurse arranges medication replacement. What is the immediate nursing action required ?

    A Revise protocol for medication-related incidences
    B Allocate senior nurses to medication assignments
    C Provide missed medication dosage to the patient first الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Incident reporting must be given priority
  30. 30

    A newly appointed nurse manager begins working in a new hospital unit. Which action should take HIGHEST priority in the first days?

    A Present an immediate strategic plan to hospital senior management
    B Introduce herself to staff and begin a systematic assessment of the unit's operations, challenges, and staff needs الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Observe operations for 3 months without intervening
    D Observe operations for 6 months before making any decisions
  31. 31

    After accessing patients' medical records, which behavior shows that patient confidentiality has been breached ?

    A Reviews patient's medical record
    B Reads patient's care plan
    C Discloses patient's information الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Reviews patient's ID
  32. 32

    During a preoperative interview, a patient reports feeling very anxious because a close family member had a serious adverse reaction to anaesthesia during a previous surgery.<br>To whom is this information MOST important to communicate before the operation?

    A Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse
    B Scrub nurse in the operating theatre
    C Anaesthesia team (anaesthesiologist/CRNA) الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Charge nurse of the surgical unit
  33. 33

    A charge nurse in the unit noticed a poor staffing schedule causing problems among staff. Who should the charge nurse bring the problem to ?

    A Supervisor الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Chief Nurse
    C Fellow charge nurse
    D Grievance committee
  34. 34

    A nurse discovers that one ampule of morphine is missing from the narcotic medication supply. Using the SBAR (Situation–Background–Assessment–Recommendation) communication framework, what should the nurse state FIRST when reporting this issue?

    A One ampule of morphine is missing from the narcotic supply. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B We should ask the previous nurse about the missing morphine.
    C I think I may have left the narcotics cabinet open earlier.
    D We should start an investigation into the missing medication.
  35. 35

    Research data is to be collected from children on a nursing unit. What type of consent is the most appropriate ?

    A Informed written consent
    B Consent signed by parents الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Consent from physician
    D Hospital administration consent
  36. 36

    Nurse manager prepares unit clinical operational plan. What is the top priority in the plan ?

    A Infection control
    B Staff orientation
    C Quality projects
    D Safe patient care الإجابة الصحيحة
  37. 37

    What is a characteristic of democratic leadership style ?

    A More changes
    B Structured work
    C Staff participation الإجابة الصحيحة
    D No leader decisions
  38. 38

    A hospitalized patient sustains an injury after a fall. For routine nurse-to-nurse shift handoff using SBAR, which method is MOST appropriate to communicate essential ongoing clinical information?

    A Incident report
    B Staff assignment sheet
    C Structured shift report (SBAR handoff) الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Kardex-style worksheet used for personal notes only
  39. 39

    A staff nurse is showing signs of stress and burnout related to prolonged exposure to heavy workload and extended duty hours. The nurse manager observes decreased performance and emotional exhaustion.<br>What is the MOST appropriate initial response from the nurse manager?

    A Grant an immediate day off
    B Reassign the nurse to lighter clinical tasks temporarily
    C Offer a scheduled vacation leave
    D Have a supportive conversation to explore coping strategies and underlying stressors الإجابة الصحيحة
  40. 40

    A nursing assistant with 20 years of experience compares herself to a newly graduated nurse regarding salaries. What's the most appropriate response from the newly graduated nurse ?

    A Assert a hierarchical position
    B Emphasize additional education received
    C Explain the legal difference in the scope of practice
    D Focus on the need to work together for quality client care الإجابة الصحيحة
  41. 41

    A nurse manager assigns tasks according to clinical competencies of the nurses. What is the management function ?

    A Delegating الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Evaluating
    C Planning
    D Controlling
  42. 42

    The head nurse of a Coronary Care Unit has already confirmed that delegation is allowed by hospital policy and that the senior nurse is appropriate for the task. What is the MOST important initial communication step before the delegated task is carried out?

    A Check hospital policies
    B Explain the task الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Negotiate with nurse
    D Take senior nurse's signature
  43. 43

    What must be known about legal points of delegation when process to a new nurse ?

    A Evaluation by clients
    B Time taken for task
    C Job description الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Previous task frequency
  44. 44

    Which patient is the most appropriate to delegate to a new nurse ?

    A Patient for discharge teaching
    B Patient scheduled for an operation
    C Patient on strict bed rest الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Patient hooked to mechanical ventilation
  45. 45

    A head nurse of a coronary care unit plans to delegate responsibility for staff scheduling to a senior nurse in the unit. Before formally delegating this task, what is the MOST important first step?

    A Negotiate terms and conditions with the senior nurse
    B Request the senior nurse's written signature of acceptance
    C Clearly explain the task, its scope, expectations, and the authority granted الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Review hospital policies on scheduling before delegating
  46. 46

    Which task is most appropriate to delegate assistance for ?

    A Insertion of oral airway
    B Changing postoperative dressing
    C Initial interview on a new patient
    D Repositioning a patient الإجابة الصحيحة
  47. 47

    Which of the following patients should the nurse see first ?

    A Patient complaining of muscle aches and fever
    B Patient scheduled for electrocardiography
    C Patient newly diagnosed with hypertension
    D Patient with a complaint of chest pain الإجابة الصحيحة
  48. 48

    A patient with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is being prepared for surgery. What task is appropriate to delegate to an assistant ?

    A Assess wrist and hand of patient for discoloration
    B Assist patient with self-care activities such as bathing الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Check digits of the hand for painful tingling sensation
    D Initiate application of a splint for immobilization during surgery
  49. 49

    A nurse manager floats an RN from the surgical ward to the coronary care unit (CCU). Which patient is the MOST appropriate assignment for this float nurse?

    A Patient just transferred after coronary angiography الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Patient postoperative after open heart surgery
    C Patient on IV Lasix for congestive heart failure
    D Patient with ventricular tachycardia connected to a cardiac monitor
  50. 50

    As the RN charge nurse on the medical-surgical unit, which task would be most appropriate to delegate to the LPN/LVN ?

    A A 25-year-old patient requiring IV antibiotic therapy and PICC line dressing change
    B A 72-year-old patient requiring Lasix 20mg IV push
    C A 50-year-old patient 3 days post-op requiring a simple dressing change الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A 45-year-old newly diagnosed diabetic requiring discharge teaching
  51. 51

    A nurse manager pulls a nurse from the medical ward to the CCU. Which patient should be assigned to this nurse?

    A Patient just transferred from cardiac catheterization
    B Patient just received with unstable angina on heparin infusion
    C Patient needing discharge education about coronary stenting الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Patient on IV Lasix for acute left ventricular failure
  52. 52

    A 62-year-old women admitted to the emergency department for the fourth time this year, each time the patient comes with severe injuries and bruises in the body. What is your responsibility as a nurse to prevent such incident to happen again ?

    A Report assault to police and write report الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Provide information about safe shelters
    C Instruct the woman to move away
    D Discharge the patient to a safe shelter
  53. 53

    During a night shift a medical doctor complains of back pain and asks the t nurse to give him morphine 5 mg IM. Which of the following actions indicates professionalism in handing the action by the nurse ?

    A Call another doctor to manage
    B Refer him to Emergency Room الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Administer morphine to doctor
    D Ask him to write a prescription first
  54. 54

    patient who is admitted denies any medication allergies medical records state, """"No known drug allergies."""" A medibeen sent to the pharmacy for gentamicin. The pharmacist record in the pharmacy of an allergy to the medication. Which of the following is the best way for the nurse to pro ?

    A Administer the medication with Benadryl (Diphen
    B Notify the doctor of the allergy and request new orders الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Investigate further then call the doctor for clar
    D Give the medication as ordered by the physician
  55. 55

    A terminally ill, semiconscious patient with metastatic pancreatic cancer is receiving supportive care. The team explains that CPR will not be performed if cardiac arrest occurs, and family members are not in full agreement. Which concept BEST describes this situation?

    A Unilateral judgment of health professionals
    B Refusal of patient’s right to treatment
    C Ethical dilemma and indecisiveness الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Mercy killing to ease suffering
  56. 56

    which type of study design provides the strongest evidence ?

    A Qualitative study
    B Randomized control trial الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Systematic review of descriptive studies
    D Systematic review of correlational studies
  57. 57

    A nurse is trying to secure a peripheral V access in a traumatic patient who is deteriorating. The nurse has two failed attempts What should the nurse do next ?

    A Activate code
    B Use Interosseous needle
    C Consider arterial line
    D Call another nurse who is more experienced الإجابة الصحيحة
  58. 58

    A newly graduated nurse is inserting an intravenous cannula into the mid-cephalic vein of a patient who is being admitted to the unit. As she withdraws the needle, a nurse calls out for help from another patient’s room. The new nurse rushes to help. She secured the intravenous catheter and threw the needle into the waste basket instead of the sharp’s container. When asked who had thrown the needle into the bin, the new nurse admits that she had made that mistake. Which professional act best describes the newly graduated nurse’s response ?

    A Responsibility
    B Accountability الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Assertiveness
    D Leadership
  59. 59

    The nurse is assigned to care for several patients. Which patient should be assessed first?

    A A diabetic patient who will be discharged today and needs discharge teaching
    B A patient with rheumatoid arthritis who has chronic joint pain
    C An asthmatic patient who is due for a PRN bronchodilator treatment because of wheezing and dyspnea الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A patient with a surgical incision who requires a routine dressing change
  60. 60

    The Surgical unit nursing staff were instructed to follow the hospital protocol by reporting cases of any patient's illnesses that are developed during their hospitalization especially the post-surgical wound infectors Why must the nurses implement this protocol ?

    A Control unnecessary hospitalization
    B Assess hospital infection rate
    C Report nosocomial infection الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Improve reporting system
  61. 61

    Which of the following statements indicate that a nursing staff need an education session related to confidentiality and information security ?

    A Giving the password to patient’s family member الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Leaving the computer in the nursing station secured
    C Leaving the personal electronic password safe
    D Allowing nursing students to read medical record to their...
  62. 62

    Which of the following is the best action to effectively increase surgery capacity ?

    A Adapt outpatient departments for inpatients الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Bring the injured people into the green zone
    C Provide care for the injured people with the available staff
    D Use the available supplies as it is difficult to arrange for...
  63. 63

    What is a characteristic of an outstanding hospital vision ?

    A Specific in scope الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Easily understood
    C Focused on the past
    D Kept in a private place
  64. 64

    Which of the following patient can be transferee from emergency unit to inpatient ward ?

    A Patient with DKA has nausea and vomiting
    B Patient with respiratory distress
    C Patient has operation next day الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Patient with hematoma on manitol
  65. 65

    Which of the following is the best describe of hospital Vision ?

    A provide a quality of care we would want for ourselves,
    B Treat every individual in a non-judgmental manner, ensuring privacy, fairness and confidentiality
    C Improve the responsiveness of our services for the benefit of our patients and their families
    D Helping local people live longer, healthier lives. الإجابة الصحيحة
  66. 66

    which of the following best describes the role of a case management ?

    A Promotes healthy lifestyle
    B Provides coordination of care to ensure continuity الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Possesses highly skilled communication methods
    D Promotes the comfort of the patient
  67. 67

    A discharge planner is reviewing the file of a patient in prepare move him from the acute care to home care. What activity should the discharge planner to do ensure the co care ?

    A Make referral to the appropriate department الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Visit patient’s house to ensure it is safe
    C Call pharmacy to prepare medications for the patient
    D Organize transportation for the patient's move
  68. 68

    66 old women presents to the emergency department triage unit with labored breathing. She appeared anxious and is sweating profusely across the forehead. The symptoms had begun Suddenly one hour before. The jugular veins appear distended and she has a productive cough. On Auscultation the respiration is wet and not clear with coughing.. Blood pressure 148/88 mmHg Heart rate 94/min Respiratory rate 26/min Temperature 37.0?C Which triage acuity rating is most appropriate ?

    A Urgent
    B Emergent الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Non-urgent
    D Resuscitation
  69. 69

    A nurse manager is assigned to lead a new hospital unit. Which initial action is most appropriate to build trust, understand workflow, and identify priorities before making changes?

    A Make immediate policy changes during the first week to show authority
    B Observe staff covertly without introducing self
    C Introduce self, conduct listening rounds, and assess unit processes and outcomes before proposing changes الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Meet only with senior leadership to decide unit changes without staff input
  70. 70

    A nurse discovers that an admission order for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis with heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours was not processed for a patient admitted two days ago. What is the MOST appropriate nursing action?

    A Notify the physician and complete an incident (variance) report الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Notify the nursing supervisor immediately about the error
    C Delay reporting the error until the workload is lighter
    D Ignore the error because it was made by another nurse
  71. 71

    A patient is schedule for operation from out patient clinic one day ago came to surgical ward and admitted. Who is responsible to informed patient about surgery ?

    A Nurse
    B Head Nurse
    C Surgeon الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Anesthesia
  72. 72

    The quality nurse manager teaches a new nurse graduate about the comparison between total quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI). What is the most appropriate statement regarding the common aspect between QA and QI ?

    A Aim to improve quality الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Focus on preventing errors
    C Focus on staff development
    D View nursing activities as major tasks
  73. 73

    A 27-year-old woman undergoes umbilical hernia repair under local anesthesia. After surgery, her belongings are found to be missing. What immediate action should the nurse in charge take?

    A Explain to the patient her belongings are her responsibility
    B Personal counseling of the housekeeping staff
    C Report incident to the security department الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Dismiss the involved personnel
  74. 74

    A patient scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty has low serum potassium, AB positive blood type, and an elevated ST segment on ECG. What's the most appropriate action next ?

    A Report abnormal diagnostic results to the surgeon الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Review patient consent for the surgical procedure
    C Educate the patient on the risk factors and side effects of surgery
    D Ensure the patient has post-surgery physical therapy
  75. 75

    Cardiac Care unit nurse decides to gather relevant data of myocardial infarction patient who has breathing difficulty and bradycardia. What is the best kind of database relevant to his situation for the nurse ?

    A Focused database
    B Complete database
    C Emergency database الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Follow-up database
  76. 76

    A nurse says, "I feel overwhelmed every day and think I accomplished nothing." Which suggestion best supports healthy coping by strengthening self-efficacy and reducing perceived stress?

    A Make a longer list of unfinished tasks at the end of each shift
    B Avoid talking about work stress with anyone
    C Acknowledge daily accomplishments and identify one small success each day الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Skip breaks to finish more tasks faster
  77. 77

    A 62-year-old woman presents repeatedly with severe bruises and injuries. The nurse suspects intimate partner violence. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

    A Report to police immediately and write a report without discussing it with the patient
    B Assess immediate safety, screen for IPV, and connect the patient with a safety plan and support resources الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Instruct the patient to move away from her home today
    D Discharge the patient directly to a shelter without her input
  78. 78

    In a disaster plan, what priority concerns should you have about the patient ?

    A Hemorrhage patients الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Elderly and infants
    C Head injury patients
    D Back injury patients
  79. 79

    The Code of Professional Conduct is produced and published by ?

    A The Nursing and Midwifery Council الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The Royal College of Physicians
    C The Royal College of Nursing
    D The Department of Health
  80. 80

    During a health teaching session, a 14-year-old student says to the nurse, "You are too young to be our teacher." What is the most appropriate response?

    A How do you think I am
    B We need to stay focused on the topic الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Do you think you can teach it any better
    D I think I am qualified to teach this group
  81. 81

    Which of the following is the best nursing action to ensure safe medication administration if the nurse feels the dosage is unsafe for the patient ?

    A Call pharmacy
    B Call the head nurse
    C Contact the prescribing doctor الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Administer half of the dosage
  82. 82

    In a research proposal, the nurse researcher states that participant selection will be fair and based on clear inclusion criteria (e.g., distributing the questionnaire equally among eligible staff). Which ethical principle is being addressed?

    A Justice الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Beneficence
    C Confidentiality
    D Non-maleficence
  83. 83

    A nurse educates health-care staff to improve compliance with infection prevention practices. What is the primary focus of this intervention?

    A Infection control policy development
    B Data collection for research
    C Health education for staff الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Primary prevention of disease
  84. 84

    a nurse on unite to conduct a research project what is the most important step to be identified ?

    A Research problem الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Research setting
    C Analysis plan
    D Sample size
  85. 85

    What is the major task of the staff nurse during a code blue ?

    A Direct the code
    B Intubate the patient
    C Make treatment decisions
    D Coordinate use of the crash cart الإجابة الصحيحة
  86. 86

    A homeless patient with mental illness is told to take an immediate shower by the nurse. What explains this action ?

    A Judgmental الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Responsible
    C Professional
    D Empathically
  87. 87

    The charge nurse is evaluating the skills of a newly registered nurse who is providing care to a client with shock. Which action taken by the new nurse would most likely indicate the need for further instruction ?

    A Administering furosemide to a client in cardiogenic shock
    B Increasing norepinephrine infusion rate in anaphylactic shock
    C Moving pulse oximeter sensor from finger to forehead
    D Place the head of the bed in high fowler position for a client with hypovolemic shock الإجابة الصحيحة
  88. 88

    A 26-year old patient came for lithotripsy of her kidney. She was accompanied by her husband. Her vital signs were stable and was overweight. Her investigations released her pregnancy test as positive and were two moths pregnant. Which of the following action the nurse should take for this patient ?

    A Prepare for physical examination
    B Hold procedure and inform الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Have the consent signed
    D Prepare for lithotripsy
  89. 89

    A clinical instructor was explaining to his students about the discharge planning. One of the students asked about the timing of initiating the discharge planning ?

    A When patient asks for discharge
    B On admission to acute care setting الإجابة الصحيحة
    C After successful recovery from surgery
    D When the treating physician agrees to discharge
  90. 90

    A patient has a hip fracture complaining of sever pain. He nurse finds no analgesic was ordered. She calls the orthopedic doctor by telephone and received a medication order. What is the most appropriate nursing action to ensure correct medication order taken ?

    A Write down the order and get pharmacy to supply
    B Write down the order and get medication immediately with another registered nurse
    C Get another registered nurse to witness, write down the order, and read back to the doctor الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Write down the medication and get the doctor to witness
  91. 91

    A nurse responsible for narcotic medication loses on ampule morphine. She reports the problem to nurse manager. Which of the following is the first thing she should say according to the SBAR approach ?

    A I have lost one ampule of morphine الإجابة الصحيحة
    B We should ask the nurse about the morphine
    C I think I left the lid of the narcotics box open
    D We should open an investigation into the problem
  92. 92

    A client arrives at the emergency department with a nasal fracture and no airway compromise or other facial injuries. Repair of the fracture would most commonly be classified as which type of surgery?

    A Urgent الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Elective
    C Emergency
    D Immediate
  93. 93

    A conflict occurred for a patient with chronic renal failure with regards to the patient's needs, family needs, the physician's advice, and the hospital polices and rules. What is the first commitment for the nurse who provides care for the patient ?

    A Physician
    B Hospital
    C Family
    D Client الإجابة الصحيحة
  94. 94

    A nurse accidentally dropped a medication ampule, informed the charge nurse and complicated an incident report form. Which of the following best describes the nurse role ?

    A Responsiveness
    B Timely decision making
    C Professional accountability الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Abiding by moral obligation
  95. 95

    A newly hired was instructed that international guidelines followed in order to properly document the nursing notes. What is expected from the nurse ?

    A Use red ink
    B Write notes in time sequence and sign each entry الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Sign documentation only at the end of the shift
    D Spelling is not important since notes are not in the native language
  96. 96

    A 40 year old man was admitted to a male medical department with pneumonia. A nurse in the department explained and obtained informed consent for a chest CT scan procedure with contrast. with of the following ethical principles underpinning informed consent ?

    A Autonomy الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Non-maleficence
    C Beneficence
    D Respect
  97. 97

    A nurse called the doctor while he is at home asking for an order for a patient's medication. As a nurse, how many hours must the doctor take to write the order in the hospital documentation ?

    A 6 hours
    B 24 hours الإجابة الصحيحة
    C 48 hours
    D 12 hours
  98. 98

    A handbook on nursing research emphasizes comprehensive reading and summarizing of previous publications related to the topic. Which of the following is a component of this research ?

    A Literature review الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Systematic review
    C Discussion of results
    D Referencing
  99. 99

    Staff reports to a charge nurse that they suspect temperature readings are being incorrectly measured by a certain machine. What action is the best for the charge nurse to take ?

    A Ask those taking vital signs to compare results from two different machines الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Tell staff to obtain a machine from another unit to use for temperature readings
    C Spend time at shift change to personally assess the accuracy of machines
    D Call the maintenance department and ask them to pick up the machine for repair
  100. 100

    Which of the following is the main role of the charge nurse ?

    A Patient are reassessed at appropriate intervals
    B Provide enough equipment and supplies
    C Assess patients regularly for pain
    D Coordinate patient care الإجابة الصحيحة
  101. 101

    A charge nurse overhears a nurse speaking disrespectfully to patients. What is the best action for the charge nurse to take ?

    A Apologize to the patient
    B Tell the nurse to be kind
    C Take over the care
    D Speak privately with the nurse الإجابة الصحيحة
  102. 102

    Which of the following patients is most appropriate to care for first ?

    A Patient with a central venous catheter inserted 4 hours ago
    B Paralyzed patient who has had continued tube feeding
    C Adolescent patient who had appendectomy 1 day ago
    D Gastrectomy patient who came from postoperative care unit 1 hour ago الإجابة الصحيحة
  103. 103

    What describes functional nursing ?

    A Task and activity-oriented care الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Involves a group of nurses working together to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate patient-centered care
    C Ratio of patient care
    D Emphasizes on continuity of care responsibility
  104. 104

    An older adult with Alzheimer disease forgets names and is disoriented to time and place. The provider discusses the need for a medical power of attorney. Which elements required for informed consent are impaired?

    A Autonomy and fidelity
    B Confidentiality and justice
    C Competence and comprehension الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Voluntariness and veracity
  105. 105

    A cardiac care unit nurse needs relevant data about a myocardial infarction patient with breathing difficulty and severe bradycardia. What's the most suitable database ?

    A Focused
    B Emergency الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Complete
    D Follow-up
  106. 106

    A 68-years-old woman diagnosed with thrombocytopenia due to acute lymphocytic leukemia is admitted to the hospital. The nurse should assign the patient to a: ?

    A To a private room so she will not infect other patients and health care workers.
    B To a private room so she will not be infected by other patients and health care workers الإجابة الصحيحة
    C To a semiprivate room so she will have stimulation during her hospitalization.
    D To a semiprivate room so she will have the opportunity to express her feelings about her illness
  107. 107

    A client reports severe pain rated 9/10 despite receiving morphine every 4 hours as prescribed. What is the nurse’s best action?

    A Administer another dose immediately
    B Notify the physician for reassessment الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Distract the client for 2 hours
    D Ignore the complaint
  108. 108

    A client with a bleeding gastric ulcer has severe anemia and hypotension. The client and family refuse blood transfusion because of religious beliefs. What should the nurse collaborate with the physician and family to do next?

    A Discontinue all measures
    B Notify the hospital attorney
    C Attempt to stabilize the client through the use of fluid replacement. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Give enough blood to keep the client from dying
  109. 109

    When should a hypothesis be developed during research ?

    A After development of the research question الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Before any statistical analysis
    C Before development of the research question
    D After a research design is determined
  110. 110

    Head nurse has 200 patient and has 120 nurse what the percentage ?

    A 80
    B 60 (120/200 x 100) الإجابة الصحيحة
    C 50
    D 40
  111. 111

    A Female patient will do the breast implant surgery and she tell the nurse not to tell her family about the surgery. What is the nature of this action ?

    A Confidentiality الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ethical dilemma
    C Illegal nursing practice
    D Medico-legal practice
  112. 112

    Discussion section addressing which of the following ?

    A Problem
    B Question
    C Objective
    D All of the above الإجابة الصحيحة
  113. 113

    Docor writes DNR on a apteint with end satge of cancer, the patient tell the nurse and express his feeling he want to be resuscitate what is the nurse action should be ?

    A Explain to the patient to expect DNR
    B Ignor patient feelings
    C Follow hospital policy الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Report the doctor for SCFHS
  114. 114

    A nurse from another department called your department and asked for patient details: ?

    A give him the patient data
    B tell him to wait until you finish your work
    C take a consent from the patient to share the data
    D the data is confidential, the department must ask the patient himself for the data الإجابة الصحيحة
  115. 115

    During a CPR of an admitted patient in cardiac arrest, a family member tasks the unit nurse to be at the bedside and say final words to their loved one. The nurse explains to the family member that the scene is very disturbing and the medical team is doing its job. the family member still insists in witnessing the resuscitation efforts What would be the most appropriate action by the unit nurse ?

    A Allow family member to be at bedside الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Wait and ask permission from team leader
    C Call security to escort family member out
    D Refuse because there is not enough space in the room
  116. 116

    Physician order three times the normal dos (triple dose) - when the nurse call him, he insists on giving the ordered medication - what does the nurse do ?

    A Call pharmacy
    B Call another doctor
    C Withhold medication and inform charge nurse الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Withhold medication and inform medical office
  117. 117

    A nurse researcher asks charge nurse to obtain the patient’s consent. Which of the following in the most appropriate action ?

    A Invite nurse researcher to get patient's consent directly
    B Make sure patient understands before signing الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Give consent form to patient for review
    D Read the consent form to patient
  118. 118

    A 43 year old woman accompanied by her son to the primary health clinic and she speaks different language of the nurse. The nurse in the clinic in the clinic does not speak the same language of the patient. In this situation, what should the nurse do to assess the needs of this patient ?

    A Ask the patient if it is OK to let her son translate for her
    B Try to use an Urdu translation application in her phone
    C Find out an interpreter employed in the clinic الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Try to make flashcards with common phrases used
  119. 119

    Doctor's order excessed the recommended dose what to do ?

    A Call the doctor to clarify الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Administer the dose
    C Hold the dose
    D Talk with supervisor
  120. 120

    Doctor writes new order restrain (PRN) for Psychiatric patient that he is overly aggressive. Which of the following indicate that the nurse should do ?

    A Call doctor while patient aggressive to do that by himself
    B Apply the order one time only or if needed الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Close patient room and do not apply restrain
    D Express that is not acceptable and complains about your supervisor
  121. 121

    It is managerial function that indicates leading the staff in the most effective method ?

    A Planning
    B Directing الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Organizing
    D Controlling
  122. 122

    Nursing supervisor newly elected Wants to use disciplinary evaluation to nurses’behavior What type of power she is using ?

    A Reward
    B Coercive الإجابة الصحيحة
    C legitimate
    D Formal
  123. 123

    post-operative patient who underwent an abdominal procedure request pain medication from the nurse and rates the pain at level nine. There is standing order for narcotic administration. When the nurse opera the narcotic box and performs count, the number of pills remaining in the box is different than the number of pills. recorded on the sheet. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action ?

    A Notify the nursing supervisor الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Write the finding on the narcotic sheet
    C Administer the patient's requested medication
    D Identify the last nurse who used the narcotic
  124. 124

    Two clients are scheduled to receive packed red blood cells at the same time. One client is newly postoperative and has had a blood pressure drop from 120/80 mm Hg to 100/50 mm Hg. The second client has dehydration and anemia after pneumonia. After checking IV patency and vital signs, what should the nurse do next?

    A Call for both clients' blood transfusions at the same time
    B Ask another nurse to verify the compatibility of both units at the same time
    C Call for and hang the first client's blood transfusion الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Ask another nurse to call for and hang the blood for the second client
  125. 125

    Which of the following is a major system-level barrier facing the health care team when providing services to individuals with disabilities?

    A Sensory communication barriers
    B Limited staff training in disability care
    C Rigid institutional rules الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Inaccessible health care facilities
  126. 126

    The head nurse of Coronary Care Unit delegated the staff senior nurse in that unit What initial step must the head nurse implement before ?

    A Check the hospital policies for delegating tasks الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Explain the task to the senior nurse
    C Negotiate with the senior nurse
    D Take the signature of the senior nurse
  127. 127

    The first step in the qualitative research process ?

    A Data analysis
    B Review of literature الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Sample
    D Study design
  128. 128

    In a research article’s abstract, which step of the research process is most commonly identified?

    A Literature review
    B Data-collection procedure
    C Research question / study purpose الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Legal-ethical issues
  129. 129

    All the following are considered steps in the qualitative research process, except ?

    A Literature review
    B Data collection
    C Sample
    D Hypothesis الإجابة الصحيحة
  130. 130

    20 years old came to ER department in motor accident with one of his relative, all medical team attempts failed and the PT died, what is the best action to his relative ?

    A Ask the relative sitting down
    B Assess the relative vital signs
    C Let the relative see the PT الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Ask the relative to be patient
  131. 131

    If You lose an ampule of morphine what you will do ?

    A write an incident report
    B call the nurse manager and told her to deal with this situation الإجابة الصحيحة
    C call the primary nurse who was in the previous shift
    D counselling the nurse who count and sign
  132. 132

    Nurses meet another nurse college after failed in resuscitation of child, she was crying and depressed. What is the suitable response in this situation ?

    A you need to take vacation some days until you feel better
    B just return to your home and hugging your children
    C there was nothing in your hand to do.
    D let her crying and talk about the matter الإجابة الصحيحة
  133. 133

    He wants to influence the customary way of thinking and behaving that is shared by the members of the department. Which of the following terms refer to this ?

    A Organizational chart
    B Cultural network
    C Organizational structure
    D Organizational culture الإجابة الصحيحة
  134. 134

    After code blue, doctor announced the death of patient. signature other begins to show signs of decreased level of consciousness. What is the priority intervention of the nurse at this time ?

    A Offer meal
    B Ensure safety الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Set up an IV line
    D Offer glass of water
  135. 135

    Stephanie is new Staff Educator of private tertiary hospital. She conducts orientation among new staff nurses in her department. Joseph, one of the new staff nurses, wants to understand the channel of communication, span of control and lines of communication. Which of the following will provide this information ?

    A Organizational structure الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Policy
    C Job description
    D Manual of procedures
  136. 136

    She takes pride in saying that the hospital has decentralized structure. Which of the following is NOT compatible with this type of model ?

    A Flat organization
    B Participatory approach
    C Shared governance
    D Tall organization الإجابة الصحيحة
  137. 137

    Which of the following guidelines should be least considered in formulating objectives for nursing care ?

    A Written nursing care plan
    B Holistic approach
    C Prescribed standards
    D Staff preferences الإجابة الصحيحة
  138. 138

    Stephanie considers shifting to transformational leadership. Which of the following statements best describes this type of leadership ?

    A Uses visioning as the essence of leadership الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Serves the followers rather than being served
    C Maintains full trust and confidence in the subordinates
    D Possesses innate charisma that makes others feel good in his presence
  139. 139

    As manager, she focuses her energy on both the quality of services rendered to the patients as well as the welfare of the staff of her unit. Which of the following management styles does she adopt ?

    A Country club management
    B Organization man management
    C Team management الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Authority-obedience management
  140. 140

    The statement, "The Holy Spirit Medical Centre aims to provide patient-centered care in a total healing environment," is best classified as which of the following?

    A Vision
    B Goal
    C Philosophy
    D Mission الإجابة الصحيحة
  141. 141

    Joey plans to revisit the organizational chart of the department. He plans to create new position of Patient Educator who has coordinating relationship with the head nurse in the unit. Which of the following will likely depict this organizational relationship ?

    A Box
    B Solid line
    C Broken line (Dotted) الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Matrix
  142. 142

    He likewise stresses the need for all the employees to follow orders and instructions from him and not from anyone else. Which of the following principles does he refer to ?

    A Scalar chain
    B Discipline
    C Unity of command الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Order
  143. 143

    He emphasizes to the team that they need to put their efforts together towards the attainment of the goals of the program. Which of the following principles refers to this ?

    A Span of control
    B Unity of direction الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Unity of command
    D Command responsibility
  144. 144

    Ms. Caputo is newly promoted to patient care manager position. She updates her knowledge on the theories in management and leadership in order to become effective in her new role. She learns that some managers have low concern for services and high concern for staff. Which style of management refers to this ?

    A Organization Man
    B Impoverished Management
    C Country Club Management الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Team Management
  145. 145

    One leadership theory state that """"leaders are born and not made,” which refers to which of the following theories ?

    A Trait
    B Charismatic
    C Great Man الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Situational
  146. 146

    She came across theory which states that the leadership style is effective dependent on the situation. Which of the following styles best fits situation when the followers are self-directed, experts and are matured individuals ?

    A Democratic
    B Authoritarian
    C Laissez faire الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Bureaucratic
  147. 147

    nurse manager in medical unit is not satisfied with the way things in her unit. Patient satisfaction rate seductive months and staff morale is at its lowest. He decides to plan and initiate changes that will push for turnaround in the condition of the unit. Which of the following actions is priority for Henry ?

    A Call for staff meeting and take this up in the agenda الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Seek help from her manager
    C Develop strategic action on how to deal with these concerns
    D Ignore the issues since these will be resolved naturally
  148. 148

    He knows that there are external forces that influence changes in his unit. Which of the following is NOT an external force ?

    A Memo from the CEO to cut down on electrical consumption
    B Demands of the labour sector to increase wages
    C Low morale of staff in his unit الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Exacting regulatory and accreditation standards
  149. 149

    If a group votes to select the best change strategy, which decision-making strategy is being used?

    A Collaboration
    B Majority rule الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Dominance
    D Compromise
  150. 150

    One staff suggests that they review the pattern of nursing care that they are using, which is described as a ?

    A job description
    B system used to deliver care الإجابة الصحيحة
    C manual of procedure
    D rules to be followed
  151. 151

    Which of the following is TRUE about functional nursing ?

    A Concentrates on tasks and activities الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Emphasizes use of group collaboration
    C One-to-one nurse-patient ratio
    D Provides continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive nursing services
  152. 152

    An 80-year-old non-Saudi patient with advanced COPD is admitted to a hospital in Saudi Arabia and is expected to need long-term care. The nurse is told that the family plans to take the patient home because they cannot afford the cost of prolonged hospitalization. Which factor most likely influenced the family’s decision?

    A The patient is too old to benefit from further treatment
    B There are too many elderly patients in hospitals
    C There are limited affordable long-term care services for non-Saudi patients الإجابة الصحيحة
    D The family does not believe in hospital treatment
  153. 153

    In planning nursing services for a population that lacks adequate hospital long-term care services, what is the most appropriate first step?

    A Assessing nursing needs and problems الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Assessing cleaner needs and problems
    C Controlling and evaluating the delivery of nursing care
    D Assigning safe nurse: patient ratio
  154. 154

    When Henry uses team nursing as care delivery system, he and his team need to assess the priority of care for group of patients, which of the following should be priority ?

    A Each patient as listed on the worksheet
    B Patients who need least care
    C Medications and treatments required for all patients
    D Patients who need the most care الإجابة الصحيحة
  155. 155

    He is hopeful that his unit will make big turnaround in the succeeding months. Which of the following actions of Henry demonstrates that he has reached the third stage of change ?

    A Wonders why things are not what it used to be
    B Finds solutions to the problems
    C Integrate the solutions to his day-to-day activities الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Selects the best change strategy
  156. 156

    Nurse want to take break and delegate her task to Nurse B, during that time the patient falling. As nurse, who is responsible and be accountable for fall ?

    A Head nurse
    B Nurse A
    C Nurse B
    D Nurse and B الإجابة الصحيحة
  157. 157

    At the start of the morning shift, which patient should the nurse assess first?

    A A postoperative patient with total hip replacement الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A patient with stroke who is on nasogastric tube
    C A patient with congestive heart failure
    D A patient scheduled for appendectomy who was admitted
  158. 158

    Rayed is provided new wheelchair program needs. Which of the following Priority should include in the program ?

    A Elderly الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Psychiatric
    C Pre-eclampsia
    D Measles
  159. 159

    A nurse distributes a research questionnaire to 200 participants. If 160 people completed and returned the questionnaire, what proportion of participants responded to the study?

    A 0.2
    B 0.4
    C 0.8 الإجابة الصحيحة
    D 0.6
  160. 160

    In the middle of bathing client, the unit secretary notifies the nurse that there is an emergency telephone call. Which action should the nurse implement to best assure client safety ?

    A Quickly finish the bath before answering the call
    B Immediately leave the client’s room and answer the call
    C Cover the client, place the call light within reach, and then leave to answer the call الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Leave the door open and ask staff to monitor the client, and then leave to answer the call
  161. 161

    The head nurse notice conflict between the stuff nurses and try to solve this conflict. She told them that one side give in the pt. satisfaction what type of this solution ?

    A avoidance
    B accommodation الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Compromise
    D Collaboration
  162. 162

    There is crisis in hospital. Which of the following category of patients should be evacuated first during fire ?

    A Infant
    B Ambulatory الإجابة الصحيحة
    C elderly
    D Critically ill
  163. 163

    nurse is member of the Nursing Research Council of the hospital. His first assignment is to determine the level of patient satisfaction on the care they received from the hospital. He plans to include all adult patients admitted from April to May, with average length of stay of 3-4 days, first admission, and with no complications. Which of the following is an extraneous variable of the study ?

    A Date of admission
    B Length of stay
    C Age of patients الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Absence of complications
  164. 164

    A group of health care providers works together to care for a group of patients in the same unit. Which nursing care delivery model is this?

    A Team الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Case management
    C Primary
    D Functional
  165. 165

    Patient has cast on his arm. The patient complaining sever pain. The nurse not palpating the pulse. What is the first action ?

    A It is normal
    B Continue observation
    C Report the physician الإجابة الصحيحة
    D It is not normal
  166. 166

    The doctor decided DNR for patient. The patient refused that. What should the nurse do ?

    A Follow hospital policy and respect his desire الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Give the care, continue treatment
    C Ignore the patient need
    D Stop all medication
  167. 167

    Nurse manger float RN nurse from surgical ward to CCU which patient should be assigned to this nurse ?

    A Patient just transferred after coronary angiography
    B Patient postoperative after open heart surgery
    C Patient on I. Lasix have congestive heart failure الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Patient had ventricular tachycardia and connected to cardiac monitor
  168. 168

    Nurse mangers pull out (float) nurse from medical ward to CCU which of the following Patients should be assigned to the nurse ?

    A Patient just transferred from cardiac catheterization الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Patient just received with unstable angina on heparin infusion
    C Patient need discharge education about coronary stenting
    D Patient on Lasix I. have acute left ventricular failure
  169. 169

    newly nursing director assigned to hospital. That is the first should he do ?

    A Evaluates the staff الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Change the head nurses
    C Change the roles
    D Nothing to do
  170. 170

    nurse hears client calling out for help, hurries down the hallway to the client's room, and finds the client lying on the floor. The nurse performs 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 climbed over the side rails
    C The client was found lying on the floor الإجابة الصحيحة
    D The client became restless and tried to get out of bed
  171. 171

    new community nurse was caring for long term disabled patient. The patient said, I prefer to have my care given this way """". the nurse explained more alternative approaches were clinically more effective. However, the patient was Insisting on his opinion and said, I am more comfortable if my care is given this way What should the nurse do in this case to manage the situation ?

    A accept that the patient knows best what works for him
    B review the recent research with the patient to convince him
    C give evidence-based care according to current findings
    D Compromise between patients preference and research approach of care الإجابة الصحيحة
  172. 172

    The surgery and insisting on the nurse to explain to explain the procedure. Which of the following nursing intervention is the most appropriate ?

    A Assess anxiety level
    B Assure he will be better after surgery
    C Call doctor to Explain surgery الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Give patient some sedative medication
  173. 173

    New nurse during orientation period she feel that her preceptor isolated from her. What should she do ?

    A Ask questions as much as she can الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ask to increase orientation days
    C came to the work late
    D Ask preceptor for important summary lectures in Nursing
  174. 174

    The nurse is preparing to give injection to patient. The patient refused to get medication. Then the nurse forced him and gave the injection to him aggressively. What is the description of nurse action ?

    A Assault
    B Battery الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Abuse
    D Malpractice
  175. 175

    A hospital is planning to implement an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Which step should be performed first in the implementation planning phase?

    A Analyze the current clinical workflow
    B Train healthcare staff on the use of the EHR system
    C Install hardware and technical infrastructure
    D Develop a detailed implementation plan for the EHR system الإجابة الصحيحة
  176. 176

    A patient underwent open heart surgery and later entered a coma. The spouse alleges that the patient was not informed of the possible complications of general anesthesia. On what basis would this lawsuit most likely be filed?

    A malfeasance.
    B misfeasance
    C nonfeasance
    D negligence الإجابة الصحيحة
  177. 177

    The nurse was giving drug to the patient it was tablet, the patient said that is not my medication. Why my drug is changed in color What should the nurse response ?

    A Check the medication list
    B Check the doctor order الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Say this is your medication
    D Say the doctor wrote new order new drug
  178. 178

    The nurse is evaluating the patient with end stage chronic. obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient has not achieved any of the goals in the plan of care. The spouse reports. Concerns about the patient’s mood and increased dependency. What action should the nurse take FIRST ?

    A Continue the care plan for 1more month
    B Refer the patient to psychiatric services
    C Collaborate with the patient and spouse to revise the care plan الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Revise the care plan based on the spouse’s input
  179. 179

    The hospital director attended to ward for evaluation of staff regarding vital signs follow up during blood transfusion. What is the most appropriate action for monitoring vital signs during blood transfusion depends on ?

    A According to physician order
    B According to nursing supervisor instructions
    C According to hospital policy الإجابة الصحيحة
    D According to blood bank staff instruction
  180. 180

    According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which nursing diagnosis has the lowest priority for client admitted to the intensive care unit with diagnosis of congestive heart failure ?

    A Impaired urinary elimination
    B Ineffective airway clearance
    C Ineffective coping
    D Risk for body image disturbance الإجابة الصحيحة
  181. 181

    What is the Role of head nurse ?

    A Ambulate the pt
    B Monitor ecg for the patient
    C Recruiting the nurses
    D Allocate the nurse to the patient الإجابة الصحيحة
  182. 182

    Nurses work together in team project... suddenly there conflict between two nurses ...what should nurse supery do ?

    A Make nurses work independently
    B Make nurses continue work together
    C Make nurse confront team members
    D Inform nurse supervisor to resolve issues الإجابة الصحيحة
  183. 183

    During operation procedure for patient with inguinal hernia. The doctor explored another site for hernia not included in the informed consent. What is the most appropriate action ?

    A Do the extra operation then get consent later after patient aware
    B Wait for procedure until patient signed another consent
    C Call for client's medical power attorney to provide additional informed consent For additional procedure الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Additional informed consent and document in patient care
  184. 184

    A nurse makes an error in documentation. What should the nurse do to correct the record properly?

    A Review policy of how to correct wrong documentation
    B use liquid and Waite until dry then write the correct one above it
    C use liquid and write the correct one beside
    D do line then write the correct beside الإجابة الصحيحة
  185. 185

    When communicating with client who speaks different language, which best practice should the nurse implement ?

    A Speak loudly and slowly
    B Arrange for an interpreter to translate الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Speak to the client and family together
    D Stand close to the client and speak loudly
  186. 186

    The nurse educator presents an in-service training session on case management to nurses on the clinical unit. During the presentation, the nurse educator clarifies that what is characteristic. of case management ?

    A Requires that nurse take care of client
    B Promotes appropriate use of hospital personnel الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Requires case manager who plans the care for all clients
    D Uses team approach, but nurse supervises all other employees
  187. 187

    The patient scheduled for operation. The doctor informed the patient about expected complication and the outcomes May be not acceptable. What is the non-preferable ethical principles ?

    A Malpractice
    B Negligence
    C Ethical dilemma الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Molars concussi
  188. 188

    student taking the Saudi Commission exam in Dublin for the first time was optimistic and happy accompanied by his friend, nurse specialist, and after the exam, his mood was sour, anxious and frustrated. Which of the following is the first intervention that his friend makes ?

    A let him cry الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Hold him and lie down on his back
    C share hot drink
    D drinks cold beer
  189. 189

    the doctor writes new order (PRN RESTRAIN) for an aggressive patient, how can doctor know the nurse understand the order ?

    A Restrain patient once if need الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Call the doctor if patient be aggressive to restrain
    C Do not follow the order and call supervisor
    D Isolate the patient and not restrain
  190. 190

    patient complains of severe pain which he stated to be 9/10, the physician ordered morphine 50 mg IV every hours, the last dose was given hours ago, what is the best action his caring nurse would take ?

    A Give another dose of morphine
    B Inform the doctor to change the order الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Distract the patient by TV, radio or games for hours
    D Ignore the patient completely
  191. 191

    Nurse manager tells one of the staff, """"I don’t have time to discuss the matter with you now. See me in my office later” when the latter asks if they can talk about an issue. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies did she use ?

    A Smoothing
    B Compromise
    C Avoidance الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Restriction
  192. 192

    What is the most common hazard in hospitals ?

    A Chemical
    B Physical الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Biological
    D Psychological
  193. 193

    The head nurse needs to increase her staff nursing the next year. What is this considering ?

    A Selection
    B Recruitment
    C Downsizing
    D Rightsizing الإجابة الصحيحة
  194. 194

    nurse cares for group of clients in long-term care facility. Which situation represents situation in which the nurse supports the client's autonomy ?

    A A client falls and fractures hip. The nurse contacts the health care. provider for prescription for pain medication prior to transfer for treatment
    B A client reports to the nurse regarding observing staff smoking on facility grounds when it was banned for residents and family members
    C A competent client who has received terminal diagnosis request. the nurse to not reveal the diagnosis to the family due to fear of them. seeking long-term mechanical ventilation
    D A client wishes to have do not resuscitate (DNR) order to prevent heroic measures by the health care team in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest الإجابة الصحيحة
  195. 195

    A nurse tells a participant, Your identity will not be linked to your responses. Which ethical principle does this statement describe?

    A Privacy
    B Confidentiality
    C Anonymity الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Debrifeing
  196. 196

    A nurse manager temporarily assigns a nurse from another unit to work in an understaffed area. Which staffing strategy is being used?

    A self-staffing
    B on call staffing
    C Borrowing staffing
    D Floating staffing الإجابة الصحيحة
  197. 197

    The nurse begins morning shift with the following see the doctor in the waiting room,Which patient should be seen first ?

    A A first time mother who delivered two days ago and is having Difficulties breastfeeding
    B A 60 year-old man who has history of deep vein Thrombosis and is taking daily heparin
    C A 76 year-old women who was hospitalized three days Previously with pneumonia
    D A 56-year-old man who has used all his diuretic pills Coughing up sputum الإجابة الصحيحة
  198. 198

    In a Code Red fire situation, which procedure should be the top priority in a disaster management plan?

    A Infection control
    B Staff orientation
    C Patient education
    D Patient relocation الإجابة الصحيحة
  199. 199

    Patient came to Rr after traffic accident and have sever bleeding ...The doctor order she must enter operating room immediately... what is appropriate actions to do to obtain consent ?

    A Call his husband to obtain telephone consent from him
    B Obtain order from nurse supervisor to enter operation room and do surgery
    C Enter pateint to operation immediately according to dr order without obtaining consent الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Obtain consent from her friend who come with her to hospital
  200. 200

    charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit notices that a newly licensed nurse consistently documents medication administration but forgets to reassess pain levels after giving IV opioids. The charge nurse must decide how to address this issue. Which action is the most appropriate initial response?

    A Provide immediate corrective feedback and re-education on pain reassessment الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Report the nurse to the nurse manager immediately
    C Remove the nurse from medication administration duties permanently
    D Document the behavior and take no further action
  201. 201

    Alzheimer's patient high risk for Fall and admitted with fractures hip during hospitalization the patient fell twice. What should the nurse do ?

    A Continue same plan
    B Impair skin integrity
    C Risk for pressure ulcer
    D Noncompliance add new nursing diagnosis الإجابة الصحيحة
  202. 202

    Sigma theta tau theory in research. What is first priority guideline for Sigma theory ?

    A Patient safety الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Health Team
    C Nursing staff
    D Patient satisfaction
  203. 203

    A scrub nurse has a wound on the hand and is scheduled to work the next day. What is the most appropriate action?

    A Report to head nurse الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Change role with circulating nurse
    C Wear double gloves in right hand
    D Wash five minutes before gloving
  204. 204

    young Unit Manager of the Pediatric Ward. Most of her staff nurses are senior to her, very articulate, confident and sometimes aggressive. She feels uncomfortable believing that she is the scapegoat of everything that goes wrong in her department. Which of the following is the best action that she must take ?

    A Identify the source of the conflict and understand the points of friction الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Disregard what she feels and continue to work independently
    C Seek help from the Director of Nursing
    D Quit her job and look for another employment
  205. 205

    As young manager, she knows that conflict occurs in any organization. Which of the following statements regarding conflict is NOT true ?

    A Can be destructive if the level is too high
    B Is not beneficial; hence it should be prevented at all times الإجابة الصحيحة
    C May result in poor performance
    D May create leaders
  206. 206

    The head nurse knows that one of her staff is اد burnout. Which of the following is the best thing for her to do ?

    A Advise her staff to go on vacation
    B Ignore her observations; it will be resolved even without intervention
    C Remind her to show loyalty to the institution
    D Let the staff ventilate her feelings and ask how she can be of help الإجابة الصحيحة
  207. 207

    Nurse manager plans of assigning competent people to fill the roles designed in the hierarchy. Which process refers to this ?

    A Staffing الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Scheduling
    C Recruitment
    D Induction
  208. 208

    The pharmacist, nurse, physician, and physiotherapist meet together to discuss a care plan for a patient. What type of care interaction is this?

    A Case management
    B Interdisciplinary الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Cooperation
    D Collegiality
  209. 209

    Multicultural team work on saudi Arabia what's important thing for the all team member to have ?

    A Have the same value and belief
    B Have the same professional guidelines
    C Have the same goal and objectives toward work الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Have the same qualifications
  210. 210

    Quality team in meeting to set the Best measure to decrease liability for fall… What is the best action for that ?

    A Apply fall risk band around wrist
    B Lower bed level
    C Round observations on patient
    D Apply fall risk sticker on patient door الإجابة الصحيحة
  211. 211

    Alteration in nutrition: More than body requirements for 14 months. The patient has reached ideal body weight and reports enjoying new life style(see table) *Alteration in nutrition, more than body requirements. Short term goals. The Patient will *Lose pounds each week. *Eat healthy well-balanced diet daily *Exercise for 30 minutes days each week. Which of the following is the best action should the nurse take ?

    A Continue the care plan as written for another year
    B Discontinue the care plan since the patient has met all goals
    C Change the long-term goal for altered nutrition to maintain current weight الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Discontinue the care plan and add new diagnosis of health seeking behavior
  212. 212

    Why would hospital use surveillance ?

    A To protect the public against isolated patients
    B To eliminate pathogens from the environment
    C To improve quality of care and outcomes الإجابة الصحيحة
    D To decrease the incidence of ventilator-acquired pneumonia
  213. 213

    A nurse finds a patient on the floor, assists the patient back to bed, and completes an assessment showing no injury. What is the next priority action?

    A Write incident report
    B Set bed alarm الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Call the Witness client to be side the patient
    D Inform the manager
  214. 214

    The nurse research ER need data for study. She called to another nurse in the ward to ask about Information for DM patient. What should the nurse response ?

    A Give her information
    B This my patient not give you information
    C No problem to give you information but not on the phone
    D Ask patient to get informed consent to use this information الإجابة الصحيحة
  215. 215

    Unit manager conducts 6-month performance review session with staff member. Which of the following actions is appropriate ?

    A She asks another nurse to attest the session as witness
    B She informs the staff that she may ask another nurse to read the appraisal before the session is over
    C She tells the staff that the session is manager-centered
    D The session is private between the two members الإجابة الصحيحة
  216. 216

    patient fell in bathroom and his left leg was fractured, in order to communicate information about the patient to next shift.Which of the following documentation should be used by the nurse at the end of the shift ?

    A Kardex record الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Assignment record
    C Shift report
    D Incident report
  217. 217

    Interdisciplinary client care rounds and hand-off communication are examples of strategies used to improve communication in health care settings.What is the most important outcome of effective communication among caregivers ?

    A Decreased length of hospital stay
    B Less obvious needs of clients met accordingly
    C Properly educated clients
    D Reduced number of medical errors الإجابة الصحيحة
  218. 218

    Which issue would unit quality improvement committee address ?

    A A 10% decrease in client satisfaction in the registration process
    B A nurse who made medication errors in the past quarter
    C An increase in catheter-associated urinary tract infections الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Staff perception of hospital laboratory personnel incivility
  219. 219

    Postoperative patient is complaining pain. The pain level is from 10. The nurse is busy. What's the task should the nurse delegate for assistant nurse ?

    A Determine pain level
    B Assess pain while checking vitals
    C Give anelgesic
    D Teach patient breathing exercise to releive pain الإجابة الصحيحة
  220. 220

    During a home visit, the nurse suspects possible intimate partner violence. Which question is MOST appropriate for the nurse to ask first to begin the assessment?

    A Is there anything else bothering you that you would like to talk about? الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Is your husband abusing you?
    C Does your husband argue with you or hit you or your child?
    D Is your husband abusive toward you?
  221. 221

    Which ethical principle means that the nurse should not allow personal beliefs, feelings, or outside pressure to affect decisions?

    A Subjectivity
    B Objectivity الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Reliability
    D Validity
  222. 222

    Patient admitted to hospital for umbilical hernia surgery. After doing physical examination and Lab investigation the doctor decided to reschedule the surgery after months because of result abnormalities. The informed consent already signed by the patient. What is the best action regarding consent ?

    A Keep the old consent it is enough
    B We need to take verbal consent later
    C Provide new informed consent الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Need to take consent from the husband
  223. 223

    Which statement best defines the nurse as a patient advocate?

    A let patient express feelings and support with treatment
    B Let patient express feelings and help with taking choices of treatment الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Let patient have autonomy on his own choices
    D Prevent patient from danger
  224. 224

    Nurse administer medication to wrong patient, she wrote incident report .Which one is the appropriate ?

    A Put the incident report in patient file
    B Give copy to physician
    C Document entery in patient file the concern of incident الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Give incident to patient family
  225. 225

    A postoperative colostomy patient does not want teaching at this time because the roommate has visitors. What should the nurse do?

    A Document the patient’s refusal and add non-compliance to the care plan
    B Tell the patient that this is vital information and may delay discharged
    C Plan time convenient to both the patient and the nurse الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Pull the curtain around be bed and speak, ensuring privacy
  226. 226

    The nurse found the Patient fell down on the floor beside the bed. Where shouldthe nurse documentation the action ?

    A Care plan
    B Kardex
    C Incident report الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Patient file
  227. 227

    A nurse is documenting in patient records several events that occurred during home health visits. Which of the following is an example of the correct way to document patient information ?

    A Patient fell walking to bathroom. Busy preparing for sterile dressing change, when the patient left the Room
    B Patient got out of bed without assistance. Denise any symptoms الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Patient sitting in chair. Strict bed rest orders ignored
    D Patient showering. Electronic epidural infusion pump on floor by shower stall
  228. 228

    Computerized order system. What is the primary function for informatic nurse ?

    A System designer
    B Soft ware
    C Liaison الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Purchasing
  229. 229

    A patient scheduled for surgery states, "As a Jehovah's Witness, I cannot accept blood transfusions." Which response by the nurse is MOST appropriate?

    A Tell me more about your concerns regarding blood transfusions.
    B Your decision will be respected. Blood transfusions require your informed consent before they can be administered. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C You do not need to worry. New surgical techniques reduce blood loss significantly.
    D Are you sure you would refuse a transfusion even if it became necessary during surgery?
  230. 230

    What is the OVR incident characteristic ?

    A Reported to nursing supervisor immediately
    B Small issue not reported
    C Patient education
    D Reported within or every 24 hours الإجابة الصحيحة
  231. 231

    During fluid therapy on infusion, the infusion pump or Blood pressure device is malfunctioned. What should the nurse do ?

    A Put the pump aside inside the pt room
    B Put pump in utility room
    C Remove the pump and put it with other pumps
    D Place Broken Label on pump and put it with other malfunctioned pumps الإجابة الصحيحة
  232. 232

    A critical care nurse uses a computerized decision support system to position ventilated patients correctly and reduce pneumonia. Which QSEN competency does this illustrate?

    A Patient centered care
    B Safety
    C Teamwork and collaboration
    D Informatics الإجابة الصحيحة
  233. 233

    Patient woman with cholecystectomy elective procedure. She complained from pain 8/10. What should the nurse do ?

    A Administer morphine IM
    B Notify doctor الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Encourage fluid intake
    D Full set vital
  234. 234

    The nurse is caring for critically ill patient on mechanical ventilation. The physician identifies the need for bronchoscopy, which requires informed consent. If the physician were to obtain consent from the patient, the patient must be able to ?

    A Be weaned from mechanical ventilation
    B Have knowledge and competence to make the decision الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Nod his head that it is okay to proceed
    D Read and write in English
  235. 235

    She knows that performance appraisal consists of all the following activities EXCEPT ?

    A Setting specific standards and activities for individual performance
    B Using agency standards as guide
    C Determine areas of strength and weaknesses
    D Focusing activity on the correction of identified behavior الإجابة الصحيحة
  236. 236

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about performance appraisal ?

    A Informing the staff about the specific impressions of their work help improve their performance
    B A verbal appraisal is an acceptable substitute for written report
    C Patients are the best source of information regarding personnel appraisal الإجابة الصحيحة
    D The outcome of performance appraisal rests primarily with the staff
  237. 237

    There are times when manager evaluates her staff as she makes her daily rounds. Which of the following is NOT benefit of conducting an informal appraisal ?

    A The staff member is observed in natural setting
    B Incidental confrontation and collaboration is allowed
    C The evaluation is focused on objective data systematically الإجابة الصحيحة
    D The evaluation may provide valid information for compilation of formal report
  238. 238

    28-year-old man and his wife involved in which his wife was killed. The client is being Care Unit for multiple rib fractures and broken which room his wife is located. Which of the following is the most appropriate ?

    A Your wife is not in the hospital
    B I'm sorry, but your wife did not survive the
    C I need to get your family so that you can wife
    D The doctor will be talking to you about located الإجابة الصحيحة
  239. 239

    The head nurse checks that staff provide nursing care according to established criteria and standards. This function is best described as:

    A Leading
    B Supervisor الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Delegation
    D Give orders
  240. 240

    A home care nurse follows up with a patient one month after shingles onset. The pain decreased from 7/10 two weeks ago to 6/10 now, and the vesicles have completely healed. How should the nurse evaluate the outcome?

    A Met the expected outcome
    B Partially met the expected outcome الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Not improved
    D Worsened
  241. 241

    There is conflict with nurses inside the unit. The manager has solved it. Which of the following type of leadership style ?

    A Autocratic الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Democratic
    C laissez-faire
    D Situational
  242. 242

    During transferring for patient to operation room. The patient changed his mind to do surgery. What should the nurse do ?

    A Try to convince patient to do operation
    B Talk with relatives
    C Say that is not according to your mind
    D Inform operation staff and manager الإجابة الصحيحة
  243. 243

    Researcher nurse give all participants ID band and matching them with personal information ?

    A Justice
    B Beneficence
    C Autonomy
    D Confidentially الإجابة الصحيحة
  244. 244

    A patient has an operation surgery on his left knee. And the scrub nurse did all Preoperative Preparation Steps. But She sterilized and cleaned right knee. Which of the following describes the nurse's actions ?

    A Negligence
    B Malpractice الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Assault
    D Battery
  245. 245

    The nurse begins a morning shift and has patients in the waiting room. Which patient has priority to see the doctor first ?

    A Patient with hypothyroidism and heart rate 54 الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Patient with hyperthyroidism heart rate 95
    C Patient with Cushing's syndrome
    D Patient with COPD and saturation 95% in room air
  246. 246

    What is the best type of evidence-based practice for teaching diabetic patients ?

    A Randomize control study
    B Comparison of diabetic teaching types
    C Systematic review of randomize control الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Study about diabetic teaching type.
  247. 247

    A nurse started a blood transfusion for the patient. Then the patient experienced complications due to receiving the wrong blood type. What is this behavior by the nurse called ?

    A Lack of attention.
    B Defect (impaired) documentation.
    C Failure to follow policy. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Weak communication.
  248. 248

    The charge nurse found a problem in the scheduling and wants to change it. What is the first step of the change ?

    A Set goals
    B Implement
    C Strategies
    D Understand improvement or occurrence الإجابة الصحيحة
  249. 249

    What is the first step of the change management process ?

    A Set goals
    B Identify needs / Determine all stages of the change الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Implement solution
    D Select change strategy
  250. 250

    The community nurse visits a patient with epilepsy and arranges for hospitalization to prevent harm to the patient. What type of ethical issue is this ?

    A Malfeasance
    B Negligence
    C Misfeasance
    D Beneficence الإجابة الصحيحة
  251. 251

    A 5-year-old has been diagnosed with Wilms tumor. The doctor discussed the condition and available treatment options with the parents and provided them with an appointment to make a decision. What is the description of this action ?

    A Inspiring
    B Empower الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Enabling
    D Encouraging
  252. 252

    A nurse researcher interviews parents of children who have diabetes and asks them to describe how they deal with their child's illness. The analysis of the interviews yields common themes and stories describing the parents' coping strategies. This is an example of which type of study ?

    A Historical
    B Qualitative الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Correlational
    D Experimental
  253. 253

    Contains information that is gathered routinely, such as vital signs, the frequency of urination and bowel movements, and food and fluid intake ?

    A Medical History
    B Graphic Sheet الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Recording
    D Nursing History
  254. 254

    A study examines data about the coronavirus outbreak from March 2020 to October 2020 after that period has already passed. What type of research is this?

    A Retrospective الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Prospective
    C Continue
    D Concurrent
  255. 255

    After experiencing a needle stick injury from a patient in isolation, what should a nurse do ?

    A Squeezing her finger
    B Informing a supervisor الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Withdrawing the needle
    D Completing the procedure
  256. 256

    A nurse in the emergency department receives a report that a man has arrived, screaming and yelling that his wife is bleeding in the car. What is the nurse's first action ?

    A Provide emotional support and reassurance to the husband / Calm the patient
    B Triage the wife الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Notify the attending physician
    D Gather a team to prepare instruments for examination
  257. 257

    Where is the best place to locate systematic reviews Systemic reviews, which found located ?

    A PubMed
    B Cochrane library الإجابة الصحيحة
    C MEDLIN
    D CINAHL
  258. 258

    15-years old female needs urgent surgery. The informed consent should taken from which person ?

    A Patient
    B Physician
    C Nurse
    D Legal guardian الإجابة الصحيحة
  259. 259

    80 years old geriatric patient fell and got injured, what should the nurse do ?

    A Ignore the patient
    B Inform the nurse in the same shift
    C Over hand with the next shift nurse
    D Document this in patient file الإجابة الصحيحة
  260. 260

    Research about medical errors ?

    A Grounded
    B phenomenology
    C Ethnography
    D Case studies الإجابة الصحيحة
  261. 261

    A 36 weeks pregnant woman went into labor and said that she uses cocaine. Who should the nurse report it to ?

    A Obstetric doctor الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Hospital police
    C Not tell anyone.
    D Husband or legal guardian
  262. 262

    The nurse has a patient whose condition has changeThe patient had a stroke and an increase in WBC (white blood cell count). They also developed a skin rash. Chest X-rays were taken, and they came back normal. The nurse requested the doctor to assess the patient's condition and order further tests. what is missing from SBAR ?

    A Situation
    B Background
    C Assessment
    D Recommendation الإجابة الصحيحة
  263. 263

    A patient with diabetes has high blood sugar. The nurse informed the doctor over the phone that he was busy in an operation, and then the doctor asked the nurse to administer orders for NPH insulin over the phone. What is the reason for the nurse to administer the medication ?

    A Emergency situation الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Physician is busy
    C Trust between nurse and doctor
    D Phone order, the same witness
  264. 264

    Patient came in ER when the nurse checked the temperature found febrile 40 . Which of the following refill should be ?

    A ICU
    B CCU
    C Medical
    D Communicable disease pavilion الإجابة الصحيحة
  265. 265

    The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient on mechanical ventilation. The physician identifies the need for a bronchoscopy, which requires informed consent. What should do ?

    A Wait for the patient to awaken from MV (Mechanical Ventilation)
    B Obtain consent from the medical staff (physician) الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Ask the patient to nod his head to indicate agreement
    D Perform the procedure immediately
  266. 266

    The mother has a child diagnosed with leukemia and wants the nurse to not inform the child about the diagnosis. What should the nurse do ?

    A Okay, I will not tell the child
    B No, I will tell the child
    C Let's talk with the mother about these feelings الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Tell me why you don't want your son to know
  267. 267

    Which of the following medications should the nurse give first ?

    A Vancomycin 200 mg TID
    B Cefazolin 250 IV BID
    C Furosemide 40 gm STAT الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Paracetamol 500 PRN
  268. 268

    Which of the following potential research subjects would be considered a vulnerable population for a research project ?

    A A -year-old with a heart valve replacement
    B A -year-old hospitalized with cancer
    C A 16-month-old hospitalized with pneumonia الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A -year-old hospitalized with pneumonia
  269. 269

    A psychiatrist writes an order for “Restraints PRN” for a client with a history of violence. What should the nurse do?

    A Utilize the restraint order if the client begins to act-out
    B Ask the psychiatrist to clarify the type of restraint order
    C Ensure that the entire staff is aware of the restraint order
    D Recognize that PRN orders for restraints are unacceptable الإجابة الصحيحة
  270. 270

    An 80 year-old man has Alzheimer's disease and increasingly has frequent periods of dementia during which he doesn't remember family members names, and is not oriented to person, place or time. The health care provider speaks with the man's son about becoming the medical power of attorney for his father who is no longer able to do this for himself. Which two elements of informed consent does the father lack ?

    A Autonomy and fidelity الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Confidentiality and justice
    C Competence and comprehension
    D Voluntariness
  271. 271

    Nurse was providing research study for 200 people, the research is answered by 120 people only, calculate how many people that shared in study in percentage ?

    A 0.2
    B 0.4
    C 0.8
    D 0.6 الإجابة الصحيحة
  272. 272

    In the hospital digital dashboard, what types of data displayed ?

    A Staffing
    B Financial
    C Performance الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Knowledge-based
  273. 273

    which of the following is the most appropriate action for a head nurse starting at a new hospital ?

    A Make immediate change at the unit
    B Plan and coordinate new strategies الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Assess unit activities for at least three months
    D Ask about the previous head nurse managerial style
  274. 274

    During the assessment phase of a preoperative interview, the patient reports feeling nervous. The patient conveys to the nurse that a parent died in surgery due to malignant hyperthermia ti whom would this information be most important ?

    A PACU NURSE
    B SCRUB NURSE
    C ANAESTHESIA TEAM الإجابة الصحيحة
    D CHARGE NURSE
  275. 275

    A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has an order for 25 milligrams of drug (X), the available supply/dose is 0.25 milligrams. Which of the following doses in correct ?

    A Dispense two tablets to the patient
    B Administer one tablet twice daily
    C Dispense one half tablet to the patient
    D Return tablets to the pharmacy and re-order الإجابة الصحيحة
  276. 276

    The nurse begins a morning shift with the following see the doctor in the waiting room (see table) 1. A first time mother who delivered two days ago and is having Difficulties breastfeeding 2. A60 year-old man who has a history of deep vein Thrombosis and is taking daily heparin 3. A76 year-old women who was hospitalized three days Previously with pneumonia 4. A 56-year-old man who has used all his diuretic pills Coughing up sputum. Which patient should be seen first ?

    A One
    B Two
    C Three
    D Four الإجابة الصحيحة
  277. 277

    A patient with poor prognosis has a DNR order, but one of three children disagrees. What should the nurse do?

    A provide care and comfort
    B provide palliative care
    C Discuss with family
    D regarding DNR and patient needs الإجابة الصحيحة
  278. 278

    A patient fell in the bathroom and fractured the left leg. Which documentation method should the nurse use to communicate this information to the next shift?

    A Kardex record
    B Assignment record
    C Shift report الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Incident report
  279. 279

    The nurse is monitoring a client with malnutrition who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which action would the nurse take when obtaining a finger-stick glucose reading of 425 mg/dL (23.7 mmol/L)?

    A Stop the TPN.
    B Administer insulin.
    C Notify the primary health care provider. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Decrease the flow rate of the TPN. Nutrition/Malabsorption Problems
  280. 280

    An echocardiogram, chest x-ray (CXR), and computed axial tomography (CAT) scan are prescribed for a client being evaluated for possible coronary artery disease who has been demonstrating activity intolerance. In which order would the nurse plan to schedule the procedures to meet the needs of this client safely and effectively?

    A CAT scan and CXR in the morning and echocardiogram on the following morning
    B CXR and echocardiogram together in the morning and CAT scan in the afternoon of the same day
    C Echocardiogram in the morning and CXR and CAT scans together in the afternoon of the same day
    D CXR in the morning, echocardiogram in the afternoon, and CAT scan in the morning of the following day الإجابة الصحيحة
  281. 281

    A client admitted to the nursing unit with a closed head injury 6 hours ago has begun to vomit and reports being dizzy and having a headache. Based on these data, which is the most important nursing action?

    A Administering a prescribed antiemetic
    B Having the client rate the headache pain on a scale of 1 to 10
    C Notifying the primary health care provider of the client's condition الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Reminding the client to use the call bell when needing help to the bathroom
  282. 282

    The nurse manager reviewing the purposes for applying restraints to a client determines that further education is necessary when a nursing staff member makes which statement supporting the use of a restraint?

    A "It limits movement of a limb during a painful procedure."
    B "It prevents the violent client from injuring self and others."
    C "At night it keeps the client in bed instead of wandering about." الإجابة الصحيحة
    D "It is useful in preventing the client from pulling out intravenous lines."
  283. 283

    The nurse is planning care for a client admitted with suicidal ideations. To best assure client safety the nurse would implement additional precautions during which time period?

    A During the day shift
    B On weekday evenings
    C Between 8 am and 10 am
    D During the unit shift change الإجابة الصحيحة
  284. 284

    A client asks the nurse to act as a witness for an advance directive. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement?

    A Suggest the nurse manager as a witness.
    B Agree to sign the document as a witness.
    C Notify the provider of the client's request.
    D Help the client find an unrelated third party. الإجابة الصحيحة
  285. 285

    An older adult client has been identified as a victim of psychological abuse. Which action by the nurse is the priority nursing intervention?

    A Obtaining mental health treatment for the client
    B Adhering to federal mandatory abuse reporting laws
    C Notifying the case worker to intervene in the family situation
    D Removing the client from any situation that presents immediate danger الإجابة الصحيحة
  286. 286

    A client with a diagnosis of leukemia asks the nurse questions about preparing a living will. Which recommendation from the nurse would be the best method of preparing this document?

    A Talk to the hospital chaplain.
    B Obtain advice from an attorney.
    C Consult the American Cancer Society.
    D Discuss the request with the primary health care provider (PHCP). الإجابة الصحيحة
  287. 287

    Which clinical situation would the nurse identify as an example of slander?

    A The primary health care provider tells a client that the nurse "does not know anything." الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The nurse tells a client that a nasogastric tube will be inserted if the client continues to refuse to eat.
    C The nurse restrains a client at bedtime because the client gets up during the night and wanders around.
    D The laboratory technician restrains the arm of a client refusing to have blood drawn so that the specimen can be obtained.
  288. 288

    During the admission process of a client being admitted for surgery, the client asks the nurse if a living will, prepared 3 years ago, remains in effect. Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to provide the client?

    A "Yes, a living will never expires."
    B "You need to speak with an attorney."
    C "I will call someone to answer your question."
    D "If it accurately reflects your situation and wishes." الإجابة الصحيحة
  289. 289

    Which action demonstrates a situational leadership style by the nurse manager?

    A The nurse manager delegates tasks to each team member.
    B The nurse manager allows team members to work without supervision.
    C The nurse manager invites team members to provide input about a unit problem.
    D The nurse manager quickly delegates activities to team members during an emergency situation. الإجابة الصحيحة
  290. 290

    The clinic nurse wants to develop a teaching program for clients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which strategy would the nurse initiate first in order to best meet the clients' needs?

    A Assess the clients' functional abilities. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ensure that insurance will pay for participation in the program.
    C Discuss the focus of the program with the multidisciplinary team.
    D Include everyone who comes into the clinic in the teaching sessions.
  291. 291

    The nurse notes that a postoperative client has not been obtaining relief from pain with the prescribed opioid analgesics when a particular licensed coworker is assigned to the client. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to implement initially?

    A Reassign the coworker to the care of clients not receiving opioids.
    B Notify the primary health care provider that the client needs an increase in opioid dosage.
    C Review the client's medication administration record immediately and discuss the observations with the nursing supervisor. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Confront the coworker with the information about the client having pain control problems and ask if the coworker is using the opioids personally.
  292. 292

    In which situation is the nurse manager utilizing an autocratic leadership style?

    A The nurse manager provides the solution for a unit problem. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The nurse manager allows the staff to solve their own unit problem.
    C The nurse manager proposes several alternatives and has the unit staff vote on the best proposal.
    D The nurse manager arranges for a staff meeting where all unit employees can share proposals to solve a problem.
  293. 293

    Which clinical situation should justifiably be viewed as an assault?

    A The nurse threatens to apply restraints to a client who is exhibiting aggressive behavior. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The client requests a medical discharge, but the nurse physically forces the client to stay.
    C The charge nurse sends an email to a staff member that includes a poor performance evaluation about another person.
    D The nurse overhears the primary health care provider making derogatory remarks to the client about the nurse's level of competency.
  294. 294

    After finding a client sitting on the floor, the nurse ensures the client's safety, completes an incident report, and notifies the primary health care provider of the incident. Which action would the nurse implement next?

    A Staple the incident report in the client's medical record.
    B Document the client events and follow-up nursing actions. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Provide a copy of the incident report to the provider and family.
    D Document that a copy of the report was sent to risk management.
  295. 295

    A client had a colon resection made necessary by a cancer diagnosis. A nasogastric tube was in place when a regular diet was brought to the client's room. The client did not want to eat solid food and asked that the primary health care provider be called. The nurse insisted that the solid food was the correct diet. The client ate and subsequently required additional surgery as a result of complications. The determination of negligence is based on which premise in this situation?

    A The nurse's persistence
    B A duty existed and it was breached الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Not notifying the primary health care provider
    D The dietary department sending the wrong food
  296. 296

    A client asks the nurse how to become an organ donor. Which information would the nurse include in the discussion?

    A The client can donate by written consent. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A family member must witness the consent.
    C The donor must be older than 21 years of age.
    D A family member must be present when a client consents to organ donation.
  297. 297

    A clinical nurse manager conducts an educational session for the staff nurses about case management. Which premise, if stated by one of the staff nurses, regarding case management, would necessitate a need for further teaching?

    A Manages client care by managing the client care environment
    B Maximizes hospital revenues while providing for optimal client care
    C Represents a primary health prevention focus managed by a single case manager الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Is designed to promote appropriate use of hospital personnel and material resources
  298. 298

    The nurse manager is reviewing the critical paths of the clients on the nursing unit. The nurse manager collaborates with each nurse assigned to the clients and performs a variance analysis. Which finding would indicate the need for further assessment and analysis?

    A A client is performing his or her own colostomy care.
    B A 1-day postoperative client has a temperature of 98.8° F (37.1°
    C A 2-day post–abdominal hysterectomy client has drainage noted from the incision. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is preparing his or her own insulin for injection.
  299. 299

    Which client would the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A A client requiring dressing changes
    B A client requiring frequent ambulation الإجابة الصحيحة
    C A client on a bowel management program requiring rectal suppositories
    D A client newly admitted with nausea, vomiting, and moderate neck pain
  300. 300

    To ensure that the client self-administers medications safely in the home, which action would the nurse implement?

    A Perform a pill count of each prescription bottle at every home visit.
    B Provide information on the purpose of all the prescribed medications.
    C Instruct the client to double up on a medication when a dose is missed.
    D Ask the client to explain and demonstrate self-administration procedures. الإجابة الصحيحة
  301. 301

    A client diagnosed with terminal liver cancer asks the home care nurse to witness the client's signature on a living will with the client's attorney in attendance. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

    A Decline to witness the signature on the living will. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Sign the living will as a witness to the signature only.
    C Notify the supervisor that a living will is being witnessed.
    D Sign the living will with identifying credentials and employment agency.
  302. 302

    The nurse notes old and new ecchymotic areas on an older adult client's arms and buttocks upon admission. The client states to the nurse in confidence that the family members frequently hit him. Which therapeutic statement would the nurse communicate in response?

    A "I have a legal obligation to report this type of abuse." الإجابة الصحيحة
    B "Let's get these treated, and I will maintain confidence."
    C "Let's talk about ways to prevent someone from hitting you."
    D "If this happens again, you must call the emergency department."
  303. 303

    A client tells the home care nurse of a personal decision to refuse external cardiac resuscitation measures. Which is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

    A Discuss the client's request with the client's family.
    B Document the client's request in the home care nursing care plan.
    C Notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) of the client's request. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Conduct a client conference with the home care staff to share the client's request.
  304. 304

    A charge nurse observes that a staff nurse is not able to meet client needs in a reasonable time frame, does not problem-solve situations, and does not prioritize nursing care. Which strategy is most appropriate for the charge nurse to employ?

    A Ask other staff members to help the staff nurse get the work done.
    B Supervise the staff nurse more closely so that tasks are completed.
    C Provide support and identify the underlying cause of the staff nurse's problem. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Report the staff nurse to the supervisor so that remediation to resolve the problem occurs.
  305. 305

    A registered nurse is a preceptor for a new nurse and is observing the new nurse organize the client assignments and prioritize daily tasks. The registered nurse would intervene if the new nurse implements which action?

    A Provides times for staff meals
    B Gathers the supplies needed for a task
    C Combines all tasks for clients in one list
    D Documents task completions at the end of the day الإجابة الصحيحة
  306. 306

    The registered nurse instructs the new nurse that a variance analysis is performed on all clients with respect to which time frame?

    A Continuously الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Daily during hospitalization
    C Every third day of hospitalization
    D Every other day of hospitalization
  307. 307

    When the nurse manager encourages staff to provide input in the decision-making process, which leadership style is being demonstrated?

    A Autocratic
    B Situational
    C Democratic الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Laissez-faire
  308. 308

    A hospital administrator has implemented a change in the method of assigning nurses to client care units. A group of registered nurses is resistant to the change, and the nursing administrator anticipates that the nurses will not facilitate the process of change. Which approach is best for the administrator to take initially in dealing with the resistance?

    A Cancel the implementation of the change.
    B Implement the change first on a trial basis.
    C Delay implementing the change for a few weeks.
    D Encourage the nurses to verbalize feelings regarding the change. الإجابة الصحيحة
  309. 309

    Which situation represents the primary nursing care delivery model?

    A The registered nurse (RN) performs all tasks needed by the individual client to optimize health. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The RN provides care to four clients, while the assistive personnel (AP) is assigned to care for two clients.
    C The RN develops a plan of care for each client and collaborates with other staff members assigned to the same group of clients.
    D The AP is assigned to make beds and fill water pitchers. The RN is assigned to administer medications.
  310. 310

    The nurse manager is planning to implement needed changes in the method of the documentation system for the nursing unit. Which would be the initial step in the process of change for the nurse manager?

    A Plan strategies to implement the change.
    B Set goals and priorities regarding the change process.
    C Identify the inefficiency that needs improvement or correction. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Identify potential solutions and strategies for the change process.
  311. 311

    A registered nurse (RN) in charge of the client care unit is preparing the assignments for the day. The RN assigns assistive personnel (AP) to make beds and bathe one of the clients on the unit and assigns additional AP to fill the water pitchers and serve juice to all of the clients. Another RN is assigned to administer all medications. Based on the assignments designed by the RN in charge, which nursing care delivery model is being implemented?

    A Team
    B Primary
    C Functional الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Exemplary
  312. 312

    After receiving detailed information about a colonoscopy from the primary health care provider (PHCP), the nurse asks the client to sign the informed consent form and discovers that the client cannot write. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement?

    A Contact the provider to obtain informed consent.
    B Obtain a verbal informed consent from the client.
    C Have two nurses witness the client sign with an X. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Clarify information to the client with another nurse.
  313. 313

    When assessing the client with a wrist restraint at the beginning of the day shift, which observation by the charge nurse would indicate that the nurse who placed the restraint on the client failed to follow safety guidelines?

    A The client was toileted frequently.
    B The wrist restraint was applied snugly. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C The call bell was placed within easy reach.
    D A slip knot was used to secure the restraint.
  314. 314

    The nurse documents a written entry regarding client care in the client's medical record. When checking the entry, the nurse notices that some of the documented information was incorrect. Which action would the nurse implement at this time?

    A Obliterate the incorrect information with a black marker.
    B Use correction fluid to cover up the incorrect information.
    C Erase the error completely and write in the correct information.
    D Draw a line through the incorrect information and initial the change. الإجابة الصحيحة
  315. 315

    The post–myocardial infarction client is scheduled for a technetium-99m ventriculography (multigated acquisition [MUGA] scan). The nurse would ensure that which item is in place before the procedure?

    A A Foley catheter
    B Signed informed consent الإجابة الصحيحة
    C A central venous pressure (CVP) line
    D Notation of allergies to iodine or shellfish
  316. 316

    An adult client who has a severe neurocognitive impairment is scheduled for gallbladder surgery. With regard to the informed consent, which would the nurse implement first to facilitate the scheduled surgery?

    A Check for the identity of the client's legal guardian. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Inform the legal guardian about advance directives.
    C Arrange for the surgeon to provide informed consent.
    D Ensure that the legal guardian signed the informed consent.
  317. 317

    The client being treated for possible lung cancer is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which priority action would the nurse plan to implement?

    A Obtain informed consent. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ask the client about allergies to shellfish.
    C Restrict the diet to clear liquids on the day of the test.
    D Administer preprocedure antibiotics prophylactically.
  318. 318

    The nurse manager is observing the interaction between a new staff nurse and a client currently receiving hemodialysis. Which intervention would the nurse manager implement when the nurse and client are both drinking coffee and discussing the client's feeling about the procedure?

    A Getting a cup of coffee and join in on the conversation
    B Determining whether or not the client should be drinking coffee
    C Complementing the staff nurse on the development of a good therapeutic relation
    D Asking the staff nurse to refrain from eating and drinking in the hemodialysis area and Chronic Kidney Disease الإجابة الصحيحة
  319. 319

    The nurse is creating a discharge teaching plan for a client who sustained a spinal cord injury. To provide for a safe environment regarding home care, which option would be the priority in the discharge teaching plan?

    A Assisting the client to deal with long-term care placement
    B Including the client's significant others in the teaching session الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Following up on laboratory and diagnostic tests that were prescribed
    D Including information the primary health care provider has indicated
  320. 320

    The nurse is planning the discharge instructions for an adult client who is a victim of family violence. The nurse would understand that it is most important that which information is included in the discharge plans?

    A Instructions to call the police the next time the abuse occurs
    B Exploration of the pros and cons of remaining with the abusive family member
    C Specific information regarding "safe havens" or shelters in the client's neighborhood الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Specific information about current opportunities to enroll in local self-defense classes solutions
  321. 321

    The nurse receives a telephone call from a client who states that he wants to kill himself and has a loaded gun on the table. Which intervention best assures the client's safety?

    A Encouraging him to unload the gun and go to the hospital
    B Telling the client that suicide is not the way to deal with his problem
    C Using therapeutic communication techniques, especially the reflection of feelings
    D Engaging the client while another staff member contacts the police for their assistance الإجابة الصحيحة
  322. 322

    A client has become physically aggressive toward staff and other clients. What action by the nurse will best assure the safety of the milieu while preserving the client's rights?

    A Sedating the client
    B Applying wrist restraints
    C Contacting the client's primary health care provider
    D Considering all possible alternative measures الإجابة الصحيحة
  323. 323

    A hospitalized client diagnosed with chronic depression wants to leave the hospital before being discharged by the primary health care provider (PHCP). Which action would be the next intervention for the nurse to implement?

    A Notify the nursing supervisor of the client's plans to leave. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ask the client about transportation plans from the hospital.
    C Arrange medication prescriptions at the client's preferred pharmacy.
    D Discuss the potential consequences of the plans for leaving with the client.
  324. 324

    A registered nurse (RN) delegates the changing of a client's colostomy bag to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who has never performed the procedure on a client. Which is the most appropriate action for the RN to implement?

    A Perform the procedure with the LPN. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Request that the LPN observe another LPN perform the procedure.
    C Ask the LPN to review the materials from the in-service before performing the procedure.
    D Instruct the LPN to review the procedure in the hospital manual and use the written procedure as a reference.
  325. 325

    The nurse administers digoxin 0.25 mg by mouth rather than the prescribed dose of 0.125 mg to the client. After assessing the client and notifying the primary health care provider (PHCP), which action would the nurse implement first?

    A Write an incident report. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Administer digoxin immune Fab.
    C Tell the client about the medication error.
    D Tell the client about the adverse effects of digoxin.
  326. 326

    A client who had expressed suicidal ideations upon admission is being discharged home with family. Which statement by a family member might constitute criteria for delaying discharge?

    A The client's wife asks, "Does he know that I've already moved out and filed for a divorce?" الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The client's daughter states, "I've decided to postpone my wedding until Dad's feeling better."
    C The client's son states, "One of his friends visited last week to tell us Dad's union is out on strike."
    D The client's brother asks, "Will my brother be able to continue as executor of our parent's trust?"
  327. 327

    The nurse is caring for a client determined to be brain dead who is a potential organ donor. Before approaching the family to discuss organ donation, the nurse reviews the client's medical record for potential contraindications to organ donation. Which finding would the nurse recognize as a contraindication to organ donation?

    A Allergy to penicillin
    B Hepatitis B infection الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Older than 20 years old
    D History of foreign travel
  328. 328

    The nurse is working in the emergency department of a small local hospital when a client with multiple stab wounds arrives by ambulance. Which action by the nurse is contraindicated when handling potential legal evidence?

    A Initiating a chain of custody log
    B Giving clothing and wallet to the family الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Cutting clothing along seams, avoiding stab holes
    D Placing personal belongings in a labeled, sealed paper bag
  329. 329

    The nurse working on a medical nursing unit during an external disaster is called to assist with care for clients coming into the emergency department. Using principles of triage, the nurse would implement immediate care for a client with which injury?

    A Fractured tibia
    B Penetrating abdominal injury
    C Bright red bleeding from a neck wound الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Open massive head injury, resulting in deep coma and Response
  330. 330

    The home care nurse suspects that a client's spouse is experiencing caregiver strain. Which action would the nurse take to assess for this condition?

    A Referring the family to a social services agency
    B Gathering data from the caregiver and the client الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Waiting for the caregiver to talk about the stress
    D Obtaining feedback from the client about the caregiver
  331. 331

    A charge nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) talking in an unusually loud voice to a client with schizophrenia experiencing delirium. Which priority action would the charge nurse take?

    A Enter the room and inform the client that everything is all right.
    B Speak to the AP immediately while in the client's room to solve the problem.
    C Ensure the client's safety, calmly ask the AP to step outside the room, and inform the AP that her or his voice was unusually loud. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Explain to the AP that speaking so loudly is tolerated only if the client is talking loudly and the AP needs to get the client's attention.
  332. 332

    The nurse is leading a crisis intervention group comprising high school students who have experienced the recent death of a classmate who committed suicide. The students are experiencing disbelief as they review the details of the suicide. Which would be the initial therapeutic action by the nurse?

    A Ask how the students recovered from a death event in the past.
    B Reinforce the students' ability to work through this death event.
    C Inquire about the students' perception of their classmate's suicide. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Reinforce the students' sense of growth through this death experience.
  333. 333

    A community health nurse working in an industrial setting has received a memo indicating that a large number of employees will be laid off during the next 2 weeks. An analysis of previous layoffs suggested that workers experienced role crises, indecision, and depression. Using this information, which actions would the nurse implement to begin assisting employees?

    A Help the workers acquire unemployment benefits to avoid a gap in income.
    B Reduce the staff in the occupational health department of the industrial setting.
    C Notify insurance carriers of the upcoming event to assist with potential health care alterations.
    D Identify referral, counseling, and vocational rehabilitative services for the employees being laid off. الإجابة الصحيحة
  334. 334

    A charge nurse is supervising a new nurse who is providing care to a client diagnosed with end-stage heart failure. The client is withdrawn and reluctant to talk, and shows little interest in participating in hygienic care or activities. Which statement, if made by the new nurse to the client, indicates that the new nurse has a need for teaching regarding the use of therapeutic communication techniques?

    A "What are your feelings right now?"
    B "Why don't you feel like getting up for your bath?" الإجابة الصحيحة
    C "These dreams you mentioned, what are they like?"
    D "Many clients with end-stage heart failure fear death."
  335. 335

    The nurse cared for a client who died a few minutes ago. Which event supports the nurse's belief that the client died with dignity?

    A The family thanks the nurse for facilitating such a peaceful death. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The nurse states that it is difficult to give that kind of care to a dying client.
    C The primary health care provider acknowledges that all of the prescriptions were carried out.
    D The nurse kept the client's last hours comfortable with increasing doses of pain medication.
  336. 336

    A stillborn baby was delivered a few hours ago. After the birth, the family has remained together, holding and touching the baby. The registered nurse is orienting a new nurse and has provided education on how to communicate with the family. Which statement by the new nurse indicates that teaching has been effective?

    A "How can I assist you with ways to remember your baby?" الإجابة الصحيحة
    B "You seem upset. Do you think a tranquilizer would help?"
    C "I feel so bad. I don't understand why this happened either."
    D "I can allow another 15 minutes together for you to grieve."
  337. 337

    Shortly after a client dies, the nurse asks the family about funeral arrangements. When the family refuses to discuss the issue, which intervention by the nurse is appropriate for their stage of grief at this time?

    A Displaying acceptance of the family's issues
    B Providing information about funerals in general
    C Probing for information about funeral arrangements
    D Asking the family if they would like time alone with the client الإجابة الصحيحة
  338. 338

    The nursing student is listening to a lecture on correcting errors in a written narrative on a medical record. Which statement by the nursing student indicates that the teaching has been effective?

    A "The correct procedure is to document the correction as a late entry."
    B "The correct procedure is to draw a line through the error and initial and date it." الإجابة الصحيحة
    C "The correct procedure is to remove the error in a manner approved by the facility."
    D "The correct procedure is to cover the error completely using a permanent marker."
  339. 339

    When responding to the call bell, the nurse finds the client lying on the floor beside the bed. After a thorough assessment and appropriate care, the nurse completes an incident report. How would the incident be described in the report?

    A The client fell out of bed and was found on the floor.
    B The client fell while climbing over the bed's side rails.
    C The client was found lying on the floor beside the bed. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D The client was restless and fell while getting out of bed.
  340. 340

    The nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After the client signs the consent form for the procedure, a family member states, "I don't think that this ECT will be helpful, especially since it makes people's memory worse." What form of communication would the nurse implement to address the family member's concern?

    A Ask other family members and the client if they think that ECT makes people worse.
    B Involve the family member in a dialog to ascertain how the family member arrived at this conclusion. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Immediately reassure the client and family that ECT will help and that the memory loss is only temporary.
    D Reinforce with the client and the family member that depression causes more memory impairment than ECT.
  341. 341

    A Muslim female client has been stabilized following an assault in the parking lot of a local restaurant. The nurse manager is making assignments for the oncoming shift. Which action by the nurse manager is the most appropriate to ensure the client's comfort?

    A Assign the best male nurse to the client.
    B Assign the client a female nurse for every shift. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Allow the client to pick which nurses she would like to care for her.
    D Remove all of the client's clothing each shift to perform a skin assessment. Ethnicity
  342. 342

    The nurse calls the primary health care provider (PHCP) to express concerns about a chemotherapeutic medication dose prescribed by the PHCP being too high. The PHCP office staff informs the nurse that the PHCP has left town and will not be available for several days. What action would the nurse take next to assure client safety?

    A Reschedule the client's chemotherapy until the next week.
    B Withhold giving the medication until the PHCP's partner makes rounds.
    C Telephone the answering service and confer with the on-call PHCP. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Confer with the pharmacist, who agrees the dose is too high, and then reduces the dose accordingly.
  343. 343

    The nurse working in a long-term care setting attended a workshop on creating a restraint-free environment for the residents. When several coworkers firmly resist change, stating that their current methods are satisfactory, which action would aid the nurse in being effective in facilitating change?

    A Pointing out to coworkers the various mistakes that they are presently making in adhering to outdated restraint procedures
    B Informing the nursing supervisor that current restraint policies must be changed and requesting that all staff be required to comply
    C Writing a new restraint policy over the weekend and distributing it to coworkers for immediate implementation on Monday morning
    D Asking coworkers to help gather data comparing the facility's restraint procedures and outcomes with those of others using revised procedures Collaboration الإجابة الصحيحة
  344. 344

    The nurse obtains a finger-stick glucose of 400 mg/dL (22.85 mmol/L) for a client who receives total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which follow-up intervention would the nurse implement?

    A Discontinue the current TPN infusion.
    B Decrease the infusion rate of the TPN.
    C Replace TPN with 5% dextrose solution.
    D Confer with the primary health care provider for glucose control. Nutrition/Malabsorption Problems الإجابة الصحيحة
  345. 345

    The nurse fails to recognize that a client's vital signs have deteriorated over the past 4 hours after surgery. Later, the client requires emergency surgery. Which legal consequence does the nurse potentially face because of a failure to act?

    A Tort الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Statutory law
    C Common law
    D Misdemeanor
  346. 346

    A registered nurse (RN) is supervising a licensed practical nurse (LPN) providing care to a client with end-stage heart failure. The client is withdrawn, is reluctant to talk, and shows little interest in participating in hygienic care or activities. Which statement by the LPN to the client indicates that the LPN needs further teaching in the use of therapeutic communication skills?

    A "You are very quiet today."
    B "What are you feeling right now?"
    C "Why don't you feel like getting up?" الإجابة الصحيحة
    D "Tell me more about your difficulty with sleeping at night."
  347. 347

    The nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) care for an older client who had surgery (insertion of a prosthesis) following a hip fracture 4 days ago. To prevent client injury, the nurse would intervene in the care when which action is performed by the AP?

    A Elevates the head of bed 30 degrees
    B Assists the client in inserting dentures
    C Obtains a bedside commode to keep in the room الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Places pillows between the legs when turning the client
  348. 348

    The nurse in a rehabilitation center is planning the client assignments for the day. Which client has needs that can be most safely met by the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A A client on strict bed rest for whom a 24-hour urine specimen is being collected الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A client scheduled for transfer to the hospital for coronary artery bypass surgery
    C A client scheduled for transfer to the hospital for an invasive diagnostic procedure
    D A client who is going through rehabilitation after undergoing a below-the-knee amputation (BKA)
  349. 349

    In preparing a plan of care, which is the priority intervention to address the needs of a client recently assaulted sexually?

    A Providing instructions for medical follow-up
    B Obtaining appropriate counseling for the victim
    C Providing anticipatory guidance for police investigations, medical questions, and court proceedings
    D Exploring safety concerns by obtaining permission to notify significant others who can provide shelter الإجابة الصحيحة
  350. 350

    The nurse providing care to a client with a leg fracture ensures that which intervention is implemented first before the fracture is reduced in the casting room?

    A Obtaining an anesthesia consent
    B Administering an opioid analgesic
    C Notifying the operating room staff
    D Obtaining an informed consent for treatment الإجابة الصحيحة
  351. 351

    A client just diagnosed with acute kidney injury has a serum potassium level of 6.1 mEq/L (6.1 mmol/L). Which action should the nurse take immediately?

    A Check the sodium level.
    B Call the primary health care provider. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Encourage an extra 500 mL of fluid intake.
    D Teach the client about foods low in potassium. and Chronic Kidney Disease
  352. 352

    The nurse has received the client assignment for the day. Which client would the nurse care for first?

    A A client with a wound infection who has a temperature of 100.4° F (38° C)
    B A client with a deep vein thrombosis who reports bleeding gums when brushing the teeth
    C A client who had a right arm casted 12 hours ago who is complaining of numbness in the fingers الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has a respiratory rate of 22 beats/min
  353. 353

    Which client would the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A A client who needs teaching regarding the use of an incentive spirometer
    B A client who needs to have a urine specimen collected for a clean catch urine الإجابة الصحيحة
    C A client who needs reinforcement of a dressing covering an abdominal incision
    D A client who needs assessment of a newly identified area of pressure over the right hip
  354. 354

    Call the physician and report the situation using SBAR format. The nurse is assessing a client with heart failure who is receiving home health care monitoring using electronic devices including scales, blood pressure monitoring, and structured questions to which the client responds daily on a touch-screen monitor. The nurse reviews data obtained within the last 3 days. The nurse calls the client to follow up. The nurse should ask the client which of the following first:

    A “How are you feeling today?”
    B “Are you having shortness of breath?” الإجابة الصحيحة
    C “Did you calibrate the scales before using them?”
    D “How much fluid did you drink during the last 24 hours?”
  355. 355

    The parent of a 17-year-old boy, who is hospitalized for complications related to type I diabetes, requests to review the adolescent's medical record. The client reported receiving mental health counseling during the admission history, but did not want his parent to know. The nurse, who is uncertain of how to protect the adolescent's privacy and accommodate the parent's request, should consult:

    A The unit nurse manager. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The primary care provider.
    C The organization's privacy officer.
    D The customer service representative.
  356. 356

    The nurse in the emergency department is administering a prescription for 20 mg intravenous furosemide (Lasix) which is to be given immediately. The nurse scans the client's identification band and the medication barcode. The medication administration system does not verify that furosemide is prescribed for this client; however, the furosemide is prepared in the accurate unit dose for intravenous infusion. The nurse should do which of the following next?

    A Contact the pharmacist immediately to check the prescription and the barcode label for accuracy. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Administer the medication now, knowing the medication is labeled and the client is identified.
    C Report the problem to the information technology team to have the barcode system recalibrated.
    D Ask another nurse to verify the medication and the client so the medication can be given now.
  357. 357

    The nurse finds an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) massaging the reddened bony prominences of a client on bed rest. The nurse should:

    A Reinforce the UAP's use of this intervention over the bony prominences.
    B Explain that massage is effective because it improves blood flow to the area.
    C Inform the UAP that massage is even more effective when combined with lotion during the massage.
    D Instruct the UAP that massage is contraindicated because it decreases blood flow to the area. الإجابة الصحيحة
  358. 358

    The nurse manager on the orthopedic unit is reviewing a report that indicates that in the last month five clients were diagnosed with pressure ulcers. The nurse manager should:

    A Use benchmarking procedures to compare the findings with other nursing units in the hospital.
    B Ask the staff education department to conduct an educational session about preventing pressure ulcers.
    C Institute a quality improvement plan that identifies contributing factors, proposes solutions, and sets improvement outcomes. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Conduct a chart audit to determine which nurses on which shifts were giving nursing care to the clients with pressure ulcers.
  359. 359

    The nurse is to administer an antibiotic to a client with burns now, but there is no medication in the client's medication box. What should the nurse do first?

    A Inform the unit's shift coordinator.
    B Contact the client's physician.
    C Call the pharmacy department. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Borrow the medication from another client.
  360. 360

    The nurse is admitting a client with glaucoma. The client brings prescribed eyedrops from home and insists on using them in the hospital. The nurse should:

    A Allow the client to keep the eyedrops at the bedside and use as prescribed on the bottle.
    B Place the eyedrops in the hospital medication drawer and administer as labeled on the bottle.
    C Explain to the client that the physician will write a prescription for the eyedrops to be used at the hospital. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Ask the client's wife to assist the client in administering the eyedrops while the client is in the hospital.
  361. 361

    The nurse is assigned to care for a client with an ocular prosthesis who is having surgery under a local anesthetic. Prior to surgery, the nurse should:

    A Maintain surgical asepsis when caring for the prosthesis.
    B Leave the prosthesis in place. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Cleanse the ocular prosthesis with full-strength hydrogen peroxide.
    D Instruct the client to cleanse the prosthesis daily.
  362. 362

    After completing assessment rounds, which of the following should the nurse discuss with the physician first?

    A A client with cirrhosis who is depressed and has refused to eat for the past 2 days.
    B A client with stable vital signs that has been receiving IV cipro following a cholecystectomy for 1 day and has developed a rash on the chest and arms.
    C A client with pancreatitis whose family requests to speak with the physician regarding the treatment plan.
    D A client with hepatitis whose pulse was 84 and regular and is now 118 and irregular. الإجابة الصحيحة
  363. 363

    The nurse's assignment consists of the following four clients. From highest to lowest priority, in which order should the nurse assess the clients after receiving morning report?

    A The client with cirrhosis who became confused and disoriented during the night. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B The client who is 1 day postoperative following a cholecystectomy and has a t-tube inserted.
    C The client with acute pancreatitis who is requesting pain medication.
    D The client with hepatitis B who has questions about discharge instructions.
  364. 364

    Which of the following children should the nurse identify as being more at risk for an episode of major depression?

    A A 16-year-old male, who has been struggling in school, making only Cs and Ds.
    B A 13-year-old female, who was upset over not being chosen as a cheerleader.
    C A 10-year-old male, who has never liked school and has few friends.
    D A 14-year-old, who recently moved to a new school after her parents' divorce. الإجابة الصحيحة
  365. 365

    The primary health care provider prescribes carbamazapine extended release (Tegretol-XR) for a client with a cerebral palsy who also has a seizure disorder. The client has a gastrostomy feeding tube, and carbamazapine is on the hospital's “no crush” list. In order to administer the medication, the nurse should:

    A Cut the medication into four pieces that can be placed in the feeding tube.
    B Dissolve the medication in 30 mL of juice.
    C Ask the pharmacist for an oral suspension.
    D Contact the primary care provider to change the prescription. الإجابة الصحيحة
  366. 366

    When making rounds on the pediatric neurology unit, the nurse manager notes that when giving IV medications many of the staff nurses are disconnecting the flush syringe first and then clamping the intermittent infusion device. The nurse is concerned that the nurses do not understand the benefits of positive pressure technique and turbulence flow flush in preventing clots. After discussing the problem with the staff educator, which intervention would be the most effective way to improve the nursing practice?

    A Create a poster presentation on the topic with a required post test.
    B Send a group email discussing the importance of clamping the device first.
    C Ask each nurse if they are aware that their practice is not current.
    D Post an evidence-based article on the unit. الإجابة الصحيحة
  367. 367

    When the client is involuntarily committed to a hospital because he is assessed as being dangerous to himself or others, which of the following rights are lost?

    A The right to access healthcare.
    B The right to send and receive uncensored mail.
    C Freedom from seclusion and restraints. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D The right to leave the hospital against medical advice.
  368. 368

    The nurse manager on a psychiatric unit is reviewing the outcomes of staff participation in an aggression management program. Evaluation of such a program would be based primarily on which of the following indicators?

    A Fewer client injuries during restraint procedures.
    B A reduction of complaints by clients' relatives.
    C Fewer staff injuries during restraint procedures.
    D A reduction in the total number of restraint procedures. الإجابة الصحيحة
  369. 369

    The hospital is responding to a mass casualty disaster with adult and pediatric victims. After reallocating staff, the charge nurse on the pediatric floor should:

    A Ask parents to leave to free up the parent sleep areas for incoming victims.
    B Review the census for clients that are candidates for early discharge. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Initiate paper charting back-up.
    D Change taking all vital signs to every 8 hours.
  370. 370

    Several pregnant clients are waiting to be seen in the triage area of the obstetrical unit. Which client should the nurse see first?

    A A client at 13 weeks' gestation experiencing nausea and vomiting three times a day with +1 ketones in her urine.
    B A client at 37 weeks' gestation who is an insulin-dependent diabetic and experiencing 3 to 4 fetal movements per day.
    C A client at 32 weeks' gestation who has preeclampsia and +3 proteinuria who is returning for evaluation of epigastric pain. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A client at 17 weeks' gestation who is not feeling fetal movement at this point in her pregnancy.
  371. 371

    The nurse is planning care for a group of pregnant clients. Which of the following clients should be referred to a health care provider immediately?

    A A woman who is at 10 weeks' gestation, is having nausea and vomiting, and has +1 ketones in her urine.
    B A woman who is at 37 weeks' gestation and has insulin-dependent diabetes experiencing two to three hyperglycemic episodes weekly.
    C A woman at 32 weeks' gestation and is preeclamptic with +3 proteinuria. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A woman at 15 weeks' gestation who reports she has not felt fetal movement.
  372. 372

    A client with pregnancy-induced hypertension is to receive magnesium sulfate to run at 3 g/h with normal saline to maintain the total IV rate at 125 mL/h. The nurse giving end of shift report stated that the client's blood pressures have been elevated during the night. The oncoming nurse checked the client and found magnesium sulfate running at 2 g/h. Identify the nursing actions to be taken from first to last.

    A Notify the primary health care provider of the incident.
    B Assess the client's current status.
    C Correct the IV rates. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Initiate an incident report.
  373. 373

    The nurse is planning care for a client who had surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair 2 days ago. The pain medication and the use of relaxation and imagery techniques are not relieving the client's pain and the client refuses to get out of bed to ambulate as prescribed. The nurse contacts the physician, explains the situation, and provides information about drug dose, frequency of administration, the client's vital signs, and the client's score on the pain scale. The nurse requests a prescription for a different, or stronger, pain medication. The physician tells the nurse that the current prescription for pain medication is sufficient for this client and that the client will feel better in several days. The nurse should next:

    A Explain to the physician that the current pain medication and other strategies are not helping the client and it is making it difficult for the client to ambulate as prescribed. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ask the hospitalist to write a prescription for a stronger pain medication.
    C Wait until the next shift and ask the nurse on that shift to contact the physician.
    D Report the incident to the team leader.
  374. 374

    The nurse is catheterizing a client who cannot void after a normal birth 8 hours ago. The nurse begins the catheterization process and the client asks the nurse if povidone-iodine was used to clean the meatus for the catheterization. The nurse realizes that the client is allergic to povidone- iodine and the client is reacting to the cleansing agent. The nurse should take the following steps in order of priority from first to last.

    A Document incident.
    B Clean povidone-iodine from client's vaginal area.
    C Notify physician prescribing catheterization. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Ask client what her reaction is when exposed to povidone-iodine.
  375. 375

    A nurse is walking down the hall in the main corridor of a hospital when the infant security alert system sounds and a code for an infant abduction is announced. The first responsibility of the nurse when this situation occurs is to do which of the following?

    A Move to the entrance of the hospital and check each person leaving.
    B Go to the obstetrics unit to determine if they need help with the situation. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Call the nursery to ask which baby is missing.
    D Observe individuals in the area for large bags or oversized coats.
  376. 376

    The nurse on a mother-baby unit who is working on the night shift is revising the planning worksheet for the remaining 2 hours of the shift. The nurse has the following tasks and prescriptions to complete prior to the 7 change of shift. Using the work plan below, how should the nurse organize the following tasks so that everything is completed by 7 ?

    A Draw blood for the prescribed laboratory tests (complete blood counts [CBCs]) on three postpartum clients with report on charts by shift change. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Start IV of D5 ½ NS at keep vein open (KVO) rate on postpartum client just prior to change of shift.
    C Complete admission assessment of newborn turned over to nurse at 5 .
    D Draw newborn bilirubin level at 6.
  377. 377

    A nursing assistant is providing care to a client with left-sided paralysis. Which of the following actions by the nursing assistant requires the nurse to provide further instruction?

    A Providing passive range-of-motion exercises to the left extremities during the bed bath.
    B Elevating the foot of the bed to reduce edema.
    C Pulling up the client under the left shoulder when getting the client out of bed to a chair. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Putting high top tennis shoes on the client after bathing.
  378. 378

    After receiving a change-of-shift report at 7:00, which client should the nurse assess first?

    A A 23-year-old with a migraine headache who has severe nausea associated with retching.
    B A 45-year-old who is scheduled for a craniotomy in 30 minutes and needs preoperative teaching.
    C A 59-year-old with Parkinson's disease who will need a swallowing assessment before breakfast.
    D A 63-year-old with multiple sclerosis who has an oral temperature of 101.8°F (38.8°C) and flank pain. الإجابة الصحيحة
  379. 379

    The nurse has asked the nursing assistant to ambulate a client with Parkinson's disease. The nurse observes the nursing assistant pulling on the client's arms to get the client to walk forward. The nurse should:

    A Have the nursing assistant keep a steady pull on the client to promote forward ambulation. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Explain how to overcome a freezing gait by telling the client to march in place.
    C Assist the nursing assistant with getting the client back in bed.
    D Give the client a muscle relaxant.
  380. 380

    The nurse-manager on a gynecologic surgical unit is addressing reports from clients that they have to wait too long on the night shift for their pain medication. Which course of action should the nurse-manager take first?

    A Change the staffing schedule on nights to include a medication nurse. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Consult the nursing supervisor.
    C Consult the nurses on the evening shift about their evaluation of the night nurses regarding these reports from the clients.
    D Complete a quality improvement study with the night nurses to document the waiting times for pain medication and other data, including staffing and client acuity.
  381. 381

    A nurse is reviewing the physician's admitting prescriptions for a 52-year-old client scheduled for a dilatation and curettage. The nurse is unable to decipher the handwriting but thinks the medication prescription reads either metoprolol or topiramate. What should the nurse do next?

    A Ask the client if she has hypertension.
    B Ask the client if she has migraines.
    C Call the physician to clarify the prescription. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Ask the pharmacist to interpret the prescription.
  382. 382

    The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that the client with an abdominal hysterectomy who returned from the recovery room 1 hour earlier has saturated the blue pad with bright red blood. The nurse should:

    A Call the surgeon to report the bleeding. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ask the UAP to obtain vital signs while the nurse calls the surgeon.
    C Ask the UAP to increase the flow of IV fluids to prevent shock.
    D Assess the client again in 15 minutes before the nurse takes any further action.
  383. 383

    A nurse on the gynecologic surgery unit observes a respiratory therapist (RT) take a medication cup with pills that was sitting in the medication room. What course of action should the nurse take?

    A Report the situation to the supervisor of respiratory therapy.
    B Tell the RT that you saw her take the pills from the medication room.
    C Report the situation to the nursing supervisor. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Tell the nurse who was administering medications not to leave pills out.
  384. 384

    The nurse unit manager is making rounds on a team of clients and notices a client who is wearing red slipper socks and a color-coded armband that indicates the client is at risk for falling walking down the hall unassisted. The nurse should do which of the following first?.

    A Encourage the client to keep walking until he becomes tired.
    B Walk with the client back to his room and assist him to get in bed. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Accompany the client while using the lapel microphone to call for the unlicensed nursing personnel (UAP) to walk with the client.
    D Instruct the client to walk only in his room.
  385. 385

    The physician has prescribed 5 mg Coumadin (warfarin) orally for a hospitalized client. In planning care for this client, the nurse should verify that which of the following services have been contacted? Check all that apply.

    A Pharmacy.
    B Dietary.
    C Laboratory. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Discharge planning.
  386. 386

    Which activity would be appropriate to delegate to unlicensed personnel for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction who is stable?

    A Evaluate the lung sounds.
    B Help the client identify risk factors for CAD.
    C Provide teaching on a 2-g sodium diet.
    D Record the intake and output. الإجابة الصحيحة
  387. 387

    The nurse is planning care for a client with severe postoperative pain. There is a prescription for morphine written as “10 mg MSO ” on the chart. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

    A Obtain an intravenous infusion system.
    B Prepare the medication for administration.
    C Contact the Pharmacy Department.
    D Contact the physician who prescribed the medication. الإجابة الصحيحة
  388. 388

    The client has returned to the surgery unit from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The client's respirations are rapid and shallow, the pulse is 120, and the blood pressure is 88/52. The client's level of consciousness is deteriorating. The nurse should do which of the following first?

    A Call the PACU.
    B Call the primary care physician.
    C Call the respiratory therapist.
    D Call the Rapid Response Team (RRT). الإجابة الصحيحة
  389. 389

    When completing the Preoperative Checklist on the nursing unit, the nurse discovers an allergy that the client has not reported. What should the nurse do first?

    A Administer the prescribed preanesthetic medication.
    B Note this new allergy prominently at the front of the chart.
    C Contact the scrub nurse in the operating room.
    D Inform the nurse anesthetist. الإجابة الصحيحة
  390. 390

    A very elderly, drowsy client with fragile skin is being transferred from the surgery cart to the bed. How should the nurse plan to direct the transfer to prevent skin shearing?

    A With two people at each side using a drawsheet.
    B With two people, one at each side using a drawsheet, and one person at the head.
    C With two people using a roller and a drawsheet.
    D With two people, one at each side using a drawsheet, one person at the head, and one person at the feet الإجابة الصحيحة
  391. 391

    A nurse receives the taped change-of-shift report for assigned clients and prioritizes client rounds. In what order should the nurse assess these clients?

    A A client with an endotracheal tube transferred out of the intensive care unit that day. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A client with type 2 diabetes who had a cerebrovascular accident 4 days ago.
    C A client with cellulitis of the left lower extremity with a fever of 100.8°F (38.2°C).
    D A client receiving D5W IV at 125 mL/h with 75 mL remaining.
  392. 392

    Which patient would the charge nurse assign to the step- down unit nurse who was floated to the intensive care unit for the day?

    A A 68- year- old patient on a ventilator with acute re- spiratory failure and respiratory acidosis
    B A 72- year- old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and normal blood gas values who is ventilator dependent الإجابة الصحيحة
    C A newly admitted 56-y ear- old patient with dia- betic ketoacidosis receiving an insulin drip
    D A 38- year- old patient on a ventilator with narcotic overdose and respiratory alkalosis
  393. 393

    A patient is admitted to the oncology unit for chemo- therapy. To prevent an acid-b ase problem, which finding would the nurse instruct the assistive personnel to report?

    A Repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Reports of pain associated with exertion
    C Failure to eat all the food on the breakfast tray
    D Patient hair loss during the morning bath
  394. 394

    The RN is providing care for a patient diagnosed with dehydration and hypovolemic shock. Which prescribed intervention from the health care provider should the RN question?

    A Blood pressure every 15 minutes
    B Place two 18- gauge IV lines.
    C Oxygen at 3 L via nasal cannula
    D IV 5% dextrose in water (D W) to run at 250 mL/hr الإجابة الصحيحة
  395. 395

    Which specific instruction does the charge nurse give the assistive personnel helping to provide care for a patient who is at risk for metabolic acidosis?

    A Check to see that the client keeps his oxygen in place at all times
    B Inform the nurse immediately if the client's respiratory rate and depth increases الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Record any episodes of reflux or constipation.
    D Keep the client's ice water pitcher filled at all times
  396. 396

    The nurse has received a needlestick injury after giv- ing a patient an intramuscular injection but has no information about whether the patient has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. What is the most appropriate method of obtaining this informa- tion about the patient?

    A The nurse should personally ask the patient to au- thorize HIV testing.
    B The charge nurse should tell the patient about the need for HIV testing.
    C The occupational health nurse should discuss HIV status with the patient. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D HIV testing should be performed the next time blood is drawn for other tests.
  397. 397

    Which medication order for a patient with a pulmo- nary embolism is most important to clarify with the prescribing health care provider before administration?

    A Warfarin 1.0 mg PO الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Morphine 2 to 4 mg IV
    C Cephalexin 250 mg PO
    D Heparin infusion at 900 units/hr
  398. 398

    The nurse is supervising an LPN/LVN who says, “I gave the patient with myasthenia gravis 90 mg of neo- stigmine instead of the ordered 45 mg!” In which or- der should the nurse perform the following actions?

    A Assess the patient’s heart rate. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Complete a medication error report.
    C Ask the LPN/LVN to explain how the error occurred.
    D Notify the health care provider of the incorrect medication dose. _____, _____, _____, _____
  399. 399

    The nurse is caring for a confused and agitated patient who has wrist restraints in place on both arms. Which action included in the patient plan of care can be as- signed to an LPN/LVN?

    A Determining whether the patient’s mental status justifies the continued use of restraints
    B Undoing and retying the restraints to improve pa- tient comfort الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Reporting the patient’s status and continued need for restraints to the health care provider
    D Explaining the purpose of the restraints to the pa- tient’s family members
  400. 400

    The nurse is checking medication prescriptions that were received by telephone for a patient with hyper- tensive crisis and tachycardia. Which medication is most important to clarify with the health care pro- vider (HCP)?

    A Carvedilol 12.5 mg PO BID daily
    B Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily
    C Labetalol 20 mg IV over a 2- min time period now
    D Hydroxyzine 50 mg PO as needed systolic blood pressure greater than 160 mm Hg الإجابة الصحيحة
  401. 401

    The nurse is admitting an 80-y ear- old female patient who has mild dementia and is incontinent. Which is the best way to assess the patient’s pressure injury risk?

    A Conduct a full head to toe physical assessment.
    B Rely on empirical knowledge gained by caring for other patients with pressure ulcers.
    C Utilize the Braden Scale. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Consult with the wound care nurse specialist.
  402. 402

    The nurse is the preceptor for an RN who is undergoing orientation to the intensive care unit. The RN is pro- viding care for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome who has just been intubated in preparation for mechanical ventilation. The preceptor observes the RN performing all of these actions. For which action must the preceptor intervene immediately?

    A Assesses for bilateral breath sounds and symmetri- cal chest movement
    B Uses an end- tidal carbon dioxide detector to confirm endotracheal tube (ET) position
    C Marks the tube 1 cm from where it touches the incisor tooth or nares
    D Orders chest radiography to verify that tube placement is correct الإجابة الصحيحة
  403. 403

    The nurse is assigned to provide nursing care for a pa- tient receiving mechanical ventilation. Which action should the nurse delegate to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Assessing the patient’s respiratory status every 4 hours
    B Taking vital signs and pulse oximetry readings ev- ery 4 hours الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Checking the ventilator settings to make sure they are as prescribed
    D Observing whether the patient’s tube needs suctioning every 2 hours
  404. 404

    After the respiratory therapist performs suctioning on a patient who is intubated, the assistive personnel (AP) measures vital signs for the patient. Which vital sign value should the AP be instructed to report to the RN immediately?

    A Heart rate of 98 beats/min
    B Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min
    C Blood pressure of 168/90 mm Hg
    D Tympanic temperature of 101.4°F (38.6°C) الإجابة الصحيحة
  405. 405

    The nurse is caring for a patient with emphysema and respiratory failure who is receiving mechanical ventilation through an endotracheal tube. To prevent ventilator- associated pneumonia (VAP), which action is most important to include in the plan of care?

    A Administer ordered antibiotics as scheduled.
    B Hyperoxygenate the patient before suctioning.
    C Maintain the head of bed at a 30- to 45- degree angle. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Suction the airway when coarse crackles are audible.
  406. 406

    The critical care charge nurse is responsible for the care of four patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Which patient is most at risk for failure to wean and ventilator dependence?

    A A 68- year- old patient with a history of smoking and emphysema الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A 57- year- old patient who experienced a cardiac arrest
    C A 49- year- old postoperative patient who had a colectomy
    D A 29- year- old patient who is recovering from flail chest
  407. 407

    The RN in an emergency room has triaged four patients patients should be seen.

    A A 14- year- old healthy male presenting with a swollen, reports he fell off his all-t errain vehicle. Vital signs are tory rate (R) 20, oxygen saturation (O Sat) 98% room
    B A 24- year- old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse symptoms started after breakfast 2 hours ago and complains (102.2°F), P 110 regular, R 18, O Sat 93% room air, and الإجابة الصحيحة
    C An 80- year- old female with a history of congestive heart hasn’t had a bowel movement in 2 weeks and is uncomfortable. 16, O Sat 95% on room air, and BP 120/70.
    D A 54- year- old obese male with a history of diabetes presenting that he has had the flu all week. Vital signs are T 38°C BP 140/92.
  408. 408

    A patient with graft-v ersus- host disease after bone marrow transplantation is being cared for on the med- ical unit. Which nursing activity is best assigned to a traveling RN?

    A Administering oral cyclosporine
    B Assessing the patient for signs of infection
    C Infusing 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline at 125 mL/hr الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Educating the patient about ways to prevent infection
  409. 409

    The nurse is caring for a patient who takes warfarin daily for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Which infor- mation about the patient is most important to report to the health care provider (HCP)?

    A The international normalized ratio (INR) is 5.2. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Bruising is noted at sites where blood has been drawn.
    C The patient reports eating a green salad for lunch every day.
    D The patient has questions about whether a different anticoagulant can be used.
  410. 410

    300/μL A patient with an absolute neutrophil count of 109/L) (0.3 × is admitted to the oncology unit. Which staff member should the charge nurse assign to pro- vide care for this patient, under the supervision of an experienced oncology RN?

    A LPN/LVN who has floated from the same-day surgery unit
    B RN from a staffing agency who is being oriented to the oncology unit
    C LPN/LVN with 2 years of experience on the oncology unit الإجابة الصحيحة
    D RN who recently transferred to the oncology unit from the emergency department
  411. 411

    The nurse is transferring a patient with newly diag- nosed chronic myeloid leukemia to a long- term care facility. Which information is most important to communicate to the nurse at the long-term care facility before transferring the patient?

    A Philadelphia chromosome is present in the patient’s blood smear.
    B The patient’s glucose level is elevated as a result of prednisone therapy.
    C There has been a 20- lb (9.1- kg) weight loss over the last year.
    D The patient’s chemotherapy has resulted in neutropenia. الإجابة الصحيحة
  412. 412

    A patient with Hodgkin lymphoma who is receiving radiation therapy to the groin area has skin redness and tenderness in the area being irradiated. Which nursing activity should the nurse delegate to the assis- tive personnel (AP) caring for the patient?

    A Checking the skin for signs of redness or peeling
    B Assisting the patient in choosing appropriate clothing
    C Explaining good skin care to the patient and family
    D Cleaning the skin over the area daily with a mild soap الإجابة الصحيحة
  413. 413

    After the nurse receives the change- of- shift report, which patient should be assessed first?

    A A 20- year- old patient with possible acute myelog- enous leukemia who has just arrived on the medical unit الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A 38- year- old patient with aplastic anemia who needs teaching about decreasing infection risk before discharge
    C A 40- year- old patient with lymphedema who requests help in putting on compression stockings before getting out of bed
    D A 60- year- old patient with non-H odgkin lymphoma who is refusing the prescribed chemotherapy regimen
  414. 414

    The charge nurse is assigning the nursing care of a patient who had a left below-t he- knee amputation 1 day ago to an experienced LPN/LVN, who will function under an RN’s supervision. What will the RN tell the LPN/LVN is the major focus for the patient’s care today?

    A To attain pain control over phantom pain
    B To monitor for signs of sufficient tissue perfusion الإجابة الصحيحة
    C To assist the patient to ambulate as soon as possible
    D To elevate the residual limb when the patient is supine
  415. 415

    During morning care, a patient with a below-t he- knee amputation asks the assistive personnel (AP) about prostheses. How will the nurse instruct the AP to respond?

    A “You should get a prosthesis so that you can walk again.”
    B “Wait and ask your health care provider (HCP) that question the next time he comes in.”
    C “It’s too soon to be worrying about getting a prosthesis.”
    D “I’ll ask the nurse to come in and discuss this with you.” الإجابة الصحيحة
  416. 416

    A patient who underwent a right above- the- knee am- putation 4 days ago also has a diagnosis of depression. Which prescription would the nurse clarify with the health care provider?

    A Give fluoxetine 40 mg once a day. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Administer acetaminophen with codeine 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed.
    C Assist the patient to the bedside chair every shift.
    D Reinforce the dressing to the right residual limb as needed.
  417. 417

    The emergency department (ED) nurse should ques- tion which health care provider prescription when providing care for an older adult with a fracture of the left ulna?

    A Get x- rays of the left forearm.
    B Give meperidine IM for pain. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Monitor vital signs every hour.
    D Elevate left arm on pillows.
  418. 418

    The RN is mentoring a student nurse who is car- ing for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand with a neurovascular check ordered every 2 hours. For which action by the student nurse must the RN intervene?

    A Student nurse checks the patient’s radial pulse every 2 hours.
    B Student nurse checks for sensation in the patient’s right hand.
    C Student nurse assesses color, temperature, and pain in right wrist and hand.
    D Student nurse instructs the patient to avoid move- ment because of the pain. الإجابة الصحيحة
  419. 419

    The nurse is preparing a patient for magnetic reso- nance imaging. Which action can the nurse delegate to the experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Teach the patient what to expect during the test.
    B Instruct the patient to remove metal objects including zippers.
    C Witness that the patient has signed the consent form.
    D Check and record preprocedure vital signs. الإجابة الصحيحة
  420. 420

    The nurse managing the admission nursery is beginning the shift. There are 2 infants under the care of a primary staff nurse and are remaining in the nursery while their mothers sleep. One new- born is waiting to be transferred to the special care nursery (SCN) with a diagnosis of possible sepsis. The SCN cannot accept a transfer for 30 minutes. The nurse has been notifi ed that another infant has been born and is breathing at a rate of 80 bpm and needs to be admitted to the nursery. There are also two infants who are waiting for social services to determine follow-up. There can be no other addi- tions to the nursery until at least one newborn leaves the area. How should the nurse manage this situation?

    A Ask the nurses in SCN if they can take the newborn with possible sepsis now.
    B Ask the primary staff nurses to take their babies back to the sleeping mothers’ rooms. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Call social services to determine if either of the babies who are waiting to be discharged are ready to leave.
    D Ask the nurse with the infant who is breath- ing at 80 bpm to wait ½ hour. 88//99//22001100 44::3300::3377 PPMM
  421. 421

    Thirty-two children are brought to the emergency department after a school bus accident. Two children were killed along with the three people in the car that caused the crash. Before the victims arrive, in addition to ensuring that the hospital staff are prepared for the emergency, which step should the nurse anticipate carrying out?

    A Calling the nearest crisis response team. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Alerting the news media.
    C Notifying the hospital volunteer offi ce.
    D Calling the school to inform teachers of the accident. Disasters
  422. 422

    The nurse in the emergency department is administering an order for 20 mg intravenous furo- semide (Lasix) which is to be given immediately. The nurse scans the client’s identifi cation band and the medication barcode. The medication administration system does not verify that furosemide is ordered for this client; however, the furosemide is prepared in the accurate unit dose for intravenous infusion. The nurse should do which of the following next?

    A Contact the pharmacist immediately to check the order and the barcode label for accuracy. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Administer the medication now, knowing the medication is labeled and the client is identi- fi ed.
    C Report the problem to the information tech- nology team to have the barcode system reca- librated.
    D Ask another nurse to verify the medication and the client so the medication can be given now. 88//77//22001100 1100::2299::4444 AAMM
  423. 423

    A staff nurse on the mental health unit tells the nurse manager that kids with conduct disorders might as well be jailed because they all end up as adults with antisocial personality disorder anyway. What is the best reply by the nurse manager?

    A “You really sound burned out. Do you have a vacation coming up soon?”
    B “These children are more likely to have prob- lems with depression and anxiety disorder as adults.”
    C “You sound really frustrated. Let’s talk about the meaning of their behavior.” الإجابة الصحيحة
    D “My experience hasn’t been that negative. Let’s see what the other staff members think; maybe I’m wrong.”
  424. 424

    In the care of patients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate to unli-censed assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Assisting the patient with preparation of a sitz bath الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Monitoring the patient for signs of discomfort while ambulating
    C Coaching the patient to deep breathe during painful procedures
    D Evaluating relief after applying a cold compress
  425. 425

    A patient has severe pain and bladder distention related to urinary retention and possible obstruction; insertion of an indwelling catheter is prescribed. An experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) states that she is trained to do this procedure. Which task can be delegated to this AP?

    A Assessing the bladder distention and the pain associated with urinary retention
    B Inserting the indwelling catheter after verifying her knowledge of sterile technique
    C Evaluating the relief of pain and bladder distention after the catheter is inserted
    D Measuring the urine output after the catheter is inserted and obtaining a specimen الإجابة الصحيحة
  426. 426

    Which nursing action is the best example of the principle of nonmaleficence as an ethical consideration in pain management?

    A Patient seems excessively sedated but continues to ask for morphine, so the nurse conducts further assessment and seeks alternatives to opioid medication. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Patient has no known disease disorders and no objective signs of poor health or injury, but reports severe pain, so nurse advocates for pain medicine.
    C Patient is older, but he is mentally alert and dem-onstrates good judgment, so the nurse encourages the patient to verbalize personal goals for pain management.
    D Patient repeatedly refuses pain medication but shows grimacing and reluctance to move, so the nurse explains the benefits of taking pain medication.
  427. 427

    The home health nurse discovers that an older adult patient has been sharing his pain medication with his daughter. He acknowledges the dangers of sharing, but states, “My daughter can’t afford to see a doctor or buy medicine, so I must give her a few of my pain pills.” Which member of the health care team would the nurse consult first?

    A Administer acetaminophen and spend extra time
    B Explain that opioid medication is reserved for
    C Give the opioid because the patient deserves relief
    D Ask the HCP to validate suspicions of drug abuse and alter the opioid prescription. الإجابة الصحيحة
  428. 428

    An inexperienced new nurse compares the medication administration record (MAR) and the health care provider’s (HCP’s) prescription for a patient who has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain management. Both the MAR and prescription indicate that larger doses are prescribed at night compared with doses throughout the day. Who would the new nurse consult first?

    A Ask the patient if he typically needs extra medication in the evening.
    B Ask the HCP to verify that the larger amount is the correct dose. الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Ask the pharmacist to confirm the dosage on the original prescription.
    D Ask the charge nurse if this is a typical dosage for nighttime PCA.
  429. 429

    A person who is receiving chemotherapy is approach-ing the nadir period. Which instruction will the team leader give to the LPN/LVN?

    A Monitor the neutrophil count; be vigilant for signs/ symptoms of infection. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Expect nausea and vomiting; give antiemetics as prescribed.
    C Observe for breakthrough pain; report frequency of bolus doses of opioids.
    D Monitor for anorexia; initiate daily weights as needed.
  430. 430

    After assessing the patient’s pain patterns, the nurse determines that frequent breakthrough cancer pain is occurring. Which member of the health care team is the nurse most likely to contact first?

    A Physical therapist to reevaluate physical therapy routines
    B Health care provider (HCP) to review medication, dosage, and frequency الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Assistive personnel to increase help with activities of daily living
    D Psychiatric clinical nurse specialist to evaluate psychogenic pain
  431. 431

    Which patient with a health problem related to gas-trointestinal (GI) cancer would be the most appropri-ate to assign to an LPN/LVN under the supervision of a team leader RN?

    A A patient who needs a blood transfusion secondary to GI bleeding
    B A patient who needs enemas and antibiotics to control GI bacteria الإجابة الصحيحة
    C A patient who needs preoperative teaching for bowel resection surgery
    D A patient who needs central line insertion for chemotherapy
  432. 432

    For a patient who is experiencing side effects of radiation therapy, which task would be the most appropri-ate to delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Helping the patient to cope with fatigue and lack of energy
    B Encouraging participation in a walking program
    C Reporting the amount and type of food consumed from the tray الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Checking the skin for redness and irritation after the treatment
  433. 433

    When staff assignments are made for the care of patients who are receiving chemotherapy, which consideration related to chemotherapeutic drugs is the most important?

    A Administration of chemotherapy requires precautions to protect self and others. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Many chemotherapeutic drugs are vesicants.
    C Chemotherapeutic drugs are frequently given through central venous access devices.
    D Oral and intravenous routes of administration are the most common.
  434. 434

    A primary nursing responsibility is the prevention of lung cancer by assisting patients in the cessation of smoking or other tobacco use. Which task would be appropriate to assign to an LPN/LVN?

    A Develop a “quit plan”
    B Explain how to apply a nicotine patch الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Discuss strategies to avoid relapse
    D Suggest ways to deal with urges for tobacco
  435. 435

    The nurse manager in a public health department is implementing a plan to reduce the incidence of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the community. Which nursing action will be delegated to assistive personnel (AP) working for the agency?

    A Supplying injection drug users with sterile injection equipment such as needles and syringes
    B Interviewing patients about behaviors that indicate a need for annual HIV testing
    C Teaching high-risk community members about the use of condoms in preventing HIV infection
    D Assessing the community to determine which population groups to target for education الإجابة الصحيحة
  436. 436

    The nurse is working in a hospice facility for patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The facility is staffed with LPNs/LVNs and assistive personnel (AP). Which action will the nurse assign to the LPN/LVN?

    A Assessing patients’ nutritional needs and individu-alizing diet plans to improve nutrition
    B Collecting data about the patients’ responses to medications used for pain and anorexia
    C Developing AP training programs about how to lower the risk for spreading infections
    D Assisting patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living as needed الإجابة الصحيحة
  437. 437

    A patient who has received a kidney transplant has been admitted to the medical unit with acute rejection and is receiving IV cyclosporine and methylprednisolone. Which staff member is best to assign to care for this patient?

    A RN who floated to the medical unit from the coronary care unit for the day
    B RN with 3 years of experience in the operating room who is orienting to the medical unit
    C RN who has worked on the medical unit for 5 years and is working a double shift today الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Newly graduated RN who needs experience with IV medication administration
  438. 438

    During pre-employment screening, an occupational health nurse reviews the health history of a newly hired nurse. Which finding requires the nurse to take additional action before the employee begins providing direct patient care?

    A The employee takes enalapril for hypertension
    B The employee reports allergies to bananas, avocados, and papayas الإجابة الصحيحة
    C The employee received a tetanus vaccination 3 years ago.
    D The employee’s tuberculin skin test has a 5-m m induration at 48 hours.
  439. 439

    A patient with a vancomycin-resistant enterococ-cus (VRE) infection is admitted to the medical unit. Which action can be delegated to the assistive personnel who is assisting with the patient’s care?

    A Teaching the patient and family members about ways to prevent transmission of VRE
    B Communicating with other departments when the patient is transported for ordered tests
    C Implementing contact precautions when providing care for the patient الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Monitoring the results of ordered laboratory culture and sensitivity tests
  440. 440

    Which infection control activity should the charge nurse delegate to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Screening patients for upper respiratory tract symptoms
    B Asking patients about the use of immunosuppres-sant medications
    C Demonstrating correct hand washing to the patients’ visitors
    D Disinfecting blood pressure cuffs after patients are discharged الإجابة الصحيحة
  441. 441

    Which policy implemented by the infection control nurse will most effectively reduce the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

    A Limit the use of indwelling urinary catheters in all hospitalized patients. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ensure that patients with catheters have at least a 1500-mL fluid intake daily.
    C Use urine dipstick testing to screen catheterized patients for asymptomatic bacteria.
    D Require the use of antimicrobial/antiseptic-impregnated catheters for catheterization.
  442. 442

    A patient with a diagnosis of sleep apnea has a prob-lem with sleep deprivation related to a disrupted sleep cycle. Which action should the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Discussing weight-loss strategies such as diet and exercise with the patient
    B Teaching the patient how to set up the bilevel positive airway pressure machine before sleeping
    C Reminding the patient to sleep on his side instead of his back الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Administering modafinil to promote daytime wakefulness
  443. 443

    A patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-ease. Which intervention for airway management should the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Assisting the patient to sit up on the side of the bed الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Instructing the patient to cough effectively
    C Teaching the patient to use incentive spirometry
    D Auscultating breath sounds every 4 hours
  444. 444

    The nurse is responsible for the care of a postoperative patient with a thoracotomy. Which action should the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Instructing the patient to alternate rest and activity periods
    B Encouraging, monitoring, and recording nutrition-al intake الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Monitoring cardiorespiratory response to activity
    D Planning activities for periods when the patient has the most energy
  445. 445

    The nurse is initiating a nursing care plan for a patient with pneumonia. Which intervention for cough enhancement should the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Teaching the patient about the importance of adequate fluid intake and hydration
    B Assisting the patient to a sitting position with neck flexed, shoulders relaxed, and knees flexed الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Reminding the patient to use an incentive spirometer every 1 to 2 hours while awake
    D Encouraging the patient to take a deep breath, hold it for 2 seconds, and then cough two or three times in succession
  446. 446

    Which intervention for a patient with a pulmonary embolus would the RN assign to the LPN/LVN on the patient care team?

    A Evaluating the patient’s reports of chest pain
    B Monitoring laboratory values for changes in oxygenation الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Assessing for symptoms of respiratory failure
    D Auscultating the lungs for crackles
  447. 447

    The nurse is working in an outpatient clinic where many vascular diagnostic tests are performed. Which task associated with vascular testing is most appropriate to delegate to experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Measuring ankle and brachial pressures in a patient for whom the ankle-b rachial index is to be calculated
    B Checking blood pressure and pulse every 10 minutes in a patient who is undergoing exercise testing الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Obtaining information about allergies from a patient who is scheduled for left leg contrast venography
    D Providing brief patient teaching for a patient who will undergo a right subclavian vein Doppler study
  448. 448

    The nurse is participating as a team member in the resuscitation of a patient who has experienced a cardiac arrest. The health care provider who is directing the resuscitation asks the nurse to administer epinephrine 1 mg IV. After giving the medication, which action should the nurse take next?

    A Prepare to defibrillate the patient.
    B Offer to take over chest compressions.
    C State: “Epinephrine 1 mg IV has been given.” الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Continue to monitor the patient’s responsiveness.
  449. 449

    A resident in a long-term care facility who has venous stasis ulcers is treated with an Unna boot. Which nursing activity included in the resident’s care is best for the nurse to delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Teaching family members the signs of infection
    B Monitoring capillary perfusion once every 8 hours
    C Evaluating foot sensation and movement each shift
    D Assisting the patient in cleaning around the Unna boot الإجابة الصحيحة
  450. 450

    When administering a blood transfusion to a patient, which action can the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Take the patient's vital signs before the transfusion is started الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ensure that the blood is infused within no more than 4 hours.
    C Ask the patient at frequent intervals about the presence of chills or dyspnea.
    D Assist with double-checking the patient's identification and blood bag number.
  451. 451

    These activities are included in the care plan for a 78-year-old patient admitted to the hospital with anemia caused by possible gastrointestinal bleeding. Which activity can the nurse delegate to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Obtaining stool specimens for the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Having the patient sign a colonoscopy consent form
    C Giving the prescribed polyethylene glycol electro-lyte solution
    D Checking for allergies to contrast dye or shellfish
  452. 452

    A patient in a long-term care facility who has anemia reports chronic fatigue and dizziness with minimal activity. Which nursing activity will the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Evaluating the patient’s response to normal activities of daily living
    B Obtaining the patient’s blood pressure and pulse with position changes الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Determining which self-c are activities the patient can do independently
    D Assisting the patient in choosing a diet that will improve strength
  453. 453

    A group of patients is assigned to an RN-L PN/LVN team. The LPN/LVN should be assigned to provide patient care and administer medications to which patient?

    A A 36-year-old patient with chronic kidney failure who will need a subcutaneous injection of epoetin alfa الإجابة الصحيحة
    B A 39-year-old patient with hemophilia B who has been admitted to receive a blood transfusion
    C A 50-y ear-old patient with newly diagnosed poly-cythemia vera who will require a phlebotomy
    D A 55-year-old patient with a history of stem cell transplantation who has a bone marrow aspiration scheduled
  454. 454

    After a patient has a seizure, which action can the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Documenting the seizure
    B Performing neurologic checks
    C Checking the patient’s vital signs الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Restraining the patient for protection
  455. 455

    The nurse is in charge of developing a standard plan of care for an Alzheimer disease care facility and is responsible for assigning and supervising resident care given by LPNs/LVNs and delegating and supervising care given by assistive personnel (AP). Which activity is best to assign to the LPN/LVN team leaders?

    A Checking for improvement in resident memory after medication therapy is initiated
    B Using the Mini-M ental State Examination to assess residents every 6 months
    C Assisting residents in using the toilet every 2 hours to decrease risk for urinary incontinence الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Developing individualized activity plans after consulting with residents and family
  456. 456

    A patient with Guillain-B arré syndrome is to undergo plasmapheresis to remove circulating antibod-ies thought to be responsible for the disease. Which patient care action should the nurse delegate to the experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Observe the access site for ecchymosis or bleeding.
    B Instruct the patient that there will be three or four treatments.
    C Weigh the patient before and after the procedure. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Assess the access site for bruit and thrill every 2 to 4 hours.
  457. 457

    The nurse is caring for a patient with osteoporosis who is at an increased risk for falls. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Identifying environmental factors that increase the risk for falls
    B Monitoring gait, balance, and fatigue level with ambulation
    C Collaborating with the physical therapist to provide the patient with a walker
    D Assisting the patient with ambulation to the bath-room and in the halls الإجابة الصحيحة
  458. 458

    The nurse delegates the measurement of vital signs to an experienced assistive personnel (AP). Osteomyelitis has been diagnosed in a patient. Which vital sign val-ue would the nurse instruct the AP to report immediately for this patient?

    A Temperature of 101°F (38.3°C) الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Blood pressure of 136/80 mm Hg
    C Heart rate of 96 beats/min
    D Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min
  459. 459

    The nurse is caring for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) who has been admitted for surgery. Which intervention should be delegated to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Initiating placement of a splint for immobilization during the day
    B Assessing the patient’s wrist and hand for discolor-ation and brittle nails
    C Assisting the patient with daily self-care measures such as bathing and eating الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Testing the patient for painful tingling in the five digits of the hand
  460. 460

    When a patient is being prepared for a colonoscopy procedure, which task is most suitable to delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Explaining how to assume the side-lying position
    B Reinforcing the need for a clear liquid diet الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Administering laxatives as needed
    D Administering an enema to prepare the bowel
  461. 461

    In the care of a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease, which task would be appropriate to delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Sharing successful strategies for weight reduction
    B Encouraging the patient to express concerns about lifestyle modification
    C Reminding the patient not to lie down for 2 to 3 hours after eating الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Explaining the rationale for eating small frequent meals
  462. 462

    For the postoperative care of a morbidly obese patient, which task best utilizes the expertise of the LPN/LVN, under the supervision of the RN team leader?

    A Give the medication and tell the student to talk to
    B Ask the student to leave the clinical area because
    C Reassign the patient to an LPN/LVN and send the
    D Show the student how to insert the suppository and talk to the instructor. الإجابة الصحيحة
  463. 463

    Which task, related to a nasogastric (NG) tube, can be delegated to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Removing the NG tube at the prescribed time
    B Securing the tape if the patient accidentally dis-lodges the tube
    C Disconnecting the suction to allow ambulation to the toilet الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Checking the suction after the patient has ambulated
  464. 464

    The nurse is caring for a patient who was recently admitted for severe diverticulitis. Which task is ap-propriate to delegate or assign for the care of this patient?

    A Tell the unit secretary to call radiology and schedule a barium enema.
    B Ask the LPN/LVN to give as needed (PRN) laxatives for constipation.
    C Instruct the nursing student to help the patient ambulate up and down the hall.
    D Tell assistive personnel to save a stool specimen to test for occult blood. الإجابة الصحيحة
  465. 465

    A patient has newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which task should the RN delegate to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Arranging a consult with the dietitian
    B Assessing the patient’s insulin injection technique
    C Teaching the patient to use a glucometer to monitor glucose at home
    D Checking the patient’s glucose level before each meal الإجابة الصحيحة
  466. 466

    The plan of care for a patient with diabetes includes all of these interventions. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Fingerstick blood glucose checks before meals and الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Sliding-scale insulin dosing as prescribed
    C Bed rest until the COPD exacerbation is resolved
    D Teaching about the Atkins diet for weight loss
  467. 467

    The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which task delegation or assignment is most appropriate?

    A Ask the unit clerk to page the health care provider (HCP) to come to the unit. الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Ask the LPN/LVN to administer IV push insulin according to a sliding scale.
    C Ask the assistive personnel (AP) to hang a new bag of normal saline.
    D Ask the AP to get the patient a cup (236 mL) of orange juice.
  468. 468

    The experienced assistive personnel (AP) has been delegated to take vital signs and check fingerstick glucose on a postoperative patient with diabetes. Which vital sign change would the RN instruct the AP to report immediately?

    A Blood pressure increase from 132/80 to 138/84 mm Hg
    B Temperature increase from 98.4°F to 99°F (36.9°C to 37.2°C)
    C Respiratory rate increase from 18 to 22 breaths/ min
    D Glucose increase from 190 to 236 mg/dL الإجابة الصحيحة
  469. 469

    For a patient with hyperthyroidism, which task should the nurse delegate to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Instructing the patient to report any occurrence of palpitations, dyspnea, vertigo, or chest pain
    B Monitoring the apical pulse, blood pressure, and temperature every 4 hours الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Drawing blood to measure levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, triiodothyronine, and thyroxine
    D Teaching the patient about side effects of the drug propylthiouracil
  470. 470

    A patient with pheochromocytoma underwent surgery to remove his adrenal glands. Which nursing intervention should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Revising the nursing care plan to include strategies to provide a calm and restful environment postoperatively
    B Instructing the patient to avoid smoking and drinking caffeine-containing beverages
    C Assessing the patient’s skin and mucous membranes for signs of adequate hydration
    D Checking lying and standing blood pressure every 4 hours with a cuff placed on the same arm الإجابة الصحيحة
  471. 471

    Which patient should the charge nurse assign to the care of an LPN/LVN under the supervision of the RN team leader?

    A A 51-year-old patient who has just undergone a bilateral adrenalectomy
    B An 83-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease الإجابة الصحيحة
    C A 38-year-old patient with myocardial infarction preparing for discharge
    D A 72-year-old patient with mental status changes admitted from a long-term care facility
  472. 472

    The charge nurse in a long-term care (LTC) facility that employs RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and assistive personnel (AP) is planning care for a resident with a stage III sacral pressure injury. Which nursing intervention is best to assign to an LPN/LVN?

    A Choosing the type of dressing to be used on the injury
    B Using the Braden scale to assess for pressure injury risk factors
    C Assisting the patient in changing position at frequent intervals الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Cleaning and changing the dressing on the injury every morning 149
  473. 473

    Which patient is best for the nurse manager on the burn unit to assign to an RN who has floated from the oncology unit?

    A A 23-year-old patient who has just been admitted with burns over 30% of the body after a warehouse fire
    B A 36-year-old patient who requires discharge teaching about nutrition and wound care after having skin grafts
    C A 45-year-old patient with infected partial-thickness back and chest burns who has a dressing change scheduled الإجابة الصحيحة
    D A 57-year-old patient with full-t hickness burns on both arms who needs assistance in positioning hand splints
  474. 474

    A patient is scheduled for patch testing to determine allergies to several substances. Which action associated with this test should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP) working in the allergy clinic?

    A Explaining the purpose of the testing to the patient
    B Examining the patch area for evidence of a reaction
    C Scheduling a follow-up appointment for the patient in 2 days الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Monitoring the patient for anaphylactic reactions to the testing
  475. 475

    The charge nurse in a long-term care facility that employs RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and assistive personnel (AP) as staff members is planning the care for an 80-year-old patient who has candidiasis in the skin-folds of the abdomen and groin. Which intervention is best to assign to an LPN/LVN?

    A Applying nystatin powder to the area three times daily الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Cleaning the skinfolds every 8 hours and drying thoroughly
    C Evaluating the need for further antifungal treat-ment at least weekly
    D Assessing for ongoing risk factors for skin break-down and infection
  476. 476

    The nurse has delegated collection of a urinalysis specimen to an experienced assistive personnel (AP). For which action must the nurse intervene?

    A The AP provides the patient with a specimen cup.
    B The AP reminds the patient of the need for the specimen.
    C The AP assists the patient to the bathroom.
    D The AP allows the specimen to sit for more than 1 hour. الإجابة الصحيحة
  477. 477

    The nurse is providing nursing care for a 24-year-old female patient admitted to the acute care unit with a diagnosis of cystitis. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Teaching the patient how to secure a clean-catch urine sample
    B Assessing the patient’s urine for color, odor, and sediment
    C Reviewing the nursing care plan and adding nursing interventions
    D Providing the patient with a clean-catch urine sample container الإجابة الصحيحة
  478. 478

    The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease after hemodialysis. Which patient care action should the nurse delegate to the experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

    A Assess the patient's access site for a thrill and bruit.
    B Monitor for signs and symptoms of postdialysis bleeding.
    C Check the patient's postdialysis blood pressure and weight. الإجابة الصحيحة
    D Instruct the patient to report signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome immediately.
  479. 479

    The nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) to care for a patient who has had a right breast lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. Which nursing action can be delegated to the AP?

    A Teaching the patient why blood pressure measure-ments are taken on the left arm
    B Elevating the patient’s arm on two pillows to promote lymphatic drainage الإجابة الصحيحة
    C Assessing the patient’s right arm for lymphedema
    D Reinforcing the dressing if it becomes saturated
  480. 480

    The nurse is working on a medical unit staffed with LPNs/LVNs and assistive personnel (AP) when a patient with stage IV ovarian cancer and recurrent ascites is admitted for paracentesis. Which activity is best to assign to an experienced LPN/LVN?

    A Obtaining a paracentesis tray from the central supply area الإجابة الصحيحة
    B Completing the short-stay patient admission form
    C Measuring vital signs every 15 minutes after the procedure
    D Providing discharge instructions after the procedure