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NSG 5003 | NSG5003 QUIZ 1

Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? a. gastrocnemius weakness b. reduced or absent ankle refles c. numbness of the lateral foot d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks The patient has acute pancreatitis with 7 of the diagnostic criteria from Ranson's Criteria. In...

NSG 6020 Cardiovascular Disorders - South University, Savannah 1. In order to bring the ventricular apex closer to the chest wall when assessing the point of maximal impulse (PMI), ask the patient to: 2. The tonsillar, submandibular, and submental nodes drain the lymphatic fluid from portions of the: mouth, throat, and face 3. When screening a patient for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), one risk factor would include a history of: 4. Heart sounds produced by turbulence due to a tempor...

The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Associations Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least? A 20-year-old woman is seen in the clinic because her boyfriend was found to h...

A nurse is planning care for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? A facility has identified an increase in healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) on the medical-surgical unit. A nurse is participating in a quality improvement process to address this problem. Which of the following should be 1. the first step in the process? 2. A nurse manager observes a newly licensed nurse and an assi...

NSG 6430 | NSG6430 WEEK 10 DISCUSSION

NSG 6020 / NSG6020 WEEK 4 QUIZ 2 CARDIAC STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question 1 (1.25 points) A 68-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes is seen by the nurse practitioner for a dry cough that worsens at night when she lies in bed. She has shortness of breath, which worsens when she exerts herself. The patient’s pulse rate is 90/min and regular. The patient has gained 6 lbs over the past two months. She is on a nitroglycerine patch and furosemide dai...

a client with stage IV bone cancer is admitted to the hospital for a 1 to 10 scale. 1. Which intervention should the nurse implement During spring break, a young adult presents at the urgent care clinic and report headache. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? After a colon resection for colon cancer, a male client is moaning while being transported 2. to unit (PACU). Which intervention should the nurse implement first? Which nursing problem has the highest ...

1. The nurse is evaluating a male client's understanding of diet teaching about DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan. Which behavior indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan 2. A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum sodium level of 117 mEq/L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? 3. The nurse is assessing clients in an outpatient diabetic clinic. Which entry provides the best...

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green colored sputum. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? An elder male client tells the nurse that he is loosing sleep because he has to get up several times at night to go to the bathroom that he has trouble starting his ur...

1. A male client develops oral candidiasis. He has MRSA-positive sputum, is dyspneic, and is receiving oxygen per facemask and linezolid (Zyvox) 600 mg BID IV. In planning care for this client, the nurse identifies which factor as the probable cause of the stomatitis? 2. A 38-year-old male client collapsed at his outside construction job in Texas in July. His admitting vital signs to ICU are: BP 82/70, heart rate 140 beats/minute, urine output 10 ml/hr, skin cool to the touch. Pulmonary arte...

A client who has undergone abdominal surgery calls the nurse and reports that she just felt “something give way” in the abdominal incision. The nurse checks the incision and notes the presence of wound dehiscence. The nurse immediately: A client who just returned from the recovery room after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is restless and her pulse rate is increased. As the nurse continues the assessment, the client begins to vomit a copious amount of bright-red blood. The immediate nur...

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)...

1. What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops 2. A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green co...

1. A male client develops oral candidiasis. He has MRSA-positive sputum, is dyspneic, and is receiving oxygen per facemask and linezolid (Zyvox) 600 mg BID IV. In planning care for this client, the nurse identifies which factor as the probable cause of the stomatitis? 2. A 38-year-old male client collapsed at his outside construction job in Texas in July. His admitting vital signs to ICU are: BP 82/70, heart rate 140 beats/minute, urine output 10 ml/hr, skin cool to the touch. Pulmonary ar...

A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching A nurse is planning care for four clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk for injur...

Endtroacheal tube extubate what would you report immedatiely? Why is stridor bad? What is heart rate like in someone who has a low fluid volume? What is normal unrine gravity? What is positive pressure doing? Would you recomened exercise for a pt who has been discharged with heart failure? How often should exercise be in heart failure pt? Should you consume milk with iron supplements? Would you take iron with antacids? Would you tell the pt to lower red meat intake with iron deficiency?...

A nurse is interviewing a client at a temporary shelter after surviving the destruction of her home by a tornado. When assessing the client, the nurse should ask which of the following questions to determine the client's ability to cope with this situation? A) "Don't you think you'll get through this in time?" B) "To whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?" C) "Have you thought about rebuilding your home on the same site?" D) "Would you like me to find a therapist for you to sp...

ATI - NURS 213 Questions & Detailed Answer Key-19 LATEST 1. A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as the explanation for this situation? A. The client not been taking the medication properly. Rationale: The nurse should not document the client has...

What are some expected findings of theophylline toxicity? How is breast engorgement treated? What do you do if your patient experiences bowel protrusion? What are the side effects of estradiol? What should you NOT do when ambulating with a quad cane? What statement should the client make if they understand teaching related to warfarin therapy? What are some expected findings in a client with increased ICP? What should you teach a client regarding preeclampsia? When performing CPR on a...