What is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with
children?
The presence or absence of parents.
The child's physical condition.
The child's developmental level.
The child's nonverbal behaviors.
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The child's developmental level
What is Erin Dodge's "chief complaint" or reason why she came to the hospital?
a. weight gain
b. shortness of breath
c. chest pain
d. heart failure
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shortness of breath
Magnesium Sulfate is a high risk medication that can be used to prevent or treat
convulsion in patients with pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. When administering this
medication the nurse has a responsibility to monitor for possible complications and
take appropriate precautions. Which of the following is a precaution specific to this
medication:
Keep patient recumbent after injection to prevent postural hypotension.
Monitor for S/S of a hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., chest pain, dizziness, dyspnea,
fever, flushing, hypotension, nausea, pruritus, rash, rigors, urticaria).
Monitor fluid status and osmolality (not to exceed 310 mOsm/kg).
With each repeated dose, test patellar reflex (knee jerks) and observe respirations. If
the knee jerk is absent or if respirations are less than 12/min, do not give additional
dose.
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With each repeated dose, test patellar reflex (knee jerks) and observe
respirations. If the knee jerk is absent or if respirations are less than 12/min,
do not give additional dose.
During a central line dressing change, after opening the Bio-patch package, dropping
it onto the sterile field and completing the cleansing of the site, how does the nurse
apply the sterile Bio-patch dressing?
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side down, before
applying the transparent dressing.
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side up, after applying the
transparent dressing.
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side down, after applying
the transparent dressing.
, Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side up, before applying
the transparent dressing.
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Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side up, before
applying the transparent dressing
Regarding the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) tool, what action should the
nurse take if the client does not react to verbal stimuli?
Repeat the client's name and loudly state that the client must open their eyes.
Physically stimulate the client by shaking their shoulder or rubbing their sternum.
Contact the physician.
Give the client a RASS score of -4
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Physically stimulate the client by shaking their shoulder or rubbing their
sternum.
What is a primary nursing intervention when caring for a woman experiencing an
obstetric hemorrhage associated with uterine atony?
Catheterize the bladder.
Perform fundal massage.
Prepare the woman for surgical intervention.
Establish venous access
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children?
The presence or absence of parents.
The child's physical condition.
The child's developmental level.
The child's nonverbal behaviors.
Give this one a try later!
The child's developmental level
What is Erin Dodge's "chief complaint" or reason why she came to the hospital?
a. weight gain
b. shortness of breath
c. chest pain
d. heart failure
,Give this one a try later!
shortness of breath
Magnesium Sulfate is a high risk medication that can be used to prevent or treat
convulsion in patients with pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. When administering this
medication the nurse has a responsibility to monitor for possible complications and
take appropriate precautions. Which of the following is a precaution specific to this
medication:
Keep patient recumbent after injection to prevent postural hypotension.
Monitor for S/S of a hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., chest pain, dizziness, dyspnea,
fever, flushing, hypotension, nausea, pruritus, rash, rigors, urticaria).
Monitor fluid status and osmolality (not to exceed 310 mOsm/kg).
With each repeated dose, test patellar reflex (knee jerks) and observe respirations. If
the knee jerk is absent or if respirations are less than 12/min, do not give additional
dose.
Give this one a try later!
With each repeated dose, test patellar reflex (knee jerks) and observe
respirations. If the knee jerk is absent or if respirations are less than 12/min,
do not give additional dose.
During a central line dressing change, after opening the Bio-patch package, dropping
it onto the sterile field and completing the cleansing of the site, how does the nurse
apply the sterile Bio-patch dressing?
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side down, before
applying the transparent dressing.
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side up, after applying the
transparent dressing.
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side down, after applying
the transparent dressing.
, Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side up, before applying
the transparent dressing.
Give this one a try later!
Using sterile technique, apply the Bio-patch dressing color side up, before
applying the transparent dressing
Regarding the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) tool, what action should the
nurse take if the client does not react to verbal stimuli?
Repeat the client's name and loudly state that the client must open their eyes.
Physically stimulate the client by shaking their shoulder or rubbing their sternum.
Contact the physician.
Give the client a RASS score of -4
Give this one a try later!
Physically stimulate the client by shaking their shoulder or rubbing their
sternum.
What is a primary nursing intervention when caring for a woman experiencing an
obstetric hemorrhage associated with uterine atony?
Catheterize the bladder.
Perform fundal massage.
Prepare the woman for surgical intervention.
Establish venous access
Give this one a try later!
