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1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and is starting hemodialysis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Hemodialysis: Hemodiaylsis is needed three times per week for 3-5 sessions. It involves insertion of two needels one into an artery and the other into a vein. (page 379) -Notify the nurse of headache, nausea, or dizziness during dialysis -Do not eat during dialysis -Have protamine sulfate ready to reverse the hep...

1. How is the vaccine (IPV) Inactivated polio vaccine /Salk and (OPV)/Sabin administered? Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is administer by intramuscular or intradermal injection Oral Polio Vaccine(OPV)/Salk is administer by mouth 2. How does polio spread? Polio spreads by direct contact with feces and contaminated water & by mouth 3. List some of the signs/symptoms of cholera. Diarrhea, Vomiting, Shock, Nausea, Dehydration, Abdominal Cramps 4. What is a definitive characteristic of cholera ...

Question 1 What is the major virus involved in the development of cervical cancer? a) Herpes simplex virus type 6 b) Herpes simplex virus type 2 c) Human papillomavirus d) Human immunodeficiency virus Question 2 Which statement accurately describes childhood asthma? a) An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation b) A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse dens...

1. Which statement by an older adult during the health history indicates the person is at a high risk for falls and needs further evaluation? a. “My spouse’s things clutter my house.” b. “I recently had cataract surgery.” c. “It helps me when I focus on one thing at a time.” d. “I will be 64-years-old this month.” 2. The RN is making a home visit to conduct a health history for a patient who will require assistance in the home following an extensive surgical procedure. A...

1. A client who is being mechanically ventilated has positive end respiratory pressure (PEEP) set at 20 cm of water. Which of the following should the nurse assess for the client? Pneumothorax 2. A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a pacemaker. Which of the following statements by the client is correct? I will call my doctor about prolonged hiccups 3. In order to reduce afterload in a client with HTN and HF, the nurse will administer which IV medication? Nitro...

1. The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemic shock. The family member asks why the fluids are being warmed. What is the Best response by the nurse? “to prevent complications from hypothermia” 2. The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client diagnosed with acute kidney injury. The nurse understands that the acute kidney injury is Most likely related to a history of which condition? Sepsis 3. The nurse is caring for a client being monitored by arterial pressure monitoring. The n...

Chapter 1 1. An example of subjective data is: a. Decreased range of motion b. Crepitation in the left knee joint c. Lef t knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days d. Arthritis 2. An example of objective data is: a. A complaint of left knee pain b. Crepitation in the lef t knee joint (assessed by palpation) c. Left knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days d. A report of impaired mobility from left knee pain as evidenced by an inability to walk, swelling, and pain on...

Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The word derived from two Greek words meaning “a cutting up” is: a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1 TOP: Introduction 2. The study of how the body functions is called: a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1 TOP: Introduction 3. The correct sequence of the level o...

1. How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action 2. Bone marrow transplants. are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own cells are reinjected. 3. What does AMA stand for? American Medical Association 4. What section of a drug's package insert describes situations in which the drug should not be used because the risks outweigh the therapeutic benefits? contraindications 5 Wha...

1. A nurse has admitted a 10-year-old child to the short-stay unit. The child has complained of chronic headaches and his or her mother reports that he or she gives him or her acetaminophen (Tylenol) at least twice a day. What will the nurse evaluate? A) Renal function B) Hepatic function C) Respiratory function D) Cardiac function Ans: B Feedback: The nurse should evaluate the patient’s hepatic function. Severe hepatotoxicity can occur from overuse of acetaminophen. Signi...

1. A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline? "I place my child in time-out for 15 minutes when they misbehave." "I send my child to their room for the time-out period." "I make use of time-out after giving three warnings." "I use a kitchen timer to mark the end of the time-out period." 2. A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a phon...

a nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. which of the following actions is the nurse priority? A. Introduce a regular diet B. Rehydrate C. Maintain fluid therapy D. Assess fluid balance (Assess first the other three are interventions, before u intervene you have to assess how much fluid imbalance. Check for labs results because it will tell you what kind of fluid is to be given and how much fluid to be replaced. Priority is assessment first) A nurse is caring for a t...

1. A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote memory, I s...

Practice Question: A nurse is discussing the nursing process with a newly hired nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse should the nurse identify as appropriate for the planning step of the nursing process? A. “I will determine the most important client problems that we should address.” B. “I will review the past medical history on the client’s record to get more information.” C. “I will go carry out the new prescriptions from the provider.” D. “...

1. A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has fluid-volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment was successful? A) Increase in hematocrit B) Increase in respiratory rate C) Decrease in heart rate D) Decrease in capillary refill time 2. A nurse working in the emergency department is witnessing the signing of informed consent forms for the treatment of multiple clients during...

1. what is montelukast (singular) for? a. a leukotriene modifier, and is taken on a regular basis, once a day, and not prn, and is not used for exercise induced asthma 2. what does advance directives contain? a. written instructions regarding end of life care 3. what is the greatest risk to a pt receiving hemodialysis? a. disequilibrium syndrome as a result of rapid loss of fluids and decrease bun 4. what is the clinical manifestation of disequilibrium? a. restlessness and decreased level...

1. Infections: Indications for Cesarean Birth- Mothers who are infected with HSV have the possibility of having a miscarriage, preterm labor or ectopic pregnancy. A cesarean section is recommended for all women who have active genital herpes lesions or early outbreak. 2. Infections: Treatment for Gonorrhea- Medications used for patients have gonorrhea includes Ceftriaxone IM and azithromycin PO which are broad spectrum antibiotics. They cause bactericidal action. 3. Expected Physiological Cha...

98 out of 100 points Selected Answer: nitrate tolerance. Selected Answer: potential adverse effects of the drugs that Mr. Nguyen will be taking. Selected Answer: hypertension. Selected Answer: adrenal insufficiency. Selected Answer: 3. Cardiac glycoside such as Digoxin Selected Answer: Electrolyte levels Selected Answer: Gastrointestinal distress Selected Answer: It can be combined with an inhaled corticosteroid to improve asthma contr...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease. The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for ...