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1. The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals 2. The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for ranitidine (Zantac). Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching? A) T...

The nurse is to instruct the client about the long- term Consequences of non-compliance to prescribed medication. Which education strategy would be most appropriate for the nurse to use in order to develop the affective learning domain of the client? • A. Lecture followed by a simple written test. • B. Role playing and group discussion • C. Video presentation and handouts • D. Demonstration and practice 2.) A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about the levels of p...

1. How are carbohydrates used by the body? Choose ALL answers that apply. • structure • Communication • storage • Recognition 2. What type of immunity does a vaccine provide? Choose only ONE best answer. • naturally acquired passive immunity • Artificially acquired passive immunity • Naturally acquired active immunity • Artificially acquired active immunity

• Gestational hypertension: report any dizziness, blurred vision, or headaches to doctor • Hyperemesis gravidarum: needs I & O, daily weight, anti-emetic (anti-nausea meds), oral or IV fluids • If mom has D&C for miscarriage, needs to take temp every 8 hours X 3 days (infection risk) • Missed menses and positive preg test doesn’t mean pregnancy is certain (need more info)

2. A nurse is instructing the staff about cellular functions. Which cellular function is the nurse describing when an isolated cell absorbs oxygen and uses it to transform nutrients to energy? a. Metabolic absorption b. Communication c. Secretion d. Respiration ANS: D The ability of the cell to absorb oxygen refers to the cells function of respiration. The ability of the cell to function within a society of cells refers to its function of communication. The ability of the cell...

1. Acid base imbalance While checking arterial blood gas results, a nurse finds respiratory acidosis. What does the nurse suspect is occurring in the patient? Reduced tidal volumes A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2 ) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Hyperventilation The nurse is assessing a client with suspected respiratory acidosis. Which assessment items are priority for th...

The coronary ostia are located in the: (Points : 2) Left ventricle Aortic valve Coronary sinus Aorta

A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has a borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate into the plan of care? a. discuss the appropriate use of assertive behavior with the client b. encourage the client to attend weekly support group meetings c. assist the client to maintain awareness of her thoughts and feelings d. implement measures to prevent intentional self-inflicted injury - ANSW...

All health-care providers must work within their scope of practice, which is a standardized set of health- care services providers can render and the extent they may do so independently. These functions are based on state laws and the provider’s education, experience, and skills. Facilities may have their own additional policies. It is important to know your scope of practice in your state so that you can provide the best care possible to your patients while abiding by state regulations.

If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? - Discard the mortar What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? - 24-48 Hours How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? - 24 Hours Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils having compressive strengths greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5 tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical examples of: - Type-B Soils

A subcontractor or material supplier has days to file a lien once a notice of completion has been recorded. - Correct answer-30 How must a client submit a claim for service or repair of a defect on fit and finish items after a remodel? - Correct answer-By certified mail

Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him?correct answersHe may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at Smallcap, Incorporated. Smallcap has a workforce of15 employe...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion a) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia b) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry....

1. Explain the differences between prejudice and discrimination. Give examples of each related to race/ethnicity. - Prejudice refers to the preconceived negative thoughts and feelings about a group of people, where these ideas are based on limited information and not likely to change regardless of evidence. o Ex: a White person has a negative attitude towards any Black person. - Discrimination refers to the harmful/unfair treatment against people based on their race or ethnicity. o Ex: a W...

Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? Correct answers .He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at Small cap, Incorporated. Small cap has a workforce of15 emp...

Communication is the basic element in any society. Humans are social beings, meaning that we need to communicate in order to survive. It’s something we learn since we are little, we learn to yell when we need something, cry when something hurts, and smile when we are satisfied. As we get older, we learn words; then we start to form sentences that express what we feel or need. Finally, we learn to Communicate in different aspects of our lives. We also learn different forms of communication, le...

1. A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a group of nursing students about pharmacology. When describing this topic, the instructor would focus the discussion on which of the following as an essential aspect? A) Drug name B) Drug class C) Drug action D) Drug source Ans: C Feedback: Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their action on living organisms. Thus, an essential aspect of pharmacology is drug action. An understanding of the drug name, drug class, and drug source is...

Normal Values: HgB: - Males: • 14-18 - Female: • 12-16 Hct: - Males: • 42-52 - Female: • 37-47 RBC’s: - Males: • 4.7-6.1 million - Female: • 4.2-5.4 million WBC’s: - 4.5-11k Platelets: - 150-400k PT: INR: - 11-12.5 seconds - 1.5-2.5 times normal APTT: - 60-70 seconds BUN: - 10-20 Creatinine: - 0.5-1.2 Glucose: - 70-110 Cholesterol: - <200 Bilirubin Newborn: - 1-12 Phenylalanine: - Newborn: <2 - Adult: <6 Na: - 135-145 K: - 3.5-5.0 - Hypokalem...

What does longitude measure? Choose 1 answer Your Answer Correct Answer The angles north and south of the equator Distance east or west of the prime meridian Distance north and south of the equator The angles east and west of the prime meridian Distance between the poles

1. The quality assurance coordinator evaluates the efficiencies of which of the following? 1. Clinical staff 2. Amount billed to patients for care 3. Value associated with the practice of respiratory care 4. Quality of care a. 2 and 4 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 1, 3, and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only ANS: C The Quality Assurance Coordinator helps not only to evaluate the efficiencies of the clinical staff but also the value associated with the practice of respiratory. In addition, as profess...