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The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy for a client. The nurse should plan to discontinue the TPN gradually to reduce the risk of which of the following adverse effects? a. Hyperglycemia b. Diarrhea c. Constipation d. Hypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this!!! Rationale PDF p.298: Never abruptly stop TPN. Speeding up/slowing down the rate is contraindicated. An abrupt rate change can alter blood glucose levels significantly. Rationale PDF nutrition p.58: don’...

-Things to know about each of the major antibiotic drug classes Bactericidal vs. Bacteriostatic  Bactericidal antibiotics directly kill bacteria o preferred for immunocompromised patients such as those with diabetes, HIV, or cancer & for those who have overwhelming infections. o Agents: aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, metronidazole, most antimycobacterial agents, streptogramins, & vancomycin.  Bacteriostatic agents inhibit bacterial proliferation while the host's i...

1. Which health care professional has the major responsibility for dispensing prescribed drugs under the direction of a pharmacist? a. Physician b . Nurse practitioner c. Licensed nurse d . Pharmacy technician ANS: D The physician and nurse practitioner have the major responsibility for prescribing drugs, not dispensing them. The licensed nurse has the primary responsibility for administering drugs, although under some circumstances a licensed nurse may dispense prescribed drugs but...

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is obtaining a medical history about a child. To integrate both nursing and medical aspects of primary care, which will be included in the medical history? A. Complementary medications, alternative health practices, and chief complaint B. Developmental delays, nutritional status, and linear growth patterns C. Medication currently taking, allergy information, and family medical history D. Speech and language development, beliefs about health, an...

1. A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. c. Complete the admission database to check for allergies before treatment. d. Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary function tests. 2. The nurse prepares a patient with a...

The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of which topic? a. Clinical pharmacology b. Drug efficacy c. Pharmacokinetics d. Pharmacotherapeutics ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug-human interactions. Drug efficacy measures the extent to which a given drug causes an intended effect. ...

1. The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of ipratropium (Atrovent). Which statement, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is effective? 1. “I should use this medicine to stop the coughing that leads to an asthma attack” 2. “I should use this medicine if I begin to have an asthma attack” 3. “I should use this medicine right after I have an asthma attack” 4. “I should use this medicine to prevent an asthma attack” Answer#2 2. An olde...

A nurse is developing an In-service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder? The client exhibits Impulsive behavior." 2.A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the expect? Preoccupied with aging 3.A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which of th...

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurse should assign the client to a room with which client? A. A client diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome. B. A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg. C. A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess. D. A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Answer: A 2. The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene in which situation? a. A student ...

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...

The nurse is presenting a community education program related to cancer prevention. Based on current cancer death rate, the nurse emphasizes what as the most important preventative action for both women and men? a. Smoking cessation b. Routine colonoscopies c. Frequent imaging tests d. Regular examination of reproductive organs a. Smoking cessation What defect in cellular proliferation is involved in the development of cancer? a. A rate of cell proliferation that is more rapid than that...

A parent says, “My 2-year-old child refuses toilet training and shouts ‘No!’ when given directions. What do you think is wrong?” Select the nurse’s best reply. a. “Your child needs firmer control. It is important to set limits now.” b. “This is normal for your child’s age. The child is striving for independence.” c. “There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2.” d. “Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child psychologist c...

Question 1 2 / 2 pts Which of the following are considered Protista? Select all that apply. Yeast Correct! Algae Bacteria Correct! Amoeba Question 2 2 / 2 pts True or False: A defining characteristic of Protista is the inability of colonies to form tissue layers. Correct! True False Question 3 0 / 2 pts The function of the ribosome is (select all that apply): Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes To produce energy (ATP) Correct! Protein synthesis Ribosomes are located in t...

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Question 1 1 out of 1 points You are examining Mr. S., a 79-year-old diabetic man complaining of claudication. Which of the following physical findings is consistent with the diagnosis of arterial occlusion? Selected Answer: Loss of hair over the extremity  Question 2 1 out of 1 points The adnexa of the uterus are composed of the: Selected Answer: fallopian tubes and ovaries.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10...

Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University's Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Ye s  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Breath sounds normally heard over the trachea are called: Selected Answer: bronchi al.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 23-year-old white woman has come to the clinic because she has missed two menstrual periods. She states that her breasts have enlarged and th...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative of: Selected Answer: lung consolidation.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr. B.'s patte...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points Part of the screening orthopedic component of the examination includes evaluating the person while he or she is: Selected Answer: duck walking.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative of: Selected Answer: lung consolidation.  Question...

The coronary ostia are located in the: (Points : 2) Left ventricle Aortic valve Coronary sinus Aorta Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge? (Points : 2) Trachea Left lung Bronchus Bronchioles Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reaction? (Points : 2) IgA IgE IgG IgM Hypersensitivity is best defined as a(an): (Points : 2) Disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self­antigens Immunologi...

Hematopoiesis: -process of blood cell production -Constant throughout life to replace RBCs that grow old and die, are killed by disease, or are lost through bleeding -Occurs in liver and spleen of fetus -Occurs in bone marrow after birth -2 stages: 1. Proliferation (mitotic division) 2. Maturation (differentiation) -Bone marrow: red (hematopoietic/active) & yellow (fatty/inactive) Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)- all blood cells are created from HSCs -signaled to undergo differentiatio...