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The nurse is caring for a client with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC). What is the rationale to monitor for symptoms of thrombus formation AND to implement bleeding precautions? - ANS Once clotting factors are depleted, the client is high risk for hemorrhage Rationale: DIC first starts with triggering of widespread release of clotting factors which initially cause thromus formation, after all the clotting factors are utilized, levels are significantly low resulting in he...

Which postoperative client is manifesting the most serious negative effect of inadequate pain management? 1. Demonstrates continuous use of call bell related to unsatisfied needs and discomfort 2. Develops venous thromboembolism related to immobility caused by pain and discomfort 3. Refuses to participate in physical therapy because of fear of pain caused by exercises 4. Feels depressed about loss of function and hopeless about getting relief from pain - ANS 2 A client with ch...

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is undergoing cataract extraction with intraocular implant. Which home care measures will the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply. 1. To avoid activities that require bending over 2. To contact the surgeon if eye scratchiness occurs 3. To place an eye shield on the surgical eye at bedtime 4. That episodes of sudden severe pain in the eye is expected 5. To contact the surgeon if a decrease in visual acuity occurs 6. To...

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a chair-bound patient. To prevent development of pressure ulcers, which intervention(s) must be implemented? (Select all that apply.) 1.Maintain postural alignment. 2.Use pressure-relieving devices. 3.Teach weight shifts every 15 minutes. 4.Use donut-type devices. 5.Shift pressure points every hour. - ANS 1, 2, 3, and 5 Which physiologic change(s) associated with aging predispose(s) older adults to skin breakdown? (Select all that apply....

A preoperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. For what type of surgery would the nurse prepare this patient? a. Minor, diagnostic b. Minor, elective c. Major, emergency d. Major, palliative - ANS c. Major, emergency A nurse is preparing a patient for a cesarean section and teaches her the effects of the regional anesthesia she will be receiving. Which effects would the nurse expect? Select all tha...

Acromegaly - ANS Increased in bone size caused by excessive growth hormone in adulthood- hyperpituitaryism Myxedema Coma - ANS -Rare and life-threatening advanced hypothyroidism -This condition is rare, but when it occurs, it can be life threatening. Clinical manifestations include marked hypotension, respiratory depression, hypothermia, lethargy, and coma. Thyroid crisis - ANS -Also called thyrotoxicosis -A sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms that may ...

1. The nurse is listening to the patient's heart at the 2nd LSB. Which area is being auscultated? 1. Erb's point 2. Mitral area 3. Aortic area 4. Pulmonic area - ANS 4. Pulmonic area 2. A patient complains of pain in the calf when walking. Which question should the nurse ask for further data? 1. "Does your calf also swell when this pain occurs?" 2. "Does the pain go away when you stop walking?" 3. "Do you become short of breath when you're walking?" 4. "Do you feel d...

What is clinical judgment - ANS - consist of both opinions and decisions based on theoretical knowledge and experience - a nurse knows what to look for, draws valid conclusions about what the signs mean, and knows what to do about it. Clinical reasoning - ANS Refers to ways of thinking about patient care issues - determining, preventing, managing patient problems Nursing Process: Assessment - ANS Collect and analyze date about a client, first step in deliver...

a patient developed a an infection after surgery and needs an IV for antibiotics, the RN receives an order to put in a PIV. the RN has no put in a PIV into a patient before. the RN reviews the procedure manual before carrying out the procedure. what level of critical thinking is this? A. basica patient developed a an infection after surgery and needs an IV for antibiotics, the RN receives an order to put in a PIV. the RN has no put in a PIV into a patient before. the RN reviews the procedure ...

You have a patient that is postoperative which healthcare professionals would be most likely to assist the patient in understanding the effects of medication? - ANS Physician, RN, and Pharmacist The nurse must be competent in three areas: - ANS Specific skills, function, knowledge When does discharge planning begin? - ANS At the time of admission Nursing is: - ANS the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness a...

Class Objectives - ANS - discuss the concepts of professional nursing - explain the importance of the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice - discuss Quality and Safety Education for Nurses - Define Evidence-Based Nursing Practice, list the 5 steps involved and state the importance of using this approach to care. -Write a PICO Question - Give an overview of the IOWA Model of Evidence-based Practice What is nursing? American Nurses Association - ANS nursing is the pro...

Florence Nightingale - ANS "The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery" Also, this person was the first person to ever observe that dirty areas contaminated people. First nurse scientist. Virginia Henderson - ANS "The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the nece...

You have a patient that is postoperative which healthcare professionals would be most likely to assist the patient in understanding the effects of medication? (select all that apply) a. The physician b. The CNA c. The RN d. The Pharmacist - ANS a. The physician c. The RN e. The pharmacist The nurse must be competent in three areas: a. Specific skills, function, knowledge b. How to handle money, skills, leadership c. Leadership, autonomy, skills d. Have an advanced degree, s...

The first 5 digits represent the manufacturer or distributer, the next 4 digits identify the drug formulation, and the last 2 represent the size and type of___ - ANS packaging Mr. Smith has a prescription for simvastatin 20mg #30 take 1 at bedtime. The prescriber has authorized 5 refills. The patient requests a 6-month supply since he will be in Florida for the winter. How many tablets would you dispense? - ANS 180 what's the purpose of a tamper resistant prescription pape...

Why does a tech registration ID start with a 24- instead of a 14- prefix - ANS The Board now requires all technicians registered after July 1, 2017 to pass a national certification examination by their first renewal. To differentiate technicians who need to pass the examination from those that don't, the Board is issuing 24- registration numbers starting with techs issued January 1, 2019. Once a technician has passed either the PTCB or ExCPT certification examination, Your registration ...

PhLE - ANS Old term for PLE RA 5921 - ANS Pharmacy Law RA 10918 - ANS Used to be part of the original pharmacy law. Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy (PRBP) - ANS What was enforced in the Article II of RA 10918RA RA 5921 - ANS The objectives of this law focuses on the standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical education, licensure examination, and supervision, control, and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. PRC (Profession...

What are the five basic components to any schematic? - ANS 1. A power supply 2. A path for the power 3. A load or component that operates from the power. 4. A switch or component that interrupts the power to the load. 5. A legend or key that explains what the various symbols and abbreviations used in the schematic mean. What are the three basic types of wiring diagrams used in the HVACR trade? - ANS 1. The ladder diagram 2. The pictorial diagram 3. The installation diagr...

A particular cleaning solution is made by mixing a liquid cleaning concentrate with water. The instructions specify mixing 1 quart of concentrate with 14 quarts of water. A technician wishes to prepare 60 quarts of mixed cleaning solution. How many quarts of cleaning concentrate will be needed? a. 3 b. 3 ¾ c. 4 d. 4 ¾ - ANS C A technician is using a flexible rule that uses inches that are divided into 32 divisions. The technician is marking a length of tubing that is 11 1/8 in...

d (very important) - ANS The ability to utilize all types of communication skills is ____ to the HVACR technician. d (all of the above: clear, complete, concise) - ANS It is important to be ____ in filling out service orders so that office staff, other technicians, and customers will know what work you completed on the job. d (Refrigerant) - ANS When explaining to a customer that you have adjusted the system charge, which of the following terms is most appropriate? ...

The ability to utilize all types of communication skills is ____ to the HVACR technician. a. not as important as "hands-on" technical skills b. somewhat important c. unimportant d. very important - ANS d (very important) It is important to be ____ in filling out service orders so that office staff, other technicians, and customers will know what work you completed on the job. a. clear b. complete c. concise d. all of the above - ANS d (all of the above: clear, co...