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According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube with a specifi...

define nurse jurisprudence according to the texas BON - ANSWER-Jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law. The Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice are the laws that govern the practice of nursing practice in Texas. Your nursing practice is directly affected by your ability to make informed decision within the parameters of these laws. You need to know how the rules apply to you, and then apply t...

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? - ANSWER-The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodium chloride infusing IV at 125 mL/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has received only 80 mL over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Check the...

a case manager is reviewing the medical records of several clients. for which of the following clients should the nurse request an interprofessional care conference? - ANSWER-A client who has diabetes mellitus and has had repeated hospitalizations for diabetic ketoacidosis a charge nurse assigns a newly licensed nurse to care for a client who has a chest tube. The nurse expresses concern about having limited experience with monitoring chest tube drainage. which of the following actions should...

Side effects of Acetaminophen - ANSWER-Red, peeling or blistering skin; rash; hives; itching; swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness; and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Can cause liver damage. Acetaminophen Poisoning - ANSWER-Weak pulse, hypothermia and decreased urine output. Carbamazepine - ANSWER-an anticonvulsant that works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. Carbamazepine is used to treat what? - ...

the six rights of administering a medication: - ANSWER-the right drug the right time the right dose the right pt the right route the right documentation the nursing process - ANSWER-1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. planning 4. implementation 5. Evaluation assessment - ANSWER-gathering information, looking and listening,collect objective and subjective data diagnosis - ANSWER-a conclusion about the patients problem planning - ANSWER-goals are set and care plan is written. imp...

Which of the following should a nurse evaluate before administering a drug by the enteral route? the dose and compatibility of the drug with IV fluid the ability of the patient to lie supine the amount of subcutaneous fat in the area of injection the ability of the patient to swallow - ANSWER-the ability of the patient to swallow Which of the following items is NOT required by law to be on a prescription? Answers: the prescriber's name and signature the DEA number of the prescrib...

The nurse reviews the client's medication regimen, including the interval of drug dosage, which is related to the following? a. Receptor Stimulation b. Half-life c. Therapeutic Index d. Biotransformation - ANSWER-b. HALF LIFE Which of the following conditions might be a contraindication to the use of anticholinergic drugs? a. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia b. Osteoporosis c. Diabetes d. Bradycardia - ANSWER-A. BPH The nurse is administering Phenobarbital and will monitor the patie...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

What lab values should the nurse monitor if a patient is taking valproic acid for a seizure disorder? - ANSWER-1. PTT - can impact coagulation 2. AST - can cause hepatotoxicity 3. ALT - can cause hepatotoxicity Contraindication for taking a combined oral contraceptive? - ANSWER-Liver disease or abnormal liver function A patient is receiving IV telavancin, what should the nurse monitor for? - ANSWER-Pruritus (itchy skin) - this can be developed if the medication is being infused too qui...

Which of the following is NOT a principal action of thyroid hormones? a. Stimulation of energy use by increasing basal metabolism rate b. Delivers oxygen to peripheral tissues c. Stimulate the heart and increase heart rate and force of contraction d. Promotion of growth and development - ANSWER-B Which of the following is the correct order steps for thyroid hormone regulation? a. The TRH is released from the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of T3 and T4 from the anterior pit...

Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - ANSWER-Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - ANSWER-Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - ANSWER-acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - ANSWER-A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - ANSWER-Anxiety What ar...

Pharmacology is the study of ____ and their ____ - ANSWER-drugs and their origin, nature, properties and affect on living organism. drugs are used to give an individual a _____ test result - ANSWER-with in normal range drug laws 1. pure food and drug act 1906 2. federal food drug and cosmetic act of 1938 3. controlled substance act 1970 - ANSWER-1. first drug passed in us, standards for making drugs, for consumer quality 2. FDA established by department of health and welfare, tampering...

Which of the following types of drugs will have maximum oral bioavailability? A. High hydrophilic drugs B. Chemically unstable drugs C. Drugs with high first-pass metabolism D. Largely hydrophobic, yet soluble in aqueous solutions - ANSWER-D. Largely hydrophobic, yet soluble in aqueous solutions Two related drug preparations show comparable ability to reach the systemic circulation in the same amounts and possess similar times to achieve peak plasma concentration. Such drugs are conside...

NITROGLYCERIN - ANSWER-Vasodilator. Relaxes vascular system prominently on veins/decreases preload. Uses: Angina pain Contraindications: Erectile dysfunx meds, severe hepatic/renal disease, beta blockers, verapimil, diltiazem Side effect: Hypotension, Headaches, Tachycardia, Dizziness May take tab q5mins for total of 3 tabs. Place Buccal tabs b2ween cheek & gum Rotate trnasdermal patches/remove q12hr CHECK BP B4 ADMINISTRERING-BP BELOW 60 W/HOLD MED ATROPINE - ANSWER-Drug for bradycar...

Purpose 4 documentation - ANSWER-Continuity of care Ischemic pain - ANSWER-Decreased blood flow 2 area Somatic pain - ANSWER-Support structure (ligaments, tendons) Neuropathic pain - ANSWER-Nerves Acute pain - ANSWER-Short term- protective Chronic pain - ANSWER-More than 6 months Gate control theory - ANSWER-How people react 2 pain. 1st theory recognizing psychological aspects of pain as an important physiological aspect Pain subjective - ANSWER-Pain scale 7-10 = pain "says...

Nurse educating client taking iron supplements about food which aid in iron absorption. Which food choices indicates an understanding of teaching? - ANSWER-Orange juice. Vitamin C aids in absorption of iron, & oJ is good source of vitamin C Nurse discussing food high in Vitamin D w/client unable 2 b out in sunlite. Which should be included in teaching - ANSWER-Sunlight helps synthesize vitamin d, so clients need egg yolks & fortified milk, which r both good sources of vitamin D Nurse carin...

Nutritive Sources - Carbohydrates Fiber Protein Lipids (fats) Vitamins Minerals Electrolytes Water Energy yielding nutrients - Carbohydrates Fats Protein Dietary Reference Intakes - Developed by: Institute of Medicine's Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes Compromised of four reference values: 1. RDAs (recommended daily allowance) 2. Estimated average requirements (EAR) 3. Adequate intake (AI) 4. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) ...

A nurse is educating a client who is taking iron supplements about foods which aid in iron absorption. Which of thefollowing foods is the best choice for the client to make? A. 1 baked potato B. 1/2 cup orange juice C. 1/2 cup low-fat milk D. 2 cups boiled green beans - ANSWER-B. Vitamin C Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron, and 1/2 cup orange juice has 62mg of vitamin C. This is the best food choice for the client to make. A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin...

A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Discard leftovers after 8 hr B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry C. Thaw frozen foods at room temperature D. Store cold foods at 10c (50f) or less - ANSWER-B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry - A separate cutting board should be used for raw poultry. Raw poultry can contain bacteria such as salmonella, which may contaminate ot...