PL-funda

A nurse is bathing a cognitively impaired patient who becomes agitated. What should the nurse do?

• A. Restrain the patient to complete the bath quickly

• B. Stop the bath immediately and report the behavior

• C. Use calm reassurance and adapt the approach based on the patient's comfort

• D. Ignore the agitation and continue bathing

What is the recommended temperature range for adult therapeutic baths?

• 90°F to 105°F

• 98°F to 104°F

• 100°F to 108°F

• 95°F to 100°F

What is the usual safe duration for cold application therapy?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• 30-40 minutes

A patient with heart failure has gained 2 kg in 2 days. What should the nurse assess first?

• A. The patient's hemoglobin level

• B. Daily fluid intake and output records

• C. The patient's appetite

• D. Recent medication changes

What is the average adult fluid intake/output per day?

• 1000–1500 mL

• 3000–3500 mL

• 2000–2500 mL

• 2500–3000 mL

A patient with oral lesions requires oral hygiene. What should the nurse use?

• Flavored toothpaste

• Alcohol-based mouthwash

• Soft-bristled toothbrush and water

• Hard-bristled toothbrush and peroxide

After abdominal surgery, the patient refuses to use the incentive spirometer. What is the nurse’s best response?

• Insist and instruct the patient to comply

• Explain its importance in preventing pneumonia

• Ask the doctor to talk to the patient

• Remove the device from the room

Which type of spirometer uses colored balls to indicate inhalation effort?

• Volume-oriented

• Pressure-controlled

• Flow-oriented

• Mechanical

While assisting a male patient with a urinal, he becomes embarrassed. What should the nurse do?

• Close the curtain and reassure the patient

• Ask another nurse to do it instead

• Tell the patient not to be shy

• Leave the room entirely

What is the best position for using a female bedpan in bed?

• Supine with legs flat

• High Fowler’s position

• Side-lying position

• Lithotomy position