FREE Fundamentals of Nursing Questions and Answers

Question 1

The following nursing care is the most crucial nursing intervention to treat dry skin:

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Encourage the patient to increase his fluid intake, use non-irritating soap when bathing the patient, and apply lotion to the involved areas.

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Avoid bathing the patient until the condition is remedied, and notify the physician.

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Consult the dietitian about increasing the patient’s fat intake, and take necessary measures to prevent infection.

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Ask the physician to refer the patient to a dermatologist, and suggest that the patient wear home-laundered sleepwear.

Question 2

The nurse should apply lengthy, firm strokes from the distal to the proximal areas when bathing the patient's extremities. This approach:

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Increases venous blood return.

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Avoids undue strain on the nurse.

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Causes vasoconstriction and increases circulation.

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Provides an opportunity for skin assessment.

Question 3

At what stage of sleep do vivid dreams occur?

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Rapid eye movement (REM) stage

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Delta stage

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Stage I non-REM

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Stage II non-REM

Question 4

The sedative found naturally in meat and dairy products, particularly warm milk, which can aid in inducing sleep is:

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Tryptophan

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Flurazepam

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Temazepam

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Methotrimeprazine

Question 5

All of the following nursing interventions—with the exception of—can aid the patient in unwinding and getting a good night's sleep:

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Have the patient take a 30- to 60-minute nap in the afternoon.

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Turn on the television in the patient’s room.

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Provide quiet music and interesting reading material.

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Massage the patient’s back with long strokes.

Question 6

All of the following uses for restraints are permitted, with the exception of:

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Prevent a patient from becoming confused or disoriented.

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Prevent a confused patient from removing tubes, such as feeding tubes, I.V. lines, and urinary catheters.

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Prevent a patient from falling out of bed or a chair.

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Discourage a patient from attempting to ambulate alone when he requires assistance for his safety.

Question 7

Which of the following legal obligations does the nurse have when using restraints?

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All of the above.

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Obtain a written order from the physician except in an emergency, when the patient must be protected from injury to himself or others.

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Document the patient’s behavior.

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Document the type of restraint used.