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Multidimensional Care I Exam 1 |MDC 1 Exam 1 {135 Questions and Answers}, Exams of Nursing

Multidimensional Care I Exam 1 |MDC 1 Exam 1 {135 Questions and Answers} 1. A nurse is preparing to initiate a bladder-retraining program for a client who has incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Restrict the client's intake of fluids during the daytime. B. Have the client record urination times. C. Gradually increase the urination intervals. D. Remind the client to hold urine until the next scheduled urination time. E. Provide a sterile container for urine.

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Download Multidimensional Care I Exam 1 |MDC 1 Exam 1 {135 Questions and Answers} and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! Multidimensional Care I Exam 1 |MDC 1 Exam 1 {135 Questions and Answers} 1. A nurse is preparing to initiate a bladder-retraining program for a client who has incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Restrict the client's intake of fluids during the daytime. B. Have the client record urination times. C. Gradually increase the urination intervals. D. Remind the client to hold urine until the next scheduled urination time. E. Provide a sterile container for urine. 2. A nurse is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a client who has recurrent UTIs. Which of the following factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Frequent sexual intercourse B. Lowering of testosterone levels C. Wiping from front to back to clean the perineum D. Location of the urethra closer to the anus E. Frequent catheterization 3. A nurse is teaching a client who reports stress urinary incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Limit total daily fluid intake. B. Decrease or avoid caffeine. A. Open the windows in the client's room to allow smoke to escape. B. Obtain a class C fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. C. Remove all electrical equipment from the client's room. D. Place wet towels along the base of the door to the client's room. D. Place wet towels along the base of the door to the client's room 10. Fire response follows the RACE sequence, what does each letter stand for? -R- Rescue and remove all patients in immediate danger. -A- Activate the alarm. -C- Confine the fire by closing doors and windows and turning off oxygen and electrical equipment; ventilate patients who are on life support with a bag-valve mask -E- Extinguish the fire using an appropriate extinguisher 11. To use a fire extinguisher, use the PASS sequence, what does each letter stand for? P - pull the pin A - aim at the base of the fire S - squeeze the handle S - sweep the extinguisher from side to side covering the area of the fire 12. Name some nursing interventions of PREVENTING FALLS 1. complete a fall-risk assessment at admission & regular intervals 2. ensure patient has and knows how to use the call light 3. use fall-risk alerts (color-coded wristbands) 4. provide regular toileting and orientation of clients who have cognitive impairment 5. provide adequate lighting 6. place clients at risk for falls near a nurses station 7. provide hourly rounding 8. make sure personal items are within reach 9. keep bed low, lock the breaks 10. side rails up (for unconscious patients, sedated, etc.) 11. non-skid footwear 12. use gait belts and other assistive equipment when moving patients 13. keep floor clean (no clutter, cords, scatter rugs, etc.) 14. electronic safety monitors (chair or bed sensors) 13. What is a nurse's concern with patients using their call lights? That nurses respond in a timely manner...otherwise the patient may become impatient and attempt to move themselves 14. What must be completed before performing first aid? primary survey 15. Name the nursing interventions for BLEEDING - apply pressure to wound site (home) - DO NOT remove impaling objects, stabilize the object (home) - IV volume replacement with blood or volume replacement (hospital) 16. The acronym RICE is used to manage sprains, what do the letters stand for? R - refrain from weight bearing (also known as "rest") I - apply ice to decrease inflammation C - apply a compression dressing to minimalize swelling E - elevate the affected limb 17. Name the nursing interventions for BURNS - remove the agent - smooth any flames present - cover the client and maintain NPO status - elevate the extremities - Stop, Drop, and Roll (home) - call 911 (home) - perform H to T assessment (hospital) - administer fluids and tetanus toxoid (hospital) 18. A nurse educator is presenting a module on basic first aid for newly licensed home health nurses. The client who has heat stroke will have which of the following? A. Hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Clammy skin D. Bradypnea A. Hypotension 19. Name the nursing interventions of INFANT SUFFOCATION - place infants on back to rest - never leave alone in bathtub - do not place anything in the crib; remove mobiles when baby can sit up - keep latex balloons away - toilet lids down, bathroom doors closed - make sure slats on crib are a safe distance 20. Name the nursing interventions of INFANT BURNS - test the temperature of formula and bath water - place pots on back burner and turn handle away from the front of the stove - supervise the use of faucets - cover electrical outlets - apply sunblock SPF 30 or higher 21. Name the nursing interventions of INFANT MOTOR VEHICLE INJURY - rear-facing car seat - car seat with 5-point harness - forward facing seat after the age of 2 or when they meet the height/weight requirements A. Talk to the interpreter about the family while the family is in the room. B. Determine client understanding several times during the conversation. C. Look at the interpreter when asking the family questions. D. Use lay terms if possible. E. Do not interrupt the interpreter and the family as they talk. B. Determine client understanding several times during the conversation D. Use lay terms if possible E. Do not interrupt the interpreter and the family as they talk 34. A nurse is caring for two clients who report following the same religion. Which of the following information should the nurse consider when planning care for these clients? A. Members of the same religion share similar feelings about their religion. B. A shared religious background generates mutual regard for one another. C. The same religious beliefs can influence individuals differently. D. The nurse and client should discuss the differences and commonalities in their beliefs. C. The same religious beliefs can influence individuals differently. 35. A nurse enters the room of a client who is crying while reading from a religious book and asks to be left alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Contact the hospital's spiritual services. B. Ask what is making the client cry. C. Ensure no visitors or staff enter the room for a short time period. D. Turn on the television for a distraction. C. Ensure no visitors or staff enter the room for a short time period 36. A nurse is discussing the plan of care for a client who reports following Islamic practices. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally responsive care to the client? A. "I will make sure the menu includes kosher options." B. "I will ask the client if they want to schedule some times to pray during the day." C. "I will avoid discussing care when the client's family is around." D. "I will make sure daily communion is available for this client." B. "I will ask the client if they want to schedule some times to pray during the day" 37. A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse that based on religious values and mandates, a blood transfusion is not an acceptable treatment option. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "I believe in this case you should really make an exception and accept the blood transfusion." B. "I know your family would approve of your decision to have a blood transfusion." C. "Why does your religion mandate that you cannot receive any blood transfusions?" D. "Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable solution." D. "Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable solution." 38. A nurse educator is presenting a module on basic first aid for newly licensed home health nurses. The client who has heat stroke will have which of the following? A. Hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Clammy skin D. Bradypnea A. Hypotension 39. A nurse educator is conducting a parenting class for new guardians of infants. Which of the following statements made by a participant indicates understanding? A. "I will set my water heater at 130° F." B. "Once my baby can sit up, they should be safe in the bathtub." C. "I will place my baby on their stomach to sleep." D. "Once my infant starts to push up, I will remove the mobile from over the crib." D. "Once my infant starts to push up, I will remove the mobile from over the crib." 40. Name some benefits of bathing patients - cleanse the body - stimulate circulation - provide relaxation - enhance healing 41. Name some nursing considerations for bed baths - provide privacy - keep patient covered as much as possible - start with face-trunk-upper extremities-lower extremities-perineal area - move cleanest -> dirtiest 42. What are the nursing considerations for perineal cleaning? - wipe front to back - use a clean washcloth, clean towel, and clean water 43. How do we encourage a patient to participate in their baths? B. Use moisturizing lotion on the feet E. Wear cotton socks 51. A nurse is beginning a complete bed bath for a client. After removing the client's gown and placing a bath blanket over the body, which of the following areas should the nurse wash first? A. Face B. Feet C. Chest D. Arms A. Face 52. A nurse is preparing to perform denture care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Pull down and out at the back of the upper denture to remove. B. Brush the dentures with a toothbrush and denture cleaner. C. Rinse the dentures with hot water after cleaning them. D. Place the dentures in a clean, dry storage container after cleaning them. B. Brush the dentures with a toothbrush and denture cleaner 53. A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who states that, for the past week, "I have felt tired during the day and cannot sleep at night." Which of the following responses should the nurse ask when collecting data about the client's difficulty sleeping? (Select all that apply.) A. "Have your working hours changed recently?" B. "Do you feel confused in the late afternoon?" C. "Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks? If so, how many cups per day?" D. "Has anyone ever told you that you seem to stop breathing for a few seconds while you are asleep?" E. "Tell me about any personal stress you are experiencing." A. "Have your working hours changed recently?" C. "Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks? If so, how many cups per day?" D. "Has anyone ever told you that you seem to stop breathing for a few seconds while you are asleep?" E. "Tell me about any personal stress you are experiencing." 54. A nurse is talking with a client about ways to help sleep and rest. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the client to promote sleep and rest? (Select all that apply.) A. Practice muscle relaxation techniques. B. Exercise each morning. C. Take an afternoon nap. D. Alter the sleep environment for comfort. E. Limit fluid intake at least 2 hr before bedtime. A. Practice muscle relaxation techniques B. Exercise each morning D. Alter the sleep environment for comfort E. Limit fluid intake at least 2 hr before bedtime. 55. A nurse is caring for a client who has been following the facility's routine and bathing in the morning. However, at home, the client always takes a warm bath just before bedtime. Now the client is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Rub the client's back for 15 min before bedtime. B. Offer the client warm milk and crackers at 2100. C. Allow the client to take a bath in the evening. D. Ask the provider for a sleeping medication. C. Allow the client to take a bath in the evening 56. A nurse is instructing a client who has narcolepsy about measures that might help with self-management. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions? A. "I'll add plenty of carbohydrates to my meals." B. "I'll take a short nap whenever I feel a little sleepy." C. "I'll make sure I stay warm when I am at my desk at work." D. "It's okay to drink alcohol as long as I limit it to one drink per day." B. "I'll take a short nap whenever I feel a little sleepy." 57. Name some nursing actions for immobility - turn patient every 2 hours - ROM exercises - check for sores (redness) - pad bony prominences 58. A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 1 hr. Which of the following complications is the greatest risk to the client? A. Decreased subcutaneous fat B. Muscle atrophy C. Pressure injury D. Fecal impaction - anxiety - fear -depression - slower healing - slower recovery *need to find this in ATI 68. Superficial pain usually involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue cutaneous pain 69. Pain in internal organs (the stomach or intestines). It can cause referred pain in other body locations separate from the stimulus visceral pain 70. Sensation of pain without demonstrable physiologic or pathologic substance; commonly observed after the amputation of a limb phantom pain* a type of neuropathic pain 71. Arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves. It includes phantom limb pain, pain below the level of a spinal cord injury, and diabetic neuropathy "pins and needles" neuropathic pain 72. What's the difference between acute and chronic pain? - new pain vs. old pain (> 6 months) - chronic pain effects ADLs 73. Chronic pain without identifiable physical or psychological cause idiopathic pain 74. Non-Pharmacological Pain Management strategies - cognitive behavioral measures: changing the way a client perceives pain, and physical approaches to improve comfort - cutaneous stimulation: cold, heat, therapeutic touch, massage, TENS - distraction: ambulation, deep breathing, visitors, television, games, prayer, music - relaxation: yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation - imagery: pleasant thought, ability to concentrate - acupuncture/acupressure - elevation of edematous extremities 75. What does Aloe promote? wound healing 76. What does chamomile promote? anti-inflammatory, calming 77. What does echinacea promote? enhances immunity 78. What does garlic promote? inhibits platelet aggregation (clumping) 79. What does ginger promote? antiemetic (prevents N/V) 80. What does ginko biloba promote? improves memory 81. What does ginseng promote? increases physical endurance 82. What does valerian promote? Promotes sleep, reduces anxiety 83. A variety of therapeutic or preventive health care practices, such as homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, and herbal medicine, that do not follow generally accepted medical methods and may not have a scientific explanation for their effectiveness. used in addition to or to enhance conventional medical care complementary therapy 84. Includes herbs and other "natural" products as often found in ancient records; these products are not controlled or tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are considered to be dietary supplements; however, they are often the basis for discovery of an active ingredient that is later developed into a regulated medication treatment approaches that are used in addition to or to enhance conventional medical care alternative therapy 85. A nurse is assessing a client as part of an admission history. The client reports drinking an herbal tea every afternoon at work to relieve stress. Tea includes which of the following ingredients? emotional responses Language barriers (to communication) 94. What are some health and illness beliefs among Native Americans? Health means living in harmony with nature. Surviving under difficult circumstances Body treated with respect Illness is associated with disharmony or evil spirits. Illness is caused by an action that should not have been performed. 95. What are some health and illness beliefs among Asian/Pacific Islander? Health is a state of physical and spiritual harmony. Illness is disharmony of basic principles: yin and yang 96. What are some health and illness beliefs among Black or African American? Health is harmony with nature (mind, body, and spirit). Illness is the result of disharmony or failure to eat proper foods. 97. What are some health and illness beliefs among Hispanic or Latino? Health is good luck or a reward for good behavior, a gift from God. Illness is body imbalance (hot or cold, wet or dry) or punishment. 98. What are some health and illness beliefs among White or European American? Health is a state of physical and emotional well-being. Illness is contagion or contamination that is hereditary, psychosomatic, or supernatural 99. What are some Dominant Values among White or European American? Independence Individuality Wealth Comfort Cleanliness Achievement Youth and beauty 100. What are some Dominant Values among Hispanic or Latino? Extended family Group emphasis Fatalistic Faith and spirituality 101. What are some Dominant Values among Native Americans? Bonding to family or group Acceptance of nature (Mother Earth) Tradition Sharing Belief in a spiritual power Respect of elders 102. What are some Dominant Values among Asian and Pacific Islander? Extended family Respect for elders Group orientation Subordination to authority Conformity Self-respect and self-control Love of the land 103. What are some Dominant values among Black and African Americans? Family bonding Matrifocal Spiritual orientation Present-oriented 104. Name some enhancing nonverbal cues Direct eye contact Concerned facial expression Leaning forward Personal space Professional appearance Sitting down to talk Touch 105. Stages of Therapeutic Communication Pre-interaction Orientation Working Termination 106. Name this stage of Therapeutic Communication: - Even before you meet the client, this phase is established. - You begin establishing communication by gathering information about the client, but the nurse and client do not have direct communication. Pre-interaction phase 107. Name this stage of Therapeutic Communication: - The phase begins when you meet the client and introduce yourself and your role in the relationship. - The goal of this phase is to establish rapport and trust through the use of verbal and nonverbal communication. intonation clarity and brevity timing and relevance credibility humor 116. What does the SPEAKUP acronym stand for? S - speak up if you have questions of concerns. P - pay attention to the care you are receiving E - educate yourself about your diagnosis A - ask a trusted friend or family member to be your advocate K - know your medications and why you take them U - use a hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other type of healthcare organization that has undergone a rigorous on-site evaluation against established state-of-the-art quality and safety standards, such as that provided by The Joint Commission P - participate in all decisions about your treatment 117. Who wrote the National Patient Safety Goals? Joint Commission 118. Serious but preventable errors (that should never occur) ex: falls, UTIs from catheters, foreign object, air embolism, administering the wrong type of blood, severe pressure ulcers, injuries from burns, restraints, or bed rails, infections with IVs, DVT, etc. never events 119. Goals issued by the Joint Commission to improve patient safety in healthcare organizations nationwide National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) 120. What does OSHA stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration 121. What is OSHA's purpose? to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. 122. A means of documenting problem events within a hospital or other medical facility incident report 123. Steps of the Nursing Process ADPIE Assessment Diagnosis Planning Intervention Evaluation 124. What happens during the Assessment phase of the Nursing Process? systematic collection, organization, validation, and documentation of patient data 125. What happens during the Diagnosis phase of the Nursing Process? The nursing diagnosis is the nurse's clinical judgment about the client's response to actual or potential health conditions or needs. 126. What happens during the Planning phase of the Nursing Process? - the nurse sets measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals for this patient. - Assessment data, diagnosis, and goals are written in the patient's care plan so that nurses as well as other health professionals caring for the patient have access to it. 127. What happens during the Intervention phase of the Nursing Process? - activities or actions that a nurse performs to achieve client goals. - Interventions chosen should focus on eliminating or reducing the etiology of the nursing diagnosis. 128. What happens during the Evaluation phase of the Nursing Process? - to determine whether, after application of the nursing process, the client's condition or well-being improves. - The nurse conducts evaluation measures to determine if expected outcomes are met, not the nursing interventions. 129. Normal respiratory rate 12-20 breaths per minute 130. Normal range for BP 120/80... Systolic: 90-120 Diastolic: 60-80 131. Normal range for temperature 96.4 -99.5 degrees Fahrenheit Oral: 98.6 Tympanic: 99.6 Rectal: 99.6