Form B

1. A nurseis assessing a client who had a recentstroke. Which of thefollowing findingsshouldindicateto the

nursethe need for referral to an occupational therapist?

a. Facial drooping

b. Receptive aphasia

c. Unilateral neglect

d. Memory loss

2. A charge nursein the newborn nurseryis delegating tasksto an assistive personnel (AP).Which of the

following is an appropriate task for the AP?

a. Show a new mother how tochangethe newborn’s diaper

b. Inspect theskin of a newborn whois receiving phototherapy

c. Obtain the weight of a newborn who is receiving formula

d. Answer the parents’ questions about newborn circumcision

3. A charge nurse is planning the care of four newborns. An assistive personnel and licensed practical nurse are

availableforstaffing. Which of thefollowing tasks should the nurse assign toa licensed practical nurse?

a. Conduct the newborn hearing screening

b. Perform a New Ballard screening

c. Administer a hepatitis B vaccine

d. Obtain vital signs

4. A nurseiscompleting dischargeteaching with a client whois being treated for tuberculosis(TB). Which of the

following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

a. I need to have a TB skin test doneonce peryear

b. I need totake my prescribed medication for3 months

c. I should have a sputum culture done every 2 to 4 weeks

d. I should wear a mask while around myfamily

5. A newlylicensed nurseisfloating to an unfamiliar unit and determines that he does not havesufficient

experience to safely care for his assigned clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

a. Accept the assignment with help from assistive personnelon the unit

b. Document theconcern in the nurse’s notes