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How and when are Vital Signs best taken? - CORRECT ANSWER-When the Pt. Is inactive (at rest) and the environment is controlled and comfortable A Pt. is undergoing antibiotic therapy for Pneumonia. His rectal temperature is 101.6 F. What will his oral temp reading be? - CORRECT ANSWER-It'll typically be 1 degree lower so 100.6F Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWER-rapid rate of breathing Beta Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking beta receptors Which metho...

How do you know post opp if the pt knows how to use the incentive spirometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-when you osculate lungs, lungs are clear. If pt hasn't voided for 8 hours post surgery what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-sit client on side of bed, encores pt to void (dont do anything invasive) If pt has conscious sedations what findings should you report? - CORRECT ANSWERPt is difficult arousing What is the effects of hydroxyzine? - CORRECT ANSWER-(pain reliever) decreases anxiety, control em...

Fires in the health and home care facilities are often related to - CORRECT ANSWERsmoking in bed or faulty electrical equip An established fire safety program is ______________ for all health care facilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Mandatory All employees should know the telephone number and procedure for reporting a _______, as well as the location of the nearest firefighting equip. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire Healthcare workers must know their roles on the overall ________________ plan - CORRECT ANS...

After a bone marrow transplant, a patient is placed on a protocol of chemotherapy and radiation and the nursing diagnosis of risk for injury is added. Which nursing assessment should cause the nurse concern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increasing abdominal girth A skin test shows redness and swelling a few days after injection. What type of hypersensitivity reaction should the nurse document? - CORRECT ANSWER-IV A nurse explains that early in life, lymphocytes migrate from the marrow of the bones to ...

Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-a group of techniques that INHIBIT the growth and spread of pathogenic microorganisms. sometimes referred to as the "clean technique" Microorganism - CORRECT ANSWER-any tiny (usually microscopic) entity capable of carrying on living processes; kinds of microorganisms include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses; seen only by a microscope Reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER-any natural habitat of a microorganism that promotes growth and reproduction Spore -...

wellness-illness continuum - CORRECT ANSWER-The range of a person's total health; one's position in this range is ever changing and influences by physical condition, mental condition, and social well-being Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic Develops suddenly & resolves over a short time chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute Develops slowly over a long time, lasts throughout lifetime Terminal Illness -...

A soft diet is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutritionally adequate and includes food from all 5 food groups Soft diets are typically low in: - CORRECT ANSWER-Fiber Mechanically altered diets are for clients who: - CORRECT ANSWER-Need minimal chewing ; poor swallowing; dental issues; injury to oral cavity; head and neck surgery Low residue is similar to soft diet BUT - CORRECT ANSWER-Also includes restrictions on milk because it leaves more residue in the colon. NO nuts, NO raw vegetables, NO whole g...

How many people are living with HIV ? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.1 Million many of which do not know they are affected Wat are the 5 primary transmission categories established when reporting HIV rates - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Male-to-Male sexual contact 2. Injection Drug Use 3. Male-to-Female sexual contact 4. Mother-to-Child (perinatal) transmission 5. Other (transfusions & unknown) HIV can be found in LOW concentrations in: - CORRECT ANSWER-Saliva Tears Urine What type of virus is HIV ? - CORRE...

What happens in the early stages of dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER-changes are insidious, gradual, and cumulative What data is most likely to expect to collect from client with alzheiumer's disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-disorientation Homocysteine - CORRECT ANSWER-amino acid Physiology of Alzheimer's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of neurons, neurofibrillary tangles, ventricles are enlarged Early Stage of Alzheimer's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-can still leave independently, pay bills on ti...

Who was Florence Nightingale? - CORRECT ANSWER-The first nursing theorist. She aided injured soldiers during the crimean war. Introduced sanitary conditions, decreased mortality rates, and increased the standards of nursing care. She began the reformation of nursing from occupation to profession. Define Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER-the granting of permission by the overseeing authority to engage in practice or activity that would otherwise be illegal. What were the first states to mandate li...

Arteries for checking pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Radial,Popliteal,Brachial,Carotid artery When assessing apical pulse, count the pulse for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER-60 Seconds What is tachycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulse rate <120 bpm What is bradycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulse rate <60 bpm What is bradypnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormally slow breathing rate <12 breaths/min Correct placement of stethoscope for BP? - CORRECT ANSWER-Over brachial artery What is NPO? - CORRECT ANSWER-N...

2 pints = ? qt - CORRECT ANSWER-1 quart 1 cup = ?T - CORRECT ANSWER-16 T 1 lb =?oz - CORRECT ANSWER-16 oz 1kg = ?lbs - CORRECT ANSWER-2.2lbs 1 gram = ?ml - CORRECT ANSWER-60 1T = ?t - CORRECT ANSWER-3t 1T=?mL - CORRECT ANSWER-15mL 1t = ?ml - CORRECT ANSWER-5 mL 1 fl oz = ? tablespoons (T) - CORRECT ANSWER-2T 1 fl oz = ?ml - CORRECT ANSWER-30 mL 1 cup = ?fl oz - CORRECT ANSWER-8 fl oz

Coronal/ frontal plane - CORRECT ANSWER-divides the body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) portions. Transverse plane - CORRECT ANSWER-horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and posterior portions. The body has ___ major cavities? - CORRECT ANSWER-2. The ____ cavity consists of thoracic, abdominopelvic. - CORRECT ANSWER-ventral. The thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity is separated by ____? - CORRECT ANSWER-the diaphragm. The ____ cavity contains the heart...

What are some improvements achieved by Nightingale nurses in the 19th century? - CORRECT ANSWER-Improved hygiene,accurate record keeping,nutritional diet,introduction to new medical equipment What is holistic care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking into account every aspect of the client Who established Red Cross? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clara Barton What is basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic needs must be met before the next level of need can be met Document that outlines cl...

breach of duty - CORRECT ANSWER-failure to perform the duty in a reasonable prudent manner proximate cause of harm harm - CORRECT ANSWER-doesn't have to be physical injury deposition - CORRECT ANSWER-witnesses required to undergo questioning by attorneys Criminal Law - CORRECT ANSWER-concerned with offenses against society in general The purpose of criminal law is to punish the crime and to deter and prevent further crimes. Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWER-deals with personal rights and ap...

Theodore Fliedner - CORRECT ANSWER-Pastor in Kaiserwerth, Germany. 1st Nursing school established by him. Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-1st Nursing theorist. attended nursing school in 1851 at Kaiserwerth. superintendent of ill governess Crimian War - CORRECT ANSWER-War in Turkey which led to many death and injuries. Nightingale went with 38 nurses to help "Lady with the lamp" - CORRECT ANSWER-Nickname for Florence Nightingale. She carried a lamp while walking down the aisle...

A patient is receiving treatment for glaucoma with pilocarpine. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) assesses the vital signs and finds that the pulse has dropped from 80 beats per minute before the treatment to 52 beats per minute after the treatment when pilocarpine was initiated. What should be the HIGHEST priority action in response to this information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Notify the physician of the information. Rationale: The physician should be notified of this information immediately bec...

Norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER-slows heart rate causes confusion, anxiety, irregular hearts beats, shortness of breath, headache, nausea Systemic circulatory system of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER-Transports oxygenated blood away from heart through aorta and left ventricles to the rest of the body and returns oxygen-depleted blood back to heart Where does the right atrium receive blood from - CORRECT ANSWER-Superior Vena Cava, Inferior Vena Cava Passive range of motion benefits - CORRECT A...

Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Right atrium/superiorvenacava Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aorta in the left ventricle Range of motion (ROM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Move joints smoothly and gently, repeat based on orders, perform to the point of resistance, stop if patient is in pain What is the BEST method to maintain privacy for a patient when doing a bed bath? - CORRECT ANSWER-Close the curtains What enzymes are produ...

Which of the following are objective signs of pain? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased pulse rate; Increased blood pressure; Diaphoresis Which of the following lists gives the correct order for the parts through which light passes as it enters the eye? - CORRECT ANSWER-cornea, aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor Which portion of the brain controls the basic functions of life? - CORRECT ANSWERMedulla Cranial nerve VII is the ____________ nerve. - CORRECT ANSWER-Facial The ...