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26 Cards in this Set
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what attributes should a nurse possess for successful career?
(Select all that apply.) a) personal conviction b) aggressive personality c) flexibility d) sense of spirituality e) good education |
A,C, and E
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When Florence Nightingale entered the battlefield near Scutari, Turkey, she and the nurses had few supplies and little outside support. Which of the following interventions did Nightingale insist on, which immediately reduced the mortality rate?
a) seeking more funds and support b) establishing sanitary conditions c) procuring more medications d) continuing the nurses' education |
B
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Individuals who influenced nursing during the medieval and ancient periods are given below in random order. Write the correct sequence.
a) pastor Theodor Fliedner b) Hippocrates c) Fabiola d) Phoebe |
B, D, C, A
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A female candidate for nursing wishes to enroll in courses offered to women by the Young women's christian Association (YWCA). Which of the following courses would she be able to pursue in the YWCA?
a) A 3-mounth program to train women in simple nursing care b) home nursing education to teach lay women c) a vocational school-based nursing program d) an associate's degree nursing program |
A
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A nurse is practicing at a healthcare center. Why would he or she require additional education and skills while working in this environment?
a) to earn more money b) to specialize in a particular field c) to provide primary healthcare d) to improve accuracy of assessment |
B
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Which of the following changes did the Greeks bring about in the field of nursing?
a) hospitals or hostels were set up to care for the sick b) hospitals were set up for people with incurable disease c) hospitals were set up for pregnant women d) therapy was administered by priests |
A
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A is caring for a client with a chronic disease at the client's home. Why should the nurse put greater emphasis on teaching the client and family?
a) family members may need to operate sophisticated equipment b) family members may need to provide primary healthcare c) family members may need to understand higher levels of skill d) hospital stays may need to be reduced |
A
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Which has been the most influential among the latest nursing trends?
(Select all that apply.) a) changes in nursing education b) limitations on payment for healthcare c) longer duration of hospital stay d) lifestyle factors and greater life expectancy e) better working conditions |
A, B, and D
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A client has been prescribed Lipitor 20 mg PO once daily. The medication is available as 10mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose?
a) 1/2 tablet b) 1 tablet c) 1 1/2 tablet d) 2 tablets |
D
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What step should the nurse follow in converting larger units to smaller units in the metric system of measurement?
a) move the decimal point to the right b) add a zero on the right-hand side c) move the decimal point to the left d) add a zero before the number |
A
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A nurse is calculating a drug dosage using the formula method. Which of the following criteria would the nurse use?
a) the dosages should be in a different system and the same units of measurement b) the dosages should be in the same system and the same units of measurement c) the dosages should be in the same system and different units of measurement d) the dosages should be in a different system and different units of measurement. |
B
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A nurse is calculating the number of tablets to be administered using the ration and proportion method. How can the nurse avoid errors in dosage calculation?
a) the nurse should know basic mathematical principles b) the nurse should have an understanding of metric measurements c) the nurse should be familiar with common units of measurement d) all the calculations should be double checked by another nurse |
D
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A client is prescribed 0.25 g of Penicillin VK oral suspension three times a day for 10 days. The suspension is available as 125 mg/5 mL. How much medication will the nurse administer with each dose?
a) 1 mL b) 5 mL c) 10 mL d) 15 mL |
C
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A client with pulmonary tuberculosis had a positive PPD test and a positive chest radiograph. Which unit of measurement should the nurse use to measure reactions to PPD tests?
a) milligrams b) kilograms c) millimeters d) milliliters |
C
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A client is prescribed 3/4 mg of Klonopin for anxiety and depression, and the medication is supplied as 1/2 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse give with each dose?
a) 1 1/4 tablets b) 1 1/2 tablets c) 1 3/5 tablets d) 2 1/4 tablets |
B
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What are the common Greek and Latin prefixes used by the nurse to describe various increments of metric units?
(Select all that apply.) a) Milli b) Mini c) Deca d) Hecto e) Scruple |
A, C, and D
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Given below are the nursing steps for multiplying fractions to calculate drug dosage, in random order. Arrange the steps in the correct order.
a) reduce the fraction to its lowest terms b) multiply the numerators c) write the given problem d) multiply the denominators |
C, B, D, A
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Which of the following measurements will the nurse take in centimeters?
(Select all that apply.) a) skin ulcerations b) oral fluid intake c) surgical incisions d) urinary output e) height of newborns |
A, C, and E
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An LPN/LVN is newly appointed in a hospital. Which of the following functions would this nurse be involved in?
a) directing other nurses who work in the same hospital b) reporting a client's condition to the RN c) assisting in surgery d) teaching practical nursing students |
B
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A licensed practical nurse caring for a client understands that the planning phase of the nursing process involves which of the following steps?
a. observing, recording, and reporting significant changes b. carrying out prescribed therapeutic regimens and protocols. c. reporting information gained from assessment/data collection. d. applying nursing knowledge and skills to promote and maintain health |
C
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An advanced practice nurse is interested in achieving an ANCC certificate. To do this, which of the following courses should the nurse specialize in?
a. adult nursing b. diagnostic testing c. psychiatric nursing d. community health nursing |
A
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The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) has listed some of the standards of nursing practic of the LPN/LVN including which of the following?
(Select all that apply.) a. using appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities b. using principles of nursing to meet clients' needs c. executing principles of crisis intervention to maintain safety d. holding a current license to practice nursing in accordance with the state's law e. taking responsible actions in case of unprofessional conduct by a healthcare provider |
A, B, and C
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A nurse in a maternity ward has been assigned the responsibility of teaching clients the precautions and practices to be followed for healthy living. Which activity is the nurse expected to perform to achieve this task?
a. conduct prental classes during pregnancy b. conduct team meetings c. document client care and client response d. motivate clients to achieve goals |
A
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an RN is conducting classes for nursing students. A student asks the RN about the importance of protecting a professional image. What should the RN's response include?
(Select all that apply.) a. "It helps the nurse represent his or her school." b. "It helps maintain the safety of the client." c. "It helps protect the rights of the nurse." d. "it helps the nurse follow work ethics." e. "it enhances the nurse's skills in front of the client." c. "it helps protect the |
A, B, and C
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An LPN has recently moved to a new state and is seeking employment. What are the laws that the LPN needs to be aware of?
a. The nurse must hold a license to practice nursing b. the nurse must be familiar with legal responsibilities c. the nurse must follow rules set by an RN d. the nurse must obtain confirmation of completion of a course |
A
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Which of the following activities is a nurse involved in during the implementation phase?
(Select all that apply.) a. applying nursing knowledge and skills to promote and maintain health b. assisting the client and family with activities of daily living c. identifying health goals in the nursing plan d. reordering the priorities in the care plan e. following the rules prescribed by the RN |
A, B, and E
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