When a returning student first encounters a class with in-depth nursing theory or clinical experience, she is likely to experience
a. anxiety. c. excitement.
b. intrigue. d. boredom.
ANS: a
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An adolescent patient tells the nurse at school that he is feeling nervous and hungry. The school nurse assesses the patient and finds he has tachycardia and is diaphoretic. What should the school nurse administer?
A) Non-diet soda, 1 oz B) Three hard candies (eg, Life Savers) C) Fruit juice, 4 to 6 oz D) Honey, 1 tsp
The nurse reviews a prenatal lab report. She notes that the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test is positive. The nurse concludes
a. the client probably has AIDS and treatment should be begun immediately b. the result is a false positive and should be repeated c. a Western blot test should be ordered d. the client is positive for HIV
The prescriber has written an order for a patient to be discharged home on triamcinolone acetonide (Azmacort). About what common side effects of this medication should the nurse forewarn the patient?
a. Fatigue and edema b. Anxiety and dysphagia c. Headache and rapid heart rate d. Oral candidiasis and dysphonia
The nurse who works at a homeless clinic wants to improve healing of chronic wounds in clients living on the streets. Which of the following would be the best action to take to improve client outcomes?
a. Provide antibiotics to all homeless persons with chronic, nonhealing wounds b. Offer daily access to a room with soap, water, and bandages c. Hand out free bandaging supplies following each clinic visit d. Perform regular monitoring of the client's wound condition