Nur 518 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Public health Correct Answer The science/art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting physical health and efficiency through organized community efforts to ensure a community standard of living adequate for health maintenance. Key characteristics of public health nursing Correct Answer Resolving health inequalities and addressing the determinants of health community health Correct Answer An extension of public health that includes organized health efforts (school groups, etc.) ...

1. When caring for a patient receiving oxygen by nasal cannula, which of the following is a priority to help maintain good skin integrity? A. Frequently applying moisturizing lotion to facial areas that come into contact with the cannula. B. Removing the cannula every 2 hours for no longer than 10 minutes. C. Assessing the patient's external ears, nares, and nasal mucosa for breakdown at least once per shift. D. Instructing the patient to inform staff of any problems with facial dryness o...

A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a client who has a triple-lumen central catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Discard the first 35 mL of aspirated blood before collecting the sample. Place the client in Trendelenburg position while withdrawing the blood sample. Withdraw the blood sample from the lumen that has the smallest diameter. Turn off the distal infusions for 1 to 5 min before obtaining the blood sample. Correct Answer Turn...

UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE: NUR-518, Advanced Nursing Assessment Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination, 12th edition Chapters 1 – 5, 18 – 20 (selected readings)

NUR 518: Clinical Essentials Exam 2023...

History of Present Problem: Joan Walker is an 84-year-old female who has had a productive cough of green phlegm that started four days ago that persists. She was started three days ago on prednisone 40 mg PO daily and azithromycin (Zithromax) 250 mg PO x5 days by her clinic physician. Though she has had intermittent chills, she had a fever last night of 102.0 F/38.9 C. She has had more difficulty breathing during the night and has been using her albuterol inhaler every 1-2 hours with no improve...

IV medication compatibility Correct Answer Chemical stability of two or more meds when administered together -No visible or electronically detected indication of particulate formation, haze, precipitation, color change or gas evolution -stable (less than 10% decomposition) for at least 24 hours in admixture or for entire test period Premedication IV assessment includes Correct Answer Review clients health history, allergies, medication data, vital signs, physical assessment, psychosocial an...

NUR 518 Unit 3 SG Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Questions And Answers

NUR 518 Unit 3 SG Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Questions And Answers