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MED SURG CARDIAC Med Surg CARDIAC A nurse is reviewing self-care measures for a client with peripheral vascular disease. Which statement indicates proper self-care measures? A. "I like to soak my feet in the hot tub every day." B. "I walk only to the mailbox in my bare feet." C. "I stopped smoking and use only chewing tobacco." D. "I have my wife look at the soles of my feet each day." D. "I have my wife look at the soles of my feet each day." On a routine visir to the physici...

MED SURG CRITICAL CARE SHOCK AND SEPSIS Med surg Critical care Shock and sepsis 1. A nurse is discussing the concept of shock with a new graduate nurse. Which statement indicates the new graduate nurse understood the information? a. Shock is a physiologic state resulting in hypotension and tachycardia. b. Shock is an acute, widespread process of inadequate tissue perfusion. c. Shock is a degenerative condition leading to organ failure and death. d. Shock is a condition occurring with hy...

MED SURG ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Med Surg Endocrine system The preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy should include the instruction that postoperatively, the patient should: A. Avoid Sneezing B. Drink through a straw C. Cough forcefully. D. Wash mouth out with peroxide. A. Avoid Sneezing The nurse is aware that the large flattened features of the patient with acromegaly are caused by an excess of : A. Prolactin B. Growth hormone C. Thyroid-sti...

MED SURG-CRITICAL CARE SHOCK AND SEPSIS Med surg-Critical care Shock and sepsis A student is caring for a client who suffered massive blood loss after trauma. How does the student correlate the blood loss with the client's mean arterial pressure (MAP)? a. It causes vasoconstriction and increased MAP. b. Lower blood volume lowers MAP. c. There is no direct correlation to MAP. d. It raises cardiac output and MAP. B ~ Lower blood volume will decrease MAP. The other answers are not accura...

MED SURG VISUAL AND AUDITORY PROBLEMS Med Surg Visual and Auditory Problems The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient's myopia and presbyopia by assessing for a. strength of the eye muscles. b. both near and distant vision. c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. d. intraocular pressure changes. ANS: B The lenses are prescribed to correct the patient's near and distant vision. The nurse may also assess for cloudiness of the lenses, increased intraocular pressure, and ...

MED SURG URINARY SYSTEM Med surg Urinary System The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate? Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids. The nurse is collecting data on a patient who experienced a sport injury to the lower back area. Which finding will cause the nurse greatest concern? Flank edema and bloody urine The formation of urine is a critical physiological f...

MED SURG NERVOUS SYSTEM Med surg Nervous System Nerve impulses are sent to slow the heart's rate of contraction. The nerve fibers sending these signals will most likely belong to which division of the nervous system? -Parasympathetic division An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) is associated with . -hyperpolarization Schwann cells are functionally similar to oligodendrocytes If a motor neuron in the body were stimulated by an electrode placed about midpoint along the length ...

MED SURGE RESPIRATORY Med Surge Respiratory Fever can cause because of excessive fluid loss due to diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increases and the demands for 02. Dehydration, metabolism Clients at high risk for pneumonia 1.) Altered level of consciousness 2.) depressed or absent gag and cough reflex 3.) Susceptible to aspirating oropharyngeal secretions, including alcoholics, anesthetized individuals 4.) Brain injury 5.) drug overdose 6.) stroke victims 7.) Immunocompromis...

MED-SURG CARDIOVASCULAR HESI RN Med-Surg Cardiovascular HESI RN 1. A client complains of crushing chest pain that radiates to his left arm. He should be presented with the following treatment: 1. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine 2. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and codeine 3. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, meperidine, and thrombolytics 4. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroprusside, and morphine Answer: 1. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine 2. Which lifestyle changes should a clien...

MED SURG, INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM Med Surg, Integumentary System 1. When the nurse is assessing a 42-year-old woman, the patient states that she is using topical fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex) to treat actinic keratoses on her face. Which additional information will be most important for the nurse to obtain? a. Method of birth control the patient is using b. History of extensive sun exposure by the patient c. Length of time the patient has used the medication d. Appearance of the t...

MED SURG, NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY QUESTIONS Med Surg, Nervous System Study Questions Study 1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. ANS: A When admitting a patient who is likely to be a...

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS: LIVER, BILIARY AND PANCREATIC DISORDERS NCLEX Practice Questions: Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders 1. For a client in hepatic coma, which outcome would be the most appropriate? A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. B. The client exhibits no ecchymotic areas. C. The client increases oral intake to 2,000 calories/day. D. The client exhibits increased serum albumin level. 1. Answer: A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. ...

NSG 350 MENTAL HEALTH NSG 350 Mental Health In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment. b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients. c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions. ANS: C c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. 2. The contribution of L...

RN CASE STUDY Newborn with Jaundice RN Case Study The laboring client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. Her pregnancy is uncomplicated and she has received routine prenatal care starting at 8 weeks' gestation. After 14 hours of intense labor, she is physically and emotionally too exhausted to continue unassisted. The healthcare provider (HCP) uses low forceps to assist with the delivery of the infant. The client is relieved to have a vaginal delivery of an infant boy at 38 week...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 1. Which educational nursing program takes 2 to 5 years to complete? a. Nursing assistant (NA) program b. Practical nursing (LPN, LVN) program c. Professional nursing program d. Advanced practice nursing (APN) program The professional nursing program (RN) requires 2 to 5 years of education, depending on the type of degree sought. An NA program takes 6 to 8 weeks. An LPN/LVN progr...

NSG 350 MENTAL HEALTH NSG 350 Mental Health In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment. b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients. c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions. ANS: C c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. 2. The contribution of L...

PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (LETS NAME OUR PATIENT GAIL) The client has worked as a legal secretary for a high-powered defense attorney for the last 12 years. She has never been married, and she lives alone. She has been experiencing a burning sensation in her stomach for the last few months, which is now worsening. The client finally makes an appointment with her healthcare provider (HCP) to find out what is causing the stomach pain. Which information is most significant when assessing a client ...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM - 1. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? A. Taking the vital signs B. Obtaining the permit C. Explaining the procedure D. Checking the lab work 2. The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority? A. Starting an IV B. Applying oxygen C. Ob...

OB HESI CASE STUDIES This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 08-30-2021 02:41:30 GMT -05:00 Healthy Newborn OB HESI Case Studies Ms. Stacy Myers isin active labor at 38 weeks gestation with an uncomplicated pregnancy. She is admitted to the birthing center on October 10th at 0830. After 9 hours of labor Miss Myers had a spontaneous vaginal delivery of an infant boy. 1. The nurse quickly place is the infant under radiant warmer and starts to dry him. What is the rationale fo...

PHARMACOLOGY RN pharmacology RN Study Drugs administered into the GI tract are given via what route? enteral A PPD test is an example of what type of injection? Intradermal Drugs applied directly on the skin or mucous membranes exert a blank effect? Local Drugs that distribute throughout the body exert a blank effect? Systemic Drugs that come as an blank must be shaken well before administration? Emulsion A blank resists the acid environment of the stomach? Enteric coating A solid...