A nurse is assessing a client admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a
laceration wound in the abdomen. What can the nurse perform independently in an
emergency care setting?
A) Suturing of the wound
B) Applying cold packs
C) Performing lab tests
D) Removal of foreign objects
B
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What should a nurse ensure as a priority for a patient immediately after a CVA?
a. Preservation of motor function b. Airway maintenance c. Adequate hydration d. Control of elimination
What is the central concept around which a family education plan for preventing childhood eating problems is constructed?
a. Promoting self-demand feeding for the child b. Distinguishing between physical and psychological hunger c. Scheduling meals because children do not recognize physical hunger d. Parental expectations of ideal intake as determinants of healthy eating habits
Which statement made by an older adult client, regarding the client's adjustment to the aging process, poses the greatest concern for the nurse conducting an assessment?
A) "I used to enjoy dancing and jogging so much, but now I have arthritis in my knees, so it's hard to even walk." B) "I've given my grandchildren money for college so they can live a better life than I had." C) "Growing old certainly presents all sorts of challenges. I wish I knew then what I know now." D) "As I age I've found it is harder to do the things I love doing, but I guess it will all be over soon enough."
A pediatric nurse often answers parents' questions regarding sexual development in children. Which statement about sexual development is incorrect?
A) "By age 2 or 2 1/2 years, children know what gender they are." B) "Late childhood and preadolescence may be characterized by homosexual play." C) "Children aged 10 to 12 are not interested in pubertal changes, nor do they display romantic interest in the opposite gender." D) "Sexuality is slower to develop in female than in male adolescents."