ADMISSION-Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Set 5

A pregnant woman has varicosities of her legs and is instructed about wearing antiembolic stockings. Which of these comments, if made by the woman, indicates that she understood the instructions?

A client complains of eye pain and is suspected of having glaucoma. Which of the following assessments should the nurse make?

A 10-month-old is admitted to the hospital with bacterial meningitis. The nurse assesses the child for symptoms of meningitis, which include

A client who has had a laryngectomy is being prepared for discharge. Which of these questions, if asked by the client, would indicate an the client understanding of the instructions?

A client who had a transurethral resection of his prostate has an indwelling urethral (Foley) catheter attached to gravity drainage. Twelve hours after surgery, he complains of bladder spasms. The nurse should take which of these actions first?

A client who is delusional and hyperactive is in restraints and confined to a seclusion room. Which of these measures would most likely foster the client's trust in the nurse?

The wife of a client who was abusive and hyperactive tells the nurse that she is concerned about her husband's impending discharge and the possibility of his striking her again. Which of these actions by the nurse would be appropriate at this time?

When doing an initial assessment of a client admitted with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), it would be most important for the nurse to make which of these assessments of the client's upper extremities?

A nurse instructs a client in deep breathing and coughing techniques. Which of these actions should the nurse take to evaluate the instructions?

A client who has hyperthyroidism is taking methinazole (Tapazole) and attends the clinic regularly. To evaluate the effectiveness of Tapazole therapy, the nurse should consider which of these questions?