1. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine

aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to explain the

laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

a. “This test will indicate if you are at risk for developing blood clots

b. “This test will determine if your heart is performing properly”

c. “This test will provide information about the function of your liver”

d. “This test is used to check how your kidneys are working”

Rationale: Leadership 7.0. ALT and AST measure you liver function. Creatinine

and BUN measure your kidney function.

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine 5mg IM

accidentally administers the whole 10 mg from the single-dose vial. Which of the

following actions should the nurse take first?

a. Notify the client’s provider.

b. Report the incident to the pharmacy.

c. Complete an incident report.

d. Measure the client’s respiratory rate.