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Brenda James gastrointestinal issues 1. What bring you in today? 2. Where is abdominal pain? 3. How severe is the pain on your stomach? 4. How long have you had the pain? 5. When did the pain start? Does the pain radiate someplace else? 6. Is the pain constant or intermittent? 7. Any recent hospitalization or surgeries? 8. Have you ever had abdominal surgery? 9. Have you ever had this pain before? 10. Anything makes the pain better or worse? 11. Do you have nausea or vomiting? 12. Do...

Which model of health is most likely used by a person who does not believe in preventive health care? a. Clinical model b. Role performance model c. Adaptive model d. Eudaimonistic model ANS: A The clinical model of health views the absence of signs and symptoms of disease as indicative of health. People who use this model wait until they are very sick to seek care. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) REF: p. 3 2. A person with chronic back pain is cared for by her primary care p...

1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does not restrict the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority be described? a. Full authority b. Independent c. Without limitation d. Limited authority ANS: B The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not require that the APRN work und...

The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes all of the following steps, EXCEPT: a. Assessment b. Patient problem c. Planning d. Right Drug ANS: D The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes: 1) assessment, 2) patient problem, 3) planning, 4) implementation, and 5) evaluation. “Right drug” is one of the “Six Rights” of medication administration. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) TOP: Nursing Process: P...

271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and frequently forgets to go to the bathroom 273. While monitoring a client during a seizure, which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all tha...

1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are no studies that indicate MVP is among the most frequentl...

For which reasons would a nurse review infant mortality statistics in the United States? (Select all that apply.) A) Measures the quality of pregnancy care B) Reviews information on overall nutrition C) Compares health with those of other states D) Determines infant health and available care E) Provides an index of the country's general health Ans: A, B, D, E Feedback: Infant mortality statistics provide an index of a country's general health, measures the quality of pregnancy care, ...

1. When integrating the principles of family-centered care into the birthing process, the nurse would base care upon which belief? A. Birth is viewed as a medical event. B. Families are unable to make informed choices due to stress. C. Birth results in changes in relationships. D. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions for care. Answer: C Rationale: Family-centered care is based on the followinagb irpb .rcionmc/ tieps tles: Birth affects the entire family, and ...

Chapter 1. Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed count...

1. Using the principles of standard precautions, the nurse would wear gloves in what nursing interventions? Providing oral hygiene 2. The nurse is preparing to take vital sign in an alert client admitted to the hospital with dehydration secondary to vomiting and diarrhea. What is the best method used to assess the client’s temperature? Axillary 3. A nurse obtained a client’s pulse and found the rate to be above normal. The nurse document this findings as: Tachycardia 4. Which of th...

1.A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time." B. "Have you talked to your parents about this yet?" C. "Why do you think you are so anxious?" D. "How long has this been going on?" 2.A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of t...

Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis)  Clinical Judgment  Patient Education NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment  Management of Care 17-23%   Safety and Infection Control 9-15%  Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12%  Psychosocial Integrity 6-12% Physiological Integrity  Basic Care and Comfort 6-12%  Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 12-18% ...

Which of the following is the standard specification for loadbearing concrete masonry units? - ASTM C 90; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.2.1 Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain a high slump with reduced water? - Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6 Which of the following is the standard specification that autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units must conform to for the strength class specified in the contract documents? - ASTM C 1386; CI 530; Part 2...

The basic components of Masonry? - Mortor, Grout, Masonry Units, Accessary Materials Two dimension sizes of masonry units? - 16" long X 8" wide or 12" wide X 8" Tall Are solid unites 100% solid unless so specified? - No What percent solid do hollow masonry units vary from? - 40%-75% solid What is the specification code for masonry? - TMS 602 What is covered in the masonry specification? - Concrete masonry units Clay or shale material Autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units...

"I was taking my contacts out last night, and I think I scratched my cornea," reports a 27-year-old female. "I'm wearing these sunglasses because the light really bothers my eyes." Her right eye is red and tearing. She rates her pain as 6/10. Vital signs are within normal limits. - ESI level 5: No resources. This patient will need an eye exam and will be discharged to home with prescriptions and an appointment to follow up with an ophthalmologist. EMS presents to the ED with an 18-ye...

How many razors are issues to each inmate? - one Which of the following situations require the summoning of back up? - a) an inmate refuses to obey a verbal order b)anytime a violent cell is entered c)inmates engaged in violence, suicide attempts, or escape attempts Anytime handcuffs are used on an inmate the handcuffs should be ____. - Double Locked An important factor of ensuring accounts have sufficient funds to cover expenses is to: - check the amount of money that the inmate has ...

Question: Describe the type of lesions found in psoriasis & seborrheic and actinic keratosis. 2. Question: Describe the skin lesions found in Varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). 3. Question: Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS). 4. Question: Describe Hirschsprung’s disease. 5. Question: Define marasmus and kwashiorkor. 6. Question: Define deafferentation pain. 7. Question: Describe myofascial pain syndrome. 8. Question: Describe neu...

1. A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the nurse assign the highest priority? A. Below-the knee amputation B. Fractured tibia C. 95% full-thickness body burn D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm 2. A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? A. Remove the client’s rest...

1. A nurse is providing teaching about the gastrostomy tube feedings to the parents of a school age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse take? A. Administer the feeding over 30 min. B. Place the child in as supine position after the feeding. C. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days. D. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration. 2. A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an adult client. For which of the following findings should the...