ADMISSION-Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Set 11

A staff nurse is giving shift report on a client with a diagnosis of psychophysiologic disorder. Which of these statements by the nurse would be consistent with the client's therapy?

A 12-year-old has a long leg cast applied to her left leg. She is being instructed on crutch walking with no weight bearing on her left leg. Which of these observations indicates that the girl needs further teaching?

A nurse instructs a client in the care of his tracheostomy. Which of these client actions during tracheostomy care indicates an understanding of the nurse's teaching?

Which of these comments would a client with an antisocial personality be most likely to make?

A child in sickle cell crisis has reduced ability to concentrate his urine. Which of these instructions should the nurse give to his mother?

The nurse should include which of these measures in a client's care plan to detect possible laryngeal nerve damage following a thyroidectomy?

A toddler who has nephrosis has generalized edema and is lethargic. Which of these measures should be included in the child's care?

A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit after striking his wife with a cooking utensil. He is hyperactive and in handcuffs. Which of these behaviors would indicate that the client needs continued restraints?

A hyperactive client who is on the psychiatric unit is too busy to sit down and eat a meal. Which of these measures should be included on the client's care plan?

A client who is being treated for a manic episode is easily over-stimulated. The client comes to the nurse and says, "There's nothing to do around here." Which of these activities would be therapeutic for the client at this time?