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The home care nurse has been managing a client for 6 weeks. What is the best method to determine the quality of care provided by a home health care aide assigned to assist with the care of this client?
- A. Ask the client and family if they are satisfied with the care given
- B. Determine the home health aide is care to a consistent with the plan of care
- C. Investigate if the home health aide is prompt and stays an appropriate length of time for care
- D. Check the documentation of the aide for appropriateness and comprehensiveness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Although the nurse must complete all of the above responsibilities, evaluation of an adherence to the plan of care is the first priority. The plan of care is based on the reason for referral, provider's orders, the initial nursing assessment, the client's responses to the planned interventions, and the client's and family's feedback or inquiries.
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- A. Protruding soft abdomen with frequent diarrhea.
- B. Distended abdomen with ascites.
- C. Minimal bowel sounds in all four quadrants.
- D. Distended abdomen with complaints of pain.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: if an obstruction is present, the abdomen will become distended and painful
The nurse is teaching parents about the appropriate diet for a 4 month-old infant with gastroenteritis and mild dehydration. In addition to oral rehydration fluids, the diet should include
- A. formula or breast milk
- B. broth and tea
- C. rice cereal and apple juice
- D. gelatin and ginger ale
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The usual diet for a young infant should be followed.
The nurse is working with parents to plan home care for a 2 year-old with a heart problem. A priority nursing intervention would be to
- A. Encourage the parents to enroll in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class
- B. Assist the parents to plan quiet play activities at home
- C. Stress to the parents the need to avoid overexertion
- D. Instruct the parents to avoid contact with persons with infection
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encourage the parents to enroll in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class. While all suggestions are appropriate, the education of the parents/caregivers should include techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in order to provide for emergency care of their child.
The nurse is to suction a client. What action is essential prior to inserting the suction catheter?
- A. Clear the mouth and throat of secretions.
- B. Lower the head of the bed.
- C. Oxygenate the client.
- D. Check the suction pressure.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pre-oxygenation prevents hypoxia during suctioning, a critical step. Clearing secretions, lowering the bed, or checking pressure are secondary.
The nurse is caring for an adult who is admitted in right heart failure. Which observation is most consistent with this condition?
- A. Distended neck veins
- B. Facial edema
- C. Renal failure
- D. Constipation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right heart failure causes systemic venous congestion, leading to distended neck veins due to increased jugular venous pressure. Facial edema, renal failure, and constipation are less specific to right heart failure.