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You (charge nurse) are auditing units nursing care plans. The goal/outcome states, "patient may be able to finally get out of bed and do some walking." What is wrong? - Must be SMART pt with dementia hasnt touched bedside water, and he only has 100ml of dark, amber colored urine in foley bag since beginning of your shift. what do you need to do? - dementia pt may forget to drink if they forget or dont recognize thirst. may need encouragement to drink or iv fluids You overhear a nurse aski...

Eye drop admin -Administer medication safely and appropriately, -Avoid cornea, -Never touch eye or eye lid with administration device, -Pressure to lacrimal duct after giving medications, -Inner to outer canthus Enema Patient Preparation -Explain the purpose -A reclining position for enema administration -Specifically left side-lying with the upper thigh pulled toward the abdomen if possible, or the knee-chest position -If the patient has a respiratory disorder or is having diffi...

Proper PPE for contact precaution [, wounds, etc] - Correct answer-Gown and gloves Proper PPE for droplet precaution - Correct answer-Surgical mask within 3 ft of pt Proper PPE for airborne precaution [TB] - Correct answer-respirator (N95) and negative pressure room Illnesses requiring droplet precautions - Correct answer-Pertussis, influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia, bacterial meningitis Illnesses requiring airborne precautions - Correct answer-Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (...

Can RDAs deliver permanent restorations? - No, but rdaefs can Can RDAs deliver temporary restorations? - Yes Can an RDH deliver local anesthetic under direct supervision? - Yes Can an RDA chart under general supervision? - Yes Can a DA mix cement under direct supervision? - Yes An RDA tells you during an interview that she knows how to pack cord and take final impressions for cast restorations. What do you need to consider? - whether she has had certification on ...

Sign of pulmonary embolsim - Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. what is this patient experiencing? - pulmonary embolsim they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2 Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? - -AGE OVER 5O YEARS -Increase breast density, -BMI of 32, -1-2 alcoholic beverages per week. peripheral arterial disease - hair loss dependent rubor painful ...

Orthotic fitter Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the best course of action when a long time patient asks to be referred to another practitioner? B. Provide him with a list of certified practitioners A 75 year old, quadruple bypass, obese patient who is also a transfemoral amputee come to you with a prescription for a suction socket with hydraulic knee unit and a dynamic response vertical shock pylon type prosthetic foot. You should: A. Call the physician and suggest an al...

A NURSE IS PROVIDING D/C INSTRUCTIONS TO A PT WHO HAS TB AND IS BEGINNING TX W/ MULTIDRUG THERAPY. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PT STATEMENTS INDS AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEACHING? - correct answer -3 consecutive negative sputum tests will ind that the pt is no longer contagious. BUT Mantoux test will always be +. -pts who have taken meds to tx TB for 2-3 consecutive weeks are no longer contagious. BUT, pts will need to continue med therapy for at least ...

Eye Charts - 1. Snellen - Stand 20 ft away 2. Rosenbaum - Stand 14 inches away SAFTEY IS BIG ON THIS ATI! Factors that affect the patient's ability to protect themselves - - Age - Mobility - Cognitive and sensory awareness - Emotional state - Ability to communicate - Lifestyle - Safety Awareness Fall Risk - - Decreased visual acuity - Generalized weakness - Urinary frequency - Gait and balance problems (Cerebral palsy, MS, Parkinsons) - Cognitive dysfunction - Medicatio...

What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise logs are more likely to enroll in organized exercise programs (ie gym m...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured femur and has a fiberglass leg cylinder cast for 24 hours. What is the priority assessment finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS the client's heel is reddened and tender because this could be an early indicator of a pressure injury and the pt is at high risk for pressure injuries why are the other findings not priorities? - cast gets wet: fiberglass casts are waterproof - increase pain when leg is lowered below level of the heart: the leg should be ...