N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 85. It would be difficult for a patient with presbyopia to _________. a. Read billboards b. See objects in his/her periphery c. Thread a needle d. Drive at night 86. A patient’s family requests a specific religious meal for the patient. What should be the nurse’s initial action? a. Reassure the family that the patient will receive the meal b. Refer the family to the physician c. Refer the family to the dietician d. Document the request on the care plan 87. ____________ is a goal or expected outcome for the chronic pain patient with a good pain management program. a. When the patient verbalizes pain relief b. When the patient’s vital signs are only slightly above normal c. When the patient has less facial grimacing with activities d. When the patient states “I sleep the entire night” 88. A nurse gives medication instructions to a patient who is taking an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do? a. To continue taking the antibiotic medication until instructed otherwise b. To stop taking the antibiotics if a skin rash develops c. To report any side effects to the healthcare team d. To expect symptoms to disappear after 48 hours 89. A nurse is working with a family member of a patient with a chronic illness. The caregiver expresses that she, “can’t take this anymore.” The nurse helps the caregiver to ___________. a. Explore other options for patient care, such as respite care b. Arrange for a psychological consult for the caregiver c. Arrange for nursing home placement for the patient d. Any of the above 90. Nurses should begin discharge planning at the time of admission to ensure the continuity of care for patients. a. True b. False

©2017

Achieve Test Prep

Page 130

of 154