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Administering oral medications to an infant correct answer allow parent to give medication, semi reclining or upright, syringe beneath tongue, use plunger to slowly administer, expect drool. give drink, use dropper or hollow spoon, do not mix meds in formula Common abbreviations that have potential for error correct answer ER, XL, SR Completing an incident report correct answer time frame is 24 hours, document, submission, quality improvement, legal protection Convert to conventional ti...

Acetazolamide correct answer Diuretic, It can treat glaucoma, epilepsy, mountain sickness, and fluid retention (edema). Allopurinol/Zyloprim correct answer Uric acid reducer, It can treat gout and kidney stones. Amantadine correct answer (Dopamine promoter and antiviral) It can treat and prevent the flu (influenza type A). It can also treat Parkinson's disease and parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain medications. Amitriptyline/ Elavil correct answer Antidepressant and nerve pain...

A 12-month-old child just received her first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. For which of the following possible reactions to this vaccine should the nurse teach the parents to monitor? correct answer: Rash; Redness and discomfort at injection site; and Bruising on multiple areas of body. A client asks a nurse why she is taking propranolol (Inderal) along with her therapy for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following replies by the nurse is appropriate? correct answer: "propranolo...

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about a client who has severe allergy-related asthma and a new prescription for omalizumab. Which of the following pieces of information should the charge nurse include to describe the medication's mechanism of action? A. It reduces the number of immunoglobulin E (IgE) molecules on mast cells. B. It stabilizes the cellular membrane of mast cells. C. It decreases the synthesis and release of inflammatory mediators. D. It relaxes the smo...

How can a nurse differentiate between mild and sever adverse effects when administering medication? correct answer mild- rash, managed in outpatient settings severe- anaphylaxis, may require hospitalization, airway management, immediate medical intervention How can comorbidities impact the therapeutic range of a medication for a client? correct answer liver or kidney impairment, alter drug metabolism and excretion How can drug-drug interactions during absorption affect the activity of ...

______establishes regulations for the use and disclosure of protected health information, including information about the health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a person or a part of a person's medical record. correct answer The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act "Common law" is created when: correct answer a court makes a judicial decision in a course case. A core set of principles known as the Georgetown Mantra ...

A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse care for a client who reports pain. The nurse checked the client's MAR and noted the last dose of pain medication was 6 hr ago. The prescription reads every 4 hr PRN for pain. The nurse administered the medication and checked with the client 40 min later, when the client reported improvement. The newly licensed nurse left out which of the following steps of the nursing process? a. assessment b. planning c. intervention d. evaluation corre...

A disoriented patient is admitted to the hospital accompanied by the spouse. From whom would the nurse collect subjective data on this patient? a. An experienced nurse on the unit b. The patient's medical record c. The patient's spouse d. The provider correct answer C Subjective data (i.e., symptoms) are spoken. Patients' feelings about a situation or comments about how they are feeling are examples of subjective data. Data shared by a source verbally are considered subjective. S...

ADN correct answer 2 year program, focus on sciences, theoretical and clinical courses related to nursing American Nurses Association(ANA) correct answer improves standards of health and availability of health care, promotes professional development and high standards for nursing and economic welfare for nurses- strong lobbyist BSN correct answer 4 year program, focus is same as ADN, *adds social sciences, arts, and humanities related to practice of nursing Clara Barton correct answer...

Action (Post-op Hand-off) correct answer what actions were taken or are required? Provide rationale active immunity correct answer - body's response generating antibodies Acute care hospitals correct answer complex, high-risk, or emergency surgical procedures Acute inflammation correct answer - rapid onset - short duration - vasodilation - increased permeability - neutrophil infiltration Age-related risks: Cardiovascular system correct answer 1. hypertension and hypotension ...

Describe the Scope and Standards of the practice of nursing correct answer Outlines the expectations of a nurse, establishes responsibilities nurses are accountable for How did post-World War II influence the definitions of nursing? correct answer Nursing Theory was born Recognized emotions as r/t health, illness, and nursing care Nurses began receiving Masters Degrees Many wanted to test new nursing ideas List a few nursing journals correct answer American Journal of Nursing Clinical...

1) Abstract correct answer summarizes major concepts of paper 1) Institutional Review Boards (IRB) correct answer Nurses need to apply to this before starting research. 1974 National Research Act 1) Literature review correct answer The process of selecting published materials that have relevance to the potential research. (helps researcher find out what's already known and prevents duplication) 2) Introduction correct answer Rationale for study 2) Subject Rights (4 things) corr...

"CUS" acronym correct answer concerned uncomfortable safety "SBAR" acronym correct answer situation background assessment recommendation 2 examples for patients advocacy correct answer pain management getting patient's admitted 2 goals of system based practice correct answer improve safety and quality if care enhance and improve interdisciplinary 3 factors that effect safety correct answer intrinsic-mobility, developmental, etc extrinsic- falls, hazards, etc...

Allergic response physical and emotional How would you respond? correct answer Physical: rash itching Wheezing dyspnea anaphylaxis Emotional: fear anxiety about future medications loss of trust in providers avoidance of necessary treatments How to respond explain that you understand it's a very scary situation then explain step by step what you'll do Assessment for a client receiving medication correct answer vital signs, allergies,contraindication Labs: renal/liver function d...

5 Rights of Nursing Delegation correct answer Right Task Right Circumstance Right Person Right Supervision Right Direction and Communication A client admitted to a mental health unit has exhibited physical behaviors that put the client and others at risk. The nurse applies four-point restraints on the client without obtaining a physician's order or the client's consent. The nurse is at risk of being accused of which action? correct answer Battery A client being discharged from t...

A charge nurse meets with staff to outline a plan to provide transcultural nursing care for patients in their heath care facility. Which theorist promoted this type of caring as the central theme of nursing care, knowledge, and practice? A. Madeline Leininger B. Jean Watson C. Dorothy E. Johnson D. Betty Newman correct answer A - Madeline Leininger A community experiences an outbreak of meningitis, and hospital beds are urgently needed. Which of the following clients should the nurse re...

"Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation" program is associated with what professional nursing organization correct answer American Nurses Association "Permissive" laws enforced what correct answer only nurses who were trained were allowed to use the title "Registered Nurse" 1883 (10 years after first schools established) how many nursing schools correct answer 35 a governmental initiative that provided a comprehensive set of national goals and objectives for improving the healt...

3 functions of the state boards of nursing correct answer Executive, with the authority to administer the nurse practice act Legislative, with authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the act Judicial, with authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a licence or to otherwise discipline a licensee or t deny an application for licensure advance directives correct answer Written statement of wishes, preferences, and choices for end of life health care decisions Tool to help you thin...

*Medicaid*: 1. provides coverage for those with ________ 2. provides assistance with _____________ expenses 3. offers benefits not normally covered by _______________ 4. can be eligible for both medicaid and ___________ correct answer 1. disabilities 2. LTC 3. medicare 4. medicare (dual enrollment) *Medicare*: federal only 1. _______ % of US population covered by medicare 2. Covers people _______ ages or older (83%) 3. Covers people of all ages with certain ________ (16%...

[TRUE/FALSE] Clients who receive home health care are elderly as only Medicare reimburses this health care service. correct answer False (Health-related services in home health care may include those with acute illness, long-term health conditions, permanent disability, or terminal illness. Clients who receive home health care may be of a variety of ages, from children to the elderly. Although Medicare coverage is usually provided for those 65 years of age or older, clients of any age who have...