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In which ways can healthcare reform improve immunization rates? Select all that apply. Offer more vaccine choices Provide free or low-cost vaccinations Increase the number of clinics providing vaccinations Increase the availability of vaccines without need for health care provider referral Allow vaccinations to be given in single doses rather than requiring two or more doses Provide free or low-cost vaccinations Providing free or low-cost vaccinations is a way healthcare reform can overcome barr...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A nurse receives the shift report when coming onto the antepartum floor. Which patient does the nurse anticipate will require a cesarean delivery? A patient who reports exhaustion A patient with complete placenta previa A patient with genital herpes who has not had an outbreak in 6 months A patient with a history of cesarean delivery with a low vertical uterine incision A patient with complete placenta previa Complete placenta previa is an indication for cesarean delivery, as this condition may ...

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45 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A pediatric patient cannot swallow pills. The medication order is for an enteric-coated medication. How should the nurse proceed? Notify the health care provider. Crush tablet for administration. Ask the child to chew the tablet. Administer the medication as a liquid. Notify the health care provider. The nurse should notify the ordering provider and request the medication be changed to a different form. Medication that is enteric-coated cannot be crushed or chewed without hindering the effectiv...

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which action is part of the preparation for nasotracheal suctioning? A. Place the patient in a supine position. B. Preoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen. C. Suction 100 mL of warm tap water to flush the suction catheter. D. Place water-soluble lubricant onto the open sterile catheter package. D. Place water-soluble lubricant onto the open sterile catheter package. Rationale: Lubricant facilitates the insertion of the catheter. The patient should be in the semi-Fowler's position or sitting ...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Patients who could have problems with oxygenation 1. COPD 2. Emphysema 3. Pneumonia 4. Cystic fibrosis 5. Recovering from lung surgery 6. CHF 7. Pneumothorax 8. Head/neck cancer 9. Trauma 10. Pregnant woman 11. Multiple Sclerosis S&S of Oxygen problem 1. Restlessness & anxiety (early) 2. Tachycardia 3. Increased BP 4. Dysrhythmias 5. Diaphoresis 6. SOB 7. Confusion 8. Dyspnea 9. Labored breathing 10. Decreased O2-Sat 11. Cyanosis 12. Stridor -AUSCULTATE LUNGS -HOB elevated ...

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13 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What are the 3 phases of perioperative care? pre-operative/pre-anesthesia Intraoperative Postoperative/post-anesthesia-PACU and beyond Which phase involves: Nursing and anesthesia provider assessment Planning of care Interventions to prepare for surgical procedure preoperative phase Which phase involves: Starts when patient is wheeled into OR and ends when transferred to immediate postoperative recovery area (PACU) Nurses assume several roles in phase (RNFA, scrub nurse, circulating nurse) int...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What is typing with blood products determining a persons blood type What is cross-matching with blood products determining compatibility between blood specimens - indirect coombs test Universal donor o- Universal recipient ab+ What type of blood can someone get if they have rh+ they can get rh+ and rh_ What type of blood can someone get if they have rh+ they can get rh+ and rh- What type of blood can someone get if they have rh- just rh- When should the final patient identity check be don...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The nurse in the pediatric unit is caring for a 10 year old boy admitted w/dehydration and diarrhea after eating chicken contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Which action taken by the nurse would be the most effective preventing the spread of infectious organisms? Washing hands before and after providing the client care. A child is admitted w/a 5 day hx of severe vomiting & diarrhea. Which intervention is then highest priority for the nurse? Admin IV fluids w/electrolyte correction The nurse...

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2 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The nurse is creating safety brochures about the prevention of poisoning for different population groups. The nurse identifies which recommendations to include for parents and caregivers of infants? Select all that apply. Lock all medication cabinets. Place all houseplants out of reach. Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke. Remove all toys made prior to 1970. Evaluate your home for lead sources. Lock all medication cabinets. Medications should always be kept out of reach and locked to prevent accid...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What is insensible fluid loss? Output from the skin and respiratory system that cannot be measured (particles in your breath, sweat) What is the most accurate measure of fluid balance over time and how do you do it? Daily weights!! It must be done at the same time every day and you can use a standing scale or bed scale. What does a patient with fluid volume deficit present like? - Vitals: increased pulse (weak, thready 1+), decreased BP (orthostatic hypotension), increased temp unless in shock...

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23 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Institutional review boards determine whether research studies involving human subjects will achieve what? a. Publication b. Increase the body of nursing knowledge c. Avoid causing harm to research subjects d. Funding ANS: C The institutional review board (also called the human subjects committee) examines research proposals to ensure that the ethical rights of those individuals participating in the research study are protected. This board makes sure that persons who participate in research are...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

1. A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with spastic CP. Which would the nurse expect a child with spastic CP to demonstrate? Select all that apply. 1. Increased deep tendon reflexes. 2. Decreased muscle tone. 3. Scoliosis. 4. Contractures. 5. Scissoring. 6. Good control of posture. 7. Good fine motor skills 1,3,4,5 increased deep tendon reflexes scoliosis contractures scissoring cerebral palsy complications due to immobility contracture seizures aspiration pneunomia 1. An adolescent wit...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Encopresis is repeated, involuntary defecation in a child older than 4 years who has normal colon and rectal anatomy. Fecal holding with constipation and fecal soiling. Children with encopresis have evidence of Soiled clothing Fecal odor without apparent awareness Anal irritation, which leads to scratching or rubbing of the anal area Social withdrawal (eg, avoidance of overnight stays that involve extended contact with others) Urinary incontinence (urinary tract infections may also be pres...

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

NUR 227 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS!!

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53 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Aplusplus

NUR 227 Exam 1_ Detailed Review Questions and Answers 100% A+ Graded Excel Define arrhythmia/dysrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal heart rhythm Atria ___________ blood - CORRECT ANSWER-Receive/Collect Ventricles __________ blood - CORRECT ANSWER-Pump out Purpose of valves - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent back flow Keep blood moving in one direction Artery that gives the heart oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER-Coronary arteries Fuel for the conduction system of the heart Name the 4 major player...

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99 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ShowvinePublishers

NUR 227 Exam 1 Final Review Quiz_ Updated Questions and Answers 100% Already Graded A+ Excel 2024 What are the indications for IV therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supply fluid when clients are unable to take in an adequate volume of fluids by mouth Provide salts and other electrolytes needed to maintain electrolyte imbalance Provide glucose Provide water-soluble vitamins and medications Establish a lifeline for rapidly needed medications How should suitable veins feel? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smooth...

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34 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ShowvinePublishers

NUR 227 Exam 1_updated and correct Questions and Answers 100% A+ Graded Excel What is the minimum urine output per hour for a patient - CORRECT ANSWER->30ml/hr Why are smokers higher risk for complications in the post op period - CORRECT ANSWER-due to the reduced oxygen caring capacity What assessments are key in the immediate post op period and how frequent do you plan to assess - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitals, LOC, pt condition, skin, muscular response/strength Which nursing action will...

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13 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ShowvinePublishers

NUR 227 Exam 1 Practice Questions with Correct Answers_100% Already Graded A+ Excel On auscultation, which finding suggests a right pneumothorax? - CORRECT ANSWER-absence of breath sounds in the right thorax you are caring for a client with a pneumothorax and has had a chest tube inserted notes intermittent gentle bubbling in the suction control chamber. what action is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-do nothing, this is an expected finding when using a Passy-muir speaking valve, the trach...

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16 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ShowvinePublishers

Nur 227- exam 1 Final Review, Questions and Verified!!! Answers 100% Pass A+ Graded Phases of perioperative care - CORRECT ANSWER-1. pre-op, pre-anesthesia 2. intraoperative 3. post-op, post-anesthesia, PACU pre-operative focuses on - CORRECT ANSWER-assessment establish plan of care, discharge plans intraoperative focuses on - CORRECT ANSWER-everything dealing with actual surgery post-op focuses on - CORRECT ANSWER-general recovery from anesthesia airway management pain manageme...

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30 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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NUR 227 Exam 1, Questions with Correct Answers 100% Already Graded A+ Excel When removing the initial surgical dressing by order of the surgeon, the nurse assesses a moderate amount of watery pinkish-red bleeding at the site. The nurse accurately documents this drainage as: Sanguinous Serosanguinous Purulent Serous - CORRECT ANSWER-Serosanguinous Stage the pressure ulcer: -Full thickness tissue loss. -Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon or muscle are not exposed. -Sloug...

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30 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ShowvinePublishers