Practice Questions Flashcards
(5 cards)
The nurse has just finished educating the patient about the prescribed Barbiturate medication they are about to recieve. Which patient response indicates further need for education? (SATA)
A) I understand I shouldnt take my medication before bed because they might keep me up all night
B) I understand I shouldn’t drive while taking this medication as it can make me sleepy
C) I have a strong immune system so addiction will not be a problem for me
D) I will go to the pharmacy to refill my prescription about 1 week before my medication runs out
E) I will avoid taking my medication with foods and bevereages that contain caffeine
F) I understand Barbirturates can cause dependency as they are a schedule III drug
A
C
D
F
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent whose child has been prescribed methylphenidate for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statements by the parent indicate a need for further teaching? (SATA)
A) Ill make sure my child takes the medication with breakfast
B) If my child has trouble sleeping, Ill give the dose at bedtime instead
C) We will avoid giving soda or energy drinks with this medication
D) I will watch for signs like weight loss or loss of appetite
E) Ill give an extra dose if my child seems more hyper than usual
B
E
A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has been recieving morphine sulfate for pain management. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediatley to the healthcare provider?
A) Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
B) Blood pressure of 100/70 mmHg
C) Heart rate of 90 beats per minute
D) Oxygen saturation of 95% on room air
A
A nurse is assessing a patient who reports severe abdominal pain. Which quesion should the nurse ask first to determine the nature of the pain?
A) Have you taken any pain medication today?
B) Can you rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10?
C) Does anything make the pain better or worse?
D) Can you describe the pain you are experiencing?
D, the priority in pain assessment is to determine the quality and nature of the pain (ex: sharp, dull, burning). This helps differentiate they type and possible cause of pain, guiding appropriate interventions
A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client who reports taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000 mg (1g) every 4 hours for the past 3 days to manage severe back pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A) Educate the client about the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen
B) Notify the provider of potential acetaminophen overdose
C) Assess the client for signs of hepatotoxicity
D) Review the client’s current liver function test results
C, the nurse must first assess the client for actual or potential harm before intervening or notifying the provider. Signs of hepatoxicity: abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, jaundice
