A hospital has recently begun the process of achieving Magnet status within the Magnet Recognition Program. What characteristic of the hospital would be indicated by Magnet status?
A) Leaders and administrators at the hospital come from nursing backgrounds.
B) The hospital does not involve unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in patient care.
C) The hospital attracts and retains high-functioning nursing staff.
D) The hospital has an esteemed reputation in the local community.
Question 2The nurse educates the older adult regarding a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following educational materials should the nurse consider as appropriate?
A) A commercial pamphlet with pictures and font size 12
B) An audio recording.
C) Online interactive presentation
D) Printed handouts on white paper with font size 16
Question 3After an influenza-like illness, the patient complains of chills and small petechiae in his mouth and his legs. A heart murmur is detectable. These are characteristic signs of
a. congestive heart failure.
b. heart block.
c. aortic stenosis.
d. infective endocarditis.
Question 4Mr. E is capable of dressing and bathing himself if given bathing supplies and clean clothes, but he forgets to perform these activities unless reminded and coached. Which of the following would be the best form of care for Mr. E?
A) Respite center
B) Institutionalization
C) Adult foster care
D) Home monitoring
Question 5A 53-year-old patient with a history of dysrhythmias is to wear a Holter monitor. The nurse should explain that Holter monitoring
a. is a form of stress test.
b. amplifies heart sounds.
c. is a portable electrocardiographic device.
d. regulates heart rate.
Question 6The past century has seen a dramatic shift in disease patterns, which is generally considered to be a move from the predominance of infectious disease to that of chronic illness.
This shift has been most clearly demonstrated by the recent patterns of incidence and prevalence of what disease?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Chronic renal failure (CRF)
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Question 7Adult day-care programs are the fastest growing component of community-based long-term care. What do these programs attempt to do?
A) Maximize the existing self-care capacity of participants while preventing further limitations
B) Sponsor public agencies, religious organizations, and private groups that provide volunteers for the elderly
C) Lend wheelchairs, wheelchair vans, and other equipment to elders who require special transportation for day trips
D) Provide a safe, pleasant environment and respite for family caregivers to attend
Question 8A patient, age 34, is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness for him. Which intervention does the nurse plan while he is febrile?
a. Decreased activity
b. Activity as tolerated
c. Monitoring vital signs during ambulation
d. Allowing moderate activity if heart rate is not above 100
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