A nurse is assessing a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A.Crackles. B.Crepitus. C.Stridor. D.Decreased fremitus. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Crackles. Explanation: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation and fluid accumulation in the alveoli (the small air […]

A nurse is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a 4-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure atraumatic care? A.Ask the child’s parent to leave the room during the procedure. B.Perform the procedure in the unit’s playroom. C.Apply a topical anesthetic cream 1 hr prior to the procedure. D.Explain

A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 3-month-old infant.Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to deliver atraumatic care? A.Provide a pacifier coated with an oral sucrose solution prior to the injections. B.Use a 20-gauge needle for the injections. C.Apply eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy.Which of the following actions should the nurse take when demonstrating how to change the ostomy appliance?A.Apply the skin sealant on damp skin. B.Remove the appliance before emptying the pouch. C.Ensure that the skin is slightly damp for better adhesion of the pouch.

The nurse is assigned to care for four surgical clients. After receiving report, which client should the nurse see first? A.An adult who is in Buck’s traction, and scheduled for hip arthroplasty within the next 12 hours. B.An older client who is receiving packed red blood cells on the third day postoperatively for colon resection.

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has a prescription for loratadine by mouth daily as needed. Which sign indicates to the PN that there is a need to administer the medication? A. Ulceration on the corner of the upper lip.B. Ecchymosis and petechiae on the legsC. Red welts widespread over the

The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with preparation of a client for fecal diversion surgery. While inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, the client asks if the surgical opening will be visible. Which action should the PN implement? A.Review the client’s expectations of elimination after surgery. B.Verify that the client had nothing by mouth (NPO) for

A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr. postoperative following application of an external fixator for a tibial fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse. B.Adjust the clamps on the fixator frame. C.Wrap sterile gauze on the sharp point of the pins. D.Maintain the

There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health program at a local community college. The percent students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the dental hygiene program? A.168 B.144 C.336 D.152 The Correct Answer and Explanation is: o determine the

Which client assessment should the nurse perform during nasopharyngeal suctioning? A.Auscultate the bowel sounds in all four quadrants. B.Palpate the client’s pedal pulse volume bilaterally. C.Determine the elasticity of the client’s skin turgor. D.Observe the client’s skin and mucous membranes. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Observe the client’s