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The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 2. Coughing spells may be triggered by dust or smoke 3. We need to maintain respiratory precautions & a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks 4. Good hand-washing techniques need to be instituted to pre...

When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you remember or use and what is the exception? - Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do something. How should you address questions re...

Reduce symptoms of Raynauds disease? - Wearing gloves when handling frozen food What is Raynauds disease? - reduced blood flow due to spasm of arteries of the feet and hands When removing a chest tube, what should you instruct the patient to do? - hold breathe and bear down When you notice blanching, coldness and edema at the IV site, what should you do? - Remove the IV What is considered a normal Blood Glucose level? - 70-100 What PPE to use for MRSA patient? - Gloves Gown Goggles Mask...

1. The nurse is caring for a client following an appendectomy. The client reports nausea and complains of surgical site pain at a 6 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client's employer is present in the room and states he is paying for the insurance and wants to know what pain medication has been prescribed by the physician. Which of the following is the appropriate nurse response? A. Answer any questions the employer may have as he pays for the insurance. B. Tell the employer his question is inappro...

Staff members must atten _________ hours of in-service every year 12 hours Anything requested by department of health must be provided within ______ hours 2 hours 3 meals each day with not more than ________ hours between the evening and breakfast meals unless a snack is provided and resident group agrees 14 hours If a snack (meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or other protein) is provided between meals how long can the time be extended to 16 hours Injury from unknown source reported to dept of hea...

The physician has ordered ear irrigation on a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient should the medical assistant report to the physician before performing the irrigation? A. I had an ear infection several B. "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" C." I have a history of overproduction of ear wax." D." I ruptured my ear drum last year." - "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" Which of the following is an example of a practice asset? A. liabiliti...

In a Private Pay agreement, when a capitation account is applied to the ledger it is also known as a ? - Monthly Prepayment amount Which of the following are violations of the Stark Law? (2 correct answers) - 1) Accepting gifts in place of payment from patient. 2) Referring patients to facilities where the provider has a financial interest. A new HIM director was recently hired at a hospital. She was advised her health insurance benefits become available in 90 days. Which of the following ...

The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? - a. median cubital The smallest veins in the human body are known as? - c. venules The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called? - b. arterioles Characteristics of capillaries include? - d. all of the above (having thin-walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules) Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include? - d. all of...

Handwashing - - Washing hands with plain (non-microbial) soap and water - Rub hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds, making sure to cover all surfaces and to focus on the fingertips and fingernails - Be performed when the hands are visibly soiled with dirt or body fluids, before eating, and after using the restroom. If hands are not visibly soiled, CDC recommends using an alcohol based hand rub to be used to sanitize hands. Repeated handwashing can tend to dry out hands (leadin...

An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in the medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for today's visit related to billing? - To determine the primary diagnosis For how many years should a provider store medical records (select the least number of years that maintains compliance with state and federal regulations)? - 10 years A female patient has come in for an ECG following a mastectomy. ECG electrodes sh...