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Nursing Procedures and Best Practices, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive test bank with answers for chapter 9 of 'foundations of nursing' focusing on various nursing procedures, patient care, and safety measures. Topics covered include post-procedure care, specimen collection, patient positioning, and more. It serves as a valuable resource for nursing students preparing for exams or reviewing key concepts.

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Foundations of Nursing Cooper Gosnell Test Bank with Answers Chapter 9
Graded score 44 out of 44
1. A patient has just had a liver biopsy. What should the nurse do immediately following the
procedure?
ANS: Tell the patient to avoid coughing or straining. These could cause intra-abdominal
pressure. They are immediately on bed rest for 24 hours and are laid on their right side for 1
to 2 hours
2. A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per physician order. What action
can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment?
ANS: Instruct the patient to obtain his or her own specimen
3. A patient is unable to obtain a sputum specimen by coughing and expectoration. What is the
best way for the nurse to collect this specimen?
ANS: Perform tracheal suctioning
4. A sputum specimen is ordered on a patient diagnosed with pneumonia. When is it the best time
for the nurse to attempt to collect this specimen?
ANS: In the early morning
5. After a bone specimen the nurse assesses a hematoma at the injection site of the dye. The nurse
should apply ____ soaks or compresses.
ANS: Warm heat will speed absorption of collected blood
6. Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within the body cavities. What will the nurse do to collect an
anaerobic specimen?
ANS: Sterile syringe tip
7. As a safety precaution against breakage of dentures the nurse should place ____ in the emesis
bin before cleaning the dentures.
ANS: Water dropped in the emesis bin will break the fall of the dentures if they are dropped
8. Because of its effect on epithelialization the LPN/LVN should confirm the order to use ____ or
______ on a stage III pressure ulcer.
ANS: Peroxide or alcohol
9. Clear water is used to cleanse the eyes. It is important to use the proper technique when
cleansing the eyes to prevent infection. What direction will water flow when cleansing a
patient's eyes?
ANS: From the inner towards the outer canthus
10. Following a liver biopsy the nurse should observe for hemorrhage and ensure that the patient is
kept on bed rest for 24 hours. For the first 1 to 2 hours the nurse should keep the patient:
ANS: On his or her right side
11. Following an intravenous pyelogram the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed
reaction to the dye usually occurring within __ to __ hours following the procedure.
ANS: 2 to 6
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Foundations of Nursing Cooper Gosnell Test Bank with Answers Chapter 9

Graded score 44 out of 44

  1. A patient has just had a liver biopsy. What should the nurse do immediately following the procedure? ANS: Tell the patient to avoid coughing or straining. These could cause intra-abdominal pressure. They are immediately on bed rest for 24 hours and are laid on their right side for 1 to 2 hours
  2. A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per physician order. What action can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment? ANS: Instruct the patient to obtain his or her own specimen
  3. A patient is unable to obtain a sputum specimen by coughing and expectoration. What is the best way for the nurse to collect this specimen? ANS: Perform tracheal suctioning
  4. A sputum specimen is ordered on a patient diagnosed with pneumonia. When is it the best time for the nurse to attempt to collect this specimen? ANS: In the early morning
  5. After a bone specimen the nurse assesses a hematoma at the injection site of the dye. The nurse should apply ____ soaks or compresses. ANS: Warm heat will speed absorption of collected blood
  6. Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within the body cavities. What will the nurse do to collect an anaerobic specimen? ANS: Sterile syringe tip
  7. As a safety precaution against breakage of dentures the nurse should place ____ in the emesis bin before cleaning the dentures. ANS: Water dropped in the emesis bin will break the fall of the dentures if they are dropped
  8. Because of its effect on epithelialization the LPN/LVN should confirm the order to use ____ or ______ on a stage III pressure ulcer. ANS: Peroxide or alcohol
  9. Clear water is used to cleanse the eyes. It is important to use the proper technique when cleansing the eyes to prevent infection. What direction will water flow when cleansing a patient's eyes? ANS: From the inner towards the outer canthus
  10. Following a liver biopsy the nurse should observe for hemorrhage and ensure that the patient is kept on bed rest for 24 hours. For the first 1 to 2 hours the nurse should keep the patient: ANS: On his or her right side
  11. Following an intravenous pyelogram the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed reaction to the dye usually occurring within __ to __ hours following the procedure. ANS: 2 to 6
  1. How often should the nurse clean the meatal-catheter junction of a person with an indwelling catheter? ANS: At least twice a day
  2. How should the nurse clean the meatal opening when performing male perineal care? ANS: With the meatus outward
  3. How should the nurse cleanse the nares of patients who have a nasogastric tube or are receiving oxygen by nasal cannula? ANS: Every 8 hours
  4. How should the nurse handle soiled linens? ANS: Hold away from the uniform
  5. How will a nurse correctly place a patient's dentures after cleaning? ANS: Inserting the upper denture first
  6. New physician orders are transcribed for a patient to receive a colonoscopy. What must be completed before the colonoscopy to indicate the patient has been given full knowledge about what will be done along with its risks and complications? ANS: Informed consent
  7. One of the reasons the nurse focuses on oral hygiene is to maintain a healthy state of the oral cavity. What is another reason to promote oral hygiene? ANS: To stimulate appetite
  8. Proper hair care is important for the patient's self-image. When shampooing a patient's hair, the proper water temperature is: ANS: Water is at 110°F
  9. The patient is recovering from a hemorrhoidectomy and experiences dizziness within five minutes of the sitz bath. What action should the nurse implement? ANS: The nurse should remove the patient from the sitz bath and return to bed. This is because of dilation of the large vessels in the abdomen. Vitals should be assessed until they return to normal
  10. The patient is to be catheterized for residual urine. The nurse must perform catheterization within how many minutes before voiding? ANS: 10 minutes
  11. The procedure for collecting a sterile urine specimen via a catheter port includes clamping the Foley catheter tubing below the catheter port. How long will the clamp remain in place? ANS: 30 minutes
  12. The process for collecting a blood specimen for measuring blood glucose levels begins by asking the patient to hold the selected arm at his or her side for 30 seconds and taking the specimen from the...? ANS: Side of the finger it hurts less

before the procedure. The nurse informs the patient that a warm flush may be felt when the dye is injected. The patient is instructed to void before the procedure

  1. What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a bone scan? ANS: Encourage water intake; no fasting or sedation is required before a bone scan
  2. The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed. What procedure will the nurse follow to complete the task? (Select all that apply) ANS: Remove the spread and blanket separately; Place the bath blanket over patient on top sheet; Position patient to the far side of the bed; Soiled linen placed in the laundry bin; The mattress is slid to the top of the bed
  3. The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient. What is the best method of using a bath blanket to drape the patient? ANS: Diamond position
  4. The nurse is preparing to take a urine specimen. What will the nurse include when labeling this specimen? (Select all that apply) ANS: Date and time; Room number; Medical record number; Patient's full name
  5. The nurse is providing hand and foot care to a patient and notices the patient has extremely hard nails. Who is the person best prepared to provide nail care to patients with extremely hard nails? ANS: Podiatrist
  6. The nurse is providing personal hygiene for a Hindu patient from India. What intervention should the nurse implement? ANS: Give patient a daily bath
  7. The nurse lowers the bed to place the patient on the bedpan. The angle of the head of the bed should be raised to: ANS: 30 degrees
  8. The nurse should administer Telepaque in preparation for a cholecystogram. How frequently will the nurse administer one tablet of Telepaque before this procedure? ANS: Taken at one time waiting 15 minutes after each tablet
  9. The nursing assessment of a pressure ulcer includes size, depth, pain, odor, and color of tissue. What does this