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A patient is being assessed for range-of-joint movement. The nurse asks him to move his arm in toward the center of his body. This movement is called: a. Flexion. b. Abduction. c. Adduction. d. Extension. - ANSWER - c. Adduction. A patient tells the nurse that she is having a hard time bringing her hand to her mouth when she eats or tries to brush her teeth. The nurse knows that for herto move her hand to her mouth, she must perform which movement? a. Flexion b. Abduction c. Adduct...

Where is the baseline FHR regulated? - ANSWER - Intrinsic cardiac pacemakers, SA node (110-160bpm) and AV node (40-60bpm) Baseline FHR decreases with gestational age due to... - ANSWER - Increasing parasympathetic tone At what gestational age are FHR accelerations expected to be 15x15? - ANSWER - 32 weeks. Under 32 weeks, 10x10 is acceptable. There should be a systematic assessment of woman and fetus. When an abnormal finding occurs, assessment and plans should be... - ANSWER - determined...

Toresolve a conflictbetweenstaffmembersregardingpotential changesin policy, a nurse manager decidesto implement the changessheprefersregardlessofthefeelingsofthosewhooppose those changes.Whichofthe followingconflict-resolutionstrategies is the nurse manager using? a. Competing b. Collaborating. c. Compromising. d. Cooperating.- ANSWER-a.Competing Anurse is preparing an educational program forstaffmembers regardinganewintravenouspump. Identifythesequenceofactions the nurse should takewhen...

Chloroquine diphosphate can be used in blood banking for which of the following methodologies? A: To remove antibody bound to red cells so that cells can be further tested B: To remove an specific antibody in serum or plasma C: To remove ABO antigens from cells D: To remove Rh antigensfrom cells Correct Answer - A Which of the following transfusion reactions can a diagnosis be more firmly established by evaluating BNP levels before & after transfusion? A: TACO B: Delayed hemolytic tr...

During which of the following situations is full barrier precautions likely to be required? A - Treating a patient with pneumonia. B - Treating a patient with chicken pox. C - Treating a patient who is suspected of having avian flu. D - Treating a patient with an open wound. - ANSWER - C - Treating a patient who is suspected of having avian flu. Treating a patient who is suspected of having avian flu CDC guidelinesrecommend full barrier precautions for all known and suspected cases of avi...

. Period of practical experience and training in clinical nursing supervised by an expert of a particular field is known as: - (a) Preceptorship - Explanation: Preceptorship is a period during which a novice nurse or student is paired with an experienced nurse (preceptor) to gain practical experience and training in a clinical setting. 2. The overall plan of rotation of all students in educational institution including teaching learning activities and related events during academic ye...

Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? Yes. A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report & will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistivepersonnel (AP)? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hrs ago w/aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching w/a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incont...

A home nurse is client home the client of the (select I will use the when getting in out of the c. I need to fire with my d. I will over of cords e. I need to set my hot to 140 degrees - nurse in emergency is client who reports right vomiting for the 48 hours? Which of the Offer d.Administer ntiemetic - CORRECT ANSWER=c

1.A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount of fluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a Obtain a 12-Lead ECG. b Restrict oral and intravenous fluids c Suggest that the patient use a salt substitute. d Obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium level. 2. In teaching a patient about coronary artery disease, the nurse explains the the changes that occur in this disorder include: ( SATA) a. a diffuse involvem...

A nurse is instructing an AP in caring for a client who has a low platelet count as a result of chemo. Which of the following is the nurse's priority instruction for measuring vital signs for this client? A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally." B. "Count the client's radial pulse for 30 sec & multiply by 2." C. "Don't let the client know you are counting her respirations." D. "Let the client rest for 5 mins before you measure her BP." - CORRECT...

A nurse is providing teaching to a 10 year old child with scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. You will have your dressing removed 12 hours after the procedure b. you will need to keep your legs straight for 8 hours following the procedure c. you will be on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours following the procedure d. you will be on bed rest for 2 days after the procedure - ....ANSWER...b. you...

Yes. - -Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence Rationale: The application of a condom catheter is a noninvasive, routine procedure that the nurse may delegate to the AP - -A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report & will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Feeding...

Because injuries are the most common cause of death and disability in children in the United States, the stage of development can determine the type of injury that is most likely to occur. A nurse caring for a 2-year-old child would focus on which areas when discussing safety concerns for the home? Select all that apply. A) A newborn may roll over and fall off an elevated surface. B) The need to conform and gain acceptance from his or her peers may make a school-age child accept a dar...

A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse should obtain informed consent before taking which of the following actions? a) administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment b) conducting a newborn hearing screening c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine d) screening for critical congenital heart disease - CORRECT ANSWER-c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in the second trimester of pregnancy. The client states, "I've gotten used to the idea of t...

A nurse is Assisting with the plAn of cAre for A client following A trAnsurethrAl resection of the prostAte. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plAn of cAre? - CORRECT ANSWER -The nurse should irrigAte the blAdder using strict sterile technique And mAintAin closed cAtheter drAinAge system to minimize the rick of infection. A nurse is reviewing A client's electronic medicAl record And finds thAt An Assistive per sonnel recorder the client's temp...