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1. Which of the following are true about invasive versus noninvasive monitoring? 1. Invasive procedures require insertion of a device into the body. 2. Laboratory analysis of gas exchange is usually noninvasive in nature. 3. Physiologic monitoring can be either invasive or noninvasive. 4. Invasive procedures provide more accurate data but carry greater risks. a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 3, and 4 only c. 2 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only ANS: B Invasive procedures require the insertion of a sensor o...

Question: - Meningitis and infants {{Correct Ans- Alterations in temperature, vomiting seizures and nuchal rigidity Question: - Heart Failure what action should the nurse initially take {{Correct Ans- Breath sounds Question: EMTALA states that {{Correct Ans- Clients should be stable before they can be discharged. Prohibits refusing to care for clients who are uninsured.

1. Fibres: ● Can be natural or synthetic, and can be transferred from clothing, carpets, and seats. ● Collected using gloves/tweezers, are then wrapped in paper and sealed in a bag, labelled, and finally sent for analysis. ● Clothing fibres vary in fabric mix, dyes, and can be specific to a manufacturer. This can help identify the garment they came from- info that helps build a description of a suspect. 2. Paint: ● Can be on window frames, doors, cars. Also other objects in differ...

1.1 A client is being discharged and needs instructions on wound care.When planning to teach the client, the nurse should: a. Identify the client’s learning needs and learning ability. b. Identify the client’s learning needs and advise him what to do. c. Identify the client’s problems and make the appropriate referral. d. Provide pamphlets or videotapes for ongoing learning. Answer: a Rationale: To provide the most appropriate teaching, the nurse first needs to identify what the clien...

1. All of the following would be considered subjective data, EXCEPT: a. Patient-reported health history b. Patient-reported signs and symptoms of their illness c. Financial barriers reported by the patient’s caregiver d. Vital signs obtained from the medical record ANS: D Subjective data is based on what patients or family members communicate to the nurse. Patient- reported health history, signs and symptoms, and caregiver reported financial barriers would be considered subjective data. ...

1. All of the following would be considered subjective data, EXCEPT: a. Patient-reported health history b. Patient-reported signs and symptoms of their illness c. Financial barriers reported by the patient’s caregiver d. Vital signs obtained from the medical record ANS: D Subjective data is based on what patients or family members communicate to the nurse. Patient- reported health history, signs and symptoms, and caregiver reported financial barriers would be considered subjective data. ...

1. After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. ANS: A Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Subjective data is what the person says about him or herself during history taking. The terms reflec...

1. According to Erikson's theory, which of the following best describes the behavior of the preschooler? -Child likes pretend games, does yet not want to try any sports activities 2. Generativity vs Stagnation (care for others & leaving a legacy are important) is the Erikson stage of middle adults. TRUE 3. According to Erikson, young adults (Intimacy vs Isolation) in this stage experience which of the following? -Seek close relationships & struggle with finding themselves alone 4. Accordin...

Ways we can help keep children out of hospital -Vaccines -Nutrition -Exercise -Education Dental Care: the single most common chronic disease of childhood. -Candy -Energy drinks -Coffee (Starbucks) -Soda Immunizations - Herd-Immunity: everyone in a class gets vaccinated besides one person -More than likely that one person that did not get vaccinated will not get the virus Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes

EBP (evidence based practice) Using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, & patient preferences to make clinical decisions The 5 A’s of integrating best evidence into clinical practices includes: Asking Acquiring Appraising Applying Assessing The mental health recovery model is one of helping people with psychiatric disabilities effectively manage their symptoms, reduce psychosocial disability, and find a meaningful life in a community of their choosing. 3 specifi...

1. After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a . Objective. b . Reflective. c . Subjective. d . Introspective. ANS: A Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Subjective data is what the person says about him or herself during history taking. The ...

2) A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been on levothyroxine for several months. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? a) Decrease in level of thyroxine (T4) i) Rationale: If the dose of this medication has been adequate, the nurse should see an increase in the T4. b) Increase in weight i) Rationale: If the dose of this medication has been adequate, the nurse should see a decrease in weight, as hypothyroidism causes a decr...

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15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechial c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation: mononuc...

1. What is the function of bile salts? To break down and emulsify fats 2. What layer is the arrow pointing to? MUSCULARIS

1 The urinary system does all of the following, EXCEPT it A secretes excess glucose molecules B regulates blood volume C contributes to stabilizing blood pH D eliminates organic waste products E regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes 2 Conical structures that are located in the renal medulla are called A pyramids B renal columns C renal pelvises D nephrons E calyces

1. After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Subjective data is what the person says about him or herself during history taking. The terms reflective...

1) The nurse is assisting a postoperative client in using an incentive spirometer. Which of the following postoperative complications is this nurse attempting to avoid with this client? 1) A) Hemorrhage B) Pulmonary embolism C)Deep vein thrombosis D) Atelectasis 2) A client who is recovering from abdominal surgery has a penrose drain. Which of the following should the nurse include in the care of this client? 2) A)Make sure there is a safety pin on the end of the drain. B) Clean the w...

5. To plan early intervention andcare for an infant with Down syndrome, the nurse considers knowledge of other physical development exemplars such as a. Cerebral palsy. b. Autism. c. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). d. Failure to thrive. ANS: D Failure to thrive is also a physical development exemplar. Cerebral palsy is an exemplar of motor/developmental delay. Autism is an exemplar of social/emotional developmental delay. ADHD is an exemplar of a cognitive disorder. OBJ...

1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? A. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 15...