CRNE Exam Prep - Question List

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181. A client who is in for coronary artery bypass gastric surgery expresses his fears to the nurse about the surgery. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
  1. “Don’t be afraid. The surgeon is one of the best in this facility.”
  2. “It’s normal to feel nervous. Every patient feels that way before surgery.”
  3. “Would you like to tell me what you were told about the surgery?”
  4. “I’ll explain every important detail about the procedure.”
182. A nurse observes an agitated client pacing up and down the hallway. Which of the following statements by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. “If you don’t stop now, you’re leaving us with no other choice but to restrain you until you calm down.”
  2. “You will be placed in seclusion until you calm down.”
  3. “What is causing your agitation?”
  4. “You can join the group activity in the dayroom.”
183. A female client with depression tells the nurse that her family is better off without her. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:
  1. “You will feel better once the therapeutic effects of your medications set in.”
  2. “Everyone feels this way sometimes.”
  3. “Have you talked to your family about this?”
  4. “Are you planning to hurt yourself?”
184. A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted due to depression. The most appropriate question to ask the client is which of the following?
  1. “Do you experience a sense of impending doom when you’re out of the house?”
  2. “Do you find it hard to enjoy things that you used to?”
  3. “Are you easily angered?”
  4. “Are you hearing voices?”
185. A newly-admitted male client with depression refuses to interact with anyone and prefers to sit alone during meals. A nurse observes that the client barely touched his meals. Which of the following nursing actions is the most correct for this case?
  1. Insist that the client eat meals with the rest of the group.
  2. Allow the client to eat in the bedroom until he gets used to the environment, staff, and other clients.
  3. Sit with the client during meals and offer smaller meals.
  4. Allow the client to choose the best time and place where he can have hismeals.

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