NCLEX-RN Practice Test practice questions, page 23 of 35, with answer review and explanations.
Question 111
The nurse would teach a male client ways to minimize the risk of infection after eye surgery. Which of the following indicates the client needs further teaching?
"I will wash my hands before instilling eye medications."
"I will wear sunglasses when going outside."
"I will wear an eye patch for the first 3 postoperative days."
"I will maintain the sterility of the eye medications."
Question 112
With a geriatric client, the nurse should also assess whether he has been obtaining a yearly vaccination against influenza. Why is this assessment important?
Influenza is growing in our society.
Older clients generally are sicker than others when stricken with flu.
Older clients have less effective immune systems.
Older clients have more exposure to the causative agents.
Question 113
In evaluating the laboratory results of a client with severe pressure ulcers, the nurse finds that her albumin level is low. A decrease in serum albumin would contribute to the formation of pressure ulcers because:
The proteins needed for tissue repair are diminished.
The iron stores needed for tissue repair are inadequate.
A decreased serum albumin level indicates kidney disease.
A decreased serum albumin causes fluid movement into the blood vessels, causing dehydration.
Question 114
Which of the following menu choices would indicate that a client with pressure ulcers understands the role diet plays in restoring her albumin levels?
Broiled fish with rice
Bran flakes with fresh peaches
Lasagna with garlic bread
Cauliflower and lettuce salad
Question 115
The nurse observes that a client has difficulty chewing and swallowing her food. A nursing response designed to reduce this problem would include: