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A nurse is interviewing a patient who just received news that he has pancreatic cancer. The patient tells the nurse that getting cancer could never happen to him. Which defense mechanism is this patient demonstrating? A. Projection B. Denial C. Displacement D. Repression (Ans- B A patient's health history of breast cancer that runs in the family is what type of risk factor? (Ans- Non-modifiable risk factor Laws affecting nursing practice (Think PHMPG) (Ans- -Right of Privacy...

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NCLEX Nursing Fundermentals Module 5 Questions and answers – Keiser University 1. Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Before administering the medication, the nurse checks which important client parameter? A. Temperature B. Lochial Flow C. Urine Output D. Blood Pressure 2. A pregnant client asks the nurse about the hormone that stimulates postpartum contractions. The nurse tells the client that which primary hormone stimulates postpa...

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Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 2: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 3: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 4: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Final Exam:

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A patient who has had spinal surgery is not permitted to bend at the waist or sit in a chair. To position the patient safely in bed, the nurse: a. uses logrolling to accomplish position changes from side to side b. keeps her in a prone position to keep pressure off her back c. moves the top half of her body first, then the middle, and finally legs d. places her in low or semi-fowlers position only (Ans- a. uses logrolling to accomplish position changes from side to side (logrolling,...

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A resident continues to ask you the same question over and over again each time you come into the room. You should: a. Tell the person you are tired of answering the same question b. Yell at the resident c. Report the behavior d. Be patient (Ans- D Before leaving on for lunch, you need to: a. Use the bathroom and wash your hands b. Turn off the computer c. Call home and check on your children d. Tell the nurse (Ans- D The most common cause of COPD/emphysema is: a. Pollutio...

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A nurse is scheduling hygiene for patients on the unit. What is the priority consideration when planning a patient's personal hygiene? a. When the patient had his or her most recent bath b. The patient's usual hygiene practices and preferences c. Where the bathing fits in the nurse's schedule d. The time that is convenient for the patient care assistant (Ans- b A nurse caring for patients in a critical care unit knows that providing good oral hygiene is an essential part of nursing c...

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A client is scheduled for hydrotherapy for a burn dressing change. Which action should the nurse take to ensure that the client is comfortable during the procedure? 1. Ensure that the client is appropriately dressed 2. Administer an opioid analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before therapy 3. Schedule the therapy at a time when the client generally takes a nap 4. Assign an assistive personnel (AP) to stay with the client during the procedure (Ans- 2 Rationale: The client should receive pain medica...

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The nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube in an adult client. During the procedure, the client begins to cough and has difficulty breathing. What is the most appropriate action? a. Insert the tube quickly. b. Notify the health care provider immediately. c. Remove the tube and reinsert it when the respiratory distress subsides. d. Pull back on the tube and wait until the respiratory distress subsides. (Ans- d Rationale: During the insertion of the nasogastric tube, if the client experiences ...

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pulse is regulated by what? (Ans- autonomic nervous system through cardiac sinoatrial node parasympathetic stimulation on pulse (Ans- decreases heart rate sympathetic stimulation on pulse (Ans- increases heart rate pulse rate (Ans- the number of contractions over a peripheral artery in 1 minute places you can record a pulse (Ans- temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis pulmonary ventilation (Ans- movement of air in and ...

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What are body mechanics? (Ans- Coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems Maintain balance, posture, and body alignment Mandatory for Lifting, bending, and moving Performing activities of daily living Four characteristics of Body Mechanics (Ans- Body Alignment Body Balance Coordinated Body Movement Friction What is Good Nursing Body Alignment (Ans- Relationship of one body part to another - don't twist Correct body alignment reduces strain on musculos...

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what is the final step in a complete assessment? (Ans- documentation S/S of hypostatic pneumonia (Ans- decreased lung expansion, generalized respiratory muscle weakness and secretions occur without immobility. (comes from inflammation of the lung from stasis or pooling of secretions. ) s/s of respiratory acidosis (Ans- increased PaCo2 and increased hydrogen ion concentration below 7.35. This reflects the excess carbonic acid in the blood (hypoventilation produces R. acidosis) what...

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What are direct interventions? (Ans- Anything that you do while physically with the patient e.g. administering medications, performing dressing changes What are indirect interventions? (Ans- Anything that you do outside of being with the patient on the patients behalf. e.g. restocking supplies, patient conferences, scheduling tests and treatments What are independent interventions? (Ans- They are nurse driven. Health promotion, teaching, basic comfort care, ADLs. The nurse doesn...

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Which of the following skills can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel? Select all that apply 1. Nasotracheal suctioning 2. Oropharyngeal suctioning if a stable patient 3. Suctioning a new artificial airway 4. Permanent tracheostomy tube suctioning 5. Care if an endotracheal tube (Ans- 2,4 Two hours after surgery the nurse assesses a patient who had a chest tube inserted during surgery. There is 200 ML of dark red drainage in the chest tube at this time. What is th...

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What is charting by exception? (Ans- Shorthand method of documenting findings by only charting abnormal findings. Proper Documentation Guidelines include: (Ans- Content- complete, accurate, concise. Reflects nursing process. Timing- Document immediately after. Never before you carry out. Accountability- First initial, last name, title to each entry. No dittos, whiteout, or erasers. Format- Standard terminology. Confidentiality- Students, don't use names in reports or care plans...

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A nurse is preparing to perform a complete physical examination on a weak, older-adult patient with bilateral basilar pneumonia. Which position will the nurse use? a. Prone b. Sims' c. Supine d. Lateral recumbent (Correct - c A nurse is conducting Weber's test. Which action will the nurse take? a. Place a vibrating tuning fork in the middle of patient's forehead. b. Place a vibrating tuning fork on the patient's mastoid process. c. Compare the number of seconds heard by bone vers...

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Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition Potter Perry Test Bank Chapter 1. Nursing Today MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on: ANS: 3 Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order to remain free of disease or to recover from disease. Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed m...

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NCLEX Nursing Fundermentals Module 5 Questions and answers – Keiser University 1. Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Before administering the medication, the nurse checks which important client parameter? A. Temperature B. Lochial Flow C. Urine Output D. Blood Pressure 2. A pregnant client asks the nurse about the hormone that stimulates postpartum contractions. The nurse tells the client that which primary hormone stimulates postpa...

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NCLEX Nursing Fundermentals Module 5 Questions and answers – Keiser University 1. Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Before administering the medication, the nurse checks which important client parameter? A. Temperature B. Lochial Flow C. Urine Output D. Blood Pressure 2. A pregnant client asks the nurse about the hormone that stimulates postpartum contractions. The nurse tells the client that which primary hormone stimulates postpa...

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NCLEX Nursing Fundermentals Module 5 Questions and answers – Keiser University 1. Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Before administering the medication, the nurse checks which important client parameter? A. Temperature B. Lochial Flow C. Urine Output D. Blood Pressure 2. A pregnant client asks the nurse about the hormone that stimulates postpartum contractions. The nurse tells the client that which primary hormone stimulates postpa...

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