ASSESMENT LEVEL 1-4 |RATED A+|
Meningitis in infants. Causes? Treatment? ...ANSWER...Symptoms include alterations
in temperature, vomiting, seizures, and nuchal rigidity
Heart Failure Initial Action ...ANSWER...Assessing breath sounds to determine
respiratory status
EMTALA ...ANSWER...Requires client stability before discharge, prohibits refusing care
for uninsured clients
Vasovagal Response Prevention ...ANSWER...Avoid bearing down, use an arm
reacher, avoid cold compress, and gag reflex
Viral Hepatitis Diet ...ANSWER...High carb, high calorie, moderate fat, and protein to
promote healing
Disaster Planning ...ANSWER...Expired items should be checked every 6 months
Impaired Nurse Management ...ANSWER...First action: Remove the impaired nurse
from the work environment
Thiazide Medication ...ANSWER...Increases calcium levels
Conflict Resolution Strategy ...ANSWER...Smoothing focuses on positive aspects to
minimize emotional conflict
Hydrotherapy ...ANSWER...Performed 1-2 times daily, washing small areas on client's
wound, using scissors and forceps to remove loose debris
Case Manager ...ANSWER...Identifies treatment, care settings, and equipment to
promote cost-effective positive outcomes
Chlorhexidine Wipes ...ANSWER...Should be used for bathing patients
Hand Washing Duration ...ANSWER...Should be 15-20 seconds
, Home Health Visits ...ANSWER...Involve family, caregivers, and current provider for
treatment plan approval
Electrolytes for Addison Disease ...ANSWER...Include hypoglycemia, high potassium,
low sodium, and high calcium
Tocolytic Terbutaline ...ANSWER...Relaxes uterine smooth muscle to suppress preterm
labor
Hepatitis Clients Blood Donation ...ANSWER...Not allowed
Degenerative Disk Disease ...ANSWER...Managed with muscle strengthening exercises
and prevention of bone density loss
Osteoporosis ...ANSWER...Results in height loss and is characterized by low bone
density and osteoarthritis
Platelet Transfusion ...ANSWER...Administered through a filter over 15-30 minutes
Cystic Fibrosis Interventions ...ANSWER...Include increased fat intake, aerobic
exercises, and enzyme intake 30 minutes before meals
Cyclosporine and Grapefruit ...ANSWER...Grapefruit should be avoided as it increases
serum levels
SIRS Sepsis ...ANSWER...Manifests as tachycardia, low blood pressure, and low
platelet count
West Nile Virus ...ANSWER...Causes encephalitis when transmitted by bugs
Fidelity ...ANSWER...Involves keeping promises
High H and H in Burns ...ANSWER...Occurs
CKD Diet ...ANSWER...May include iron supplements, low protein, and avoidance of
salt substitutes
Grunting in Infants ...ANSWER...Indicates sepsis
Nonmaleficence ...ANSWER...Involves doing no harm
RSV Precautions ...ANSWER...Include droplet, contact, and standard precautions
Fluid Offer to Infant with RSV ...ANSWER...Every 10 minutes
Potassium Administration ...ANSWER...Not to exceed 10 ml/hr