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• Question 1 Which of the following could be an example of a “list metaethic”: Selected Answer: The Ten Commandments 5 out of 5 points Correct Answer: The Ten Commandments • Question 2 Pacifism is: Selected Answer: The view that renounces all violence. 5 out of 5 points Correct Answer: The view that renounces all violence. • Question 3 5 out of 5 points What is the problem with the “Just War” criteria t...

• Question 1 Ethical Absolutism is the view that: 5 out of 5 points Selected Answer: binding moral principles do exist, regardless of what people believe about them. Correct Answer: binding moral principles do exist, regardless of what people believe about them. • Question 2 Moral subjectivism is the view that: Selected Answer: there is no possible way to be objective about morality. 5 out of 5 points Correct Answer: there is no possible way to b...

3. An infant with tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic. Which action should the nurse implement first? • Provide 100% oxygen by face mask • Administer morphine sulfate • Start intravenous fluids • Place the infant in a knee chest position Answer: D An infant with tetralogy of Fallot will become acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic during a hypercyanotic spell (transient exertional tachypnea or “TET” spell), so the nurse should immediately place the infant in a...

• A client is NPO what medication does the nurse question? • Ferrous sulfate • A patient is on levothyroxine. Their pulse goes from 98 120 wyd? • Psyllium husk mucoid • Take with water • Fungal skin infection med. • Inspect skin before applying med • Pt has upper Resp. tract infection. Nurse administers guaifenesin. What indicated client understands teaching? • Increase fluid to cough up sputum • Client has an overactive bladder. Prior to oxybutynin, what ...

Answer: A.Complete bedrest decreases oxygen needs and demands on the heart muscle tissue. • A newborn infant is brought to the nursery from the birthing suite. The nurse notices that the infant is breathing satisfactorily but appears dusky. What action should the nurse take first? A.Notify the pediatrician immediately. B.Suction the infant's nares, then the oral cavity. C.Check the infant's oxygen saturation rate. D.Position the infant on the right side. Answer: C.Check the infan...

• A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: • decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating in the blood. • increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood. • increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced by the thyroid. • inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroid...

Growth and Development Description: Growth and development follow an orderly yet individual pattern. Nurses should assess growth and the emergence of developmental skills in all pediatric clients. Knowledge of cognitive abilities allows a nurse to adapt teaching to the level of the child. Knowledge of appropriate toys and interests of children at different ages enables the nurse to use play to facilitate the child's development and minimize problems caused by the hospitalization. I. Infan...

• A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? • Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl • WBC count 12000/mm3 • Potassium 4.8 mEq/L • BUN 18 mg/dl • A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? • An older adult client who reports constipation of 4 days. • A pr...

What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? - ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients A nurse on a med surg unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is...

. During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process? • Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills. • Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach. • Ask the client why she is so anxious • Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. 41. A female client is brought to th...

A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma attack. Which of the following indicated the client’s respiratory status is declining? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY • SaO2 95% • Wheezing • Retraction of sternal muscles • Pink mucous membranes • Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) 2. Two hours after admission to a medical-surgical unit, a client’s SaO2 is 91% and he is exhibiting audible wheezes and use of his accessory muscles. Which of the f...

A nurse is planning care for a child who has scabies and he keeps itching… ANS: Keep nails trimmed short and have him wear mittens 2) An acute care hospital has a disaster something about an outage and a generator. The UAP asks the charge nurse what she can do to help… ANS: Tell clients to stay in their rooms 3) Discharge teaching to a patient with heart failure what parameter is most important for weight monitoring… ANS: Weigh themselves at the same time everyday 4) Patient wi...

Client diagnosed with major depression being allowed a week-end pass from psych unit. Which instruction for the family Involve the client in usual at-home activities Within 4 wks of birth client is admitted for disorganized speech, bizarre behavior and strange thoughts about infant being possessed by demons. “altered thought process, secondary to “ what Postpartum psychosis Child appears frightened and withdrawn in the presence of parent or adult Behavior of child who is abused T...

Neurologists and biological psychologists have witnessed a sharp increase in the knowledge and understanding of particular structures of the brain over the past two decades. As technology becomes ever more advanced, scientists are able to isolate the functions of even small regions of the human brain. One noteworthy discovery is the role of the amygdala in human fear and aggression. The amygdala, a small, almond-shaped conglomerate, is just one part of the limbic system. Located at the very cent...

1. Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? A. insulin B. glucagon C. growth hormone D. glucocorticoids 2. Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? A. hypothalamus B. adrenal gland C. testes D. pancreas 3. How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells? A. 10% B. 25% C. D. 70% 4. Which type of cholesterol is considered to be the best for health? A. LDL B. C. VLDL D. VHDL 5. W...

201. A 56-years-old man shares with the nurse that he is having difficulty making decision about terminating life support for his wife. What is the best initial action by the nurse? • Provide ianiopportunityiforihimito iclarify ihis ivalues irelatedito ithe idecision i • Encourage him to share memories about his life with his wife and family • Advise him to seek several opinions before making decision • Offer to contact the hospital chaplain or social worker to offer support. • Ra...

1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An increase in urine output. B. Correct...

1. If a Hydrogen is in a compound, what would its oxidation number be? +1 2. What is the oxidation number of any simple ion? +1 or -1 depending on the charge of the ion 3. How many kilograms are in a pound? 0. kg 4. What is the temperature for freezing point of water in Celsius? 0 degrees Celsius (32°F for Fahrenheit) 5. What is the conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit? 0°C = 32°F 6. What is the oxidation number of an element atom? 0 7. What is the freezing point of sea water in Fahren...

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...

1. Pharmaceuticals are arguably the most socially important healthcare product. A. TRUE B. FALSE 2. Pharmaceutical development is a high-risk undertaking, in which many promising leads prove disappointing. . TRUE A. FALSE 3. Pharmaceutical sales are highest in which geographical regions? . The U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Japan A. The U.S., Western Europe, and Japan B. Western Europe, Australia, and Canada C. Western Europe, Canada, and Saudi Arabia 4. The U.S. accounts for about ____ of...