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Falls Introduction to Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following factors positively affect self-concept? Select one that doesn't apply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parental approval, success at school, and receiving a promotion at work will have a positive impact on the individual's self-concept, as these situations promote good feelings about self-concept. A chronic illness usually has a negative impact on self-concept, as the client is related to the changes. Excessive use of alcohol is a symptom of a poor self-concept.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most appropriate way to auscultate breath sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing side to side breath sounds is the correct technique to use. This allows the nurse to make comparisons between right and left lungs in a systematic way. The nurse should listen to the anterior and posterior aspects of the chest in a consistent manner.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is checking the vital signs of a newly admitted patient who has a femur fracture. The patient's blood pressure is 140 / 94 mmHg. The client denies any history of hypertension. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient has a broken femur and her blood pressure is elevated due to pain. The nurse should ask if she is having pain and continue a full pain assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient with diabetes chooses an appropriate plan of care and devises interventions to accomplish the desired outcomes. This is an example of using which of the following type of nursing skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Planning care and interventions requires cognitive skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.
Question 5 of 5
After graduation from an accredited program in nursing and successfully passing the NCLEX, what gives the nurse a legal right to practice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licensure by the State Board of Nursing grants the legal authority to practice nursing.