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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit has received change-of-shift report and will care for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Updating the plan of care for a client who is postoperative B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure injury C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a clien...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Host Environment Agent three parts of the epidemiological triangle Host epidemiological triangle: - age, sex, race, genetic profile, previous disease, immune status, religion, customs, occupation, marital status, family background Environment epidemiological triangle: - temp, humidity, altitude, crowding, housing, neighborhood, water, milk, food, radiation, pollution, and noise Agent epidemiological triangle: - biologic (bacteria and viruses) -chemical (poison, alcohol, smoke) -physical (trau...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A nurse is caring for a client who presents to a labor and delivery unit experiencing rapidly progressing labor. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? A. Cut the umbilical cord B. Apply perineal pressure to the emerging fetal head C. Prevent the perineum from tearing D. Promote delivery of the placenta b (using maslow's hierarchy of needs, the priority intervention is to prevent injury to the fetus during the delivery by applying gentle perineal pressure to t...

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138 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Mrs. Ogg requires surgery for treatment of a ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. This type of surgery belongs in which of the following categories? a. Minor, diagnostic b. Minor, elective c. Major, emergency d. Major, palliative c. Major, emergency A general anesthetic is given for specific purposes during a surgical procedure. Which one of the following purposes is not included? a. Loss of consciousness b. Relaxation of skeletal muscles c. Reduction of reflex action d. Locali...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The 3 Core functions of public health are: assessment, policy development and assurance Which source of data could be used to identify the interests, problems, and strengths of a geopolitical community? interview key informants which of the following is the best definition of culture? learned and shared beliefs and values of a group a community/public health nurse is best defined as a nurse who... sees the community as a client which of the following would be the nurse's primary goal during...

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A group of community health nurses are evaluating the community to determine which issues should be addressed. As the group complete various assessments, they recognize an assets assessment will be important to evaluate which factor of the community? A. Overall life of the community B. Specific problem of the community C. Strengths of the community D. Key informant Strengths of the community The population that community health nurses serve in the United States is changing. Because of populati...

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The internal structures of the eye can be visualised using much of the following instruments Ophthalmoscope To make accurate assessments during inspection, the examiner must: Compare bilateral body parts Palpation is a physical assessment technique that uses the sense of: Touch When percussing over the stomach, the examiner notes a loud, drum-like sound. The term to document this percussion tone is: Tympany The eye of the stethoscope is used to hear: Heart sounds Skin turgor may be assessed...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The lower the client's viral load, the: A. shorter the time to AIDS diagnosis. B. longer the survival time. C. shorter the survival time. D. longer the time immunity. B. longer the survival time. The nurse should notify the physician immediately if which of the following occurs during observation of a client receiving an antineoplastic drug as they may be signs of thrombocytopenia? Select all that apply: A. Bleeding gums B. Petechiae C. Tarry stools D. Hematuria E. Coffee-ground emesis A. Bl...

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A patient receiving chemotherapy experiences stomatitis. The nurse advises the patient to use: 1. Community mouthwash. 2. Alcohol-based mouth rinse. 3. Normal saline rinses. 4. Firm toothbrush. 3 Chapter 40 When a nurse delegates hygiene care for a male patient to a nursing assistive personnel, the NAP must use an electric razor to shave the patient with the following diagnosis: 1. Congestive heart failure 2. Pneumonia 3. Arthritis 4. Thrombocytopenia 4 Chapter 40 The nurse observes an adult M...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What is an example of a biological health risk? a. pesticides b. bacteria contaminated drinking water c. loud machinery d. garden fertilizer b. bacteria contaminated drinking water Which would a community health nurse use when conducting an outcome evaluation? a. family progress since the certification b. timing of visit c. performance d. organization of the family a. family progress since the certificaion The nurse is traveling by automobile to make a home visit. which does the nurse need? ...

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The client is taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms secondary to an injury to the lumbar spine that occurred while lifting a motor at work. The client is being seen for a follow-up visit by the physician. The client reports dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. Why is the client having these side effects from cyclobenzaprine? A. Cyclobenzaprine produces an anticholinergic response, resulting in these side effects. B. Cyclobenzaprine acts in the peripheral nervous system, resulting...

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Astereotype fixed image of any group that denies the potential of originality or individuality within the group; Phase 1: categorization; phase 2: beliefs are used when interacting with this person or group RESPECT model Rapport Empathy Support Partnership Explanations Cultural Competence Trust ROS review of systems; an inventory of specific body systems designed to document current or past symptoms; not physical exam Problem list created after subjective and objective data has been organized...

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15 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

NURS 505 Exam 2 Review Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024

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56 pages

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