Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus how to treat adverse reactions to insulin. To reverse a hypoglycemic reaction, the client ideally should ingest an oral carbohydrate. However, this treatment isn�t always a possible or safe. Therefore, the nurse should advise the client to keep which alternate treatment on hand?

A. Epinephrine B. 50% dextrose C. Glucagon D. Hydrocortisone

Question 2 of 5

The patient develops a low-grade fever 18 hours post-operatively and has diminished breath sounds. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take to prevent complications? i.Administer antibiotics iv.Decrease fluid intake ii.Encourage coughing and deepbreathing v.Ambulate patient as ordered iii.Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)

A. 2and 5 B. All of the above C. 1, 3 and 4 D. All except 2

Question 3 of 5

A patient presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash and suffers a right femur fracture. The leg is stabilized in a full leg cast. Otherwise, the patient has no other major injuries, is in good health, and reports only moderate discomfort. Which is the most pertinent nursing diagnosis the nurse will include in the plan of care?

A. Posttrauma syndrome B. Constipation C. Acute pain D. Anxiety

Question 4 of 5

Why should clients who take warfarin (Coumadin) refrain from food items such as green leafy vegetables and soybeans?

A. Because the foods contain Vitamin K, which reduces the anti coagulant effect of the medication B. Because the foods contain Vitamin K, which increases the anti coagulant effect of the medication C. Because the foods help stimulate salivation D. Because the foods minimize the volume of food consumption

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is discharging a client from the hospital. When should discharge planning be initiated?

A. At the time of discharge from an acute health care setting B. At the time of admission to an acute health care setting C. Before admission to an acute health care setting D. When the client is at home after acute care

Nursing Process 1 Test Questions

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN