Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-operative following hip replacement surgery. Which of the following should be included in the nursing care plan to prevent complications?

A. Encouraging the patient to avoid physical activity for several weeks. B. Administering pain medication only when requested by the patient. C. Monitoring the patient for signs of infection and deep vein thrombosis. D. Providing education on safe lifting techniques.

Question 2 of 5

Canada's population as a whole is aging, and for the first time in Canadian history, which age group has exceeded that of people aged 15 to 24?

A. Under 15 years of age B. 35"�44 years C. 55"�64 years D. Over 65 years

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing education to a patient with chronic liver disease. The nurse should educate the patient to monitor for signs of which of the following complications?

A. Hypoglycemia. B. Hyperglycemia. C. Jaundice. D. Anemia.

Question 4 of 5

A 45-year-old woman suffered a head injury in a car accident. A few months after recovering from her injuries, she is unable to differentiate between hot and cold and is unsure of how to dress for the weather. This is an example of:

A. Mania. B. Agnosia. C. Dementia. D. Amnestic disorder.

Question 5 of 5

A visiting nurse is making an initial home visit to a patient who has a number of chronic medical problems. Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in this setting?

A. A follow-up database to evaluate changes at appropriate intervals B. An episodic database because of the continuing, complex medical problems of this patient C. A complete health database because of the nurse's primary responsibility for monitoring the patient's health D. An emergency database because of the need to rapidly collect information and make accurate diagnoses

health assessment in nursing test bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN