N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 134 of 160 6. Your patient is in need of an increased intake of Vitamin C. Which foods would supply the most Vitamin C? a. Oranges and broccoli b. Grapefruit and green leafy vegetables c. Oranges and deep yellowvegetables d. Grapefruit and apricots 7. You are teaching your patient to use a volume-based, incentive spirometer. Which statement is correct? a. After a deep inhalation, blow forcefully and rapidly into thespirometer b. Follow a deep inhalation with forceful, prolongedexhalation c. Take in several short, deep breaths in succession to keep the balls floating as long as possible d. Take a long, deep breath in to maximum capacity and then hold for 3seconds 8. Mr. Somoli has had cardiovascular disease for many years. He reports that he is beginning to have problems with nocturnal dyspnea. The most appropriate intervention you could suggest would beto: a. Limit fluids after the eveningmeal b. Use a roomhumidifier c. Increase the roomtemperature d. Sleep on several pillows 9. Carmen Juarez has come to the clinic with a possible UTI. You are to instruct in the proper method of collecting a clean catch mid-stream urine specimen. Which of the following is an appropriate part of thedirections? a. Void a small amount into the toilet first b. Void directly into the cleancontainer c. Wipe from back to front d. Cleanse the perineal area with an antiseptic wipe after collecting the specimen 10. Sara Kay, a 9-month-old infant, has been having diarrhea for two days. The best fluid replacement to recommend for her wouldbe: a. Fruit juices b. Milk c. Pedialyte d. Seven-up