KAPLAN PREDICTOR B EXAM WITH VERIFIED COMPLETE ANSWERS

KAPLAN PREDICTOR B EXAM WITH VERIFIED COMPLETE ANSWERS

An older client diagnosed with emphysema is admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of bipolar disorder. The client receives oxygen per nasal cannula. The client expresses concern to the nurse that someone will come in and change the amount of oxygen the client is receiving. INITIALLY, the nurse should take which of the following actions? - Place a sign above the patients bed stating that the oxygen level is not to be changed.

A teenager has a positive home pregnancy test and comes to the prenatal clinic. The girl is uncertain of the date of her last menstrual period. The nurse palpates the uterine fundus midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. Which statement by the nurse is BEST? - "You are 16 weeks pregnant. Lets talk about what that means."

A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with complaints of fatigue, inability to concentrate, lack of appetite, and repetitive thoughts. The client is reluctant to take the prescribed medications, fearing that they are harmful. After the nurse gives the client the medication, the nurse should take which of the following actions? - Instruct the client to open her mouth and move her tongue up and down and to each side while the nurse looks inside

While working with a team to restrain a physically combative patient, it is MOST important for the nurse to remember which of the following? - Each team member should maintain an assigned role throughout the restraining process.

. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The client has experienced problems related to gastrointestinal neuropathies for some time, with an increase in severity over the past 12 months. Which test, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? - Upper GI

The nurse cares for a patient recovering from a carotid endarterectomy. Which is an EXPECTED outcome after this surgery? - The clients voice is low and raspy

The clinic nurse cares for a teacher receiving naproxen 500 mg BID for 3 weeks. The client reports to the clinic nurse that she has had a fever and a rash on her trunk for a week. The skin is now flaking off, leaving the underlying skin red and flaky. Which statement by the nurse is BEST? - This may be a reaction to the medication you are taking. I'll notify your physician right away."

A patient is discharged after being treated for injuries sustained in an auto accident. The client has two dressings, one on the left forearm and one on the right knee that need to be changed daily. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates to the nurse that further teaching is necessary? - " I will use paper tape to secure the dressing"

The home health nurse explains the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to a client. Which action, if performed by the client, indicates to the nurse that further teaching is necessary? - The client places the electrodes on the side of the body opposite to the painful area

The nurse plans care for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse should question which of the following orders? - Active ROM twice daily