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RN Maternal Newborn A Practice questions A nurse is planning discharge for a client who is 3 days postpartum.Which of the following non pharmacological interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for lactation suppression? A) Place warm, moist packs on the breast. B) Apply cabbage leaves to the breast. C) Wear a loose- fitting bra. D) Put green tea bags on the breasts. - B) Apply cabbage leaves to the breasts. A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn. Whic...

1 RN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 1. A facility has a system for transcribing medication orders to a Kardex as well as a computerizedmedication administration record (MAR). A physician writes the following order for a client: "Prednisone 5 mg P.O. daily for 3 days." The order is correctly transcribed on the Kardex. However, the nurse who transcribes the order onto the MAR neglects to place the limitation of 3 days on the prescription. On the 4th day after the order wasinstituted, a nurse a...

To ensure that the client's respiratory status is stable upon his arrival on the medical unit, the nurse should complete which assessment first? Oxygen saturation -Provides info about the effectiveness of gas exchange Pt.'s RR is 32 BPM. What follow-up assessment data should the nurse obtain first? Use of accessory muscles -Indicates increased respiratory effort -Pt. may be in respiratory distress After answering a few questions, the client begins to cough. What assessment should the ...

Preeclampsia RN Case Study At 0600 a 42 year old primigravida client is brought to the Labor and Delivery triage area by her sister. The client reports having a pounding headache for the last 12 hours unrelieved by acetaminophen, swollen hands and face for 2 days, blurry vision, and epigastric pain described as bad heartburn. The client expresses concern because her due date is not for four more weeks. Her sister tells the nurse, "I felt like that when I had toxemia during my pregnancy....

Question 1 of 25 Prior to discontinuing the IV oxytocin (Pitocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? Vital signs. Vital sign assessment is important prior to discontinuing the Lactated Ringer's because the primary IV contributes to the maintenance of cardiovascular stability, but this is not the first priority. Vaginal discharge. Expulsion of minimal bright red vaginal discharge is normal after delivery. It is difficult for the nurse to ascertain client stab...

PN Pharmacology hesi A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse ask to determine if the medication has been effective? A) How much water have you been drinking each day? B) Does the urine color stain your toilet bowl or undergarments? C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency? D) Did your urine appear cloudy or ha...

PN HESI PHARM A client with diabetes mellitus takes insulin daily and is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). Which information should the nurse provide to this client? A sign of hypoglycemia is that propranolol slows a rapid heart rate. A client has a positive skin test for tuberculosis. What prophylactic drug should the practical nurse (PN) expect to be prescribed for this client? Isoniazid (INH) Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil) is prescribed for an adult female client who is clinica...

pharmacology RN Study Drugs administered into the GI tract are given via what route? enteral A PPD test is an example of what type of injection? Intradermal Drugs applied directly on the skin or mucous membranes exert a blank effect? Local Drugs that distribute throughout the body exert a blank effect? Systemic Drugs that come as an blank must be shaken well before administration? Emulsion A blank resists the acid environment of the stomach? Enteric coating A solid drug dispersed w...

Pharmacology Exam 1 1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology C 2. The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as A. side effect B. adverse effect C. drug allergy D. contraindication E. antagonism D 3. An unusual or unexpected drug reaction by an individual is known as A. toxic effect B. antagonism C. idios...

(LETS NAME OUR PATIENT GAIL) The client has worked as a legal secretary for a high-powered defense attorney for the last 12 years. She has never been married, and she lives alone. She has been experiencing a burning sensation in her stomach for the last few months, which is now worsening. The client finally makes an appointment with her healthcare provider (HCP) to find out what is causing the stomach pain. Which information is most significant when assessing a client suspected of having...

OB HESI Case Studies Healthy Newborn Ms. Stacy Myers is in active labor at 38 weeks gestation with an uncomplicated pregnancy. She is admitted to the birthing center on October 10th at 0830. After 9 hours of labor Miss Myers had a spontaneous vaginal delivery of an infant boy. 1. The nurse quickly place is the infant under radiant warmer and starts to dry him. What is the rationale for these actions? a. Convective heat loss from evaporation is reduced. Drying the infant quickly and pl...

NSG 350 Mental Health In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment. b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients. c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions. ANS: C c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. 2. The contribution of Linda Richards that rema...

Newborn with Jaundice RN Case Study The laboring client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. Her pregnancy is uncomplicated and she has received routine prenatal care starting at 8 weeks' gestation. After 14 hours of intense labor, she is physically and emotionally too exhausted to continue unassisted. The healthcare provider (HCP) uses low forceps to assist with the delivery of the infant. The client is relieved to have a vaginal delivery of an infant boy at 38 weeks' gestation w...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM - 1. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? A. Taking the vital signs B. Obtaining the permit C. Explaining the procedure D. Checking the lab work 2. The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority? A. Starting an IV B. Applying oxygen C. Obtaining blood gase...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 1. Which educational nursing program takes 2 to 5 years to complete? a. Nursing assistant (NA) program b. Practical nursing (LPN, LVN) program c. Professional nursing program d. Advanced practice nursing (APN) program The professional nursing program (RN) requires 2 to 5 years of education, depending on the type of degree sought. An NA program takes 6 to 8 weeks. An LPN/LVN program takes 12 to 18 months. An APN program takes more tha...

Med Surge Respiratory Fever can cause _________ because of excessive fluid loss due to diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increases _________ and the demands for 02. Dehydration, metabolism Clients at high risk for pneumonia 1.) Altered level of consciousness 2.) depressed or absent gag and cough reflex 3.) Susceptible to aspirating oropharyngeal secretions, including alcoholics, anesthetized individuals 4.) Brain injury 5.) drug overdose 6.) stroke victims 7.) Immunocompromised...

Med-Surg Cardiovascular HESI RN 1. A client complains of crushing chest pain that radiates to his left arm. He should be presented with the following treatment: 1. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine 2. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and codeine 3. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, meperidine, and thrombolytics 4. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroprusside, and morphine Answer: 1. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine 2. Which lifestyle changes should a client diagnosed with coronary artery d...

Med Surg, Nervous System Study Questions Study 1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. ANS: A When admitting a patient who is likely to be a poor historian, the nurse should obtain hea...

Med Surg, Integumentary System 1. When the nurse is assessing a 42-year-old woman, the patient states that she is using topical fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex) to treat actinic keratoses on her face. Which additional information will be most important for the nurse to obtain? a. Method of birth control the patient is using b. History of extensive sun exposure by the patient c. Length of time the patient has used the medication d. Appearance of the treated areas on the patients fac...

Med Surg Visual and Auditory Problems The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient's myopia and presbyopia by assessing for a. strength of the eye muscles. b. both near and distant vision. c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. d. intraocular pressure changes. ANS: B The lenses are prescribed to correct the patient's near and distant vision. The nurse may also assess for cloudiness of the lenses, increased intraocular pressure, and eye movement, but these data do not e...