1) A nurse is performing a Romberg's test during the physical assessment of a client. Whichof the following techniques should the nurse use?

ANS: Have the client stand with her arms at her side and her feet together. 2) A nurse is planning an deduction session for an older adult client who has just learnedthat she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following strategies shouldthenurseplan to use with this client?

ANS: Allow extra time for the client to respond to questions

3) A nurse is teaching an older client who is at risk for osteoporosis about beginningaprogram of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of activity shouldthenurse recommend?

ANS: Walking briskly

4) A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3 weeks. Thenurse should identify that which of the following findings requires further intervention?ANS: Erythema on pressure points

5) A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose liquid medicationtoaclient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

ANS: Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration. 6) A nurse is responding to a call light and finds a client lying on the bathroomfloor. Whichof the following actions should the nurse take first?

ANS: Check the client for injuries

7) A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger over his diagnosis of colorectal

cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

ANS: Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief. 8) A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have routine screening. What doesthat involve?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

ANS: "You should have a fecal occult blood test