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Introduction to Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is a normal physiologic change related to aging in a 77-year-old male client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for choice D (Decreased vital capacity) being the correct answer: 1. Vital capacity decreases with age due to loss of lung elasticity and muscle strength. 2. This decrease is a normal physiologic change related to aging. 3. Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air a person can expel after a maximum inhalation. Summary of why the other choices are incorrect: A: Increased elastic recoil of the lungs - Not a normal change in aging; lung elasticity decreases. B: Increased number of functional capillaries in the alveoli - Not a common age-related change in the lungs. C: Decreased residual volume - Residual volume may increase with age due to decreased lung elasticity, not decrease.
Question 2 of 5
What is the nurse’s first action if a client with leukemia becomes disoriented and complains of frequent headaches?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Call the physician. In this scenario, the nurse should prioritize the client's safety and well-being by promptly notifying the physician about the client's sudden change in condition. Disorientation and frequent headaches in a leukemia patient could signal a serious complication, such as central nervous system involvement, which requires immediate medical intervention. Calling the physician ensures timely assessment and appropriate management. B: Documenting the patient's status is important but not the first action in this critical situation. C: Oxygen treatment may not be indicated based on the client's symptoms and needs further assessment by the physician. D: Raising the side rails is not directly addressing the client's symptoms and does not provide immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
What role is the nurse assuming when assisting a client to cope with emotional problems?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Counselor. Nurses provide emotional support and guidance to help clients cope with their emotional problems. Counseling involves active listening, empathy, and skillful communication to help clients explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Advocacy (A) involves speaking on behalf of the client, teaching (B) involves educating clients about their health, and leadership (D) involves guiding and directing a group or team, which are not directly related to helping clients cope with emotional problems.
Question 4 of 5
What role does the nurse perform when providing health teaching to effect behavior change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Teacher. Nurses provide health teaching to educate and empower individuals to make informed choices for behavior change. Teaching involves providing information, skills, and resources to promote positive health outcomes. Caregiver (A) involves providing physical care. Communicator (B) focuses on conveying information. Change Agent (D) refers to facilitating and supporting change but doesn't encompass the educational aspect essential for behavior change.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse not do during the removal of an NGT?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because asking the client to take a deep breath and hold it before removing the NGT helps prevent aspiration of the tube contents into the lungs. This action creates positive pressure in the chest, reducing the risk of aspiration. A: Confirming the physician's order is important but not directly related to the physical act of removing the NGT. C: Pinching the tube with a gloved hand is unnecessary and may cause discomfort or damage to the tube. D: Asking the client to exhale while removing the tube may increase the risk of aspiration as it creates negative pressure in the chest.