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Which of the following statement best describe battery in nursing?
- A. A verbal threat
- B. Unconsented physical contact
- C. A legal fine
- D. A care plan
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Battery is unconsented physical contact (B), per law e.g., touching without permission. Not threat (A, assault), not fine (C), not plan (D) contact-based. B best defines battery's violation, like touching Mr. Gary against will, making it correct.
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A client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) of the brain with contrast. When reviewing the client's medical record, what significant finding should the nurse report to the primary healthcare provider before the diagnostic procedure?
- A. The client takes metformin daily.
- B. The client has not been nothing by mouth (NPO).
- C. The client reports an allergy to gadolinium.
- D. The client was not prescribed a bowel prep.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin (A) is significant before a CT with contrast due to lactic acidosis risk if renal function declines from contrast dye. NPO status (B) isn't critical for brain CT. Gadolinium (C) is MRI-related, not CT. Bowel prep (D) is irrelevant. A is correct. Rationale: Contrast can impair kidneys, exacerbating metformin toxicity, requiring provider adjustment, per radiology safety protocols.
The nurse prepares to administer buccal medication. The medicine should be placed...
- A. On the client's skin
- B. Between the client's cheeks and gums
- C. Under the client's tongue
- D. On the client's conjunctiva
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buccal medication is placed between the cheeks and gums for absorption.
Mr. Gary uses acupuncture along with his meds. This is an example of?
- A. Complementary therapy
- B. Alternative therapy
- C. Therapeutic touch
- D. Health promotion
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acupuncture with meds is complementary therapy (A) with conventional, per definition. Alternative (B) replaces, touch (C) hands, promotion (D) well-being not combo-specific. A fits integrated use, making it correct.
A patient has just received 30 mg of codeine by mouth for pain. Five minutes later he vomits. What should the nurse do first?
- A. Call the physician
- B. Remedicate the patient
- C. Observe the emesis
- D. Explain to the patient that she can do nothing to help him
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing the emesis checks for medication remnants, guiding next steps.
A nurse obtained a client's pulse and found the rate to be above normal. The nurse documents these findings as:
- A. Tachypnea
- B. Hyperpyrexia
- C. Arrhythmia
- D. Tachycardia
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an elevated heart rate; tachypnea is rapid breathing, hyperpyrexia is high fever, and arrhythmia is irregular rhythm.