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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

CAPSTONE B 2023/2024 PROCTORED A nurse on an inpatient unit is assisting with the discharge plan for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following resources should the nurse include in the plan? Contact information for enrollment in a 12-step program Contact information for a community mental health center A referral for respite care services A list of primary prevention activities - ANSWER ...

Test Bank For Evidence-Based Physical Examination Best Practices for Health & Well-Being Assessment 1st Edition by Kate Sustersic Gawlik, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Alice M. Teall 9780826164537 Chapter 1-29 Complete Guide. Approach to Evidence-Based Assessment of Health and Well-Being 2. Evidence-Based History-Taking Approach for Wellness Exams, Episodic Visits, and Chronic Care Management 3. Approach to Implementing and Documenting Patient-Centered, Culturally Sensitive Evidence-Based Assessme...

AANP EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% GUARANTEE PASS ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 AANP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to ...

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

When percussing the abdomen in a patient with constipation, which of the following sounds would you expect to find in the LLQ? A. Tympanic B. Dull C. Resonant D. Hyperresonant -------- Correct Answer --------- B Which of the following represents the proper position for the NP to assess the patient's abdomen? A. Stand at the patient's left side and proceed in a systematic fashion. B. Stand at the patient's left side and assess any problem areas first C. Stand at the patient's right ...

Exam 3: NSG554/ NSG 554 (Latest 2023/ 2024) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care I Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Ulcerative Colitis Answer: -Idiopathic inflammatory condition involving the mucosal surface of the colon -Results in diffuse friability and erosions with bleeding -Periods of symptomatic flare-ups and remission -Bloody diarrhea is hallmark ** -Severity based on stool frequency, presence & amount of rectal bleeding, cramps, abdominal pa...

1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” Ans: C Chapter: 01 Page and Header: 4, Patient Assessment: Comprehensive or Focused Fee...

1. Q #: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q #: A patient who has been in the intensive care unit for 17 days develops hyponatremic hyperosmolality. The patient weighs 132 lb (59.9 kg), is intubate...

Elevating the head of the examining table approximately 30 degrees facilitates a: the observation of the patient's responses b: the ability of the patient to comfortably look around to distract her from the examination c: the contraction of the abdominal wall muscle groups, making the examination easier d: comfortable blood pressure measurement e: the physician not being distracted by eye contact with the patient 2: Which of the following uterine positions is most associated with...

Test Bank For Evidence-Based Physical Examination Best Practices for Health & Well-Being Assessment 1st Edition By Kate Sustersic Gawlik, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Alice M. Teall. 1. Approach to Evidence-Based Assessment of Health and Well-Being 2. Evidence-Based History-Taking Approach for Wellness Exams, Episodic Visits, and Chronic Care Management 3. Approach to Implementing and Documenting Patient-Centered, Culturally Sensitive Evidence-Based Assessment 4. Evidence-Based Assessment of Child...