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Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment ANS: C REF: 6 2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. b. signs and symptoms of a disease. c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic ill...

Question: An illness of symptoms or deficits that affect voluntary motor or sensory functions, which suggest another medical condition but that is judged tobe caused by psychological factors because the illness is preceded by conflicts or other stressors in known as which of the following? A. functional neurological symptom disorder 2) Question: A condition characterized by the person giving approximate answers,with clouding of consciousness, frequently accompanied by hallucinations or o...

Predisposing factors for delirium include which of the following? Check all that apply. a. Dementia b. History of falls c. Ages 65 and older d. Sensory impairment 2. Which of the following is recommended in the treatment of pyromania? a. Psychoanalysis b. Cognitive therapy c. Supervision of patient to prevent a repeated episode of fire setting d. All of the above 3.Which of the following treatments is NOT recommended in treating Dissociative Identity Disorder? a. Cognitive therapy b...

Which of the following treatment strategies is best for an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is asymptomatic and 5cm in size? Observation Which of the following treatment strategies is best for an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is asymptomatic and 6.2 cm in size? Surgical Repair Which of the following characteristic of an abdominal aortic aneurism is best managed by elective surgical repair? >5.5 cm in abdomen Which of the following is the best initial test in the diagnosis of asymptoma...

A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be: a. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) b. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) c. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses d. DSM-5 7. Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental disorders by: a. Providing information about effective nursing techniques. ...

1. Which of the instructions should a nurse include in the teaching for a pt. who had removal of a cataract in the left eye? a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours to keep your airway clear." b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to strengthen your eye muscles." c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent postoperative infection." d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing intraocular pressure." 2. A client vomits during a ...

Management of Care – (9)  Advance Directives – (1)  Legal Responsibilities: Purpose of a Living Will (RM FUND 9.0 Chp 4)  A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing endof-life issues. Most state laws include provisions that protect health care providers who follow a living will from liability.  Assignment, Delegation and Supervision – (2)  Delegation and...

 Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20)  Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells (blue, or “Tet,” spells) manifest as acute cyano...

A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? a. “You don’t have to go through with the treatment.” b. “Most people who have this procedure feel better following the treatment.” c. “It’s okay to be nervous before this treatment.” d. “Your doctor wouldn’t have ordered this tr...

Case Information: Mr. Lamay- 62 years old, is hospitalized with emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula. Question: Mr. Lamay has just finished his bath when he presents with dyspnea. He sits down, leaning forward slightly. What should the practical nurse do? a) Increase Mr.Lamay’s oxygen flow. b) Check the oxygen Saturation level c) Ask Mr. Lamay to take deep breaths d) Encourage diaphragmatic breathing ANSWER: B 2. Question: The next day, the practical ...

A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who is in labor and has spontaneous rupture of membranes following a vaginal examination. The provider reports the client's cervix is dilated to 1 cm with an unengaged presenting part. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Apply the external fetal heart rate monitor. A Nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? lack ...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? I will feed my baby six to eight times a day A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative following laser surgery for open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? I will take a stool softener to prevent constipation A nurse...

1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-year- old. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. (Unable to read) B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion. C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion. D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula Which of the following findings should the nurse rep...

Acute Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorders: Manifestations of Dehydration ● Dehydration is a body fluid disturbance when the output exceeds intake. It results from many causes such as fluid losses through the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, or GI tract. ◯ Nursing Actions ■ Oral rehydration is attempted first for mild and moderate cases of dehydration. Mild: 50 mL/kg rehydration fluid every 4 to 6 hr Moderate: 100 mL/kg rehydration fluid every 4 to 6 hr Replacement of diarrh...

ATI pediatrics proctored exam Chapter 1: Family centered nursing care 1. Parenting styles -Dictatorial or authoritarian: -Parents try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations -Ex: The child is never allowed to watch television on school nights -Permissive: -Parents exert little or no control over the child’s behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions -Ex: The child assists with deciding whether he will watch television...

1/ A 5-week-old infant who developed projectile vomiting over the last two weeks is diagnosed with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement? A. Instruct the mother to give the child sugar water only. B. Offer the infant oral rehydration solution every 2 hours. C. Provide Pedialyte feedings via the nasogastric tube. D. Maintain intravenous fluid therapy per prescription. Patient dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic alkalosis, aspiration, ...

Following a lumbar puncture, a client voices several complaints. What complaint indicated to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication? A. “I have a headache that gets worse when I sit up” B. “I am having pain in my lower back when I move my legs” C. “My throat hurts when I swallow” D. “I feel sick to my stomach and am going to throw up” A mother brings her 6-year-old child, who has just stepped on a rusty nail, to the pediatrician’s office. Upon inspect...

1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best followup action by the nurse? Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream. 2. During shift report, the central electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring system alarms. Which client alarm should the nurse investigate firs? Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds. 3. Which client shoul...

1-While caring for a client who is being mechanically ventilated, the nurse responds to a high-pressure alarm on the ventilator. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? Endotracheal cuff pressure greater than 25 cm H20. Decreased lung compliance during ventilation. Bilateral crackles with increased secretions. Restless client who is biting the endotracheal tube. 2-While making rounds, the charge nurse notices that a young adult client with asthma who was admi...

. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation. 2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin ...