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NUR 221: Exam 1 Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Rated A+

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NUR 221 - Final (E) Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Rated A+ Latest Updated 2025

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NUR 221 Exam 1 Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Rated A+ Newly Updated 2025

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Which assessment finding suggests hypersensitivity of receptors when a patient suddenly stops taking atenolol (Tenormin), a Beta 2 receptor antagonist that slows the heart rate? - ANSWER Pulse 118 beats/min A terminal cancer patient has been receiving narcotic analgesics for severe pain for more than 6 months. The prescriber has increased the dose of the long-acting opiate and added an "as-needed" opiate for breakthrough pain. What should the nurse do? - ANSWER Recognize that the higher...

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Fluid from a tube properly placed in the stomach should test at a pH of ___ or lower - ANSWER 5 Anything higher means that the tube MUST be replaced To determine where to mark the correct length on an NG tube for a 2-month-old infant, how should the nurse measure? - ANSWER From nose to earlobe, then from earlobe to midpoint between xiphoid process and umbilicus

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1. Identify pt correctly 2. Improve staff communication 3. Use meds safely (label) 4. Use alarms safely (respond) 5. Prevent infection (hand hygiene per CDC) 6. Identify pt safety risks (suicide) 7. Prevent mistakes in surgery - ANSWER what are the 7 2021 national patient safety goals? First level client problems - ANSWER threats to a pt's immediate survival or safety; ABCDEs or 1st level of Maslow's

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1. A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who is receiving bumetanide (a loop diuretic) for hypertension. The nurse notes that the patient admits to taking bisacodyl (Dulcolax) daily to stimulate her bowels. The nurse should assess the patient for possible symptoms of a. hypoglycemia. b. hypoparathyroidism. c. hypokalemia. d. hypocalcemia. - ANSWER C. Loop diuretics act on the loop of Henle to block reabsorption of sodium and potassium and are considered potassium-wasting diuretics....

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2 Gemfibrozil is a lipid-lowering agent. It is given as part of a therapeutic regimen that also includes dietary counseling-specifically, the limitation of saturated and other fats in the diet. Beef contains fat, and its consumption should be limited. - ANSWER A client has been given a prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should instruct the client to limit which food while taking this medication? 1. Fish 2.Beef 3.Spicy foods 4.Citrus products 1 Poultry, eggs, meats, and dairy prod...

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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving insulin. For which of the following signs of hypoglycemic reaction should the nurse observe the client? a. fruity breath b. flushing of the face c. hunger d. dry, flaky skin - ANSWER 1. Answer: c Hunger, nausea, pale, cool skin, and sweating are signs of a hypoglycemic reaction. Fruity breath may accompany ketoacidosis. Flushing of the face may accompany hyperglycemia. Dry, flaky skin is unrelated to hypoglycemia. 2. The nurse is eva...

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Daily Fetal Movement Count (DFMC) - ANSWER KICK COUNT -at home, non invasive, inexpensive -frequently monitors fetus who has complications related to fetal oxygenation -Decreased fetal Movement = HYPOXEMIA DFCM how to - ANSWER count once a day for 60 minutes or count fetal activity two or three times daily(AFTER MEALS/ BEFORE BEDTIME) for 2 hours or until 10 movements are counted or all fetal movements in a 12 hour period each day until minimum of 10 counts IF DECREASED FETAL ACTI...

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NUR 221 Exam 1 Questions & Answers, Already Graded-what does the Extended Family consist of? - An extended family includes blood relatives living with the nuclear family. FICA Spiritual Assessment Tool - Helps address spiritual issues: F: faith- do you consider yourself spiritual or religious. I: Importance- What importance does spirituality have to you? C: Community- Are you a part of a spiritual community? Church? A: Address in care- How would you like these issues addressed? What is...

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Critical Thinking is a... - ANSWER Complex, active, organized, and dynamic cognitive process. Process = a series of steps or components leading to the achievement of a goal or outcome. DON Curriculum Concept Definition of Critical Thinking. - ANSWER Purposeful process of reflective, empirical and intuitive reasoning and judgment, grounded in theory/experience/standards and can be demonstrated through skill performance and patient care outcomes, while honoring patient values and beliefs. C...

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What are the steps of the nursing process in order? - ANSWER ADPIE (Assessment/Diagnosis/Planning/Implementation/Evaluation) Define "Assessment" in the nursing process. - ANSWER Gather and identify relevant data Define "Diagnosis" in the nursing process. - ANSWER Generate a hypothesis based on data. Nursing diagnosis is the CLIENT'S RESPONSE to health problem.

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A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is receiving a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion via an insulin pump contacts the clinic to report mechanical failure of the infusion pump. The nurse instructs the patient to begin monitoring for signs of what possible complication? A. Adrenal insufficiency B. Diabetic ketoacidosis C. Hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic state D. Hypoglycemia - ANSWER B. Diabetic ketoacidosis Which laboratory values would be more common in patients with diabetic ...

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High Risk = Monitor Fetus with: - ANSWER Antepartum Testing common factors that can make a normal pregnancy into a high risk one - ANSWER -overweight/obesity -young or old maternal age -problems in previous pregnancy -existing health conditions -preg with twins or multiples Decreased fetal movement is noted in response to - ANSWER hypoxemia

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It connects the assessment with planning, interventions, and follow-up evaluation. - ANSWER Why is the diagnosis step critical to the nursing process? A medical diagnosis defines an illness or disease with a certain pathology, while a nursing diagnosis is geared toward the client's health status and how a nurse can help independently. - ANSWER Which is the best explanation of the difference between a medical diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis? Hard, painful bowel movement approximately e...

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What is critical thinking? - ANSWER The process of problem solving - We gather data, validate data, and weigh options Ways in which nurses utilize critical thinking - ANSWER - Assessing our patients and making decisions about their care -Re-evaluating pt's condition and making changes to the plan -Communicating changes in pt's status to the provider and collaborating in creating solutions -Determining relevant data and discarding irrelevant data Theoretical knowledge - ANSWER -...

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