A nurse is replacing the surgical dressings on a client who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Don clean gloves to remove the old dressing
A nurse is caring for a client who had a mastectomy and has a self-suctioning drainage evacuator in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper operation of the device?
Collapse the device of air after emptying
A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity for a client who has a urinary tract infection. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Clamp the tubing below the collection port
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of unit nurses about wound healing by secondary intention. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Granulation tissue fills the wound during healing
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy about proper care. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water
A nurse is helping a client change his hospital gown. The client has an IV infusion on an infusion pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Remove the sleeve of the gown from the arm without the IV line
A nurse is changing the dressings for a client who has two Penrose drains near an abdominal incision. Which of the following adhering devices is the best choice for the nurse to use to decrease skin irritation?
Montgomery straps
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a client who is overweight. Which of the following sites should the nurse select for the injection?
The side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine
A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube for intermittent enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Elevate the clients head of the bed 45 degrees before the feeding
A nurse is changing the dressings for a client recovering from an appendectomy following a ruptured appendix. The client's surgical wound is healing by secondary intention. Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the provider?
A halo of erythema on the surrounding skin
A nurse is performing eye irrigation for a client who was exposed to smoke and ash. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Exert pressure on the bony prominences when holding the eyelids open
A nurse is assessing a client who has an onset of severe back pain of unknown origin. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to encourage discussions with the client?
What do you think caused the onset of your pain?
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients who are receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% oxygen via a partial rebreather mask
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia following a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting the client at mealtime?
Offer the client tart or sour foods first (to stimulate saliva production)
A nurse is applying antiembolitic stockings for a client who has a history of DVT. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when applying the stockings?
Turn the stockings inside out up to the heel before applying
A nurse is assisting a client who is eating at mealtime. The client grabs her neck with both hands and appears frightened. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Determine whether the client is able to breathe
A nurse is preparing to assist with ambulation of an older adult client who was on bed rest for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risk of a fall?
Use a gait belt during ambulation
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of dysrhythmias. Upon entering the room, the nurse discovers the client is unresponsive to verbal or painful stimuli, has no respirations, and is pulseless. Which of the following actions should the nurse t
Start chest compressions
A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen?
Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag.
A nurse is performing suctioning for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Pull suction catheter back 1 cm (0.5 in) if the client starts coughing
A nurse is teaching a client who is recovering from gallbladder surgery how to use an incentive spirometer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Hold breath for 5 seconds after goal volume is reached
A nurse is changing the bed linens for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Hold the linens away from the body and clothing
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a client who had a partial colectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Pinch the NG tube while removing the tube (to decrease the risk of aspiration of any gastric contents)
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a vaginal hysterectomy and asks for a drink. Her postoperative diet prescription reads: clear liquids; advance diet as tolerated. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
I am going to listen to your abdomen
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a would infection following abdominal surgery. To promote healing and fight infection, which of the following vitamins and minerals should the nurse plan to increase in the client's diet?
Vitamin C and Zinc (Multivitamin, mineral supplement of both, in addition to vitamin E to aid in skin and wound healing)
A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who has a bowel obstruction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Explain the procedure to the client (least invasive)
A nurse is preparing to anchor with tape the catheter tube for a male client who has a newly inserted indwelling urinary catheter. At which of the following locations should the nurse tape the catheter?
Lower abdomen (or upper aspect of the thigh to eliminate the penoscrotal angle and prevent tissue injury)
A nurse is caring for a toddler at a well-child visit when the mother calls to the nurse, "Help! My baby is choking on his food." Which of the following findings indicates the toddler has an airway obstruction?
Inability of the toddler to cry or speak
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for collection of a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining the specimen?
Collect the specimen upon arising in the morning
A nurse is caring for a client who has major fecal incontinence and reports irritation in the perianal area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Check the clients perineum
A nurse is changing the dressings for a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The nurse observes yellow, thick drainage on the dressing. The nurse should document this finding as which of the following types of drainage?
Purulent exudate
A nurse is planning care for a client who is confused and requires a prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Renew the prescription for the use of restrains within 24 hr
A nurse is planning care for an adult client who has fluid volume excess. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include to monitor the client's weight?
Weigh the client on arising (after voiding, before breakfast)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when speaking with the client?
Face the client when speaking
A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client following surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when instilling the eye drops?
Drop the eye medication in the outer third of the lower conjunctival sac
A nurse is planning to administer pain medication to a client who has pain following abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Use the pain scale to determine the client's pain level
A nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Insert the tip of the tubing 8 cm (3.1 in)
A nurse is caring for a client who postoperative and who has an indwelling urinary catheter to gravity drainage. The nurse notes no urine output in the past 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Check to determine if the catheter tubing is kinked
A nurse is carin for a client who is receiving an IV fluid replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as infiltration of the IV infusion site.
Taut skin around the IV catheter site that is cool to the touch
A nurse is performing a straight urinary catheterization for a female client who has urinary retention. Which of the following actions indicates the nurse is maintaining sterile techniques?
Wipes the labia minora in an anteroposterior direction