Chamberlain Nursing College

1. The lower surface of a structure is referred to as... INFERIOR 2. Injurious? TOXIC 3. Equilibrium? SENSE OF BALANCE 4. Site? LOCATION 5. The patient gave his Assent? AGREEMENT 6. The technician wore gloves as precaution? PREVENTIVE MEASURE 7. The of his right eye was damaged. LENS ( correct word usage) 8. The inebriated man staggered while walking to his car. STUMBLE 9. The nurse noticed an ominous sign? Dangerous 10. A well known person, with connotation of infamy, is most likely...

A client with mild parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine (Symmetrel). What statement accurately describes the action of this medication? dopamine in central nervous system is increased A 52-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for possible duodenal ulcers. The healthcare provider prescribes ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg BID PO. Which data would indicate that this medication is effective? Within 4 hours after meals, the client denies having pain. A 78-year-old client wi...

DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common. 3. Warn clients with diab...

How are carbohydrates used by the body? Choose ALL answers that apply. • structure • Communication • storage • Recognition 2. What type of immunity does a vaccine provide? Choose only ONE best answer. • naturally acquired passive immunity • Artificially acquired passive immunity • Naturally acquired active immunity • Artificially acquired active immunity 3. Which organs and/or glands are superior to the liver? Choose ALL answers that apply. • Lungs • Parathyroid g...

Tetracycline - Answer Taken on empty stomach, not given to children < 8yo bcoz it can stain teeth, not known to cause hearing loss Propranolol - Answer Can help control essential tremors Potassium iodide - Answer Used preoperatively to reduce size & vascularity of thyroid gland Clozapine (Clozaril) - Answer Common s/e is extreme salivation (sialorrhea), may increase risk of hyperglycemia Serum albumin - Answer Most sensitive measure of nutritional status Normal: 3.4-5.4 g/dl No...

1. Florence Nightingales contributions to nursing practice and education: are historically important but have no validity for nursing today. were neither recognized nor apprcciated in her own time. c. were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean War. d. were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds. ANS: C d. dietitian, manager, and housekeeper. ANS: A In order for the LPN to apply the common goals of nursing, he or she must assume the roles of caregiver, edu...

An oriented patient has recently had surgery. Which action is best for the nurse to take to assess this patient’s pain? a. Assess the patient’s body language. b. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain. c. Observe the cardiac monitor for increased heart rate. d. Have the patient describe the effect of pain on the ability to cope. ANS: B One of the most subjective and therefore most useful characteristics for reporting pain is its severity. Therefore, the best way to assess a ...

1. Which nursing actions will the nurse take to assess for possible malnutrition in an older adult patient (select all that apply)? a) Assess for depression. b) Review laboratory results. c) Determine food preferences. d) Inspect teeth and oral mucosa. e) Ask about transportation needs. ANS: A, B, D, E The laboratory results, especially albumin and cholesterol levels, may indicate chronic poor protein intake or high-fat or high-cholesterol intake. Transportation affects the patient’s a...

A- social withdrawal B- chronic physical disability C- emotional impairment D- cognitive dysfunction ATI GERONTOLOGY EXAM Answer- b Physical disability is the most common reason older adult clients have difficulty performing ADLs. Self-care deficit, the nursing diagnosis that describes the inability of the client to perform self-care activities necessary for optimum health and function,is associated with several physical etiologic factors: activity intolerance, pain, neuromuscular ...

3. A school nurse is implementing health screenings. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as the highest priority? (A) :A child who has nits (B) :An adolescent who has scoliosis (C) :A child who has a BMI of 18 (D) :An adolescent who has psoriasis 4. A 35-year-old client who has a diagnosis of tuberculosis informs the providers office that she Is unable to pay for the treatment. Which of the following actions by the nurse will facilitate obtaining ap...