Patient Education

The patient is diagnosed with new, rapid atrial fibrillation and thinks the problem has been going on for two weeks. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of teaching about the diagnosis?

A patient presents to the ER after having impaled his hand with a nail from a pneumatic nail gun at work. His friend removed the nail at the scene. Which statement indicates the patient understands the teaching provided by the nurse?

Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching regarding postoperative care for a total hip arthroplasty?

Which statement by the patient’s spouse indicates an understanding of the teaching about bipolar disorder?

The 51-year-old male with major depressive disorder is ordered to receive trazodone 25 mg PO at bedtime. The nurse instructs the patient about which primary indication of trazodone for this patient? 

The 33-year-old patient presents to the clinic with signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse prepares the patient for which test? 

The nurse is counseling the parents of a 7-year-old child who are concerned because of a strong family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse instructs the parents that the initial screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus will occur at which time? 

The patient is being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder with medication and behavioral therapy. At a follow-up visit, the patient reports near complete resolution of symptoms. The nurse anticipates discussing which treatment plan?  

The nurse instructs parents on which type of diet to decrease the risk for lead poisoning in their children? 

The patient who will be travelling out of the country soon is concerned about traveler's diarrhea. How does the nurse counsel the patient? 

The nurse uses which technique to counsel a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) about quitting smoking? 

The nurse is caring for a 71-year-old who was recently diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the left eye. The nurse encourages the patient to increase dietary intake of which substances? 

The patient with cholestasis complains of significant pruritus. The nurse bases the explanation on which understanding of the pathophysiology behind the patient's pruritus?

The 62-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. After a battery of tests and exams, the physician tells the nurse the patient's chest pain was likely due to coronary artery spasm. The nurse prepares education for the patient about which condition? 

The patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome is ordered to undergo plasmapheresis. Which rationale for the procedure does the nurse provide to the patient and family? 

The nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a 44-year-old woman with dysuria. Which instructions does the nurse provide to the patient? Select all that apply.

The nurse observes the affected eye of the patient with newly diagnosed Bell's palsy is not closing fully and performs which interventions? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old patient undergoing treatment with doxorubicin for small cell lung cancer. The nurse focuses education on which adverse effects? Select all that apply.

A new mother is discussing alcohol consumption while breastfeeding her baby. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching? 

The nurse is assigned to care for a 31-year-old male with a past medical history significant for long-standing diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Current medications are metformin, furosemide, and captopril. Laboratory tests reveal serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L, so the patient is started on spironolactone. The nurse provides education about which side effect of therapy?

The nurse is providing discharge planning and education for a 72-year-old patient who is being discharged home after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. The nurse focuses education on which adverse event? 

The nurse is evaluating a 9-month-old male infant who presents for a routine checkup. In obtaining the patient’s history from his mother, the nurse discovers they live in a home built in 1975. The nurse instructs the mother on which health screening schedule?

The nurse learns the patient uses nasal irrigation to help prevent sickness during flu season. Which statement by the nurse is the most important?

The 28-year-old female patient presents to the clinic after missing her usual monthly menstrual cycle. A urine hCG level confirms that she is pregnant; further questioning estimates a gestational age of 11 weeks. The patient asks about the possibility of getting an abortion in the next few weeks. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? 

The nurse is providing disease management education to the parents of a 10-year-old patient newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which instruction is appropriate to give the family? 

The nurse instructs the mother at her child's 9-month well-child visit that patient will be screened for developmental delays and disabilities at which visits?

The nurse informs the parent of an 18-month-old patient at the well-child visit that screening for an autism spectrum disorder at which time(s)?

Which statement by the patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has received education about foot care indicates a need for further teaching?

The patient with major depressive disorder who has been off medication for a couple of years has been prescribed fluoxetine (Zoloft) again. The patient states, "I'm concerned about starting this medication again. I'm a taxi driver and it always used to make me so sleepy." Which instruction from the nurse is appropriate?

The patient has been prescribed lithium for treatment of bipolar disorder. Which instruction does the nurse include in teaching? 

Which element of informed consent refers to the patient's appreciation of the relevance of surgery to the present and future conditions?

Which statement is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching of a male patient undergoing treatment for invasive amebiasis?

Which error in the use of a child's car seat occurs most frequently?

A 23-year-old pregnant woman presents to the clinic stating, “I am a teacher and have heard there is a measles outbreak in my community. I want to get the measles vaccine to protect my baby and myself. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the patient who has experienced episodes of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT). Which patient drink selection(s), if chosen by the patient, indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.

The patient who experiences frequent episodes of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) that do not cause hemodynamic compromise is being discharged. The nurse is supervising the student nurse providing discharge teaching to the patient. Which method for self-treatment of AVNRT, if taught by the student nurse, would prompt the nurse to intervene immediately?

The family practice nurse is reviewing telephone messages from patients. Which call is to be returned first?

The nursing supervisor overhears a nurse discussing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines with a group of nursing students. Which statement by the nurse prompts the nursing supervisor to intervene immediately?

Which information does the nurse provide to the woman who is 8 weeks pregnant about a transvaginal ultrasound?

The nurse is providing education to the patient who is starting warfarin for treatment of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which statements are included in teaching? Select all that apply.

The patient has undergone cataract surgery and is preparing for discharge. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of discharge teaching?

The nurse instructs the patient with diabetes mellitus to store prefilled insulin syringes in which location?

A child with “staring fits” is diagnosed with absence seizures. The nurse prepares patient education materials on which medication?

The home health nurse is working with a patient who is a fall risk. During a home visit, the nurse sees the patient repeatedly using a step stool. Which intervention is the most appropriate?

The nurse receives a call from the patient with type 2 diabetes who has nausea, vomiting, and is eating less. Which statement by the patient indicates that further education is needed?

Which statement does the nurse include in preprocedure teaching for the patient who will undergo abdominal paracentesis?

The nurse is helping a woman who is 12 weeks pregnant develop a diet plan. Which initial action by the nurse is appropriate?

The 58-year-old patient asks the nurse if he is at risk of heart disease. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

The patient is brought to the emergency department after being pulled from a structure fire by rescue personnel. A stat bronchoscopy is ordered. The nurse informs the patient's spouse of which rationale for this order?

The patient presents to the ED with acute left lower quadrant abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Transvaginal ultrasound shows ectopic pregnancy in the left oviduct. The patient begins to cry and states, "We have tried for so long to get pregnant. Is there anyway I can keep the baby?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?