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Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? 
 
a. Obtain a BP reading in each arm and average the results. 
b. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. 
c. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. 
d. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. correct answer: ANS: C 
The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is ob...
1. The nurse is performing an assessment of an 80-year-old patient. Which information obtained by the nurse will be of most concern? 
a. 
Decreased appetite 
b. 
Difficulty chewing food 
c. 
Unintentional weight loss 
d. 
Complaints of indigestion correct answer: ANS: C 
Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding in older patients and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older patients. Thes...
18.1) A nurse is taking care of four different pediatric clients. Which client poses the great risk for 
dehydration? 
1. A 15-year-old working out in a weight room for an hour before football practice 
2. A 10-year-old playing baseball outdoors in 85-degree heat 
3. A 5-year-old refusing to eat because of a virus 
4. A newborn under a radiant warmer for an hour after the first bath correct answer: Answer: 2 
 
Explanation: A condition that increases the risk of insensible fluid loss places the...
What are genes? correct answer: basic unit of heredity 
 
control how the cells in the body function 
 
produce proteins that only perform one specific function 
 
found along chromosomes and are passed along one generation to the next 
 
What is a genome? correct answer: complete set of DNA 
 
contains all of the organism's genes 
 
has all the info for an organism to build and maintain itself 
 
What is genetics? correct answer: study of genes and their role in inheritance 
 
studies how c...
GERD correct answer: Reflux of gastric contents into the lower portion the esophagus 
Causes irritation, scar tissue formation, and can lead to strictures 
Amount of damage depends on the amount of gastric reflux and the ability of the esophagus to clear the acid 
 
GERD: Causes correct answer: Decreased LES 
Medications (CCBs, nitrates, BBs, morphine) 
Nicotine 
Food (alcohol, tea, chocolate, caffeine) 
Delayed gastric emptying 
Decrease esophageal clearance 
Risk factors: obesity and ...
(DM) The diabetic patient asks the nurse why it is necessary to maintain blood glucose levels no lower than 70 mg/dL. What is the nurse's best response? 
 
 A. "Glucose is the only fuel form used by body cells to produce energy needed for physiologic activity." 
 B. "The central nervous system, which cannot store glucose, requires a continuous supply of glucose for fuel." 
 C. "Without a minimum level of glucose circulating in the blood, erythrocytes cannot produce ATP." 
 D. "The presen...
IV heparin Precaution correct answer: - The anticoagulant effect of heparin increases the risk of bleeding. 
 
 therefore, the client should use an electric razor to reduce the risk of cuts and bleeding during shaving 
 
- client should not use suppositories for constipation because suppository use increases the risk of bleeding 
 
- client should avoid flossing because bleeding can easily occur 
 
-Green leafy vegetables do not interfere with the effects of heparin, so client can have green le...
peri-operative phase correct answer: Peri-operative is the time period that includes the three major phases of surgery. 
Pre-operative, Intra-operative, & Post-operative 
 
pre op phase correct answer: lasts from the decision to have surgery until the beginning of surgery 
 
intra op phase correct answer: The time when surgery is occurring. 
 
post op correct answer: after surgery until recovery is complete. 
 
nursing assessment (for pre op) correct answer: Identify risk factors that will ...
the surgical team consists of correct answer: Patient 
Surgeon 
Anesthesia care provider 
RNFA 
Scrub nurse 
Circulating nurse 
Surgical technicians 
 
RNFA correct answer: nurse first assist to the surgeon 
 
circulating nurse correct answer: high position; wandering and not in sterile; skin prep collecting specimens; anticipate tools that surgical team needs; verification of consent; monitor everyone else for aseptic techniqe; maintain fire safety ( OR is a fire hazard); surgical time out (...
2nd leading cause of death in US 
Anxiety and fear 
 
RN role in pt care related to cancer correct answer: Decrease risk of cancer development 
Increase rates of cancer screening 
Help with treatment compliance 
Support patient and family members 
 
cancer prevention goal as nurse and how to go about it correct answer: *Goal/job as nurse*: decrease fears 
*How*: encourage mamograms, prostate scans, skin checks, lifestyle modification 
If diagnosis occurs: when they should go to treatment, how ...