ADULT HEALTH NURSING Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2. A nurse is speaking to a group of prospective nursing students about what it is like to be a nurse. What is one characteristic the nurse would cite as necessary to possess to be an effective nurse? A) Sensitivity to cultural differences B) Team-focused approach to problem-solving C) Strict adherence to routine D) Ability to face criticism - CORRECT ANSWER -Ans: A Feedback: To promote an effective nurse-patient relat...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung cancer and identifies that the client has a 60pack-year smoking history. Which action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing this client? a. Tell the client that he needs to quit smoking to stop further cancer development. b. Encourage the client to be completely honest about both tobacco and marijuana use. c. Maint...

TEST BANK QUESTIONS FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM A patient has recently had surgery. Which action is best for the nurse to take to assess this patient's pain? a. Assess the patient's body language. b. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain. c. Observe the cardiac monitor for increased heart rate. d. Have the patient describe the effect of pain on the ability to cope. - CORRECT ANSWER -b. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain. A nurse is caring for a patient who recently ...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. Which findings denote adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -Tall T waves Prolonged PR interval Hyperactive bowel sounds Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Potassium-sparing diuretics can cause hyperkalemia. Cardiovascular manifestations of hyperkalemia include t...

ADULT HEALTH NURSING HESI ELABORATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the line with hepari...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING COMPLEX EXAM QUESTIONS The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock. The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure. What is the best nursing action? A) Assess the blood pressure by Doppler B) Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg C) Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor D) Record the BP as "not assessable" - CORRECT ANSWER -A -- Auscultated blood pressures in shock may be ...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A client is seen in an urgent care clinic for a broken leg which was splinted and client sent home. The client called their primary care health care provider to find out what should be done after the injury. The doctor directed the client to the emergency room where an orthopedic surgeon was consulted and performed surgery to place a pin in the leg. What kind of care was provided to this client when care was transferred ...

TEST BANK FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING UPGRADED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse on the neurological unit is positioning a client who had a stroke two days ago and had leftsided hemiparesis. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be appropriate? Select all that apply. a. Positioning a rolled washcloth in the client's left hand b. Placing a foam abduction wedge between the client's legs c. Grasping the client's left arm to pull the client from supine to a right side-ly...

FINAL EXAMS FOR ADULT HEALTH NURSING (HESI) An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in...

Adult Health Nursing 8th Cooper Test Bank Instant Delivery Test Bank for Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 8th Edition Kim Cooper Kelly Gosnell   Table of Contents Unit I: Fundamentals of Nursing 1. The Evolution of Nursing 2. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing 3. Documentation 4. Communication 5. Nursing Process and Critical Thinking 6. Cultural and Ethnic Considerations Unit II: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice 7. Asepsis and Infection Control 8. Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility 9. ...