Your patient has had an exploratory laparotomy and bowel resection. She is complaining of severe incisional pain. What is the most accurate means of assessing your patient's pain?
1) Assess her incision.
2) Assess her vital signs.
3) Assess for abdominal tenderness.
4) Ask the patient about her pain.
Question 2The nurse is assessing a homeless patient who states, The voices in my head tell me to live on the streets. Based on this data, which psychiatric disorder does the nurse anticipate for this patient?
1) Depression
2) Obsessive compulsive disorder
3) Anxiety disorder
4) Schizophrenia
Question 3The nurse is assessing the homeless person's vital signs. Which will the nurse monitor this patient closely for based on homeless status?
1) Hyperthermia
2) Tachypnea
3) Hypotension
4) Bradycardia
Question 4The nurse is assessing a homeless person who admits to intravenous drug use. Which will the nurse monitor the patient for based on this data?
1) Scabies
2) Lice
3) Hepatitis B
4) Tuberculosis
Question 5The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person. Which is the patient at an increased risk for based on being on their feet most of the day?
1) Hypertension (HTN)
2) Peripheral-vascular disease (PVD)
3) Diabetes mellitus (DM)
4) Tuberculosis (TB)
Question 6The nurse is assessing a homeless patient and notes ascites. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this patient?
1) Do you have a history of kidney problems?
2) Is there any chance you are pregnant?
3) How much alcohol do you consume on a daily basis?
4) Do you have hypertension?
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