Nursing Elites

1. A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube placement?

• A. Measure the tube length.
• B. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
• C. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
• D. Auscultate the client’s lungs.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Obtaining an abdominal x-ray is the most accurate method to verify the correct placement of an NG tube.

2. A nurse is teaching about diet modification to a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. I should drink an 8 ounce glass of water each time my baby nurses.
• B. I should take a 1500 milligram iron supplement daily.
• C. I can eat a 2500 calorie daily diet lose 1 lb per week.
• D. I can eat ounces of swordfish daily.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Drinking an 8 ounce glass of water each time the baby nurses helps maintain hydration and support milk production.

3. A nurse is on a med-surg unit caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following menu selections should the nurse recommend for this client?

• A. Fried catfish
• B. Broiled shrimp
• C. Pork sausage
• D. Grilled vegetables

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Grilled vegetables comply with the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism, which restrict the consumption of certain animals.

4. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about stress. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A. Protein requirements decrease in times of stress.
• B. Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism.
• C. Stress causes a positive nitrogen balance in the body.
• D. Glucose is broken down more slowly during times of stress.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism, which is an important factor in stress management.

5. A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary practices?

• A. Pork
• B. Chicken
• C. Beef
• D. Seafood

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Beef is prohibited in Hindu dietary practices due to religious beliefs.

Similar Questions