NURS MISC

NURS MISC Palliative Care at End of Life Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse cares for a terminally ill patient who has 20-second periods of apnea followed by periods of deep and rapid breathing. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? a. Suction the patient. b. Administer oxygen via face mask. c. Place the patient in high Fowler’s position. d. Document the respirations as Cheyne-Stokes. ANS: D Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by periods of apnea alter...

NURS MISC Chronic Illness and Older Adults Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When caring for an older patient with hypertension who has been hospitalized after a transient ischemic (TIA), which topic is the most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching? a. Effect of atherosclerosis on blood vessels b. Mechanism of action of anticoagulant drug therapy c. Symptoms indicating that the patient should contact the health care provider d. Impact of the patient’s family his...

ATI MED SURG CAPSTONE QUIZ practice questions and answers solution docvs 2021 1. A nurse in a rural community center is providing education to a group of clients about first aid interventions for snake bites to prevent further injury. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Apply an ice pack directly to the affected area b. Immobilize the affected extremity with a splint c. Place tourniquet above and below the affected area d. Elevate the affected extremit...

NURS MISC Inflammation and Wound Healing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse assesses a patient’s surgical wound on the first postoperative day and notes redness and warmth around the incision. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Obtain wound cultures. b. Document the assessment. c. Notify the health care provider. d. Assess the wound every 2 hours. ANS: B The incisional redness and warmth are indicators of the normal initial (inflammatory) stage of wound healing...

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NURS MISC PrepU Foundations of Gerontology and Theories of Aging Question 1 See full question 1m 53sF A nurse is providing care to a group of older adults who attend activities at the local senior center. When interacting with the group, the nurse notes that more of the women than men live alone. Which phenomena would the nurse most likely attribute to this situation? You Selected: ● Women tend to live longer than men and marry men older than themselves. Correct response: ● Women t...

NURS MISC PrepU Safe Medication Use,Questions and Answers and Explanation Question 1 See full question 24sn The healthcare provider has prescribed an antacid for an older adult client. What teaching should the nurse provinde about taking this medication? You Selected: ● Avoid taking other medications within two hours. Correct response: ● Avoid taking other medications within two hours. Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadel...

NURS MISC PrepU Safety and Mobility Questions and Answers The nurse manager on a gerontological unit is designing a rennovation for the unit and should consider which factors when deciding whether to carpet the new unit? Select all that apply. You Selected: ● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting ● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces ● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls Correct response: ● Static electricity generate...

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Chicago State University: NURS MISC Exam 3 Questions and Answers A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago and the incision site is now raised,indurated, and shiny. This is most likely which type of tissue growth? Select one: a. Angioma b. Keloid c. Melanoma d. Nevus A 62-year old man with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient’s laboratory test findings to include Select one: a. an ...