NUR 2115 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing
Fundamental Exam 3 Final
Question:
A client is experiencing a pain level of 5 (0-10) after spraining an ankle. What type of pain is the client experiencing?
Answer:
somatic pain originates in the skin, muscles, bone, or connective tissue. The sharp sensation of a paper cut or aching of a sprained ankle are common examples of somatic pain.
Question:
Which of the following is true regarding the use of the incentive spirometer?
Answer:
Provides visual reinforcement for deep breathing.
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Question:
At the local wellness fair, the nurse is asked to share information on healthy bowel routines. Included in this area is the topic of having healthy defecated.The nurse should include which point in the instructional materials?
Answer:
slowly introduces fiber-rich foods into your diet.
Question:
Which instruction will the nurse provide to the nursing assistive personnel when providing foot care for a patient with diabetes?
Answer:
Report sores on the patient's toes
Question:
What is a sign or symptom of late hypoxia?
Answer:
Cyanosis
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Question:
Complementary and alternative therapies can increase quality and length of life when integrated with traditional medicine. Which nursing intervention best represents the use of integrative care?
Answer:
Using guided imagery and herbal tea to relax a patient before bed
Question:
The nurse is preparing to take vital signs in an adult client receiving continuous oxygen by mask. What is the best method used to assess the client's temperature?
Answer:
. Axillary
Question:
What oxygen device can deliver the highest concentration in the spontaneously breathing client?
Answer:
Nonrebreather mask: the NRB allows for the delivery of higher concentrations
of oxygen.
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Question:
A nurse obtained a client's respiratory rate and found the rate to be below 10
breaths per minute. The nurse document these findings as:
Answer:
Bradypnea
Question:
You are caring for a 65year old client. Current vital signs are: 122/70, P: 67; RR 10; oxygen saturation 93%. Which of the following may be causing a decrease in this client's respiratory rate?
Answer:
Opioid analgesic
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit who is experiencing an exacerbation of asthma. Which intervention will be most appropriate to help this patient sleep?
Answer:
Elevate the head of bed at night
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