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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Chapter 1 Introduction to Nursing Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse plans to teach a patient how to manage allergic rhinitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A. Using oral antihistamines for 2 weeks before the allergy season may prevent reactions.

B. Identifying and avoiding environmental triggers are the best way to prevent symptoms.

C. Frequent hand washing is the primary way to prevent spreading the condition to others.

D. Corticosteroid nasal sprays will reduce inflammation, but systemic effects limit their use.

Correct Answer: Identifying and avoiding environmental triggers are the best way to prevent symptoms.

Question 2 of 5

For a nurse to be found guilty of malpractice when a patient has been injured, it would have to be shown that she or he did not

A. Take the responsibility for a medication error

B. Do what a reasonably prudent nurse would have done in a similar patient care situation

C. Remember to put up the side rails on the bed to prevent the patient from falling out of bed

D. Keep the details of a patient diagnosis and care private

Correct Answer: Do what a reasonably prudent nurse would have done in a similar patient care situation

Question 3 of 5

She finds out that some managers have benevolent-authoritative style of management. Which of the following behaviors will she exhibit most likely?

A. Communicates downward to staffs

B. Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates

C. Allows decision making among subordinates

D. Gives economic and ego awards

Correct Answer: Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates

Question 4 of 5

In a client with long-term emphysema, the nurse might expect to see which condition when inspecting the nails?

A. A rapid blanch test

B. Clubbing

C. Koilonychia

D. Paronychia

Correct Answer: Clubbing

Question 5 of 5

Why are nursing organizations important for the continued development and improvement of nursing as a whole?

A. to provide socialization and networking for members

B. to regulate work activities for members

C. to set standards for nursing education and practice

D. to provide information to nurses about legal requirements

Correct Answer: to set standards for nursing education and practice

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